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The Hollywood Reporter:
George Wendt, the Beer-Loving Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 77  —  Jason Sudeikis' uncle earned Emmy nominations six years running after getting started on Second City in his hometown of Chicago.  —  George Wendt, who bellied up to the bar to portray the beer-quaffing everyman Norm Peterson …
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J. Kim Murphy / Variety:
George Wendt, Who Played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 76  —  George Wendt, an American actor and comedian who earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for his performance as Norm Peterson on the beloved NBC comedy series “Cheers,” died Tuesday morning at his home.  He was 76.
People:
George Wendt, Cheers Star, Dies at 76  —  The actor played Norm Peterson on the beloved sitcom from 1982 to 1993 and died on May 20  —  George Wendt, best known for playing Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom Cheers, has died.  He was 76.  —  The actor died on the morning of Tuesday, May 20.
Vogue:
Hailey Bieber Is Shutting Out the Noise—and Finding Her Bliss  —  Hailey Bieber wears a Prada shirt and a Tiffany & Co. earring.  Photographed by Mikael Jansson.  Styled by Tonne Goodman.  Vogue, Summer 2025.  —  The line begins around the corner.  It curls through a hedge and down Melrose …
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Hannah Dailey / Billboard:
Taylor Swift Premieres 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)' in 'The Handmaid's Tale': Watch  —  “It's such an honor to be able to use her music in the final episodes of our show,” Handmaid's star & EP Elisabeth Moss exclusively tells Billboard.  —  Sorry, the old “Look What You Made Me Do” can't come to the phone right now.
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NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura's mother, male exotic dancer, former assistant testify  —  David James, a former personal assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs, gave compelling testimony Monday, vividly recalling details of his two-year stint at Combs' side.
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Jack Irvin / People:
Dropout Kings Vocalist Adam Ramey Dies by Suicide at 31 as Bandmates Pay Tribute: ‘Thank You for Everything’  —  In a GoFundMe set up by Ramey's sister-in-law, she wrote that he died “after a long and painful battle with addiction”  — Adam Ramey of the band Dropout Kings died at age 31 on May 19
Discussion: The Sun and New York Daily News
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Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
Carey Mulligan Joins Greta Gerwig's ‘Narnia’ (Exclusive)  —  Gerwig wrote the script and will direct the adaptation of 'The Magician's Nephew' for Netflix. … Netflix is backing the adaptation of the books, with Gerwig's feature tackling the sixth novel of the series, The Magician's Nephew.
Discussion: The Wrap
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Just Jared:
Carey Mulligan Joins ‘Narnia’ Movie at Netflix, Character Revealed
Discussion: Variety and Deadline
Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Revealed: What Denzel Washington yelled at photographer in tense red carpet showdown at Cannes Film Festival  —  Denzel Washington shocked fans after lashing out at an overzealous photographer while attending the premiere of his movie Highest 2 Lowest at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Denzel Washington Had ‘Great Night’ After Video Showed Dramatic Exchange With Unruly Photographer
Katherine Rosman / New York Times:
Bill Belichick Was Always in Control.  Then He Fell for Jordon Hudson.  —  The romance between Mr. Belichick, the 73-year-old former coach of the New England Patriots, and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 24, has roiled the worlds of professional and collegiate athletics.
People:
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Kiss at Cannes as Her Directing Debut Earns a 5-Minute Standing Ovation  —  Scarlett Johansson premiered her first feature film as a director, ‘Eleanor the Great,’ at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, May 20  — Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost shared …
Just Jared:
‘Yellowjackets’ Renewed For a Fourth Season By Paramount+ With Showtime  —  Yellowjackets has been renewed!  —  The hit thriller series has been picked up for a fourth season by Paramount+ with Showtime.  The season three finale, which aired on April 13, roped in 3 million viewers in seven days …
TMZ.com:
‘90 Day Fiance’ Star Ben Rathbun Dead at 55  —  ‘90 DAY FIANCE’ BEN RATHBUN DEAD AT 55 … “90 Day Fiance” star Ben Rathbun is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.  —  Ben died Monday morning at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, where he was surrounded by his family ... according to a family source.
Just Jared:
Cillian Murphy & Daniel Craig in Talks to Star in Prison Movie From Oscar-Winning Director Damien Chazelle  —  Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig are in talks to join forces for an upcoming film.  —  The Oppenheimer star and the former James Bond actor are currently in negotiations to star in a new movie together from Paramount Pictures.
 
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