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7:40 PM ET, May 20, 2020

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Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
Ruby Rose's Batwoman Exit: The Story Behind Her Shocking Departure  —  Ruby Rose wanted off Batwoman — and no one was going to stand in her way.  —  Although the actress' sudden, surprising departure from The CW superhero drama after just one season was framed on Tuesday as her choice and her choice alone …
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Ruby Rose Exits the CW's ‘Batwoman’, DC Series To Recast Iconic Lead Role For Season 2
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Ruby Rose Quits Batwoman After One Season: ‘This Was Not a Decision I Made Lightly’
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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.
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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.
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.
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Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Sia Confirms She Adopted 2 Teenage Sons Who Were Aging Out of Foster Care System: ‘I Love Them’  —  “I actually adopted two sons last year.  They were both 18 — they're both 19 years old now,” the singer revealed  —  FB  —  Sia is opening up about her life as a mom.
Discussion: Dlisted, POPSUGAR and Full Feed
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
“It Will Be an Entirely New Thing”: Zack Snyder's $20M-Plus ‘Justice League’ Cut Plans Revealed  —  HBO Max will debut the project in 2021 — possibly in a four-hour director's cut or in six TV-style “chapters” — as the helmer gets the gang back together with the original postproduction crew to score, cut and finish visual effects.
Tim Daniels / Bleacher Report:
Unnamed NFL Player Suing United Airlines over Alleged Sexual Harassment, Assault  —  An unnamed NFL player filed a lawsuit against United Airlines on Wednesday alleging the company failed to properly respond to his reporting of sexual assault and harassment during a Feb. 10 flight from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey.
Discussion: The Wrap and New York Post
TMZ.com:
Ex-WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard Dead at 39, The Rock Mourns Tragedy  —  SHAD GASPARD DEAD AT 39 The Rock Mourns Tragedy  —  REMEMBERING SHAD GASPARD  —  3:19 PM PT — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is grieving the loss of his fellow WWE Superstar ... calling Shad a “great guy” and saying “this is a tough one to process.”
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 …
C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Bachelor Star Amanda Stanton Defends Decision To Drive Out Of State To Get Her Hair Done!  —  While many are still struggling with their quarantine haircuts and waiting for barbershops and salons to eventually reopen, Bachelor alum Amanda Stanton proved she's willing to go the extra mile to keep up her look!
Discussion: Page Six
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
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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Omid Scobie / Harper's BAZAAR:
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Take the Day Off Work to Celebrate Their Anniversary “as a Family”
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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
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CBS Optimistic ‘Big Brother’ & ‘Love Island’ Will Air This Summer
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