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3:20 PM ET, May 21, 2019

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Grrm / Not a Blog:
An Ending  —  The last night, the last show.  After eight epic seasons, HBO's GAME OF THRONES series has come to an end.  —  It is hard to believe it is over, if truth be told.  The years have gone past in the blink of an eye.  Can it really have been more than a decade since …
Kim Masters / Hollywood Reporter:
Jason Mitchell Dropped From ‘The Chi’ and Netflix Film Amid Misconduct Claims  —  A source with knowledge of the Showtime series says Tiffany Boone, who played the ‘Straight Outta Compton’ star's girlfriend, was among several actresses on the drama who had issues with the actor.
Discussion: KVUE-TV, Sandra Rose and Variety
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Jason Mitchell Dropped By UTA, Authentic, ‘The Chi’ & Netflix Movie ‘Desperados’ Over Misconduct Allegations  —  EXCLUSIVE: Rising star actor Jason Mitchell (The Chi, Straight Outta Compton) is facing a career crisis over allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Discussion: The Blast and Bossip
Abbey Crain / al.com:
Alabama Public Television refuses to air Arthur episode with gay wedding  —  Alabama Public Television chose not to air PBS's Arthur episode that included a same-sex marriage.  —  In the episode, which aired nationwide May 13, Arthur and his friends attend their beloved teacher Mr. Ratburn's nuptials to his partner.
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Cancels Baltimore Concert, Blames Plastic Surgery  —  11:48 AM PT — Cardi's team tells TMZ ... “Cardi says she's very disappointed and hates to let her fans down, but she wants to reassure them that she'll see them in September!”  —  10:20 AM PT — Event organizers have announced the makeup date is September 8.
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Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Justin Bieber Teams Up With Natural Beauty Brand Schmidt's to Launch a Plant-Based Deodorant  —  The new Schmidt's scent, developed with the help of the pop star, launches in fall 2019  —  Justin Bieber's jumping into the beauty industry.  —  After the “I Don't Care” pop star, 25 …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Ashley Massaro Died By Hanging In Apparent Suicide  —  DIED BY HANGING  —  ... Apparent Suicide … Ex-WWE superstar Ashley Massaro was found hanging in an apparent suicide, multiple sources connected with the situation tell TMZ Sports.  —  The 39-year-old was found unconscious inside …
Variety:
Elle Fanning Faints at Cannes Dinner Party  —  Elle Fanning, a member of this year's Cannes jury, had a brief scare Monday night when she fainted at the Chopard Trophee dinner.  —  Festival director Thierry Fremaux had just introduced actor Francois Civil onstage when Fanning, star of …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six, Cele|bitchy and RADAR
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Royal with Beautiful Penmanship!  See Kate Middleton's Handwritten Note  —  Kate contributed to a wall full of “joyful garden memories” - and showed off her penmanship in the process  —  Even Kate Middleton's handwriting is regal!
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Caroline McCloskey / GQ:
Seth Rogen and the Science of Rogenomics  —  He's still getting high.  He's still making us laugh.  But he's kinda running Hollywood now, too.  —  Seth Rogen is not the type of dude to distill his strategies for living into therapeutic sound bites, little chunks of wisdom-inspo to be digested …
Discussion: The Wrap
D.Ly / Perez Hilton:
Céline Dion & James Corden Recreate THAT Scene From ‘Titanic’ In New ‘Carpool Karaoke’!  —  Céline Dion doesn't know how NOT to bring the drama!!  —  The iconic songstress hopped in the front seat of James Corden's car for his Primetime Special of Carpool Karaoke …
Discussion: Page Six
 
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Farah Nayeri / New York Times:
Cannes Says It's Making Strides for Equality. Some Women See Backward Steps.
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D.Lo / Perez Hilton:
Scarlett Johansson & Colin Jost Had A Low-Key Engagement Celebration In Upstate New York — Get The Deets!
Discussion: Page Six
Jordan Raanan / ESPN:
Collins: Giants let me go for ‘culture change’
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Step Out for Date Night: 'He's a Very Positive Influence on Her'
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Everything We Know About the Game of Thrones Prequel Starring Naomi Watts
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Ellen DeGeneres and Reese Witherspoon Battle for Jennifer Aniston's Friendship by Calling Her Up
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Josiah Duggar and Wife Lauren Expecting Baby After Miscarriage: ‘Rainbow After the Storm’
 

 
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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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