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Russell Myers / The Mirror:
Kate Middleton Mother's Day pic plunges Royals into crisis - pal says it was meant to be an ‘innocent family photo’  —  Kate said sorry for the ‘confusion’ over a digitally altered image of her and her three children which caused the world's biggest photo agencies to delete it from their libraries
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Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Kate Middleton's Photoshop fail mocked by sources close to Meghan Markle, Prince Harry: ‘Would never make that mistake’  —  Sources close to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry waded into Kate Middleton's bizarre photo-editing crisis Monday, saying, “This isn't a mistake Meghan would ever make.”
Simon Perry / People:
Kate Middleton's Photo Controversy Is ‘Pretty Damning,’ Says U.K. PR Expert (Exclusive)
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Hollywood Life
Daniel Trainor / Us Weekly:
Prince William Attends Thomas Kingston's Funeral Without Kate Middleton  —  Prince William flew solo in attending funeral services for the late Thomas Kingston.  —  William, 41, was present at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace in London on Tuesday, March 12, for the private ceremony …
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Lady Gabriella bids farewell to husband Thomas Kingston at private funeral
Clayton Sandell / Scrippsnews.com:
Mother of ‘Star Wars’ child actor details his mental health struggles  —  Jake Lloyd, who played a young Anakin Skywalker, disappeared from the public eye after being cast in “The Phantom Menace” at eight years old.  —  May will mark 25 years since “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” first lit up movie screens.
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FemaleFirst:
Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd receiving treatment after psychotic break
Discussion: Daily Star
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Oscars Team Tells All: Getting John Cena Naked, Jimmy Kimmel's Trump Joke and Why Al Pacino Skipped the Best Picture Nominees (EXCLUSIVE)  —  ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ executive producer Molly McNearney and Walt Disney TV alternative head Rob Mills share the behind-the-scenes scoop on how this year's Oscars telecast went down
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Nicole Massabrook / Us Weekly:
Al Pacino Speaks Out After Best Picture Controversy at 2024 Oscars
Gabrielle Rockson / People:
Lily Allen Says She Loves Her 2 Kids but They ‘Totally Ruined’ Her Career: 'You Can't Have It All'  —  Allen shares daughters Ethel Mary, 12, and Marnie Rose, 11, with her ex-husband Sam Cooper  —  Lily Allen is speaking her truth about parenthood.  —  “My children ruined my career,” …
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TMZ.com:
Leonardo DiCaprio & Teyana Taylor Touchy at Pre-Oscars Party, Just Friends  —  9:35 AM PT — Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor are not dating, and there's nothing romantic between them at all.  We're told Leo is still in a relationship, and he's not with Teyana.
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ Movie Hollywood Sign Promo Shoot Canceled  —  12:22 PM PT — Philip Sokoloski of FilmLA — the company handling the permitting for this shoot — tells TMZ ... he was just informed by a colleague that they've gotten word the whole shoot that was scheduled for Wednesday is now officially off.
TMZ.com:
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Appointed Parental Fitness Evaluator in Divorce  —  KIM ZOLCIAK AND KROY BIERMANN PARENTAL FITNESS TO BE EVALUATED ... And They Gotta Pay for It!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 134 … Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann have to shell out even more cash amid their divorce …
Esther Kang / People:
Two and a Half Men Alum Marin Hinkle Settles Divorce from Randall Sommer After 25 Years of Marriage  —  The couple announced their split in September and shared a statement with PEOPLE that read, in part: “We remain caring friends with mutual respect, admiration and love for one another and for our son”
Discussion: Extra
Julia Hunt / Daily Star:
Daisy May Cooper ‘expecting baby No3 with new boyfriend’ after whirlwind romance  —  Actress and writer Daisy May Cooper - who stars as Kerry Mucklowe in TV show This Country - is reportedly expecting a baby with her partner Ant and is due in July  —  Daisy May Cooper is reportedly pregnant …
Discussion: The Sun and Ok - home
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. Held Court with Famous Pals at Oscars Party: ‘It Was Like Billionaires’ Row'  —  A source tells PEOPLE that the SKIMS founder and the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver had “lots of chemistry” at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Just Jared:
Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix, & More to Lead Ari Aster's Upcoming Western Movie  —  Director Ari Aster has set the cast for his next movie with A24!  —  For those who aren't familiar with him, Ari is the director behind horror movies like Hereditary and Midsommar, as well as the dark comedy Beau Is Afraid.
Ross Kaniuk / Daily Mail:
Sharon Stone reveals identity of producer who pressured her to have SEX with a co-star for the first time - AND the actor she was pushed to get intimate with  — The actress discussed the situation in a 2021 memoir without disclosing names  — But she has now divulged that the producer in question was Robert Evans
Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:
1000-Lb Sisters star Amy Slaton delights fans as she proudly models black dress on TikTok: ‘We doing the d*mn thing!’  —  1000-Lb Sisters star Amy Slaton delighted fans as she happily modeled a stylish black dress on her TikTok.  —  The TLC star, who divorced husband Michael Halterman last year …
Discussion: E! Online and People
Becca Longmire / People:
Khloé Kardashian Says ‘Growing Up Is Really a Crazy Thing’ as She Reflects on Aging and Friendship  —  Kardashian wished her BFFs Malika and Khadijah Haqq a happy 41st birthday in a reflective post on Instagram Sunday  —  Khloé Kardashian is reflecting on what's important.
Discussion: OK Magazine, Daily Mail and FemaleFirst
Becca Longmire / People:
Hilary Duff's Husband Matthew Koma Undergoes Vasectomy as She Prepares to Welcome Baby No. 4  —  Koma shared several updates on his Instagram Story as he underwent the surgical procedure on Monday  —  Hilary Duff's husband Matthew Koma has revealed he's had a vasectomy.
TMZ.com:
TikTok Star Leah Smith Dead at 22 After Bone Cancer Battle  —  TIKTOK STAR LEAH SMITH DEAD AT 22 ... After Cancer Battle  —  REMEMBERING LEAH SMITH  —  TikTok star Leah Smith has died after battling stage 4 bone cancer ... and her fans who've followed her journey on the app are devastated.
People:
Nicolas Cage Shares Meaningful Oscars Moment He Had with Bradley Cooper: ‘I Admire’ Him (Exclusive)  —  He's a “hell of an actor” and “I admire what he's accomplished,” says Nicolas Cage  —  Nicolas Cage is a big fan of Bradley Cooper and his craftsmanship.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Deadline and Rolling Stone
 
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
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Angela Andaloro / People:
Drew Barrymore on How She Handles Her Daughters' Interest in Skincare: ‘Beauty Is for Everyone’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Daily Mail
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Discussion: HELLO! and People
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Raspberries Lead Singer Eric Carmen Dead at 74
 

 
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Ted Sarandos met with President Trump in November, and both agreed WBD should go to the highest bidder; Sarandos argued that Netflix wasn't a monopoly

Variety:
The WGA, which routinely opposes media mergers, says the Netflix-WBD deal must be blocked, and the Producers and Directors guilds express concern over the deal

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Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agree to part ways and let her contract expire at the end of the year, following new allegations about her affair with RFK Jr.
 
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