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Andrew R. Chow / TIME:
Pharrell and Jay-Z's New Song ‘Entrepreneur’ Is a Celebration of Black Ambition  —  Andrew R. Chow is an entertainment reporter for Time Magazine.  He has previously written for the New York Times, Pitchfork and NBC News.  —  Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z will release a new song on Friday …
Discussion: Stereogum, Bossip and The WOW Report
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TMZ.com:
Jay-Z Hangs Out with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in the Hamptons  —  JAY-Z & JACK DORSEY POWER WALKING ... Moguls Chill in Hamptons  —  Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey met up for what could be dubbed a Multi-Millionaire Man March ... but it looks more like a casual stroll.
Discussion: Stereogum
Joey Nolfi / EW.com:
RuPaul's Drag Race queen Chi Chi DeVayne dies at 34  —  The Drag Race season 8 and All-Stars 3 star had recently been hospitalized with suspected kidney failure.  —  TYPE  —  Where to watch  —  Chi Chi DeVayne — the stage name of Zavion Davenport, an accomplished entertainer who competed …
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Britney Spears' Father Jamie Calls on Court to Reappoint Co-Conservator Who Resigned in 2019  —  Andrew Wallet, an attorney who once helped oversee Britney Spears' finances, stepped down as her co-conservator in March 2019  —  Britney Spears' father Jamie is pushing to reinstate himself and Andrew Wallet …
Discussion: The Sun
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Heidi Klum Claims Ex Seal Is Preventing Her from Taking Kids to Germany in Emergency Legal Filing  —  The supermodel and singer share four kids together  —  Heidi Klum is asking for an emergency hearing to bring her four children to Germany with her to film Next Top Model later this year.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Rachel McAdams debuts apparent baby bump  —  Rachel McAdams appears to be expecting her second child.  —  On Wednesday, the 41-year-old was photographed with an apparent baby bump while shopping at Los Angeles children's store the Reckless Unicorn.  She was clad in a button-down peach dress, face mask and flat pink sandals.
Discussion: Us Weekly and POPSUGAR
Julie Mazziotta / People.com:
Kelly Osbourne Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery Before Losing 85 Lbs. but Says 'It's Not a Quick Fix'  —  “I will never ever ever lie about it ever.  It is the best thing I have ever done,” the reality star said  —  FB  —  Kelly Osbourne is feeling better than ever after getting gastric sleeve surgery and putting in a ton of hard work.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears ‘Misses Performing’ Amid Hiatus, Ex-Husband Jason Alexander Says … It ain't over till Britney Spears sings!  In a new interview, the Princess of Pop's ex-husband Jason Alexander denied rumors that her indefinite work hiatus is actually a permanent break.  —  All 40 Britney Spears Singles Ranked
Discussion: The Sun
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Matt Donnelly / Variety:
‘Ellen’ Show Ups Staff Perks, Spreads New Message in Return to Work: 'Don't Be Afraid' (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” has implemented several new perks for its weary staff, including increased paid time off and a liberal medical leave policy, following a dramatic address from the daytime host on Monday.
Discussion: Dlisted
Peter White / Deadline:
‘The Masked Singer’: Fox's Mystery Talent Format Resumes Production, Introduces Fan Voting For The First Time  —  EXCLUSIVE: The masks are on, both for celebrity contestants and the crew as The Masked Singer has returned to production.  —  Deadline understands that Fox's mystery talent format …
Bianca Betancourt / Harper's BAZAAR:
Meghan Markle Says If You Don't Vote, “Then You're Complicit”  —  The Duchess of Sussex spoke on the importance of women casting their ballots this year for the virtual When All Women Vote Couch Party.  —  made a special appearance during the When All Women Vote Couch Party …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Tom Grater / Deadline:
Netflix Apologizes For “Inappropriate” ‘Cuties’ Poster That Was Criticized For Sexualizing Children  —  Netflix has issued a swift mea culpa after a strong backlash today around the marketing of its forthcoming release Cuties.  —  The largely well-received French-language pic won …
Discussion: i-D UK, Daily Star, Sandra Rose and Observer
Amanda N'Duka / Deadline:
‘Zola’ Helmer Janicza Bravo, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annapurna Team On 'A Suspense Novelist's Trail of Deceptions' Series Adaptation  —  EXCLUSIVE: Annapurna has tapped Janicza Bravo, the writer and director behind the forthcoming Zola, to write and direct a series adaptation of Ian Parker's …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
 
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
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Brent Lang / Variety:
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Wants a ‘Fair Trial’ With No ‘Special Favors’ to Her or Brad Pitt
Discussion: Daily Star
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Discussion: Perez Hilton and Daily Star
Toyin Owoseje / CNN:
Steven Spielberg has written some Black characters into his ‘West Side Story’ remake
Discussion: The Blemish and Oh No They Didn't!