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Jason Guerrasio / Business Insider:
Chris Pine is ‘stunned’ the ‘Wonder Woman’ franchise is over  — Chris Pine told Business Insider he's “stunned” Warner Bros. ended the current “Wonder Woman” franchise.  — New DC Comics heads James Gunn and Peter Safran are completely overhauling its theatrical extended universe.
Discussion: Variety, Just Jared and Decider
BBC:
Bernard Hill: Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor dies  —  Actor Bernard Hill, best known for roles in Titanic and Lord of the Rings, has died aged 79.  —  He played Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 Oscar-winning film and King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings.
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Charlotte Phillipp / People:
Emily Blunt Says She Felt Sick After Kissing Certain Actors While Filming: 'I've Definitely Not Enjoyed Some of It'  —  The actress opened up about the challenges of finding chemistry with her costars during an appearance on ‘The Howard Stern Show’  —  Emily Blunt is getting candid …
Just Jared:
‘The Neighborhood’ Spinoff Series ‘Crutch’ in the Works at Paramount+ - 1 Star Confirmed to Join!  —  The Neighborhood universe is expanding!  —  The CBS sitcom has spawned a second series, called Crutch.  —  Paramount+ has picked up the half-hour, multi-camera comedy, according to Deadline …
TMZ.com:
Weston Cage Accused of Battering Mom, Brutal Face Injuries  —  NICOLAS CAGE'S SON WESTON ACCUSED OF BEATING HIS MOM ... Photos Show Awful Injuries … Nicolas Cage's son is on LAPD's radar, as cops investigate allegations that he got violent with his mother ... and, new photos capture the brutal alleged injuries.
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Doja Cat wears nothing but a bedsheet for pre-Met Gala outing: ‘What in the Bed Bath & Beyond is going on’  —  She's taking the “Sleeping Beauties” theme literally.  —  Ahead of Monday's 2024 Met Gala, Doja Cat was spotted out and about in NYC looking like she'd just rolled out of bed.
Lindsay Kimble / People:
Jennifer Lopez Teases She'll ‘Barely’ Be Able to Walk in Her Met Gala Look: ‘Not About Comfort’  —  Lopez is one of the co-chairs of this year's event, which is themed ‘The Garden of Time’  —  Jennifer Lopez may have some difficulty walking up the Metropolitan Museum of Art's iconic steps on Monday …
People:
Ron Burgundy Returns!  Will Ferrell Reprises Anchorman Role to Roast Tom Brady: ‘I Never Liked You’  —  The actor made a surprise appearance at Netflix's ‘Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady,’ which aired live on Netflix on Sunday, May 5  —  A special guest made a surprise appearance …
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Tom Brady Roast Recap: Most Savage Jokes About Gisele Bundchen and Her Jiu-Jitsu Boyfriend  —  Whether she tuned in or not, Gisele Bündchen won't be able to escape The Roast of Tom Brady.  —  Tom Brady's ex-wife was a main topic throughout the two-and-half-hour live Netflix special on Sunday …
Alex Nino Gheciu / Canadian Press:
William Shatner says he would consider ‘Star Trek’ return … Emotions high as actor William Shatner returns to Earth after making space history  —  At 93, William Shatner would entertain boldly going where no man has gone before — again.  —  The Montreal-born actor …
People:
Denise Austin's SI Swimsuit Model Daughter Katie Austin Marries Lane Armstrong in ‘Magical’ Wedding!  (Exclusive)  —  The couple said “I do” at the Austin family estate in California on May 4, in an “Italian meets modern Palm Springs” ceremony surrounded by 230 guests  —  Katie Austin has tied the knot!
Discussion: Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
Teyana Taylor Performs Sexy Cabaret Show, Star-Studded Audience Attends  —  TEYANA TAYLOR STRIPPING DOWN AT PRIVATE NYC CLUB ... Star-Studded Attendees … BTW ... sources close to the show tell us the guest list far exceeds Leo wasn't the only celeb in attendance — with Colman Domingo …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Suggest
 
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Discussion: Daily Mail
People:
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Discussion: The Wrap
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Channing Tatum Denies Ex Jenna Dewan's Claims He's Hiding Assets as She Maintains ‘Facts Are on Her Side’
Daily Star:
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From Mediagazer:

The Guardian:
How China is using AI news anchors to spread its propaganda on social media; Microsoft: some AI anchors were created using ByteDance's video editing app CapCut

Rodney Tiffen / Inside Story:
Court discovery docs from the UK's News Group phone hacking cases give more detail about evidence destruction and indicate the company gathered political intel

Renee DiResta / The Guardian:
How a rightwing smear campaign against NPR and its CEO Katherine Maher, who is on Signal Foundation's board, led Elon Musk to malign Signal

 
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