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Dominic Patten / Deadline:
I Knew You Were Trouble: No Proof Taylor Swift Agreed To Deposition, Blake Lively Says; Calls Baldoni Move More Of “Relentless Media Strategy” In Case … Not yet approved by a judge in the case that goes to trial next spring, Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studies inner circle want to see Swift deposed …
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Eric Andersson / People:
Taylor Swift Has Agreed to Be Deposed in Blake Lively's Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni, His Lawyer Claims  —  The revelation comes in new court documents obtained by PEOPLE  — Taylor Swift has agreed to be deposed in Blake Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni, according to a letter filed by Baldoni's lawyer
The Guardian:
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine pledging support for thousands injured in war  —  Exclusive: Prince and team from his Invictus Games Foundation were invited to Kyiv and will detail new initiatives to support wounded  —  Nick Hopkins in Kyiv; pictures by David Levene
Daily Mail:
Travis Kelce's ex Kayla Nicole refuses to comment on Taylor Swift engagement... and talks dating other athletes  —  Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole is steering clear of his blockbuster engagement to Taylor Swift.  —  In a red-carpet interview with the Daily Mail at the House of Champion event …
Daily Mail:
Insiders reveal all the details from Nina Dobrev and Shaun White's break up... as they call off engagement after five years together  —  When news hit the web on Thursday that Nina Dobrev and Shaun White had called off their engagement and gone their separate ways, fans all across the globe were left wondering what went wrong.
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Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White Call It Quits After Five Years Together
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Alert: Francesca Sloane Set As Writer, Inks Overall Deal With HBO … She will executive produce the new installment with series creator David.  E. Kelley and stars Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman.  It falls under an exclusive two-year overall deal Sloane has signed with HBO.
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Officially in the Works, Sets Francesca Sloane to Write
Elle:
All About Gabriella Brooks, Liam Hemsworth's Fiancée  —  After announcing his split from then-wife Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth quietly got serious with model Gabriella Brooks, who has been his girlfriend for over four years.  The two have kept a low profile but faced breakup rumors in August 2022.
Nichola Murphy / HELLO!:
Princess Beatrice's ‘unfussy’ 4-inch Zara heels you didn't realise she wore all the time  —  Stylist Angela Kyte weighs in on why Sarah Ferguson's daughter has turned to these high street shoes for the past nine years  —  Royals rarely shy away from repeating outfits in their bid to lead the way with sustainable fashion choices.
Discussion: Marie Claire and WWD
Perry Carpenter / Star Magazine:
Emily Maynard Reacts to Daughter Ricki Hendrick Making Her a Grandma at 39 Years Old  —  Emily Maynard has broken her silence after her daughter, Ricki Hendrick, 20, announced she is expecting her first child.  —  The former Bachelorette star, 39, appeared on Hendrick's Instagram Story on Thursday …
Discussion: People, TODAY.com and Us Weekly
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘The Hunting Wives’ Renewed, Becomes Netflix Global Original As Season 2 Plot Is Revealed  —  Netflix has renewed breakout hit series The Hunting Wives starring Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow for a second season. … Like Season 1, the second season will consist of 8 episodes, sources said, with the main cast set to return.
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline scoffs at Sam Asghari's diss over new book  —  Kevin Federline is scoffing at Sam Asghari's “professional father” diss.  —  Federline, a dad of six, chuckled as he told an inquiring pap in Hawaii on Wednesday, “I'm not too worried about what Sam thinks …
TMZ.com:
Brooke Hogan Doesn't Regret Being Left Off Hulk's $5 Million Will  —  BROOKE HOGAN I DON'T REGRET BEING LEFT OFF WILL ... $5M Doesn't Buy Happiness … Brooke Hogan is standing by her decision to be removed from Hulk Hogan's will ... even though it means she won't get any of her late father's nearly $5 million in assets.
TMZ.com:
Benson Boone Splits With Girlfriend Maggie Thurmon  —  BENSON BOONE SOME BEAUTIFUL THINGS COME TO AN END ... Splits With Girlfriend … Benson Boone and his girlfriend, Maggie Thurmon, are donezo ... TMZ has learned they've broken up.  —  Our sources tell us Benson and Maggie are no longer together …
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Will Reid / E! Online:
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CNBC:
Paramount launches a hostile bid to acquire WBD, offering WBD shareholders $30/share in a $108.4B all-cash deal; sources say WBD rejected the same bid last week

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Source: Piers Morgan's YouTube-based venture Uncensored is raising £22.5M from The Raine Group, Theo Kyriakou, and others at a £97M pre-money valuation

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: ABC extended Jimmy Kimmel's deal until May 2027; the deal was reached months ago, but the announcement was delayed out of respect for Stephen Colbert
 
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