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Good Morning America:
Ashley Judd speaks about her mother's passing, puts spotlight on mental health  —  The actress told ABC News it was important for her and her family to address what happened to their mother before things “become public without our control.”
Discussion: Deadline, Perez Hilton and E! Online
Just Jared:
Naomi Judd's Cause of Death Revealed By Her Daughter Ashley Judd  —  Naomi Judd's cause of death has been released by her daughter, Ashley Judd.  —  If you don't know, the country music icon passed away on April 30 at the age of 75.  —  Click inside to read more...
Jessica Wang / EW.com:
Candy star Jessica Biel says husband Justin Timberlake's cameo was an ‘accident’  —  Biel and costar Melanie Lynskey tell EW how their husbands — Justin Timberlake and Jason Ritter, respectively — landed surprise cameos in their show. … More  —  It's a family affair in the final episodes of Candy …
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Tamantha Gunn / E! Online:
Jessica Biel Recalls “Lovely” and “Hilarious” Way Justin Timberlake Proposed
Discussion: FemaleFirst, POPSUGAR and Just Jared
Stacy Lambe‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
‘Candy’: Jessica Biel on Justin Timberlake's Surprise Role on the True-Crime Series (Exclusive)
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
YouTube:
Resident Evil |  Official Teaser |  Netflix  —  Nothing eventful ever happens in the peaceful New Raccoon City.  The legendary franchise Resident Evil brings its battle for survival to Netflix on July 14th....
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Cannes Hot Package: ‘Spinal Tap II’ On Tap As Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest & Harry Shearer Back For Encore  —  EXCLUSIVE: After relaunching its film division last October, Castle Rock Entertainment has set a first project out of the gate that will have a familiar ring.
Discussion: The Wrap, Variety and Stereogum
Paige Gawley‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Jon Gosselin Claims Kate ‘Alienated’ Him From Their Kids and Is Against a Reunion Special (Exclusive)  —  Jon Gosselin is opening up about his family.  ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with Jon on Tuesday, and the 45-year-old former reality star chatted about his kids, his life today, and his ex-wife, Kate Gosselin.
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Kendrick Lamar Seemingly Confirms He Welcomed Baby No. 2 With Fiancée Whitney Alford  —  Congratulations may be in order for Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar!  The 34-year-old unveiled the artwork for his latest album, which features fiancée Whitney Alford and their family.
Discussion: The Sun, FemaleFirst and Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Kendrick Lamar Drops New Album Cover, Reveals He Has New Child
Discussion: Bossip
Daniel Bird / Daily Star:
Kelly Osbourne announces she's pregnant with first child as she shares adorable snaps  —  The television personality posed with her ultrasound scan as she shared the happy news  —  Television star Kelly Osbourne has announced she's pregnant with her first child.
Anna Merlan / VICE:
Goop ‘Luxury Diaper’ Is, Of Course, a Poorly-Timed PR Stunt  —  Meant to raise awareness about the “luxury diaper tax,” it mostly just raised awareness about how any idiotic Goop product could very well be real.  —  Anna Merlan  —  TM  —  On Wednesday afternoon, just as blood sugar levels …
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Blac Chyna loses against the Kardashian-Jenners for a second time  —  Blac Chyna has suffered another legal blow in her fight against the Kardashian-Jenners.  —  The former reality star lost a motion to have the judge in her trial dismissed over claims he was biased toward the famous family …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
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Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘Dune: Part Two’: Christopher Walken To Play The Emperor In Sequel For Legendary And Warner Bros.  —  Denis Villeneuve is adding another high-profile talent to an already-loaded cast as sources tell Deadline Christopher Walken is set to play the Emperor in Warner Bros. and Legendary's Dune: Part Two.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Chrishell Stause's full dating history: Boyfriends, partners and an ex-husband  —  Chrishell Stause's latest relationship has fans looking back at her list of past paramours, including ex-husband Justin Hartley and “Selling Sunset” co-star Jason Oppenheim.  —  Check out Stause's full relationship history below.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Daniel Trainor / E! Online:
Your First Look at Lana Condor's New Netflix Series Boo, Bitch  —  To All The Boys I've Ever Loved Before star Lana Condor is ready to make us fall in love with her all over again in Boo, Bitch.  Take a peek at these exclusive photos.  —  Lana Condor is back—with a ghoulish twist.
Discussion: Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Bridgerton’: Hannah Dodd To Play Francesca Bridgerton In Season 3 Recasting On Netflix Series  —  EXCLUSIVE: We will likely see more of Francesca on Bridgerton next season, and she will look a little different.  Hannah Dodd (Anatomy of a Scandal) is set to play the the elusive Bridgerton sibling …
Jennifer Maas / Variety:
‘Hungry’ Pilot Starring Ariel Winter Not Moving Forward at NBC … NBC has opted not to move forward with its comedy pilot “Hungry,” which originally starred Demi Lovato who pulled out of the project and was replaced by “Modern Family” star Ariel Winter, Variety has learned.
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
Hannah Hargrave / HELLO!:
Where Johnny Depp has retreated to during break from Amber Heard trial … Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are currently on a break from their grueling trial and the actor has reportedly fled the US.  —  During a week-long pause in the ongoing case in Virginia, Johnny has disappeared for a vacation.
Discussion: Just Jared, RADAR and The Sun
TMZ.com:
Andy Dick Arrested for Felony Sexual Battery on RV Live Stream  —  ANDY DICK ARRESTED ON LIVE STREAM For Felony Sexual Battery … Andy Dick is in custody after the trailer he's been living in was surrounded by cops, placing the actor in handcuffs and hauling him away ... and the whole thing was broadcast live.
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Eurovision 2022 under fire as fans claim semi-finals are ‘rigged’ and brand show a ‘fix’
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