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10:05 AM ET, May 17, 2023

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Variety:
Johnny Depp Cements Cannes Comeback With Teary Seven-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘Jeanne du Barry’ … The embattled actor, who hasn't appeared in public since his protracted 2022 legal battle with ex-girlfriend Amber Heard, received an ecstatic seven-minute standing ovation on Tuesday night …
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Variety:
Journalist Spit on By Johnny Depp's Cannes Director Speaks Out: Maiwenn Is ‘Outspokenly Anti-#MeToo’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  If you thought Johnny Depp starring in a film might be a lightning rod of controversy, imagine the movie's director spitting on a journalist.
Deadline:
Cannes Juror Brie Larson Deflects Question About Johnny Depp's Controversial Opening-Night Film ‘Jeanne Du Barry’
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Cannes Juror Brie Larson Unsure She'll See Johnny Depp Movie: 'I Don't Know How I'll Feel About It'
Alli Rosenbloom / CNN:
Priscilla Presley agrees to settlement in dispute over Lisa Marie Presley's estate  —  Priscilla Presley has reached a settlement agreement over her petition questioning the validity of her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley's will.  —  “The parties would like to report that they've reached a settlement …
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People.com:
Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough Reach Settlement in Fight Over Lisa Marie's Trust: ‘Everyone Is Happy’  —  A lawyer for Priscilla Presley told reporters that the family is “unified and together and excited for the future”  —  Lisa Marie Presley's loved ones have reached a settlement in the battle over her trust.
Anna Kaplan / TODAY.com:
Taylor Lautner on ‘Speak Now’ re-release: ‘I feel safe.  Praying for John’  —  As the release date for Taylor Swift's third re-recorded album, “Speak Now (Taylor's Version),” looms this summer, there's one man with romantic ties to the singer who feels confident about revisiting the era ahead of the drop: Taylor Lautner.
People.com:
Kate Middleton Explains How Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Are All Different (Exclusive)  —  The Princess of Wales made the relatable revelation visiting The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust during Mental Health Awareness Week  —  Kate Middleton says there are intricacies to her children's personalities!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Mirror
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TMZ.com:
Man Arrested for Stalking at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Montecito Mansion  —  A scary situation for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as a man was arrested at the couple's home for stalking ... TMZ has learned.  —  A rep for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office tells us they got …
Shivon Watson / dailystar:
Comedian Andy Smart dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 68 as tributes pour in for ‘great’ star  —  Comedian Andy Smart, who is best known for appearing on The Comedy Store, has died ‘unexpectedly’ as he his daughter Grace announced his tragic death on social media  —  Comedian Andy Smart has passed away “unexpectedly” at the age of 63.
Discussion: The Sun and The Mirror
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Meghan Markle Steps Out in New York City to Accept Award with Surprise Guests Prince Harry and Mom Doria  —  The Duchess of Sussex was reunited with her friend Gloria Steinem at the Ms. Foundation for Women's Gala  —  Meghan Markle is celebrating women.  —  The Duchess of Sussex stepped …
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
New Couple!  Charlize Theron Is Dating Alex Dimitrijevic: 'It's Early Stages'  —  Off the market!  Charlize Theron has a new man in her life, model Alex Dimitrijevic, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm.  —  “Charlize and Alex have been dating for a few months now,” a source tells Us …
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Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Charlize Theron's secret new beau!  Mad Max star caught holding hands with handsome model as she finds love again after failed romances with Sean Penn and Gabriel Aubry
Discussion: RADAR
Page Six:
Randall Emmett slams upcoming Hulu documentary as ‘vindictive hit piece’  —  Randall Emmett is sharing his take on Hulu's upcoming documentary, “The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing and Vanderpump.”  —  “Almost one year ago the Los Angeles Times wrote a highly biased and factually inaccurate hit piece on me.
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Salma Hayek, 56, suffers a wardrobe malfunction in a comfy bathrobe while showing off her dance skills to celebrate 24 million Instagram followers  —  Salma Hayek suffered a wardrobe malfunction in a bathrobe while excitedly showing off her dance skills in a new clip shared to Instagram …
Just Jared:
Peacock Releases First Trailer for Movie Adaption of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' Video Game - Watch Now!  —  The trailer for the upcoming movie adaption of Five Nights at Freddy's has been released!  —  Keep reading to find out more...  Directed by Emma Tammi, Five Nights at Freddy's follows …
Discussion: The Hollywood Reporter and Variety
Lorenzo Marquez / Tom + Lorenzo:
2023 Cannes Film Festival: Helen Mirren in Del Core at the JEANNE DU BARRY Screening and Opening Ceremony  —  When we first saw the shots of Helen Mirren at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Johnny Depp's supposed triumphant return to the screen, Jeanne DuBarry, we noted her purple hair …
Bethany Whittingham / dailystar:
Love Island's Tanya Manhenga slams telly bosses who ‘made her the villain’ on ITV2 show  —  EXCLUSIVE: Former Love Island star Tanya Manhenga has spoken out about how she was “pretty badly edited” during her time on the ITV2 dating show after finding love  —  Love Island's Tanya Manhenga …
Discussion: The Mirror
James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets Candid on Career, Failures, Aging: “My Plan Is to Live Forever”  —  The action icon — set to make his series TV debut in Netflix's ‘FUBAR’ — sounds off on his ‘Terminator’ and ‘Conan’ futures, identity politics and why emotions are overrated: “We have to work our ass off and stop worrying about feelings.”
Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Jenna Bush Hager on Why She Believes ‘You Have to Have Low Expectations’ on Mother's Day  —  Jenna Bush Hager talked about all the complicated feelings people have around Mother's Day and why she thinks low expectations can help  —  Jenna Bush Hager spent a special Mother's Day with her three kids.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
This Morning bloodbath as ITV bosses plot clear out in feud fallout - and it's not just Phillip Schofield in firing line  —  PHILLIP Schofield faces the axe from This Morning — amid a “seismic” summer shake-up.  —  Insiders say many believe the time is finally up for 61-year-old Phil, who has hosted the ITV juggernaut since 2002.
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Lea Michele Has COVID, Will Sit Out a Week of ‘Funny Girl’ Broadway Performances  —  The actress previously tested positive for COVID back in September shortly after she debuted in the Funny Girl role, missing several shows  —  Lea Michele will miss a week of Funny Girl performances after testing positive for COVID.
André-Naquian Wheeler / Vogue:
Zendaya Taps Into Old Hollywood Codes In Venice  —  Zendaya is never afraid to embrace throwback glamor.  Her trademark?  Extravagantly constructed, yet restrained gowns.  The Dune 2 and Challengers star leaned into a similar sensibility for a Bulgari event in Venice.
Discussion: HELLO!, Cele|bitchy, Elle, Glamour and Just Jared
 
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RSF publishes its World Press Freedom Index and places Norway, Denmark, and Sweden in the top three, the US down 10 spots at 55, and Eritrea in last place

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