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12:55 PM ET, May 20, 2020

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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Ruby Rose Exits the CW's ‘Batwoman’, DC Series To Recast Iconic Lead Role For Season 2  —  This is a shocker: Ruby Rose, the star of the CW's freshman drama series Batwoman, is leaving the Warner Bros. TV/Berlanti Prods. drama after one season.  The series, which already has been renewed for a second season …
Discussion: The Blemish and The WOW Report
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Elaine Low / Variety:
‘Batwoman’ Star Ruby Rose Exits Series Ahead of Season 2  —  In surprise move, Ruby Rose, the star of the CW's “Batwoman,” has decided to leave the television series ahead of its already announced second season.  —  The exact reason she is leaving remains unclear.
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Ruby Rose Quits Batwoman After One Season: ‘This Was Not a Decision I Made Lightly’
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
Emma Powell / Daily Mail:
Hey Jude, it's baby number six!  Actor Jude Law is thrilled as his new wife Phillipa, 32, is pregnant  —  By EMMA POWELL SHOWBUSINESS CORRESPONDENT FOR THE DAILY MAIL and CIARA FARMER FOR MAILONLINE  —  Jude Law, 47, is expecting his first child with his wife Phillipa Coan, 32, MailOnline can exclusively reveal.
Discussion: Full Feed and Cele|bitchy
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Jude Law's wife, Phillipa, is pregnant with their first child together  —  Jude Law is preparing to be a father again as his wife, Phillipa Coan, is pregnant.  —  Coan, 32, was spotted walking with Law, 47, in London with her baby bump popping out of her loungewear.
Maxwell Tani / The Daily Beast:
Alison Roman's NY Times Column ‘On Temporary Leave’ After Chrissy Teigen Feud  —  The newspaper confirmed Tuesday that the food columnist's recipes are on hold following her public battle with the model and cookbook author.  —  New York Times readers may have to wait a bit for a new Alison Roman column …
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Matt Lauer / Mediaite:
Why Ronan Farrow Is Indeed Too Good to Be True  —  Editor's Note: After Matt Lauer submitted this piece, a response to Ronan Farrow's book Catch and Kill, Mediaite editors independently fact checked the accounts of the four witnesses/subjects Lauer spoke with and cites in this piece.
People.com:
Model Josephine Skriver Postpones ‘Magical Wedding’ to Musician Alex DeLeon amid Coronavirus  —  The supermodel got engaged to Alex DeLeon, who performs under the name Bohnes, in November 2018  —  Like many brides around the world, the novel coronavirus has impacted Josephine Skriver's wedding plans …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Ex-WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard Dead at 39, Body Found on Venice Beach  —  SHAD GASPARD DEAD AT 39 ... Body Found on Venice Beach  —  REMEMBERING SHAD GASPARD  —  The L.A. County Coroner has identified the body found on L.A.'s Venice Beach as ex-WWE superstar Shad Gaspard ... TMZ Sports has learned.
C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Sia Confirms She Adopted TWO Teenage Boys Who Were Aging Out Of Foster Care Last Year!  —  Sia is finally opening up about her new life as a mom!  —  Back in January, the Chandelier singer casually revealed she adopted a son during a GQ feature about her pal Diplo, but she was reluctant to share many details at the time.
Discussion: Page Six
Isaac Chotiner / New Yorker:
How Ben Stiller Will Remember His Father  —  The actor and director on growing up with famous comedians as parents and how his father, Jerry Stiller, saw his son's career.  —  Jerry Stiller, the legendary comedian and entertainer, died this month, at the age of ninety-two.
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Film Academy Considering Postponing 2021 Oscars (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The 93rd Oscars aren't until February, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering postponing the big night, according to multiple sources.  —  The sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity …
Discussion: New York Post
Phil Boucher / People.com:
Why Kate Middleton's Photography Skills Are Her ‘Soft Power’  —  Kate Middleton is the latest royal to make clever use of photography, says royal historian Lucy Worsley  —  Kate Middleton's family photographs have warmed the hearts of millions during the coronavirus pandemic.
 
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Evan Real / Hollywood Reporter:
How Jamie Lynn Spears Is Navigating Her “Nerve-Racking” Second Act in Hollywood
Omid Scobie / Harper's BAZAAR:
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Take the Day Off Work to Celebrate Their Anniversary “as a Family”
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Kourtney Kardashian isn't shampooing her hair, she just runs water through it
TMZ.com:
‘INK MASTER’ STAR DANIEL SILVA CHARGED WITH MURDER For Corey La Barrie's Death
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Adam Goodman & Michael Bay Team On Pandemic-Themed Thriller ‘Songbird;’ Production Starts In Five Weeks
Discussion: New York Post
Peter White / Deadline:
CBS Optimistic ‘Big Brother’ & ‘Love Island’ Will Air This Summer
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M.B. / Perez Hilton:
Kristin Cavallari's Ex-BFF Responds To Rumors Jay Cutler Cheated With Her
Discussion: Page Six and TMZ.com
B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Meghan King Has Herself A Hunky New Boyfriend After Jim Edmonds Split! Details HERE!
Discussion: Page Six
People.com:
Southern Charm's Shep Rose Goes Instagram Official with New Girlfriend
Discussion: Page Six
Tex Hollywood / Egotastic:
Bar Refaeli Brings Out the Bikini!
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Twilight Star Gregory Tyree Boyce Dead at 30
Discussion: TMZ.com
 

 
From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

Nicola Agius / Search Engine Land:
Google blocked or removed 5.5B ads and 12.7M advertiser accounts for violating its policies in 2023, up from 5.2B ads and 6.7M advertiser accounts in 2022

 
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