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2:30 AM ET, May 16, 2021

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Page Six:
Why Bennifer 2.0 is the real deal: ‘J.Lo was always obsessed with Ben’  —  When Jennifer Lopez decided to sing the Neil Diamond classic “Sweet Caroline” at the Global Citizen concert on May 2, it served double duty.  —  Not only was the tune — the unofficial anthem of the Boston Red Sox …
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Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Alex Rodriguez Is ‘Not Thrilled’ About Jennifer Lopez Reuniting with Ben Affleck, Source Says  —  “It definitely hurt his ego,” a source tells PEOPLE of Alex Rodriguez's reaction to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez spending time together again  —  “Bennifer” fans were likely shocked to see photos …
Discussion: Just Jared
CWB Chicago:
Rapper Lil Reese among 3 shot in River North, sources say  —  Update 3:25PM — CPD released the following statement regarding the shooting: “In the 0-100 block of W. Grand, on May 15, 2021, at approx. 9:50 a.m., officers responded to shots fired inside of a parking garage.
Discussion: justjared.com, The Wrap and Stereogum
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TMZ.com:   Lil Reese Grazed in Eye During Shooting, Photos of Bloody Aftermath
Caroline Graham / Daily Mail:
Royal aides want Harry and Meghan to give up their titles: Insiders condemn prince's ‘disgraceful’ podcast attack on family that has left the palace feeling ‘bewildered and betrayed’  — Palace aides have called on Duke and Duchess of Sussex to give up their titles
Discussion: Page Six and Mirror.co.uk
Vicky Lytaki / The Sun:
Ex-EastEnders star Paul Nicholls fears he'll die if he doesn't kick cocaine addiction  —  EX-EASTENDERS star Paul Nicholls fears he will die if he doesn't kick his cocaine addiction — and is desperately battling to stay clean.  —  The actor, 42 — who played schizophrenic Joe Wicks in the BBC1 soap …
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
‘WORRYING’ Princess Michael of Kent, 76, ill with blood clots after having two Covid jabs  —  PRINCESS Michael of Kent is unwell with blood clots after having two Covid jabs — although no link has been established.  —  The royal, 76, has been recovering at home from serious ill-effects for almost a month.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Page Six
People.com:
Vanessa Bryant Accepts Hall of Fame Honor on Behalf of Kobe Bryant: ‘I Wish My Husband Was Here’  —  Kobe Bryant was posthumously selected as part of the 2020 class being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame  —  Vanessa Bryant spoke on her late husband Kobe Bryant's behalf …
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
Ex-EastEnders star Samantha Womack finds love with ex-Coronation Street actor Oliver Farnworth  —  FORMER EastEnders star Samantha Womack has found love with ex-Coronation Street actor and theatre colleague Oliver Farnworth.  —  The actress, who played Albert Square legend Ronnie Mitchell …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Sarah Abraham / Daily Mail:
Bella Hadid cries for Palestine as she continues to take sides on geopolitical conflict... after being slammed for anti-Semitic rhetoric in now deleted post  —  Palestinian-Dutch supermodel Bella Hadid has been very vocal about her opinions on the ongoing geopolitical conflict between Israel and Palestine, even to a fault.
Discussion: Page Six
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Princess Diana's Former Voice Coach Claims She Had 1 Condition for Book  —  Her vision for the future.  Princess Diana pictured her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, settling down long before they met their respective wives, Duchess Kate and Meghan Markle.
Discussion: TMZ.com and ESPN
Just Jared:
Lily James Spotted in Pamela Anderson's Iconic Red Swimsuit, Fans Praise Makeup Team  —  New photos have emerged of Lily James wearing the iconic red swimsuit that Pamela Anderson wore on Baywatch and fans are freaking out about how amazing she looks.  —  The 32-year-old actress will be playing …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Pete Barden / The Sun:
Boris Johnson's ‘ex-lover’ Jennifer Arcuri writes TV drama drawing on their ‘romps’  —  BORIS Johnson's alleged ex-lover Jennifer Arcuri has written a TV drama drawing on their supposed romps.  —  The storyline will feature fictional characters including a chaotic politician popular with voters but who can't keep his trousers on.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
 
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Julius Whigham II / Palm Beach Post:
Damon Weaver, kid reporter who interviewed President Obama, dies at age 23
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
Kaitlin Reilly / E! Online:
Justin Timberlake's Son Silas Is the Cutest Little Jedi at Walt Disney World
Discussion: Just Jared
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Hannah Berner leaving ‘Summer House’ to tell ‘fart jokes at comedy clubs’
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Victoria Beckham admits she misses son Brooklyn in sweet post as she gives fans a rare glimpse inside £31m London home
Discussion: Daily Star
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Peter White / Deadline:
Sophia Bush's ‘Good Sam’ & Pete Holmes' ‘Smallwood’ Picked Up To Series At CBS
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Just Jared
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Shanna Moakler Says 'It's Worth It' After Getting Tattoo of Ex Travis Barker's Name Removed
Discussion: E! Online
 

 
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Katie Notopoulos / Business Insider:
Columbia University's student radio station WKCR deftly covered live news late on April 30 as police entered the campus, amplified via Instagram Live and Twitch

Matt Pearce:
A California state senator unveils a bill to impose a data-mining fee on Big Tech companies to fund $500M a year in local journalism jobs through tax credits

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Audible tests a lower-priced AU$8.99/month tier, Audible Standard, in Australia, without credits that roll over, as Spotify expands its audiobook offerings

 
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