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TMZ.com:
Jeffree Star Hospitalized After Scary Car Crash in Wyoming  —  JEFFREE STAR HOSPITALIZED AFTER SCARY CAR CRASH  —  1:35 PM PT — Cops say Jeffree was behind the wheel at the time of the crash, and thankfully, both were wearing seatbelts.  —  12:35 PM PT — Wyoming Highway Patrol tells TMZ …
Discussion: Just Jared, Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
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Trevor T. Trujillo / Oil City News:
Jeffree Star confirmed in Casper Hospital following vehicle rollover  —  This story has been updated with breaking information  —  CASPER, Wyo. — Oil City has confirmed reports that online influencer and makeup industrialist Jeffree Star is a patient in a Casper area hospital, following a vehicle rollover crash.
Discussion: Page Six and Gossip Cop
Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Madison LeCroy speaks out on Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez breakup  —  Madison LeCroy wishes the best for Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez in their breakup.  —  The “Southern Charm” star told Page Six on Thursday when we reached out about A-Rod and J.Lo announcing their split: “I wish them the best.”
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Naledi Ushe / People.com:
Bob Saget Comes to Candace Cameron Bure's Defense amid Comments That She's ‘Fake’: 'You're a Positive Person'  —  “You're the opposite of fake,” Bob Saget told his Full House costar on a recent podcast episode  —  Candace Cameron Bure's positive attitude is genuine, according to her Full House dad Bob Saget.
Discussion: Dlisted
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:   John Stamos Was ‘Disappointed’ — But Not Surprised — When Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Didn't Make a Cameo on ‘Fuller House’
Holly Christodoulou / The Sun:
Helen McCrory dead aged 52 - Peaky Blinders, Harry Potter and James Bond star who is married to actor Damian Lewis dies  —  PEAKY Blinders star Helen McCrory has died aged 52 after a “heroic” battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis confirmed today.  —  The Hollywood actress …
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo And Disney Team On Live-Action Pic Revolving Around Cinderella's Evil Stepsisters; Gloria Sanchez Producing  —  EXCLUSIVE: Coming off of the critical success of Barb & Star go to Vista Del Mar, Oscar nominated writers Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo re-team …
Discussion: People.com, Just Jared and The Wrap
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Selena Gomez Unveils Spiritual New Tattoo Below Her Collarbone  —  Selena Gomez's prominent new body art was revealed in a video posted on April 15 by her regular tattoo artist.  Read on to see an image of her spiritual new tattoo.  —  Selena Gomez has a meaningful new tattoo on a prominent part of her anatomy.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Page Six and POPSUGAR
People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Had to Make ‘Difficult Decisions’ About Prince Philip Funeral Plans: Palace Source  —  “We are dealing with a family funeral and at its heart it is still a family event,” a royal spokesman says.  —  FB  —  More  —  Prince Philip will be surrounded by his wife of 73 years …
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People.com:
Prince William and Prince Harry Won't Walk Next to Each Other at Prince Philip's Funeral, Palace Confirms
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White Are Heading Toward an Engagement: ‘Around the Corner’  —  Heating up!  Nina Dobrev and Shaun White's whirlwind romance continues to get more serious — and the pair could be making a big commitment soon.  —  “Nina and Shaun are very happy together at the moment …
Discussion: Just Jared
Ben Ashford / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Johnny Depp says new police testimony and never-before-seen bodycam footage showing a tidy apartment PROVES Amber Heard is lying about blowout fight where she claimed the actor trashed their penthouse and threw a phone at her face  — Never-before-seen bodycam footage obtained …
Discussion: Just Jared and RADAR
Ryan Coogler / Shadow and Act:
Ryan Coogler Pens Op-Ed Denouncing Georgia's New Voting Law [Exclusive]  —  Acclaimed director, writer and producer Ryan Coogler shared the below piece with a few select outlets, including Shadow and Act, to come out against Georgia's new voting law and to talk about initiatives to fight against it.
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Lori Loughlin's Husband, Mossimo Giannulli, Gets Off Home Confinement Early  —  LORI LOUGHLIN'S HUBBY HOME CONFINEMENT OVER Gets Off Day Early  —  Lori Loughlin's husband is free to leave the house earlier than expected ... it's only one day, but it's better than nothing.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Marcia Gay Harden apologizes to Judi Dench for ‘misinterpreted’ Oscars comment  —  Marcia Gay Harden has apologized to Dame Judi Dench — claiming her comments about a past Oscars' win were “misinterpreted.”  —  Harden, 61, who recently spoke to Vulture about her 2001 Academy Awards win …
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Sharon Osbourne tuned out 'The Talk's' return episode after race row  —  Well, that's one way to move on.  —  We're told Sharon Osbourne didn't tune in to “The Talk” when it returned on Monday after it went on a near month-long hiatus after an on-air exchange about race went haywire.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and FemaleFirst
Kaitlin Reilly / E! Online:
Gwen Stefani Recreates Her Iconic “Don't Speak” Look With a Sweet Nod to Blake Shelton  —  On TikTok, Gwen Stefani showed off the polka dot dress she donned in her “Don't Speak” video, but paired it with a new accessory, courtesy of Blake Shelton.  —  Gwen Stefani is throwing it back …
Discussion: Page Six
Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Brad Pitt Once Worried His “Pretty Boy” Image Would Hurt His Career  —  Watch: How Brad Pitt Shed His Pretty Boy Image  —  Brad Pitt didn't just want to be known for his good looks.  —  In a revealing clip from this Sunday, Apr. 18's all-new E! True Hollywood Story, experts weigh …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Rob Copsey / Official Charts:
Taylor Swift beats The Beatles' UK chart record as Fearless (Taylor's Version) becomes her third Number 1 album in under a year  —  Taylor's rerecorded Fearless earns the star her seventh UK Number 1 album.  —  Taylor Swift rewrites UK Official Chart history this week as her rerecorded album Fearless …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Finalized Plans for Logo for Yeezy Gap Line  —  KANYE WEST MY YEEZY GAP LOGO IS OFFICIAL!!!  —  Kanye West is cementing the logo for his company's collab with Gap ... and it looks exactly like what Yeezus envisioned when this deal came together.
Discussion: Page Six
Joe Kasper / The Sun:
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor and comic Pete Davidson wear matching necklaces in ‘romantic gesture’  —  HE might be a joker on telly but Pete Davidson is a hopeless romantic at heart.  —  I exclusively revealed last month how he had grown close to Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor …
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JoJo Siwa Encourages Colton Underwood, ‘The World is Really Accepting’
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Just Jared:
Shania Twain Wears Her Iconic ‘Man! I Feel Like a Woman’ Outfit Over 20 Years Later!
Discussion: Page Six
Glenn Garner / People.com:
Scarlett Johansson Watched Home Alone 3 with Her Daughter to See If She Recognized Her Mom at 11
Discussion: Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Danica Patrick Chats About Having Her Heart ‘Broken Open’ After Aaron Rodgers Split
TMZ.com:
Ben Askren Fears Becoming Global Star for KO'ing Jake Paul, Don't Wanna Be Famous!
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Just Jared:
Kris Jenner Explains Why She Helped Out Ex Caitlyn Jenner with Career Advice
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Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Carey Mulligan Boards Adam Sandler Netflix Movie ‘Spaceman’
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Telegraph:
Prince Philip will be buried in his final resting place after the Queen dies
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Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Latin AMAs 2021 Winners: The Complete List
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Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Vanessa Morgan Brings Baby River to Riverdale Set as She Returns From Maternity Leave
Discussion: Us Weekly and POPSUGAR
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘Aquaman 2’: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Alum Pilou Asbaek Joins Jason Momoa In Sequel
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
Kaitlin Reilly / E! Online:
Hilary Duff Shares the Real Reason She Was Uninterested in Having Sex While Pregnant
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
John Corbett reveals he is part of the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot
 

 
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