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4:25 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 …
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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
J.W. / Perez Hilton:
Meghan Markle Didn't Give Birth At Home After All!  Here's Where Archie Was Born  —  The birthplace of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor has been revealed, and it didn't take place where we thought it would!  —  While it was highly speculated that Meghan Markle would be giving birth …
Discussion: TMZ.com
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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.
Discussion: Dlisted
People.com:
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Baby Archie: Inside Their New Life as a Family of 3
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
BuzzFeed News:
Leaked Records Reveal Tony Robbins Berated Abuse Victims, And Former Followers Accuse Him Of Sexual Advances  —  Tony Robbins claims he has helped millions of fans overcome some of life's darkest difficulties.  But leaked records reveal he has used his fame to berate victims of rape and violence …
Discussion: The Sun and The Wrap
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: Dlisted, Us Weekly, The Blast, The Wrap and RADAR
Ale Russian / People.com:
Stan Lee Didn't Get to See Avengers: Endgame Before His Death, Reveals Marvel President  —  Stan Lee died in Nov. 2018 at 95, months before the Avengers: Endgame premiere  —  Marvel mastermind Stan Lee didn't see the epic big screen culmination of his characters before his death.
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Britney Spears fans claim singer posted ‘old’ video as new update … The Britney Spears army is not buying that the pop star's latest post.  —  On Thursday, Spears, 37, shared a video of herself dancing to Michael and Janet Jackson's “Scream” with the caption, “Me and Michael.”
Discussion: X17 Online
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.
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
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
Dave McNary / Variety:
Chris Rock Rebooting ‘Saw’ Franchise With Lionsgate  —  Chris Rock and Lionsgate are collaborating on a “Saw” spinoff.  —  “I've been a fan of ‘Saw’ since the first film in 2004,” Rock said.  “I am excited by the opportunity to take this to a really intense and twisted new place.”
Discussion: Dlisted and POPSUGAR
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Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Chris Rock To Reboot ‘Saw’ Franchise With Lionsgate & Twisted Pictures
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and The Blast
 
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Ashley Cullins / Hollywood Reporter:
Kanye West Collaborator Malik Yusef Sued by Korean Fashion Brand Over Alleged Sham Deal
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Paula Rogo / Essence:
Peabo Bryson Meets First Responders Who Saved His Life After Suffering Heart Attack
Discussion: Bossip and Cele|bitchy
People.com:
Get a First Look at RHONY's Luann de Lesseps' New Music Video with Lisa Rinna and Cynthia Bailey
Chelsea Duff / In Touch Weekly:
Exclusive'90 Day Fiancé' Star Danielle Jbali Is Seeing Someone New: ‘He Was There for Me After Mohamed Left’
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

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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