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Vogue:
Zendaya Talks Challengers, Talks to Serena Williams, and Considers Her Future  —  It's an amazing, almost inspiring thing, what happens when Zendaya gets in front of a camera.  —  Before visiting the set of her British Vogue cover shoot in late January, I imagined her regarding the whole ordeal with gracious indifference.
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Jen Juneau / People:
Zendaya Reflects on Being Her Family's ‘Breadwinner’ at an Early Age: ‘I Wish I Went to School’  —  “I'm almost going through my angsty teenager phase now, because I didn't really have the time to do it before,” the ‘Challengers’ actress told ‘Vogue’  —  Zendaya is reflecting on how she grew up …
Discussion: Us Weekly, British Vogue and Vogue
Martina Barone / The Hollywood Reporter:
Zendaya Says Intimacy Coordinator Was “Very Helpful” for ‘Challengers’: “Important That We Felt Safe”
TMZ.com:
Sylvester Stallone Accused of Insulting Extras on ‘Tulsa King,’ Director Denies It  —  SYLVESTER STALLONE'S TULSA KING ACTOR ACCUSED OF MAKING DISPARAGING REMARKS ... Director Denies It Ever Happened … The casting director of “Tulsa King” claims she quit after Sylvester Stallone insulted …
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Juliette Jeffers / Interview Magazine:
Rihanna Is Ready to Confess  —  Okay, so it's the night after the last day of Milan Fashion Week and I'm at a giant arena on the outskirts of Milan to interview my former boss, Rihanna, for our Spring cover story.  I walked in and there were, like, 50 dancers rehearsing for a one-off private show she was doing in India later that week.
Nolan Feeney / Nylon:
Gwen Stefani On No Doubt's Coachella Reunion, Life With Blake Shelton & New Music … Gwen Stefani cannot help herself.  It just pours out of her.  We've been talking for maybe 30 seconds when her eyes go glassy and something catches in her voice.  “Why am I getting emotional?” she wonders.
Ryan D'Agostino / Esquire:
Robert Downey Jr. Doesn't See Things the Way You Do  —  He helped launch the Marvel universe (would he wear the suit again??).  He finally won his Oscar.  But even in the small moments, he's always on the verge of a new revelation.  —  Where were Winnifred and Willow?
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BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Lady Gaga sparks engagement rumors after being spotted with massive diamond ring on THAT finger  —  Soon-to-be Mrs. Gaga?  —  Lady Gaga sparked engagement rumors after fans noticed a massive addition to her jewelry collection.  —  The “Born This Way” singer — who has been dating boyfriend …
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Sadie Bell / People:
Calvin Harris' Wife Vick Hope Listens to Taylor Swift When He's Not Around: ‘As Soon as My Husband Goes Away’
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Aoki Lee Simmons, 21, told friends her brief romance with Vittorio Assaf, 65, already ‘100% done’: sources  —  Kimora Lee Simmons is furious about her daughter's new romance with Serafina founder Vittorio Assaf, who's 43 years her senior, according to sources.
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TMZ.com:
Russell Simmons Not Fazed Over Daughter Aoki Dating Much Older Restaurateur
Emily Weaver / People:
Who Is Lainey Wilson's Boyfriend?  All About Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges  —  Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges stepped out publicly for the first time at the ACM Awards in May 2023  —  Lainey Wilson is head over boots in love with boyfriend Devlin “Duck” Hodges.
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
‘Insecure’ JoJo Siwa admits to spending $50K on cosmetic procedure  —  JoJo Siwa admitted to spending tens of thousands of dollars on a cosmetic procedure after saying she is “insecure.”  —  BuzzFeed asked the “Karma” singer, 20, at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards last month to name …
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Academy Of Country Music Awards nominations: Morgan Wallen tops the list... after his arrest for throwing a CHAIR off a Nashville roof  —  The Academy of Country Music (ACM) and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) on Tuesday announced nominations for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Dom Hines / Us Weekly:
Diddy's Reply to Eminem's Prior Claim He Killed Tupac Resurfaces Amid Investigation  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs' bizarre it was “handled” reply to Eminem's claim that he put out a hit on Tupac Shakur has resurfaced — and sparked yet more controversy for the embattled music mogul.
Discussion: Suggest and The Mirror
Charlotte Phillipp / People:
Ray J Responds to Princess Love's Divorce Filing, Requests Joint Custody and Leaves Spousal Support to Be Determined  —  This is the fourth time the singer and his wife have filed for divorce in their nearly eight-year relationship  —  Over a month after Princess Love filed for divorce from Ray J …
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Jessica Simpson shares photos from ‘epic’ spring break in Cabo with kids and Eric Johnson  —  Jessica Simpson and her husband, Eric Johnson, enjoyed a lavish family vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  —  “2024 Spring Breakin' with the fam was EPIC!”  Simpson, 43, captioned a slideshow …
TMZ.com:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Files to Divorce Husband Ryan Anderson  —  GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD FILES TO DIVORCE RYAN ANDERSON … Gypsy Rose Blanchard is making her split from husband Ryan Anderson official ... as she has just filed for divorce, TMZ has learned.  —  According to court records …
Shivon Watson / Daily Star:
Cat Deeley shows toned figure in tiny bikini as she enjoys break from This Morning  —  This Morning presenter Cat Deeley looked sensational as she stripped down to a bikini and diving mask for a swim during her Easter break from the ITV flagship show  —  Cat Deeley showed off her toned physique …
Discussion: The Mirror and The Sun
Alan Johnson / Daily Star:
Made In Chelsea's Louise Thompson proudly shows off stoma bag after major op  —  Six years after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, former Made In Chelsea cast member Louise Thompson has revealed she now has a stoma, which ‘may have saved her life’  —  Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson …
Xander Zellner / Billboard:
Rumi Carter Is Now the Youngest Female Artist Ever on Hot 100, Claiming Record From Big Sis Blue Ivy  —  The 6-year-old debuts thanks to her guest appearance on Beyoncé's “Protector.” … Thanks to her guest appearance on her mom's “Protector,” Rumi Carter is officially …
Leah Degrazia / E! Online:
Modern Family Alum Ariel Winter Responds to Claim Boyfriend Luke Benward Is “Controlling”  —  Modern Family's Ariel Winter clapped back after explaining some of the ways her boyfriend Luke Benward helps out around their house, referring to him as a “grill daddy” and a “dog daddy.”
 
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John Cena wants to protect Shay Shariatzadeh's ‘safety and wellbeing’
Brian Gallagher / Daily Mail:
Margot Robbie shows off her new strawberry blonde hair while filming A Big Bold Beautiful Journey with Colin Farrell in Los Angeles
Discussion: People and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Billy Dee Williams Says All Actors Should Be Allowed to Wear Blackface
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Colt Ford's Condition Is ‘Steadily Improving’ as Country Star ‘Remains in the ICU’ Following Heart Attack
Discussion: New York Post
TMZ.com:
Kourtney Kardashian Slams Pressure to Bounce Back in Postpartum Bikini Pic
 

 
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