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The Way of Water |  Official Teaser Trailer  —  Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their ...
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Kim Kardashian's kids made her some sweatpants for Mother's Day  —  Kim Kardashian's four children are budding artists.  —  The reality star is used to receiving extravagant gifts for major holidays — both from estranged husband Kanye West and her famous family — but it's her kids who get the most creative.
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Kelly Smith / Daily Star:
Nick Cave announces son Jethro has died seven years after death of son Arthur  —  Australian singer Nick Cave has sadly confirmed in statement that his son Jethro has sadly passed away and has he asked for privacy for his family  —  Singer Nick Cave has spoke out to unveil that his son Jethro has sadly died at the age of 31.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Sun
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Elizabeth Aubrey / NME:
Nick Cave's son Jethro Lazenby has died, aged 31.  —  The news was confirmed in a statement to NME from the Bad Seeds frontman that read: “With much sadness, I can confirm that my son, Jethro, has passed away.  —  “We would be grateful for family privacy at this time.”
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Julia Emmanuele / Us Weekly:
Happy Mother's Day!  J. Lo Shares Classic Bennifer Footage 20 Years Later … Throwing it back!  Jennifer Lopez shared her Mother's Day well-wishes for all of her fellow moms by sharing a video from the early 2000s featuring fiancé Ben Affleck.  —  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez: Timeline of the Bennifer Romance
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and POPSUGAR
Ben Allen / British GQ:
Joe Alwyn is about to be very famous (and there's nothing he can do about it)  —  With lead roles in the Sally Rooney adaptation Conversations With Friends and Claire Denis's new film, there may be nothing the notoriously low-key actor (and Grammy-winning songwriter) can do about becoming deeply, irrevocably famous
Discussion: Just Jared and Glamour
Tamantha Gunn / E! Online:
Odette Annable Expecting Baby With Husband Dave Annable: See Their Daughter's Heartwarming Reaction  —  Nearly a year after opening up about her pregnancy losses, Odette Annable and husband Dave Annable announced they're expecting a baby.  See their 6-year-old daughter Charlie's sweet reaction.
Discussion: Page Six, FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Just Jared:
Tony Awards 2022 Nominations - Full List Released!  —  The 2022 Tony Award nominations are in!  —  This year, musical A Strange Loop, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2020 for its Off-Broadway run, nabbed the most nominations this year with 11.  —  MJ, the musical featuring the music of Michael Jackson …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The WOW Report
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Christine Quinn claims she ‘terminated’ contract before ‘Selling Sunset’ reunion  —  Christine Quinn claims she quit the Oppenheim Group before the “Selling Sunset” reunion was even filmed.  —  “Of course there's no place for me.  I terminated my contract weeks ago prior to filming.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Jessica Wedemeyer / Celebs:
Paul McCartney comes clean about The Beatles' true demise, plus more stars who broke up the band  —  When it comes to music, the only thing constant is change.  Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at some of our favorite music groups from over the years to pinpoint the individuals responsible for their demise.
Discussion: Daily Star
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
See Garrett Hedlund's Mother's Day Message to “Beautiful” Ex Emma Roberts  —  Four months after E! News confirmed Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund's split, the Country Strong actor is praising his ex and mother of his son Rhodes.  Read his message to the actress below.  —  Unfabulous?
Discussion: Just Jared
Just Jared:
BAFTA TV Awards 2022: See Every Red Carpet Look!  —  The 2022 BAFTA TV Awards are happening now, and dozens of stars are making their way into the event on the red carpet.  —  The awards show recognizing the excellence in British television of 2021 was hosted by Richard Ayoade for the third year in a row.
Discussion: Daily Star and Hollywood Reporter
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Sarah O'Hara / Daily Star:
BAFTA TV Awards most awkward moments - Davina McCall cut off, F-bomb and Strictly dig
Discussion: Just Jared
Emlyn Travis / E! Online:
Benedict Cumberbatch Jokes Being Doctor Strange Is Harder Than Being a Mom in SNL Monologue  —  Ahead of Mother's Day, Benedict Cumberbatch hosted Saturday Night Live and jokingly shared that being Doctor Strange was just as difficult as motherhood.  Watch his opening monologue below.
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra share first photo of baby after 100 days in NICU
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John Travolta shares never-before-seen family photographs of late wife Kelly Preston for Mother's Day
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Why Kim Kardashian's Met Gala Diet Isn't Safe to Try, Says Nutritionist Mascha Davis
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