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Betsy Klein / CNN:
Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer  —  Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office Sunday, and it has spread to his bones.  —  “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen …
Variety:
Jennifer Lawrence Gets Honest About Motherhood and Postpartum at Cannes: 'It's Extremely Isolating' and ‘You Feel Like an Alien’  —  Jennifer Lawrence was bracingly honest about her own experience with motherhood and postpartum at the Cannes press conference for her upcoming film “Die My Love …
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Charlotte Everett / Mirror:
Jennifer Lawrence bravely opens up about ‘extremely isolating’ postpartum struggle  —  Jennifer Lawrence is starring as a mother battling psychosis in her new film Die, My Love, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday  —  Jennifer Lawrence has bravely opened up about her …
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
Joy Press / Vanity Fair:
Mariska Hargitay Was “Living a Lie” for 30 Years.  Now She's Embracing Her Mother, Jayne Mansfield—and Her Biological Father  —  In an exclusive interview, Hargitay opens up about My Mom Jayne, a documentary that paints an unvarnished portrait of her Hollywood bombshell mother …
People:
American Idol Winner Iam Tongi Shares Daily Routine After 115 Lb.  Weight Loss: ‘It Feels Amazing’ (Exclusive)  —  The singer tells PEOPLE that his days now entail “a workout session maybe around 11” and “an ice bath or sauna”  — American Idol season 21 winner Iam Tongi, 20 …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Joe Exotic's Husband Deported to Mexico After Prison Release  —  JOE EXOTIC HUSBAND DEPORTED TO MEXICO AFTER PRISON RELEASE … Joe Exotic's husband was released from prison and immediately deported to Mexico ... TMZ has learned.  —  A rep for Joe tells us ... his 33-year-old husband …
Nicholas Rice / People:
Diddy's Twin Daughters Jessie and D'Lila, 18, Attend Their High School Prom in L.A. After Appearing at Father's Criminal Trial  —  The sex-crimes and racketeering trial against the music mogul began on May 12  — Sean “Diddy” Combs' twin daughters Jessie and D'Lila Combs went to their high school prom on May 17
Discussion: Us Weekly, TMZ.com and SheKnows
People:
Nicole Kidman Looks Edgy in Black Leather Jacket During First Cannes Film Festival Appearance in 8 Years — See Her Look!  — For the event which is part of the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival, she stepped out in an eye-catching look from Balenciaga's fall collection
Discussion: Variety
Emily Cooper / Daily Mail:
Meghan Markle ‘berated’ a Windsor caterer so badly for messing up her ‘vegan’ and ‘macrobiotic’ wedding menu that the late Queen intervened, royal author claims  —  Some brides remain calm in the run-up to their wedding, while others become obsessed with even the smallest of details.
Discussion: Page Six, New York Post and Mirror
FemaleFirst:
Carey Hart injured in motocross training accident  —  Motocross rider Carey Hart has “severed [his] small intestine from [his] colon” in an accident while training.  —  Carey Hart has “severed [his] small intestine from [his] colon”.  —  The 49-year-old motocross rider - who has children Willow …
Discussion: New York Post, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Charlotte Phillipp / People:
Lexi Minetree Teases the ‘True Vintage’ of Her Elle Woods Wardrobe in Legally Blonde Prequel Series (Exclusive)  —  Minetree will star in ‘Elle’ as a high school-aged Elle Woods  — Lexi Minetree is opening up about taking over the role of Elle Woods in the new Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle
Discussion: Just Jared, Betches and E! Online
 
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Sharna Burgess Defends Fiance Brian Austin Green's Parenting: 'He's a Phenomenal Human' (Exclusive)
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Prince William Makes Sporty Solo Appearance at the FA Cup Finals Amid Ongoing Family Drama
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