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Robert De Niro's Trans Daughter Airyn Is Finally Sharing Her Story  —  In the corner of a rustic Williamsburg café, Airyn De Niro tells me about getting locs for the first time.  She recites the rhythm of the stylist's deft fingers working through her curls: Wash, comb, retwist.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared and SheKnows
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Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Robert De Niro's Daughter Airyn De Niro Details Coming Out as a Trans Woman  —  After Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith's 29-year-old daughter Airyn De Niro shared insight into her journey coming out as a transgender woman.  —  Airyn De Niro is sharing a glimpse into her world.
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Meghan Markle ‘scared’ ahead of Oprah Winfrey's frank advice  —  The Duchess of Sussex was joined by Jamie Kern Lima on her latest podcast episode  —  The Duchess of Sussex revealed the advice her “mentor” Oprah Winfrey gave her ahead of launching her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
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Rachel McRady / People:
Meghan Markle Says She Was Told She Couldn't Model in Skincare Ads Because 'Freckles Aren't a Sign of Beauty'  —  Meghan opened up on the Tuesday, April 29 episode of her podcast, “Confessions of a Female Founder”  — Meghan Markle opened up about some of the challenges she faced during …
Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly, InStyle and Cele|bitchy
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Meghan Markle insists she'll be married to ‘fox’ Prince Harry forever despite divorce rumors
Shania Russell / Entertainment Weekly:
Terrence Howard passed on Marvin Gaye biopic after finding out he'd have to kiss a man on screen: 'I don't fake it'  —  “If I kissed some man, I would cut my lips off,” the actor told Bill Maher.  —  Terrence Howard has revealed the line that he refuses to cross when it comes to choosing roles.
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Jordon Hudson Impossible to Work With During Bill Belichick Interview, Sources  —  JORDON HUDSON NIGHTMARE DURING BELICHICK INTERVIEW ... Stormed Off Set … Jordon Hudson went completely off the rails during Bill Belichick's CBS interview — to the point where she stormed out of the room …
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Gossip Girl Alum Sebastian Stan Reveals Where He Stands With His Costars  —  Gossip Girl's Sebastian Stan detailed the original cast members, which included Blake Lively, Chase Crawford, Penn Badgley and more, that he still keeps in touch with 19 years after its premiere.
Discussion: Just Jared
Liz McNeil / People:
Christie Brinkley Reveals the Moment She Found Out Husband Peter Cook Was Having an Affair  —  “There were many times I wondered if I'd ever recover,” the supermodel, 71, writes in her new memoir ‘Uptown Girl’ of the scandalous split from her fourth husband  —  “It was the most tortured …
TMZ.com:
Dua Lipa Stuns in Black Dress at 50th Chaplin Award Gala  —  DUA LIPA READY TO ‘DANCE THE NIGHT’ AWAY ... Skintight Dress At Chaplin Award Gala  —  SHEER BEAUTY  —  Dua Lipa's latest outfit will get her fans feeling like they're “Levitating” ... 'cause she looked like she was floating …
Discussion: InStyle and Vogue
People:
Josh Brolin and Julia Garner Race to Find Missing Children in Terrifying Weapons Trailer  —  ‘Weapons,’ from ‘Barbarian’ director Zach Cregger, is in theaters Aug. 8  —  Josh Brolin and Julia Garner are in the middle of a tormenting mystery in their new thriller Weapons.
Discussion: Just Jared, IndieWire and Variety
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Why Travis Kelce unfollowed Ryan Reynolds on Instagram
Faye James / HELLO!:
Dwayne Johnson is unrecognizable in latest photo as fans all say the same thing  —  The father of three will join Emily Blunt for his latest role  —  Dwayne Johnson can be spotted from a mile away with his incredible wrestler build, 6'5" frame and shaved head, not to mention his dazzling red-carpet-ready smile.
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Amanda Kloots Makes Red Carpet Debut With Retired Tennis Player Justin Gimelstob  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Amanda Kloots is giving Us plenty to talk about!  —  The former Talk cohost, 43, made her new romance with retired tennis player Justin Gimelstob, 48, red carpet official at An Unforgettable Evening …
Discussion: E! Online, FemaleFirst and People
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Jeremy Renner Is ‘Sure’ That He ‘Died’ While Waiting for Paramedics After 2023 Snowplow Accident  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Jeremy Renner reflected on his 2023 near-fatal accident in his new memoir My Next Breath, revealing that he actually died after being crushed by a 14,000-pound snowplow.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, TMZ.com and Mirror
Nicky Morris / HELLO!:
BBC set to bring back ‘best show ever’ - report  —  Hit gangster drama Peaky Blinders is reportedly returning with a seventh season  —  The BBC is reportedly bringing back its hit gangster drama, Peaky Blinders, with filming on a new series set to commence this summer.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
The Alarm frontman Mike Peters dies after long battle as tributes pour in for ‘icon’  —  The Alarm's legendary frontman Mike Peters has sadly died at the age of 66 after living with blood cancer for 30 years, following a diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995  —  Mike Peters, the frontman of The Alarm, has sadly died at the age of 66.
Discussion: Mirror, The Sun, RTÉ and Variety
People:
B.J. Novak and Delaney Rowe Are Dating (Exclusive Source)  —  ‘The Office’ actor and TikTok star were previously photographed together at a party in New York City in November 2024  —  B.J. Novak and Delaney Rowe are dating, sources tell PEOPLE.  —  Romance rumors started to swirl …
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
‘NCIS: Origins’ Burning Questions Answered: Is [Spoiler] Dead?  What Does Gibbs Meeting Diane Mean?  (Exclusive)  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  The NCIS: Origins season 1 finale seemingly killed a main character, introduced a new character from Gibbs' future and potentially added fuel to an Us fan theory.
Discussion: HELLO!, The Wrap, TVLine, Just Jared and Deadline
Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
I'd never seen William as furious as when cruel pictures of Kate were leaked.  That moment spurred him to protect her at all costs - as Royal insiders tell me how they REALLY feel today  —  When news broke in September 2012 that a French magazine had published intimate holiday pictures …
TMZ.com:
Diddy, Prosecutors Square Off Over His Mental ‘Capacity’ to Commit Crimes  —  DIDDY LACKED MENTAL ‘CAPACITY’ TO COMMIT CRIMES??? … Part of Diddy's defense involves his mental capacity to commit the crimes while he was, essentially, wasted — he even has a doctor lined up to testify …
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