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Owen Scott / The Sun:
R&B superstar Chris Brown arrested at five-star Manchester hotel over bottle attack at nightclub  —  RAPPER Chris Brown was arrested early today at a five-star hotel over a bottle attack at a London nightclub.  —  Met Police detectives arrested the 36-year-old American musician just after 2am at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester.
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TMZ.com:
Chris Brown Arrested in UK Over Alleged Bottle-Throwing Incident  —  CHRIS BROWN ARRESTED IN ENGLAND OVER ALLEGED BOTTLE-TOSSING INCIDENT  —  Chris Brown is in trouble with the law again — the R&B singer was arrested Thursday in the United Kingdom over a bottle-throwing incident at a nightclub two years ago ... TMZ has confirmed.
Ellie Harrison / The Independent:
Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over alleged bottle attack that dates back two years  —  Rapper was detained by police hours after landing in the UK  —  Your support helps us to tell the story  —  From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
People:
Chris Brown Arrested in England After Lawsuit Over Alleged Assault at London Nightclub in 2023: Report
Discussion: Mirror and Hollywood Life
Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
Chris Brown arrested at UK hotel after alleged bottle attack in London club
Discussion: Associated Press and Mirror
Brittany Spanos / Rolling Stone:
Lorde: 'I'm an Intense Bitch'  —  Virgin, her first album in four years, is raw, wild, and sublime.  But it came after a series of personal changes and revelations — from a breakup to an eating disorder to an expanding gender identity.  Now, she's ready to talk about all of it
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Joe Don Baker, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89  —  The Texan also was memorable in ‘Junior Bonner’ and ‘Charley Varrick’ and as two different characters — one good guy, one bad — in Bond films.  —  Joe Don Baker, the broad-shouldered Texas tough guy who portrayed characters …
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People:
Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Doubles Down, Claims Blake Lively Pressured Taylor Swift for Public Support After Super Bowl Absence  —  Blake Lively's lawyer denies the claims, and the judge in the case struck the letter and affidavit, calling it “improper”  — Justin Baldoni's attorney stood …
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TMZ.com:
Human Remains Found Near Taylor Swift's Oceanfront Rhode Island Mansion  —  TAYLOR SWIFT HUMAN REMAINS FOUND NEAR SINGER'S RHODE ISLAND MANSION  —  What are believed to be human remains have been discovered near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion.  —  The body part was located Wednesday morning …
Madison E. Goldberg / People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Host Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz at Montecito Dinner Party amid Family Drama  —  A source previously told PEOPLE that Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have a strained relationship with David and Victoria Beckham  — Meghan Markle and Prince Harry hosted …
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The Sun:
Prince Harry & Meghan's secret mansion summit with Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz to share trauma of toxic family feuds
TMZ.com:
HULK HOGAN UNDERGOES NECK SURGERY ... But I'm All Good, Brother!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Hulk Hogan just underwent neck surgery ... but TMZ Sports has learned he's already up and runnin' wild!!!  —  A rep for the wrestling legend tells us ... Hulk required a “little fusion procedure” …
Discussion: The Sun, RADAR and TV Insider
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
King swaps cancer stories with student at garden party  —  The 22-year-old says the King enquired about his cancer treatment and emphasised the importance of a good diet  —  The King swapped cancer stories with a student as he hosted a Buckingham Palace garden party in sweltering heat.
NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura responds to explicit ‘freak off’ texts in cross-examination  —  For a third day, Ventura is testifying against the mogul as the government's star witness. … Defense struggles with disjointed cross-examination  —  Reporting from New York City
TMZ.com:
Smokey Robinson Under Criminal Investigation for Sexual Assault  —  12:22 PM PT — Smokey Robinson's attorney Christopher Frost tells TMZ ... “We are aware that a police report has now been filed by the Plaintiffs in the civil lawsuit.  It is clear to us what is happening here.
Erin Clements / People:
Guy Fieri Brings ‘Iconic Flavortown’ to Life in New Food Network Show  —  'Guy's Flavortown Games' will challenge competing chefs to “choose their own culinary adventure,” according to an announcement on Wednesday, May 14  — Guy Fieri is set to host a new competition series, Guy's Flavortown Games
Discussion: Star Magazine
People:
Charles Strouse, Annie and Bye Bye Birdie Composer, Dead at 96  —  The prolific writer's work included musical standards like “Tomorrow,” “Put On a Happy Face” and the theme song from the CBS sitcom ‘All in the Family’  — Charles Strouse dead at 96: The legendary Annie and Bye Bye Birdie composer dies at home in NYC
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Diddy Accused of Raping Woman in 2001 in New Lawsuit Filed amid Sex Crimes Trial  —  A woman, who identified herself as Jane Doe, claims that the music mogul assaulted her in July 2001  — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sued for allegedly assaulting a woman in July 2001 amid his ongoing sex trafficking trial
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Hedy Phillips / People:
Vivian Wilson Rocks 40-Foot Braid, Limited-Edition Tee to Celebrate Queer Identity in First Major Modeling Campaign (Exclusive)  —  Wilson stars in Wildfang's Pride Month campaign, celebrating queer identity  — Vivian Wilson stars in Wildfang's Pride Month campaign, celebrating identity
Discussion: Page Six and Out Magazine
Breanne L. Heldman / People:
A Chicago P.D. Wedding 12 Seasons in the Making!  See Exclusive Photos from Burgess and Ruzek's Nuptials  —  Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Adam Ruzek (Patrick Flueger) are set to tie the knot in the May 21 season finale of the NBC hit … Wedding bells are ringing in the season finale of Chicago P.D.!
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
 
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TMZ.com:
Megyn Kelly Claims She Caught Diddy ‘Dry Humping’ a Kardashian at Met Gala
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Aubrey O'Day Will Take the Stand in Diddy Trial, Source Says (Exclusive)
Discussion: Extra and Mirror
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
What's Going on With Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas? Insider Explains ‘Low-Key’ Romance Is Brewing (Exclusive)
Charna Flam / People:
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Julia Moore / People:
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Robert Klara / Adweek:
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Discussion: Us Weekly and Star Magazine
TODAY.com:
Sofía Vergara and Mel B talk Seasons 20 of ‘AGT,’ love lives
Discussion: InStyle and People
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI acquires tech news show TBPN, promising editorial independence; TBPN was on track to make over $30M in revenue in 2026 and will wind down its ad business

David Pierce / The Verge:
Flipboard launches Surf, an app for creating custom feeds from Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky, RSS, podcasts, and YouTube, after over a year in beta

Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
WME is selling sports marketing agency 160over90 to Publicis Groupe for, sources say, $500M+; WME bought the agency in 2018 for about $200M

 
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