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2:00 PM ET, May 26, 2020

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Molly Crane-Newman / New York Daily News:
Mary-Kate Olsen files for divorce from Pierre Olivier Sarkozy in first papers filed in NYC after coronavirus moratorium  —  Mary-Kate Olsen has officially filed for divorce from her French banker husband Pierre Olivier Sarkozy — after two thwarted attempts, court filings show.
Discussion: Us Weekly
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Colleen Kratofil / People.com:
Mary-Kate Olsen Files for Divorce from Olivier Sarkozy the Day New York City Courts Reopen  —  A week and a half after her emergency order was denied, the fashion designer filed for divorce on Memorial Day  —  Mary-Kate Olsen has officially filed for divorce from her husband of four and a half years, Olivier Sarkozy.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Priscilla DeGregory / Page Six:   Mary-Kate Olsen officially files for divorce from Olivier Sarkozy as courts reopen
Emily Smith / Page Six:
‘Riverdale’ stars Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse break up  —  “Riverdale” sweethearts Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse have ended their nearly three-year relationship, a source has exclusively confirmed to Page Six.  The twosome recently split and have since been quarantining separately during the coronavirus pandemic, we're told.
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and Perez Hilton
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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Riverdale's Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart Split Again, Source Says
Discussion: POPSUGAR
CNN:
A white woman has apologized after calling police on a black man and saying 'there's an African American man threatening my life'  —  (CNN)A white woman has apologized for calling police on a black man bird-watching in Central Park on Monday morning after the two argued about her unleashed dog.
Matt Wilkinson / The Sun:
SAFE FROM MA'AM Queen's servants working three-week shifts away from their families to keep monarch, 94, safe from coronavirus  —  THE Queen's closest servants are working three-week shifts in isolation away from their families, The Sun can reveal.  —  The 24 staff are allowed to spend two weeks at home …
Discussion: HELLO! and Daily Star
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Emily Andrews / Daily Mail:
Queen Elizabeth II horseriding a Fell pony, her favourite breed for gentle riding
Discussion: HELLO!
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Victoria Beckham's appearance sparks unusual reaction from her family … The reason behind Victoria Beckham's trademark pout may have just been revealed!  On Tuesday, husband David poked fun at his wife in a rare smiling photo with their son Cruz.  After the 15-year-old posted a pic …
Discussion: Page Six
Jimmy Cobb / NPR:
Jimmy Cobb, The Pulse Of ‘Kind Of Blue,’ Dies At 91  —  Jimmy Cobb, whose subtle and steady drumming formed the pulse of some of jazz's most beloved recordings, died at his home in Manhattan on Sunday.  He was 91.  —  The cause was lung cancer, says his wife, Eleana Tee Cobb.
Discussion: Stereogum, Variety and The Wrap
Scott Feinberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Chris Evans ('Defending Jacob')  —  Best known for playing Captain America, the Boston native reflects on the panic attacks that almost led him to abandon acting, repeatedly turning down Marvel before reconsidering and following eight years in the MCU with an Apple TV+ limited series.
Rebecca Cope / Tatler:
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is crowned Catherine the Great on the July/August cover  —  Front and centre of the new, slimmed-down monarchy, Kate hasn't put an LK Bennett-shod foot out of place in the nine years she has been William's wife.  That was clear as the coronavirus outbreak became …
Discussion: Telegraph and Cele|bitchy
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Norman Baker / Daily Mail:
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wave to royal fans waiting on the Long Walk after their wedding ceremony
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Elon Musk and Grimes Change Baby's Name to Comply with Law  —  Elon Musk and Grimes pushed the envelope thaaaaat much too far because it turns out their baby's name is against the law!!!  —  As you know, Elon and Grimes had a baby boy earlier this month, whom they named X Æ A-12 Musk.
Discussion: Page Six and Perez Hilton
Kristian / Dlisted:
Open Post: Hosted By The “Safe Hug” Inflatable Costumes That Are Selling Out  —  These are bleak times for many, but not everyone, like those in the inflatable costume game.  Because of social distancing and the fear of killing our elderly by hugging them, there's been a major spike in sales …
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
‘RHOA’ Brings Back Yovanna for Season 13 as Official Cast Member  —  ‘REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA’ YOVANNA OFFICIALLY BACK FOR SEASON 13 Nene Drama Be Dammed!!!  —  The snitch is back!!!  That's probably how the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast will react after learning Yovanna Momplaisir's …
Discussion: Page Six and Bossip
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Self-Quarantines for 2 Weeks to See Her Sons  —  BRITNEY SPEARS SELF-QUARANTINES FOR 2 WEEKS ... Gotta See My Boys!!!  —  Britney Spears went through 2 weeks of full isolation in order to see her boys, Jayden and Sean — self-quarantining for 14 days at Kevin Federline's behest.
Will Thorne / Variety:
‘American Horror Story’ Spinoff ‘American Horror Stories’ Officially a Go at FX  —  Ruby Rose, ‘Never Have I Ever’ Star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to Perform ‘Twelfth Night’ Play Reading for Charity  —  An “American Horror Story” spinoff series is officially a go at FX.
 
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Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
Prince Charles reveals surprising secret about Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding
Cindy Adams / Page Six:
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Becks / J.K. Rowling:
J.K. Rowling Introduces The Ickabog
Discussion: The Wrap and Deadline
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Jennifer Lopez reveals how stepdaughters Ella and Natasha have helped her during lockdown
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Rita Ora Living the American Dream!
Massachusetts State Police:
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS  —  It's a State Trooper's most fundamental …
Discussion: Mediaite
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TMZ.com:
FLOYD MAYWEATHER HITS PACKED NIGHTCLUB IN AZ ... No Masks Anywhere!!!
Discussion: Bossip
Lee Brown / Page Six:
Queen's Brian May says he had emergency surgery following heart attack
Discussion: TMZ.com
Josh Breslow / WKRN-TV:
Country artist Morgan Wallen arrested after incident at Kid Rock's Honky Tonk
Discussion: The Tennessean, Page Six and CMT News
Hartford Courant:
State police searching in Pennsylvania for UConn senior wanted in Willington, Derby killings
Discussion: The Daily Beast
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Jaime King Steps Out in L.A. as Custody Battle Heats Up with Ex Kyle Newman amid Divorce
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Ally Mauch / People.com:
Carrie Underwood Shows Off Her Abs in Bikini Selfie: ‘Is It Summer Yet?’
 

 
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