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Sydney Bucksbaum / Entertainment Weekly:
The Idea of You author regrets revealing Harry Styles as inspiration: 'It's unfortunate'  —  “I think it's unfortunate because it's being used as clickbait, and when I'm writing for Hayes, I'm not picturing Harry Styles,” Robinne Lee says.  —  There's a Fine Line between fan fiction …
Discussion: Just Jared, The Mirror and Consequence
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Sydney Bucksbaum / Entertainment Weekly:
The Idea of You author reacts to movie's ending changes: 'That's not the story I wanted to tell'  —  “Hollywood's going to do what they're going to do, and they're going to throw a happy ending on everything.  I don't know why,” Robinne Lee says.  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Idea of You.
Laura Rizzo / Us Weekly:
Sam Asghari ‘Feels Terrible’ After Ex-Wife Britney Spears' Incident at Chateau Marmont  —  Sam Asghari “feels terrible” after ex-wife Britney Spears' incident at Chateau Marmont.  —  “Sam will always have a soft spot for Britney and will always be protective over her,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly …
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Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Britney Spears' mom Lynne says she'll ‘always be there’ for her estranged daughter as she's pictured jetting into LAX - after singer claimed SHE set-up dramatic night at Chateau Marmont  —  Britney Spears' mom Lynne was seen for the first time since her singer daughter sparked fears …
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Maze Runner’ Reboot in the Works with ‘Transcendence’ Scribe Jack Paglen in Talks to Write (Exclusive)  —  20th Century Studios is developing a new installment of the action franchise based on the James Dashner books.  —  The Maze Runner is back at the starting line.
Discussion: The Wrap and Destructoid
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Just Jared:
‘The Maze Runner’ Reboot in The Works, Details for New Movie Revealed
Discussion: Deadline
Jen Juneau / People:
Chris Pine Says He Was Paid $65,000 for His Big Break in Princess Diaries 2: ‘My Life Had Changed’  —  Pine recalled the ‘earth-shattering’ moment he learned he'd landed the romantic lead opposite Anne Hathaway in the 2004 sequel to ‘The Princess Diaries’  —  The Princess Diaries 2 …
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Kate Hogan / People:
The Cast of The Mummy: Where Are They Now?  —  Catch up with Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and more of the franchise's stars as the first film celebrates its 25th anniversary  —  It had a wild plot, big stars and made more than $400 million at the box office.
Discussion: E! Online
Danielle Bacher / People:
Jewel Has Finally Found True Love.  And You'll Be Surprised Who It Is (Exclusive)  —  In a candid interview, the singer and activist opens up about healing from an abusive childhood and painful divorce through motherhood and mental health advocacy  —  Growing up Jewel felt unworthy of love.
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Jessie James Decker reluctantly shares bikini pics after baby No. 4: ‘I weigh 30 pounds more’  —  Jessie James Decker is trying to give her post-baby body “grace.”  —  The “I Look Good” singer shared new bikini photos via Instagram this week, admitting that she initially felt reluctant about posting them.
Just Jared:
‘The Boys’ Season 4 First Trailer Arrives, Brings Drama & Gore With More on the Horizon  —  The first official trailer for the upcoming season of The Boys has arrived, and it is promising a lot of drama to come!  —  On Friday (May 3), Prime Video surprised fans at CCXP Mexico with the first look …
TMZ.com:
Gypsy Rose Rides TMZ Tour Bus, Dines at Lisa Vanderpump's Restaurant  —  GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD ULTIMATE L.A. TOURIST EXPERIENCE ... TMZ Tour, Beach, SUR!!! … Gypsy Rose Blanchard's brief trip to Los Angeles this week ended up chock-full of memories — and it's because she had the ultimate tourist experience …
Evan Real / Page Six:
Britney Spears, boyfriend Paul Soliz trashed Vegas hotel room during ‘intense fight’ months before LA incident: report  —  Britney Spears and her boyfriend, Paul Richard Soliz, allegedly trashed a Las Vegas hotel room during an explosive fight four months before their latest scuffle in Los Angeles, according to a new report.
Becca Longmire / People:
Kate Beckinsale Hails King Charles for Being ‘Open’ About His Diagnosis amid Her Own Family's Cancer Journey  —  “Being really open about quite personal things I think is really important,” the actress said at the King's Trust Gala on May 2  —  Kate Beckinsale is sending her well-wishes to King Charles amid his cancer diagnosis.
Discussion: Marie Claire, UPI and HELLO!
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People:
Kate Beckinsale Returns to the Red Carpet for the First Time Since Health Scare: 'It's Been a Rough Year' (Exclusive)
Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer To Star In Robin Hood Reimagining ‘The Death Of Robin Hood’ For ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Director Michael Sarnoski — Cannes Market Hot Project  —  EXCLUSIVE: Here's a buzzy one.  Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman (Les Misérables) and Emmy winner Jodie Comer …
Esme Mazzeo / People:
Jonas Brothers Postpone Mexico Tour Dates After Nick Jonas Gets the Flu: 'I'm Not Able to Sing at the Moment'  —  The band has rescheduled their Mexico tour dates for August  —  The Jonas Brothers are rescheduling tour dates so Nick Jonas can take care of himself.
Britney Spears Exes / TMZ.com:
Britney Spears and Boyfriend Have History of Fights, Trouble  —  BRITNEY SPEARS HISTORY OF FIGHTS, TROUBLE WITH BF PAUL SOLIZ … Britney Spears and her current boyfriend Paul Soliz didn't start fighting Wednesday at the Chateau Marmont hotel on the Sunset Strip ... we're told there's a history of conflict.
People:
Kathy Bates Says She's ‘Ready’ to Star in a SKIMS Campaign: 'Kim, I'm Waiting' (Exclusive)  —  The 75-year-old tells PEOPLE that Kardashian once said she would put her in a campaign for the mogul's shapewear line  —  Kathy Bates is “ready” for her model moment.
Discussion: The Mirror, TMZ.com and FemaleFirst
 
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Matt Grobar / Deadline:
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Julie Jordan / People:
Sofía Vergara Is So Ready to Become a ‘Fun’ Grandma — and Already Knows What She Wants to Be Called (Exclusive)
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