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Pitchfork:
Steve Albini, Storied Producer and Icon of the Rock Underground, Dies at 61  —  The Shellac and Big Black frontman, who recorded classic albums by Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, and more, has died of a heart attack  —  Steve Albini, an icon of indie rock as both a producer and performer …
Susanne Craig / New York Times:
R.F.K. Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain  —  The presidential candidate has faced previously undisclosed health issues, including a parasite that he said ate part of his brain.  —  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has emphasized his vitality and relative youth compared with the leading Democratic …
Maer Roshan / The Hollywood Reporter:
Andy Cohen Finally Speaks Out on ‘Real Housewives’ Reckoning: “It's Hurtful.  But I Have No Regrets”  —  Ex-Bravo stars are hurling charges (and lawsuits) over alleged sexism, racism and substance abuse on set, but the network's golden boy says he is having the time of his life celebrating 15 years …
Deadline:
Travis Kelce Cast In Ryan Murphy's FX Series ‘Grotesquerie’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Travis Kelce's foray into Hollywood continues with his first major acting job: a role in Ryan Murphy's high-profile new FX horror series Grotesquerie.  According to sources, the NFL star — and global celebrity due …
Simon Perry / People:
Prince William Was ‘Upset’ and ‘Angry’ by Social Media Frenzy Surrounding Kate Middleton, Former Staffer Says  —  The Prince of Wales was rattled by the online attention that escalated around Princess Kate  —  Prince William felt frustrated by the social media firestorm surrounding Kate Middleton's health earlier this year.
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Dom Hines / Us Weekly:
Prince William to Have Night Away From Home for 1st Time During Kate Middleton's Cancer Battle
Discussion: Marie Claire and Tatler
Just Jared:
‘The Office’ Spinoff Confirmed at Peacock, Plot Details & Initial Casting Revealed!  —  The Office spinoff show is officially a go at Peacock!  —  Here's the synopsis, from Peacock: The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in search of a new subject …
TMZ.com:
Nikki Glaser Stands By Tom Brady Divorce Jokes, Apologizes to Gisele  —  NIKKI GLASER TOM BRADY DIVORCE WAS FAIR GAME ... Hope Gisele Forgives Me!!! … Nikki Glaser's standing by her Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen divorce jokes ... saying she thinks the topic's fair game at a roast — and joking Gisele actually had it coming.
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Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Nikki Glaser Says Celebs ‘Collectively’ Agreed Not to Make Fun of Tom Brady's Kids on Netflix Roast
TMZ.com:
Netflix Edited Out Kim Kardashian Getting Booed at Tom Brady Roast
People:
Actor Jaleel White Marries Tech Exec Nicoletta Ruhl in L.A. Country Club Wedding!  See the Photos (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Growing Up Urkel’ author and ‘Family Matters’ alum said “I do” to Ruhl in a spring wedding with “5 star food”, three DJ's and a choreographed dance  —  Jaleel White is married!
Discussion: Extra
Janine Henni / People:
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, 22, is Moving to the U.S. — Find Out Why!  —  The future queen is following in her father's footsteps with the big decision  —  Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has some exciting plans on the calendar — she's moving to the U.S.!
Discussion: HELLO! and Marie Claire
TMZ.com:
50 Cent Sues Ex Daphne Joy for Defamation Over Rape Allegation  —  50 CENT SUES DAPHNE JOY FOR DEFAMATION ... I Never Raped You!!!  —  50 Cent's through trolling his ex, now he's brought lawyers into it, and he's suing Daphne Joy for publicly accusing him of rape and physical abuse.
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
50 Cent Sues Ex Daphne Joy for Defamation After She Accused Him of Rape and Physical Abuse (Exclusive)
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Teresa Giudice Gushes Over ‘Sweet’ Taylor Swift, Reveals How Coachella Photo Went Down  —  Teresa Giudice offered some insight on her iconic Coachella meetup with Taylor Swift.  —  “I didn't want to ask her for a photo because I didn't want to bother her,” Giudice, 51, admitted during her Tuesday …
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and New York Post
Just Jared:
Lady Gaga's ‘Chromatica Ball’ Concert Special to Stream on Max - See the Release Date & Watch the Trailer!  —  The Chromatica Ball special is coming, after all!  —  Lady Gaga's highly anticipated concert special will debut on Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. ET on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Escher Walcott / People:
Kate Beckinsale Dresses as Old Man in Message to Online Haters: ‘Hope It Is Less Triggering’  —  The actress opened up about her “severe anxiety” around aging and called out her bullies on Instagram earlier this month  —  Kate Beckinsale is hitting back at the haters.
Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Richard Gadd on Struggling With “Toxic Empathy” for Real-Life Stalker  —  During a FYC event for TV Academy members, Gadd shared his creative process in shaping the intense, seven-episode series: “I just knew it was my chance.  It just had to be as good as I could make it.”
TMZ.com:
Travis Kelce Has Never Met Jana Kramer, Doesn't Know Who She Is  —  TRAVIS KELCE DOESN'T KNOW WHO JANA KRAMER IS ... Thinks She's Clout-Chasing … Jana Kramer said Travis Kelce is “always drunk” and a bad influence on Taylor Swift — but she might as well be J Lo to Mariah Carey for him ... 'cause he doesn't even know her.
Nika Shakhnazarova / Page Six:
Bob Saget's widow Kelly Rizzo goes Instagram-official with boyfriend Breckin Meyer  —  Their love is on the grid!  —  Kelly Rizzo has made her romance with her boyfriend, actor Breckin Meyer, Instagram-official.  —  The widow of comedian Bob Saget rushed to social media Tuesday to wish …
Hannah Sacks / People:
Kim Kardashian Jokes About the ‘Ridiculous Dances’ Her Daughter North ‘Forces’ Her to Do on TikTok  —  The SKIMS CEO is mom to four kids — Psalm, Chicago, Saint and North  —  Kim Kardashian may not love being active on TikTok, but her daughter North certainly does.
Discussion: Daily Mail, HELLO! and E! Online
People:
Katy Perry's Viral AI Met Gala Image Was So Good It Fooled Her Own Mom!  —  Perry revealed on Instagram that she had to miss out on fashion's biggest night because of work  —  Katy Perry may not have made it to the 2024 Met Gala — but her mom didn't get the memo!
Greg Evans / Deadline:
Susan Buckner Dies: ‘Grease’ Actor Who Played Olivia Newton-John's Cheerleading Pal Was 72  —  Susan Buckner, best known to moviegoers as Grease's bubbly cheerleader Patty Simcox, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on May 2.  —  Her death was announced by family.
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Eric Andersson / People:
Grease Actress Susan Buckner, Who Played Sandy's Cheerleading Friend Patty Simcox, Dead at 72
 
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