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4:15 PM ET, May 13, 2022

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Jennie Buzaglo / Daily Star:
Tremors actor and Golden Globe winner Fred Ward dies aged 79 from unknown cause  —  A representative has confirmed that Tremors actor and Golden Globe winner Fred Ward, who began his career in a television film in 1973, has passed away from an unknown cause  —  Tremors actor and Golden Globe winner Fred Ward has passed away aged 79.
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Mike Barnes / Hollywood Reporter:
Fred Ward, Actor in ‘Remo Williams,’ ‘Henry & June’ and ‘Tremors,’ Dies at 79  —  He also portrayed astronaut Gus Grissom in ‘The Right Stuff’ and was impressive in ‘Silkwood,’ ‘Uncommon Valor’ and ‘Miami Blues.’  —  Fred Ward, the erstwhile lumberjack known for playing no-nonsense men …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Variety, RADAR and Deadline
Neda Ulaby / NPR:
Actor Fred Ward dies.  He had the right stuff in movies from ‘Tremors’ to ‘The Player’  —  Actor Fred Ward has died, according to his publicist, Ron Hofmann.  —  The star, who brought gentlemanly gruffness to films that included The Right Stuff, Tremors, Henry and June and The Player died Sunday, May 8 at the age of 79.
Discussion: Us Weekly and The Sun
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Marc Anthony, 53, is engaged to model Nadia Ferreira, 23  —  Marc Anthony and his much-younger girlfriend, Nadia Ferreira, are engaged.  —  After giving subtle glimpses of her diamond engagement ring all week on social media, the 23-year-old model confirmed Thursday that she and the 53-year-old singer are set to marry.
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Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Marc Anthony's engagement ring for Nadia Ferreira looks just like J.Lo's
Discussion: HELLO! and RADAR
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Former Food Network Star Found Guilty of Killing Her 3-Year-Old Foster Child  —  Ariel Robinson, former contestant and winner of Worst Cooks in America, was found guilty of homicide by child abuse in the death of her 3-year-old foster daughter, Victoria “Tori” Smith.
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Stephanie Moore / WYFF-TV:
Verdict reached in case of Food Network contestant accused of killing foster daughter in SC
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Travis Scott Sued for Wrongful Death, Fan Claims Miscarriage after Astroworld  —  Travis Scott is among several defendants — including Live Nation, Scoremore Holdings, ASM Global — being sued by a woman who claims she suffered injuries so severe at Astroworld, they resulted in a miscarriage.
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FemaleFirst:
James Corden's kids had play date with Prince Harry's children  —  James Corden took his children for a play date at Prince Harry's house. … James Corden and Prince Harry's children have play dates.  —  The ‘Late Late Show’ host and his wife Julia - who have children Max, 11, Carey …
Discussion: Daily Star
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FemaleFirst:
James Corden takes up transcendental meditation
Discussion: Daily Star
People.com:
Kelly Rizzo Says Bob Saget Is ‘Still My Husband’ After Death: ‘The Relationship Is Different Now’  —  Rizzo just hosted Saget's three adult daughters in her new home and warned them it's like a “museum” of their father … As Kelly Rizzo continues to mourn her husband Bob Saget …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Is ‘in Great Spirits’ as She Makes Surprise Appearance at Windsor Horse Show  —  The Queen, 96, watched the race from her car before walking slowly to her seat in the stands … Queen Elizabeth made a surprise appearance among the crowds at the Windsor Horse Show on Friday.
Discussion: Reuters, Page Six, RADAR and Dlisted
Jessica Wedemeyer / Celebs:
Megan Fox pours herself into a pink crystal curve-hugging gown for a premiere, plus more of her best and wildest fashion and beauty moments  —  Call it a comeback!  After years away from the limelight, Megan Fox reemerged with a vengeance in early 2020 with a slew of new projects …
People.com:
Wanda Sykes Says She Is ‘Still Traumatized’ by Will Smith's Oscars Slap: 'I Can't Talk About It'  —  “I get emotional,” Wanda Sykes told audience members of the Oscars slap incident, while hosting a comedy show in Orlando, Florida … Wanda Sykes is still processing Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap.
Discussion: Just Jared
Nichola Murphy / HELLO!:
Inside Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's ‘intensely passionate’ 15-month marriage … Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's former relationship has hit the headlines amid their ongoing defamation case.  The pair got married in 2015 but divorced less than two years later.
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
See “Loved Up” Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde Enjoy Romantic Vacation in Italy  —  Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde escaped to Italy for some serious amore.  See the couple enjoy an afternoon in the sunshine.  —  Ciao lovebirds!  —  A blissful Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde were spotted on a romantic vacation in Italy earlier this week.
Discussion: Elle and POPSUGAR
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Find Out Which Major Teen Wolf Star Is Returning For Movie  —  Paramount+'s upcoming Teen Wolf: The Movie has added another original cast members to its pack!  Learn who will join Tyler Posey and the rest of the cast here!  —  The pack is almost complete.
FemaleFirst:
Sam Ryder wants to collaborate with Sia after Eurovision  —  Sam Ryder wants to collaborate with Sia after Eurovision because she noticed him on TikTok back in lockdown. … Sam Ryder wants to collaborate with Sia after Eurovision.  —  The 32-year-old singer - who shot to fame in lockdown …
Discussion: Daily Star
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix's Relationship Timeline … Leaving their mark on reality TV.  Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix found themselves at the center of drama after joining Bravo's Vanderpump Rules.  —  Viewers were initially introduced to Sandoval's love life through …
Discussion: E! Online
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Married... With Children’ Animated Series With Original Cast Heats Up TV Marketplace  —  EXCLUSIVE: Another classic 1990s comedy is making a comeback.  An animated revival of Married... with Children headlined by the original series' stars Katey Sagal, Ed O'Neill, Christina Applegate …
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Jessie James Decker's Brother John James Details Family Reunion: There's ‘Wounds Still Left to Heal’ … Fans of Jessie James Decker couldn't help but have questions when her mother, Karen Parker, shared a sweet family snap amid years of speculation about an alleged falling out with the singer's brother …
Discussion: Page Six
Marilyn Monroe / Perez Hilton:
Ana de Armas' Marilyn Monroe Biopic Is Gonna Piss A LOT Of People Off!  —  Hasn't Marilyn Monroe's legacy had enough controversy this year??  —  The forthcoming biopic, Blonde, is slated to debut on Netflix this year, and it's apparently going to “offend everyone”!!!
Discussion: Daily Star
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Ariana Grande, Kendall Jenner, more stars condemn plan to overturn Roe v. Wade  —  Nearly 160 young stars backed Planned Parenthood's Bans Off Our Bodies campaign Friday as the future of Roe v. Wade hangs in balance.  —  Ariana Grande, Kendall Jenner, Shawn Mendes, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus …
Discussion: E! Online
 
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: Just Jared
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Chrishell Stause's full dating history: Boyfriends, partners and an ex-husband
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Jennifer Maas / Variety:
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