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2:10 PM ET, May 17, 2019

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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Robert Pattinson to Play ‘The Batman’ for Matt Reeves and Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE)  —  He's going from sex symbol to bat symbol.  Sources tell Variety that Robert Pattinson is in negotiations to play “The Batman” in Matt Reeves' forthcoming superhero film, which hits theaters June 25, 2021.
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Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Rob Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult Atop Short List For ‘The Batman’  —  Matt Reeves is getting close to naming his Batman.  While a report declared that Twilight Saga star Rob Pattinson had been set for The Batman, Deadline hears that the filmmaker and Warner Bros haven't gotten to that place yet.
Gary Trock / The Blast:
Ashley Massaro Died of Apparent Suicide After Claiming Years of Depression, Injuries Suffered from WWE Career  —  Ashley Massaro died after apparently taking her own life, and in heart-wrenching accusations by the woman in the years leading up to her death, she blamed ongoing bouts of depression …
Discussion: WWE and Us Weekly
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Steve Helling / People.com:
Former WWE Star and Survivor: China Contestant Ashley Massaro Dies at 39  —  The reality star died of undisclosed causes at a hospital in New York  —  Ashley Massaro, a former WWE wrestler and contestant on Survivor: China, died on Thursday morning, PEOPLE confirms.  She was 39.
Discussion: Star, Newsday and reality blurred
TMZ.com:
Former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro Dead at 39  —  Ex-WWE Superstar  —  DEAD AT 39
Discussion: Us Weekly, Perez Hilton and The Wrap
People.com:
Baby Archie's Birthplace Was Finally Revealed — Here's Where Meghan Markle Gave Birth!  —  The news comes just ahead of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's first wedding anniversary on Sunday  —  After weeks of speculation, the birthplace of baby Archie Harrison has finally been revealed.
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People.com:
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Baby Archie: Inside Their New Life as a Family of 3  —  The new parents have taken measures to ensure their son leads a typical life despite his royal status  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son, Archie, is seventh in the line to the British throne …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Baby Mama Jen Harley Arrested  —  JEN HARLEY ARRESTED  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's baby mama, Jen Harley, has been arrested for a New Year's Eve incident when she allegedly threw an ashtray at the reality star ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Dlisted and Page Six
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Julie Mazziotta / People.com:
Jersey Shore's Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Gets Liposuction for Extra Ab Definition
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
Variety:
‘BH90210’ Showrunner, Multiple Writers Quit Fox Series Revival (EXCLUSIVE)  —  There is drama behind the scenes of Fox's upcoming “Beverly Hills 90210” revival that is worthy of — well, “Beverly Hills 90210.”  —  Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith and several senior writers have quit the six-episode series, which is titled “BH90210.”
Discussion: Us Weekly, The Blast, The Wrap and RADAR
Samantha Donsky / Page Six:
Mary-Kate Olsen competes in Spanish horseback riding competition  —  It is hard to remember the famously stoic Mary-Kate Olsen has a soft side for horses.  —  The 32-year-old actress turned fashion mogul showed off her equine skills on Thursday at the Longines Global Champions Tour at Club de Campo Villa in Madrid.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Chris Willman / Variety:
Julia Roberts Salutes Billie Eilish at ASCAP Pop Awards  —  In a surprise appearance at the ASCAP Awards in Beverly Hills Thursday night, Julia Roberts introduced Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, the 17- and 21-year-old brother and sister team who were being honored with the performing rights organization's Vanguard Award.
Paula Rogo / Essence:
Peabo Bryson Meets First Responders Who Saved His Life After Suffering Heart Attack  —  THE GRAMMY AWARD WINNER SUFFERED A MILD HEART ATTACK AT HIS GEORGIA HOME LAST MONTH.  —  R&B legend Peabo Bryson visited the first responders who saved his life after a recent heart attack, thanking them for saving his life.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Bossip
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Chris Rock To Reboot ‘Saw’ Franchise With Lionsgate & Twisted Pictures  —  Chris Rock is teaming with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures for a fresh reimagining on the next Saw movie.  The comedy multihyphenate has written a story that is being adapted by Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg, and Rock also will executive produce.
Discussion: The Blast and Oh No They Didn't!
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Dave McNary / Variety:
Chris Rock Rebooting ‘Saw’ Franchise With Lionsgate
Discussion: Dlisted and POPSUGAR
People.com:
Get a First Look at RHONY's Luann de Lesseps' New Music Video with Lisa Rinna and Cynthia Bailey  —  The song is likely a reference to Luann de Lesseps' feud with Dorinda Medley  —  Luann de Lesseps is “Feelin' Jovani”!  —  The Real Housewives of New York City star will soon be releasing …
 
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Chelsea Duff / In Touch Weekly:
Exclusive'90 Day Fiancé' Star Danielle Jbali Is Seeing Someone New: ‘He Was There for Me After Mohamed Left’
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People.com:
Heather Locklear Is Back in Rehab, Source Says: ‘This Has Been Tearing Up Her Family’
Discussion: Dlisted and Page Six
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Jax Taylor Hit With $80,000 Tax Lien Ahead Of Wedding To ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Costar Brittany Cartwright!
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TMZ.com:
Ric Flair Expected to Make ‘Full Recovery,’ Wife Says
Discussion: The Sun and The Blemish
Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
Lucy Hale & Robbie Amell To Star In Rom-Com ‘The Hating Game’ Adapted From Hit Novel, Mister Smith Boards
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Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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