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Nick Romano / EW.com:
Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action Little Mermaid with a new generation's Ariel  —  Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, and director Rob Marshall share the tale behind making their underwater musical with a groundbreaking Disney princess.  —  Perhaps Halle Bailey was always destined to be a Disney princess.
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Nick Romano / EW.com:
The Little Mermaid's Rob Marshall reveals why Harry Styles wasn't cast as Prince Eric  —  The director talks about meeting with the “Watermelon Sugar” and “As It Was” singer. … More  —  Show More  —  TYPE  — Movie  —  Fans were just as curious about the casting for Disney's live-action …
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:   Harry Styles Declined Prince Eric Role in ‘Little Mermaid’ to Seek ‘Darker’ Roles, Says Director
TMZ.com:
M*A*S*H Star Judy Farrell Dead at 84 after Suffering Stroke  —  M*A*S*H'S NURSE ABLE DEAD AT 84  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Judy Farrell, best known for playing Nurse Able in the hit TV show, “M*A*S*H,” has died, TMZ has learned.  —  Judy's son, Michael, tells us she passed away in a hospital …
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Charlotte Brook / Harper's BAZAAR:
Elle Fanning: a fashion fairy-tale  —  A star since childhood, Elle Fanning has captivated audiences with her charm, wit and grace.  Now, she returns to our screens with her spirited portrayal of Catherine the Great  —  “I've been learning adulthood,” says Elle Fanning of the latest chapter of her life.
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Warner Bros. Nears Deal for Harry Potter Online TV Series  —  Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is close to a deal for a new online TV series based on Harry Potter, the best-selling young adult books, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.  —  Each season of the series will be based …
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Mark Anthony Green / GQ:
Inside Donald Glover's New Creative Playground  —  He changed the course of television with Atlanta and laid out a blueprint for a whole era of dark comedy.  And now, out in Ojai, California, the multihyphenate star is preparing for the next phase of his career, building something even bigger …
Ilana Kaplan / New York Times:
Hayden Panettiere, Hoping to Leave Her Struggles Behind, Is Back Onscreen  —  The “Scream” actress opens up about reprising her role in the franchise, becoming sober and grieving the death of her brother.  —  LOS ANGELES — Hayden Panettiere has always been a survivor.
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:   Hayden Panettiere Offers Rare Glimpse Into Her Relationship With Brian Hickerson: ‘He Knows He Deserved What Happened to Him’
Variety:
‘Shrek 5’ With Original Cast, Donkey Spinoff With Eddie Murphy and More Teased by Illumination's Chris Meledandri (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Even as Chris Meledandri prepares to launch Mario onto movie screens, the Illumination founder and CEO is simultaneously juggling several new movies and sequels in his ever-expanding animation empire.
TMZ.com:
Raquel Welch Died From Cardiac Arrest, Also Had Alzheimer's Disease  —  RAQUEL WELCH CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED ... Cardiac Arrest, Alzheimer's … Raquel Welch suffered a cardiac arrest ... according to her death certificate.  —  The document, obtained by TMZ, also says one of the underlying causes …
TMZ.com:
Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox Together In Hawaii Amid Breakup Rumors  —  Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox might still be an item after all ... or at least working on gettin' back to normal, because the 2 were spotted together getting some grub in Hawaii.  —  Eyewitnesses tell TMZ …
TMZ.com:
Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner Riding Horses Together  —  BAD BUNNY, KENDALL JENNER HAPPY TRAILS TO US!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner were horsing around over the weekend, and they look tight.  —  The Latin pop star and supermodel appeared to bond over their shared love …
Just Jared:
Rupert Murdoch & Fiancee Ann Lesley Smith Call Off Engagement After Just Two Weeks  —  Rupert Murdoch's engagement to Ann Lesley Smith has ended, just two weeks after they announced their happy news.  —  The 92-year-old businessman and the 66-year-old conservative radio host revealed …
Graeme Culliford / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Emily Ratajkowski reveals she has been secretly dating Harry Styles for TWO MONTHS and sweetly admits he's ‘kind of great’  —  Emily Ratajkowski has revealed that she has secretly been dating Harry Styles for two months - and confessed that he may be ‘the one’.
Christen A. Johnson / Cosmopolitan:
Chlöe Bailey Is in Her Healing Era  —  And her solo era.  And her cat mom era.  And her breaking the internet era.  But mostly, as the 24-year-old journeys out on her own, she's sharing her most sensitive side.  —  “I'm gonna sleep so good on that plane,” Chlö …
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Margaret Josephs Shares 22-Lb.  Weight Loss After ‘Life-Changing’ Peptide and Hormone Therapy [Exclusive]  —  “I feel great,” the Real Housewives of New Jersey star tells PEOPLE exclusively, of the peptide and hormone therapy she's been undergoing for a year
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
‘Summer House’ stars Sam Feher, Kory Keefer are dating: ‘We made it official’  —  “Summer House” is the new “Millionaire Matchmaker.”  —  Sam Feher, who stars on the Hamptons-set Bravo reality series, confirms to Page Six exclusively that she and “Winter House” star Kory Keefer are officially dating.
Katie Hind / Daily Mail:
How This Morning star Phillip Schofield hid the pain of his brother's looming child sex abuse trial from colleagues and millions of fans but is now planning his return despite friends' fears case might make him QUIT TV  —  When Phillip Schofield suddenly failed to appear on This Morning's airwaves last week …
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun, Mirror and Ok - OK
Douglas Montero / RADAR:
World Exclusive: Woman Claiming To Be Madeleine McCann Is NOT Missing 3-Year-Old Toddler, DNA Test Reveals  —  Bombshell DNA test results show the woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann is NOT the 3-year-old girl who vanished in 2007 while on vacation with her parents in Portugal, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal.
Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Maddie & Tae's Maddie Font Is Pregnant!  Singer Expecting First Baby: ‘So Grateful’ (Exclusive)  —  Maddie Marlow Font and Jonah Font tied the knot in 2019  —  There's another Maddie & Tae baby on the way!  —  Maddie Marlow Font and husband Jonah are expecting their first baby together …
Discussion: Entertainment Tonight
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Prince Harry ‘Tried’ to See King Charles III During Recent U.K. Visit for Trial, Royal Expert Claims  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Making an effort?  Prince Harry allegedly attempted to visit his father, King Charles III, during a recent trip to the U.K.
Discussion: Page Six and Entertainment Tonight
Kirsty Hatcher / People.com:
Cher Relists Iconic Malibu Mansion with a $10 Million Price Cut for $75 Million — See Inside!  —  “My house is so special because it's my sanctuary, my fortress, really—the only place I have any privacy,” told Architectural Digest of the Venetian-inspired home in 2002
Discussion: Daily Mail
 
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