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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Amanda Bynes Is ‘Seeking Treatment for Mental Health Issues,’ Says Lawyer: ‘We Ask for Privacy’  —  “We ask for any speculation about her personal life from the public and the media to cease so Amanda can focus on getting better,” Amanda Bynes' lawyer tells PEOPLE  —  Amanda Bynes is focusing on her health.
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M.B. / Perez Hilton:
Amanda Bynes Announces She's Pregnant!  —  UPDATE 5:47 A.M. PT: Maybe we spoke too soon?  After both Amanda and Paul posted images of a sonogram with the actress' name emblazoned on the top, the photos have been swiftly deleted from their respective social media profiles.  Was she “hacked” again?
Discussion: TMZ.com and X17 Online
People.com:
Amanda Bynes Expecting First Child with Paul Michael After Reuniting Following a Brief Split  —  “Baby in the making,” Paul Michael captioned an Instagram post of an ultrasound  —  Amanda Bynes is having a baby after reuniting with her ex Paul Michael after a brief split, PEOPLE confirms.
Kristian / Dlisted:
Katy Perry Won An Appeal In The “Dark Horse” Copyright Lawsuit  —  Katy Perry has won her appeal in the copyright lawsuit over her song Dark Horse.  She was sued by Christian rapper, Marcus “Flame” Gray, for allegedly ripping off his song Joyful Noise.  A jury initially sided with Flame …
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Ana de Armas Shares Photos That Ben Affleck Took of Her on the Beach During Costa Rica Vacation  —  While making the thriller Deep Water last year in New Orleans, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas had “an instant connection,” a set source previously told PEOPLE  —  Ana de Armas is showing off her beau Ben Affleck's photography skills!
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Hannah Brown's Dad Weighs In on His Daughter's Relationship With Tyler Cameron: They ‘Get Along’ … Dad approves!  Hannah Brown's father, Robert Brown, weighed in on his daughter's relationship with Tyler Cameron as the Bachelorette alums continue to spend time together in Florida.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Lee Brown / Page Six:
Idris Elba hints Justin Trudeau's wife infected him with coronavirus  —  Idris Elba believes he got coronavirus on the day he hugged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's infected wife.  —  “I know I've been exposed to it from March 4,” the 47-year-old “Luther” star said …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince George and Princess Charlotte Will Now Home School Amid Coronavirus  —  The royal children will now move to “remote learning” and continue their lessons online … Prince George and Princess Charlotte are set to be continue their lessons at home after their school asked parents …
J.W. / Perez Hilton:
Britney Spears Says She's Being Bullied Over Her Instagram Feed!  —  The iconic phrase “leave Britney alone” has never rung more true.  —  Many followers and critics of Britney Spears have been voicing concern over her mental state because of the latest Instagram posts on her account.
Discussion: Page Six
Cheyenne Roundtree / Daily Mail:
Meghan tells friends Harry feels 'helpless self-isolating in Canada  —  Meghan is self-isolating in Canada and is taking steps to protect her family from COVID-19, requiring ‘everyone on their team to wear latex gloves at all times and are to follow a strict hygiene protocol’.
Official website of the New England Patriots:
Statements from Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels on QB Tom Brady  —  After two decades of dominance with the New England Patriots, quarterback Tom Brady will become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, March 18, concluding his illustrious Patriots career.
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X17 Online:
Tom Brady And The New England Patriots Are Officially Breaking Up... Where Will He Play Next?
Discussion: TMZ.com
Ale Russian / People.com:
Ashley Tisdale Recreates High School Musical Dance in Quarantine — and Vanessa Hudgens Joins!  —  Ashley Tisdale is keeping her spirits up during self-quarantine by recreating a fan-favorite dance from High School Musical … Ashley Tisdale is taking a walk down memory lane while self-quarantining amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Vanessa Hudgens makes puzzling remarks about coronavirus
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Floyd Mayweather's Uncle Roger Mayweather Dead at 58, Legendary Boxing Trainer  —  Floyd Mayweather's uncle, Roger Mayweather — one of the most famous boxing trainers ever — has died, Floyd's camp confirms with TMZ Sports.  He was 58.  —  Roger was a KEY member of Floyd's training team …
Discussion: The Wrap
People.com:
Princess Beatrice's Wedding Could Be Postponed for Third Time, Now Due to Coronavirus Concerns  —  The princess' wedding date was already previously changed twice due to her father Prince Andrew's scandal  —  Princess Beatrice's wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi could be postponed once again …
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Beyoncé's incredibly sweet gesture to her famous friends revealed … Beyoncé is known as Queen Bea for a reason!  The Halo hitmaker and husband Jay-Z generously shared out their champagne with Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston at the Golden Globes last month …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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TMZ.com:
Tyler Cameron and Hannah Brown Play Volleyball, Hit the Beach with Friends
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Scott Roxborough / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Big Brother’ Germany Candidates to Find Out About Coronavirus in Live Show
Discussion: Deadline and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
‘Carol Burnett Show’ Star Lyle Waggoner Dead at 84
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Alex Rogers / Financial Times:
Letter: Vivek Ramaswamy calls for BuzzFeed to axe staff, focus on video, and hire new voices, like Tucker Carlson, after raising his stake in BuzzFeed to 8.3%

Pamela McClintock / The Hollywood Reporter:
Comscore: Memorial Day weekend box office grossed an estimated $128.3M, a 29-year low, excluding 2020 and 2021, and down ~37% YoY; Furiosa led with just $32M

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
FT CEO John Ridding says news publishers “have leverage and should insist on payment” from AI companies and disintermediation is the industry's “biggest threat”

 
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