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Angel Saunders / People:
Harry Potter Actress ‘Worried’ About Adult Fans: ‘They Should Be Over That By Now’  —  “It was 25 years ago and it's for children,” actress Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout, said  —  Class is dismissed for Harry Potter fans, according to Miriam Margolyes, the actress who played Professor Sprout in the series.
Discussion: Daily Star and Decider
Daniel Bird / The Mirror:
Andrew Scott left heartbroken as beloved mum dies after ‘sudden illness’ before Mother's Day  —  Actor Andrew Scott and his family have been left utterly heartbroken after his mum, Nora, died earlier this week, just days before celebrating Mother's Day  —  Andrew Scott's mum has died following a short illness.
Discussion: Ok - home
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Why Fans Think Ariana Grande's New Music Is About Ex Dalton Gomez  —  Ariana Grande's new album eternal sunshine just dropped and fans speculate ex-husband Dalton Gomez inspired some of its music.  —  Why did Ariana Grande say thank u, next to ex-husband Dalton Gomez?
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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Ariana Grande navigates the complexities of a dreaded divorce on healing new album ‘Eternal Sunshine’: review
Natasha Dye / People:
Travis Kelce Is Producing an Upcoming Documentary on Jean-Michel Basquiat, His Second Film  —  Kelce has a hand in the film about the late artist, titled “King Pleasure,” PEOPLE can confirm  — Travis Kelce is set to produce an upcoming documentary about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Discussion: Marie Claire
Amelia Ward / The Mirror:
Josie Gibson's fans express same frustration beneath glamorous new photo  —  Josie Gibson's fans are up in arms after the This Morning presenter posted a glam new snap, with many expressing their frustration after she was snubbed for a permanent job on the show.
Discussion: Daily Star
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People:
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Focused on Being ‘Best Co-Parents’ amid Divorce: Source (Exclusive)  —  The two are parents to son Aleph, 12, and daughter Amalia, 7  —  Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied are putting their kids first amid their divorce.
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AiméE Lutkin / Elle:
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied's Relationship Timeline
TMZ.com:
John Mulaney Isn't Mentioned In Ex-Wife's New Book, Despite Fan Speculation  —  John Mulaney's ex-wife is dropping a new memoir in the near future — and while some think she's gonna torch John over their uncoupling ... those folks are s*** outta luck.  —  Here's the deal ... Anna Marie Tendler …
Discussion: Daily Mail and New York Daily News
Hannah Sacks / People:
Eugene Levy Smiles with Grandson James, 20 Months, as He Receives a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Exclusive)  —  The actor's daughter Sarah welcomed her first baby in June 2022 with husband Graham Outerbridge  —  Eugene Levy had an adorable guest with him as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Fans Defend Travis Kelce After He's Seen Texting at ‘Eras’ Tour  —  Swifties are coming to Travis Kelce's defense after he was caught texting during Taylor Swift's recent “Eras” tour concert ... with the message being, give the guy a break!  —  Check out the video …
Discussion: Page Six, People and FemaleFirst
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Everything to Know About Disney and Pixar's ‘Inside Out 2’: New Emotions, Release Date and More  —  Prepare to have your emotions upended as Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 heads to theaters in summer 2024.  —  Inside Out premiered in 2015 and followed a young Riley as she was uprooted by her parents from the Midwest to San Francisco.
Daniel Bird / The Mirror:
Ekin-Su brutally slams fans who message her every day and asks ‘Do they have lives?’  —  Celebrity Big Brother star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has a loyal following who helped her secure victory on Love Island but the reality star has questioned the sanity of her dedicated fans
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun and Cosmopolitan
Simon Perry / People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Could Be ‘Vital Players’ Had They Stayed in the U.K.: ‘They Desperately Need Him’  —  “Nobody could have foreseen the set of circumstances that would expose that so dramatically,” royal author Catherine Mayer tells PEOPLE  —  As King Charles undergoes cancer treatment …
Discussion: The Mirror, The Blast and Marie Claire
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Kimberlee Speakman / People:
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson ‘Got Engaged Years Ago’ Says Source, But Were in ‘No Rush to Get Married’  —  The pair began dating sometime in 2017 and have kept their romance out of the public eye  —  Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have always kept their romance private, including the news of their engagement.
Elizabeth Wagmeister / CNN:
Jimmy Kimmel previews Oscar monologue: Nothing's ‘off limits,’ but don't expect Taylor Swift or Aaron Rodgers jokes  —  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have been the buzziest subject of football season, but for award season, Jimmy Kimmel isn't so sure the celebrity couple will get a mention …
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Jelly Roll's Wife Bunnie XO Marks 1 Year Since Retiring From Sex Work: ‘Was So Scared to Let Go’  —  Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie XO, marked the one-year anniversary of retiring from sex work.  —  Bunnie (full name Bunnie DeFord), 44, took to Facebook on Tuesday, March 5, to reflect on the decision to shut down her OnlyFans account.
 
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Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Sussexes to hire UK-based PR expert in run-up to mystery project
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, The Sun and The Mirror
Alesia Stanford / Daily Mail:
Emily Ratajkowski steps out in a leather coat and slacks as she celebrates son Sly's 3rd birthday: ‘A loving person... the joy of my life!’
Discussion: Us Weekly and People
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Sony Snaps Up Grady Hendrix's Short Story “Ankle Snatcher” For Feature Development
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