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Elizabeth Rosner / People:
Blake Lively's Lawyer Speaks Out in First Interview, Reveals Actress Will Testify in Justin Baldoni Trial (Exclusive)  —  Lively's lawyer confirms exclusively to PEOPLE that the actress plans to take the stand in the upcoming trial  — Blake Lively's attorney Mike Gottlieb confirms …
TMZ.com:
‘House of Cards’ Director James Foley Dead at 71  —  DIRECTOR JAMES FOLEY DEAD AT 71 ... Helmed ‘Fifty Shades,’ Multiple Madonna Videos  —  REMEMBERING JAMES FOLEY  —  James Foley — a longtime Hollywood director who helmed two films in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy — has died ... according to reports.
Seth Abramovitch / The Hollywood Reporter:
Shia LaBeouf and David Mamet Just Might Save Each Other  —  Two legendary Hollywood outcasts open up about joining forces for ‘Henry Johnson’ — a film so indie, they're distributing it themselves — and somehow winding up with some of the best work of their careers.
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Sebastian Stan & Leo Woodall Set For Justin Kurzel's ‘Burning Rainbow Farm’ … Rocket Science is preparing to introduce the project to international buyers at Cannes, with CAA Media Finance repping North American distribution rights.  —  An adaptation of the book by Dean Kuipers …
Lawrence Yee / People:
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 Premiere to Honor Jiggly Caliente (Exclusive)  —  Jiggly Caliente, the stage name of drag artist Bianca Castro, died on Sunday, April 27 at age 44  —  RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars will pay tribute to late drag performer Jiggly Caliente in its season 10 premiere …
Discussion: Just Jared, Decider, Billboard and The Wrap
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Carrie Preston Answers Burning ‘Elsbeth’ Questions After [Spoiler]'s Departure in Season 2 Finale (Exclusive)  —  Elsbeth wrapped up season 2 with a main cast member officially leaving the show — but where does the story go from here?  —  During the finale, which aired on Thursday, May 8 …
Discussion: Just Jared, TV Insider, Deadline and People
Liza Esquibias / People:
Sean Murray and Wife Carrie Finalize Divorce 1 Year After Separation  —  Sean and Carrie Murray separated in March 2024 after more than 18 years of marriage and two children together  —  Sean and Carrie Murray are officially single.  —  A judgment filed on Tuesday, May 6 …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Extra
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Casts LeAnn Rimes, Kimberly Williams-Paisley  —  “9-1-1: Nashville” is continuing to build out its cast, with both LeAnn Rimes and Kimberly Williams-Paisley joining the upcoming ABC drama series.  —  Variety has learned from sources that both Rimes and Williams-Paisley …
People:
Tom Ellis Confirms His Return for Tell Me Lies Season 3 and Teases Some ‘Redeeming Moments’ for Oliver (Exclusive)  —  The actor tells PEOPLE he starts filming for the upcoming installment this weekend  —  It's official — there will be more mess between Bree and Oliver in season 3 of Tell Me Lies.
Fox News:
Reba McEntire says ‘cowboy way of life’ is at the heart of romance with boyfriend  —  ACMs host Reba McEntire began dating ‘Young Sheldon’ actor Rex Linn in 2020  —  Reba McEntire and Rex Linn's mutual love for “the cowboy way of life” created a “perfect union” for the two.
Discussion: People, Just Jared and TV Insider
People:
Cody Johnson Announces Wife Brandi Is Pregnant with Their Third Baby — a Boy!  (Exclusive)  —  “He's gonna get a horse a little quicker than my kids did.  He's going to get to do some things a little quicker than my daughters did,” the country star says  —  Cody Johnson is going to be a father again!
Discussion: Just Jared
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Reba McEntire Gushes About Reuniting With Reba's Chris Rich on 'Happy's Place' After His Stroke (Exclusive)  —  Reba McEntire is thankful that Happy's Place allowed her to reunite with her former onscreen husband Christopher Rich after his massive stroke.  —  “To bring Chris back in …
Discussion: HELLO!
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Why Dolly Parton Rejects Offers to Join American Idol and The Voice  —  Dolly Parton revealed in an exclusive interview with E! News that while she's been approached to judge on American Idol and become a coach on The Voice, she isn't interested for one important reason.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Vanessa Marcil Shares Machine Gun Kelly Meme After Ex Brian Austin Green's Comments  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Vanessa Marcil shared a cryptic meme about Machine Gun Kelly in light of her ongoing drama with ex Brian Austin Green.  —  Marcil, 56, reposted a fan image of Kelly …
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Liza Esquibias / People:
When Calls the Heart Actor Nathaniel Pelletier ‘Suddenly’ Dies at 53: ‘He Touched Many Lives’  —  Pelletier died while home alone in Langley, British Columbia, according to his obituary  — Nathaniel “Nate” Pelletier died on April 11 at the age of 53  — According to his obituary …
Evrim Ağacı / The Pinnacle Gazette:
DJ Hazel Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances  —  Investigators probe the unexpected death of iconic Polish DJ Michał Orzechowski  —  Michał Orzechowski, known professionally as DJ Hazel, has tragically passed away at the age of 44.  His body was discovered in a car parked near …
Discussion: Daily Star and Metro.co.uk
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Mia O'Hare / Mirror:   DJ Hazel dead: Police launch investigation over ‘mysterious’ death aged 44
 
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