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Carly Thomas / The Hollywood Reporter:
Lady Gaga Responds to Thwarted Bomb Plot Allegedly Targeting Her Brazil Concert  —  “Prior to and during the show, there were no known safety concerns, nor any communication from the police or authorities to Lady Gaga regarding any potential risks,” a spokesperson for the singer said.
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Marcela Ayres / Reuters:
Brazil police foil bomb plot targeting packed Lady Gaga concert in Rio  —  Brazilian police said on Sunday that they had thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's historic concert that drew over 2 million people to Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.
Eléonore Hughes / Associated Press:
Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans  —  Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career.  “Tonight, we're making history.
Joshua Jackson / TMZ.com:
JOSHUA JACKSON STANDOFF WITH JODIE OVER KID'S SCHOOL ... But Divorce Is Settled  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith are on the same page when it comes to most of their divorce terms — but when it comes to grade school, they're still going at it in court.
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People:
Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson Settle Their Divorce, but Continue to Disagree Over Daughter's Schooling  —  Turner-Smith filed for divorce from Jackson in October 2023, citing “irreconcilable differences” after four years of marriage  — Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson …
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Charley Scalies, Actor on ‘The Wire’ and ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 84  —  He played the longshoreman “Horseface” Pakusa and Coach Molinaro, respectively, on the acclaimed HBO dramas.  —  Charley Scalies, the Philadelphia-bred character actor who portrayed the stevedore and union guy Thomas …
Mark Jefferies / Mirror:
David Beckham's son Romeo's birthday speech revealed after Brooklyn's devastating no show  —  Romeo is the second eldest son of footballer David and so he gave speech from the kids on Saturday night  —  Golden child Romeo Beckham stepped up in brother Brooklyn's absence to deliver a speech at his dad's 50th birthday, we can reveal.
Discussion: The Sun, Daily Star, Daily Mail and Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Sydney Sweeney Parties in Vegas with MGK and Patrick Schwarzenegger  —  SYDNEY SWEENEY LETS LOOSE IN IN VEGAS ... Parties with MGK and Patrick Schwarzenegger  —  Sydney Sweeney continues to embrace her single status with a lively weekend in Las Vegas, attending the grand opening of a new club …
Bailey Richards / People:
Billie Lourd's Daughter, 4, and Son, 2, Watch Late Grandma Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in Honor of Star Wars Day  —  Fisher's daughter put ‘Return of the Jedi’ on for her two kids, and shared the special moment with ‘Star Wars’ fans on May 4  — Billie Lourd marked Star Wars Day on Sunday …
Discussion: E! Online and SheKnows
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
Dylan O'Brien's Sibling Julz O'Brien Claims They Haven't Spoken in ‘Over a Year’  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Dylan O'Brien's sibling Julz O'Brien is weighing in on the actor's claims about their bond.  —  More than one year after Dylan's interview with Vulture, where he discussed having a …
Discussion: E! Online, New York Post and Just Jared
Charlotte Dean / Daily Mail:
Bleary-eyed Tom Cruise does his best to hide girlfriend Ana de Armas as they lead the 3am departures from David Beckham's 50th birthday party after they DID attend the bash together  —  Rumours had been swirling that Tom Cruise was going to take the next step in his romance with Ana de Armas …
People:
Heidi Klum Celebrates Look-alike Daughter Leni's 21st Birthday with Sweet Throwback Photos: ‘Love You with All My Heart’  —  Heidi shares Leni, as well as her three other children, with ex-husband Seal  —  Happy birthday, Leni Klum!  —  The model celebrated her 21st birthday on Sunday …
Discussion: Page Six and TMZ.com
People:
Larry Birkhead's Daughter Dannielynn, 18, Wears Her Late Mom Anna Nicole Smith's Gold Jewelry at the 2025 Kentucky Derby  —  Dannielynn paired the pieces with a seafoam green tulle dress by Mac Duggal  — Continuing their annual tradition, Larry Birkhead and his daughter Dannielynn Birkhead stepped …
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