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Patrizia Rizzo / The Sun:
Where is Chris Harrison now?  —  According to US Weekly, Chris Harrison, 49, has reportedly hired a lawyer to represent him after being fired from the Bachelor franchise.  —  It is unclear if he plans on taking any legal action.  —  Harrison reemerged on social media and shared a message …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Mark Ronson / The FADER:
Tame Impala on headlining Coachella, isolation, and a decade of Innerspeaker … Mark Ronson: How are you, dude?  You good?  —  Kevin Parker: I'm good.  I'm in great pain, actually.  —  What happened?  —  I rolled my ankle this afternoon.  —  Oh shit.  —  I just didn't put any ice on it.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Nicole Massabrook / Us Weekly:
Meryl Streep's Daughter Grace Gummer Is Engaged to Mark Ronson … Meryl Streep's newest role?  Mother-in-law.  Streep's daughter, actress Grace Gummer, is engaged to producer Mark Ronson.  —  Celebs Who Got Engaged in 2021  —  “I got engaged last weekend,” Ronson, 45, said on his “The FADER Uncovered” podcast.
Discussion: People.com and POPSUGAR
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Mark Ronson confirms engagement after Grace Gummer ring pics  —  Mark Ronson is engaged.  —  The “Uptown Funk” DJ confirmed the news on his podcast, and while he didn't name his fiancée, it's believed to be his girlfriend Grace Gummer, who was recently spotted wearing a huge diamond ring.
Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Kid Rock Hurls Homophobic Slur Onstage at Tennessee Bar  —  KID ROCK HURLS HOMOPHOBIC SLUR ONSTAGE  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 9K … Kid Rock dropped a homophobic slur like it was nothing while rocking the mic at a bar in Tennessee, and ranting about people recording him with their phones.
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Khloe Kardashian Sounds Off on Criticism for Plastic Water Bottle Comments  —  After she was criticized for comments about plastic water bottles, Khloe Kardashian took to social media to defend her stance.  Keep scrolling for details about the drama.  —  Khloe Kardashian is making waves with her recent remarks about water bottles.
Marie Claire:
Spoilers for Katie Thurston's ‘The Bachelorette’ Season: What We Know  —  seasons?  —like no other.  In 2021,  —  Katie Thurston is  —  the first of two  —  Bachelorettes  —  , followed in the fall by fellow Matt James contestant  —  Michelle Young  —  . You'll remember Thurston, whose season premieres
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Page Six:
Lena Dunham dating Peruvian English musician Luis Felber  —  It's like an episode straight out of “Girls.”  —  Lena Dunham is dating Peruvian English musician Luis Felber, whose avatar can be seen wearing lime green panties and frolicking around a stripper pole in his new video, Page Six can reveal.
Sarah Tetteh / The Sun:
BEAR NECESSITY The real reason why Liam Payne split with Maya Henry revealed  —  LIAM Payne wants to spend more time with his son Bear and ex Cheryl after his split with Maya Henry, it is claimed.  —  The 27-year-old pop star dropped the bombshell news his engagement was over during a podcast appearance …
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Sara Nathan / Page Six:
First glimpse of Meghan and Harry's baby revealed in Duchess' new children's book  —  Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor has made her public debut — in her mom Meghan Markle's new kids' book.  —  The baby — who will be known as Lili — appears in one of the illustrations in Markle's book, “The Bench,” which is out Tuesday.
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Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Khloe Kardashian Sends Love to ‘Brother for Life’ Kanye West on His Birthday Amid Kim Divorce … Still family!  Khloé Kardashian shared her love for brother-in-law Kanye West on his 44th birthday.  —  “Happy birthday to my brother for life,” the Good American founder, 36 …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Taraji P. Henson to Star as Miss Hannigan in NBC's Annie Live!  —  No more hard knock life for us!  Taraji P. Henson is going to play Miss Hannigan in NBC's Annie Live! musical this winter and casting is now open for the lead role.  —  Taraji P. Henson is heading to Easy Street!
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared, Page Six and Deadline
Janine Puhak / People.com:
Chris Pratt Says What He Loves About Wife Katherine Schwarzenegger Ahead of 2nd Wedding Anniversary  —  “Her smile, her patience, her fortitude.  Her devotion, as a mother, as a wife,” the Tomorrow War star said of his favorite things about his spouse  —  FB  —  MORE  —  Chris Pratt is crazy in love!
Discussion: Just Jared
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Nick Markus / Celebrity Insider:
Nikki And Brie Bella Open Up About Their Fitness Almost A Year After Giving Birth!  —  Nikki and Brie Bella are used to keeping their fitness in check since they are WWE stars.  That being said, after the twins gave birth to sons almost at the same time, they went back to working out and have already managed to get back in shape!
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Jessica Boulton / Mirror.co.uk:
Jade Goody's sons Bobby and Freddie may be ready to watch mum on Big Brother  —  It has been 12 years since Jade Goody sadly passed away after a battle with cervical cancer  —  For many, turning 18 is all about getting their first legal pint.  But for Bobby Brazier, it is also time to face a more bittersweet milestone.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Kim Kardashian's Skims ad didn't edit her waist, wasn't retouched  —  The Skims ad that went viral for featuring Kim Kardashian's seemingly retouched waist was the result of a glitch in the upload process, Page Six can exclusively reveal.  —  The real ad, obtained by Page Six …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Untangling the Sticky Drama Between TikTok Beekeepers  —  TikTok is buzzing after one beekeeper accused another of faking her bee hive removals with the help of her husband.  Read on for why Erika Thompson is involved in this sticky drama.  —  The beekeeping community is abuzz with drama.
Discussion: Just Jared
People.com:
Bachelor Alum Courtney Robertson, Husband Humberto Preciado Expecting Second Baby: ‘So Excited’  —  Courtney Robertson and husband Humberto Preciado are already parents to son Joaquin Ramon, who turns 1 year old this month  —  Courtney Robertson can't wait to meet her baby girl!
Discussion: Daily Mail and Us Weekly
 
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Jason Sudeikis ‘still heartbroken’ over ex Olivia Wilde dating Harry Styles
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Lorde Drops Racy New Album Teaser & Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over It
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Alyssa Ray / E! Online:
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Safaree Puts Up Fight with Erica Mena Over Child Custody in Divorce Case
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Jill Duggar defends feeding her dog breast milk
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Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
The US Senate passes the ByteDance-TikTok divestment bill by 79-18, after the House passed the bill on April 20; President Biden signs the bill into law

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The FTC bans noncompete clauses that restrict job switching, potentially complicating hiring in Hollywood as firms try to protect trade secrets and other info

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