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Andrew Billen / The Times:
James Middleton: I was terrified I'd be called a fraud  —  When the Princess of Wales's brother decided to write about his depression he feared the reaction, he tells Andrew Billen  —  Being James Middleton, the entrepreneur, author and dog person, is a family affair.
Discussion: InStyle, Marie Claire, Tatler and People
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Kate Middleton's Brother James Opens Up About Supporting Her During ‘Challenging’ Cancer Battle  —  Princess Kate Middleton's brother, James Middleton, is offering new insight into his sister's “challenging” battle with cancer.  —  In an interview with the U.K.'s The Times published Monday …
Discussion: E! Online, TODAY.com and GB News
Nebraska State Patrol:
NSP Investigating Triple Murder-Suicide in Dawson County  —  The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in rural Dawson County.  —  This morning at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Dawson County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a residence at Johnson Lake, Plum Creek Canyon #1.
People:
Christopher Schwarzenegger Opens Up About His Dramatic Weight Loss Transformation: ‘I Tried Everything’  —  Christopher, the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, said he had been working to lose weight and get in shape for more than five years  — Christopher Schwarzenegger opened …
WWE:
Sabu passes away  —  WWE is saddened to learn that Terry Brunk, known to wrestling fans as Sabu, has passed away.  —  The nephew of WWE Hall of Famer, The Sheik, Sabu became a national star as part of ECW, where he was a pioneer of hardcore wrestling, leaping from chairs and driving his opponents through tables and even barbed wire.
Claudia Trotman / Daily Star:
Rapper Tory Lanez ‘stabbed’ in prison after shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion  —  Tory Lanez is in prison for 20 years after being found guilty of shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion and being convicted on three charges, but has allegedly been stabbed inside
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Julia Roberts seen in rare photo with all three kids on Mother's Day  —  A pretty woman with a pretty family.  —  Julia Roberts was seen in a rare photo with all three of her kids as part of her husband Danny Moder's Mother's Day tribute.  —  “Mothers make the coolest stuff.
Discussion: InStyle and New York Post
Zoey Lyttle / People:
‘Okay Baby’ TikTok Star's Cause of Death at Age 2 Revealed After Fatal Car Accident  —  Preston Ordone, the 2-year-old son of Katelynn and Jaelen Ordone known as “Okay Baby” online, died in a fatal car accident in Louisiana on April 24  —  PEOPLE confirms his official cause of death is …
Discussion: Us Weekly
Just Jared:
BravoCon Returning for 2025: 65+ Stars Announced, Schedule & How to Buy Tickets for Bravo Convention!  —  BravoCon is back!  —  The convention dedicated to all things Bravo is making its return this November, featuring live shows hosted by Andy Cohen, via NBC.
TMZ.com:
Michael Jordan Joins NBC's NBA Coverage As ‘Special Contributor’  —  MICHAEL JORDAN MIKE ON THE MIC!!! ...  Joins NBC's NBA Team  —  His Airness is now His Airwaves — Michael Jordan has joined NBC's NBA coverage team as a special contributor, the network announced Monday.
Kayla Grant / People:
The Hills Star Jason Wahler and Wife Ashley Welcome Their Third Baby Together: ‘Our Family Feels Complete’ (Exclusive)  —  The former reality star and his wife are already parents to two children  — The newly minted mom of three says her family is “doing great” and “feels complete”
Discussion: E! Online and FemaleFirst
Escher Walcott / People:
Kate Middleton Shares Intimate Moments with Prince William in Emotional New Video: ‘A New Dawn Within Our Hearts’  —  The Princess of Wales shared the video as Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off in the U.K. … Kate Middleton is sharing a special video discussing her mental health journey over the past year.
 
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