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2:15 PM ET, April 9, 2024

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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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Marley Marius / British Vogue:
Zendaya Gets Candid About Challengers, Tom Holland & Her “Complicated Feelings About Kids & Fame”  —  Styling by Law Roach.  —  An amazing thing happens when Zendaya gets in front of a camera.  —  At a studio space in Aubervilliers, a northern suburb of Paris, on her cover shoot for British Vogue, I discover a woman possessed.
Jen Juneau / People:
Zendaya Reflects on Being Her Family's ‘Breadwinner’ at an Early Age: ‘I Wish I Went to School’
Discussion: British Vogue and Vogue
Martina Barone / The Hollywood Reporter:
Zendaya Says Intimacy Coordinator Was “Very Helpful” for ‘Challengers’: “Important That We Felt Safe”
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.
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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Lynette Rice / Deadline:
‘Tulsa King’ Casting Agency Quits After Sylvester Stallone Accused Of Disparaging Background Actors  —  UPDATED, 4/9: Director Craig Zisk told TMZ that no insults were hurled at the extras on the set of Tulsa King, but he also said that casting director Rose Locke brought in older background actors …
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.
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 …
Zara Woodcock / The Mirror:
Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches, 22, announces engagement with sweet post  —  Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches announces engagement to Scott Johnston with sweet post on social media  —  Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches is officially engaged to partner Scott Johnston.
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun and Ok - home
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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’
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Bridget Jones 4 confirmed!  Renée Zellweger officially returning in fourth installment - and will be joined by Hugh Grant and a hunk from The White Lotus  —  By EVE BUCKLAND FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and KATIE HIND FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY  —  Bridget Jones 4 has been officially confirmed …
Lizz Schumer / People:
Kathleen Hanna's Rebel Girl Shares Love Story with Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock — Get a Sneak Peek Here (Exclusive)  —  The Bikini Kill and Le Tigre singer's new memoir covers her challenging childhood, evolution as a feminist punk icon, life on the road and much more
Discussion: Stereogum
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.
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
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
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 …
TMZ.com:
Kate Beckinsale Sparks Concern After Posting Photo of Mom with Bruised Eye  —  KATE BECKINSALE Sparks Concern Over Post ... PIC OF MOM WITH HUGE BRUISED EYE?!?  —  Kate Beckinsale continues to concern her fans over her cryptic posts — only this time, she's put the spotlight on her mother …
Discussion: Us Weekly
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 …
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 Sun 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 …
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 …
 
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Arasu Kannagi Basil / Reuters:
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