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2:40 PM ET, May 12, 2024

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Variety:
Roger Corman, Pioneering Independent Producer and King of B Movies, Dies at 98  —  Legendary B-movie king Roger Corman, who directed and produced hundreds of low-budget films and discovered such future industry stars as Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, has died.  He was 98.
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Associated Press:
Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and ‘King of the Bs,’ dies at 98  —  Roger Corman, the “King of the Bs” who helped turn out such low-budget classics as “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Attack of the Crab Monsters” and gave many of Hollywood's most famous actors and directors early breaks, has died.
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
The Little Shop Of Horrors director and Oscar winner Roger Corman dead at age 98: ‘He was generous, open-hearted and kind’
Discussion: The Wrap
People:
Meghan Markle Wows in Same Yellow Dress She Wore for Archie's First Birthday at Reception in Nigeria  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were the guests of honor at a reception in Lagos  —  Meghan Markle chose to wear a meaningful dress for a reception she attended with Prince Harry in Nigeria on Mother's Day.
Discussion: Elle and Suggest
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Prince Harry Visits Injured Military Members at Hospital in Nigeria: ‘You Do Get Better, I Promise’  —  “The identity of being a soldier doesn't go away or change because you're a prince or a duke.  He feels that,” a pal of Prince Harry's recently told PEOPLE
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
People:
Meghan Markle Has Sweet ‘Auntie’ Moment with Young Fan on Day Two in Nigeria
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Creed's Scott Stapp and Wife Jaclyn Break Up, Divorcing After 18 Years of Marriage
TMZ.com:
Creed Singer Scott Stapp's Wife Jaclyn Files For Divorce
Discussion: Page Six
Roya Nikkhah / The Sunday Times:
King ‘offered Harry a royal residence for his visit’  —  The Duke of Sussex did not see Charles during a trip to London this week, but there are different versions of who asked — or did not ask — to see whom  —  The King agreed to a request from the Duke of Sussex to stay in a royal residence …
Janine Rubenstein / People:
Kelly Rowland Watched Over Friend Giving Birth to Ensure Hospital Wasn't ‘Careless with Her Life’ (Exclusive)  —  The Mea Culpa star and mother of two has partnered with BirthFUND in the wake of heartbreaking statistics surrounding Black maternal mortality rates  —  Kelly Rowland is there for her friends in every possible way.
People:
Jim Parsons Says Reprising His Big Bang Theory Role for Young Sheldon Finale Was ‘a Gift’ (Exclusive)  —  The actor also told PEOPLE that ‘Young Sheldon’ star Iain Armitage “doesn't need any” advice as he moves beyond the beloved sitcom  —  For Jim Parsons, playing Sheldon Cooper is the gift that keeps on giving.
People:
Brooke Shields Says 'You're Never Relieved' as a Parent and There Are Always ‘New Worries’ (Exclusive)  —  The actress and husband Chris Henchy are preparing to become empty nesters in September when their younger daughter, Grier, heads off to college  —  Brooke Shields is on the brink …
Discussion: HELLO!, FemaleFirst and Marie Claire
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Fans Shocked by Baby Left on Floor During Paris Concert  —  TAYLOR SWIFT BABY LEFT ON ARENA FLOOR DURING PARIS CONCERT!!!  —  Taylor Swift fans have bad blood with a fellow Swiftie who left their infant lying on the floor of the Paris arena where Taylor's performing.
Discussion: Suggest
TMZ.com:
Drake's Security Takes Down Third Alleged Trespasser at Toronto Home  —  DRAKE SECURITY TAKES DOWN ALLEGED TRESPASSER ... Third One This Week … 3:58 PM PT — Toronto Police Service tells TMZ ... they responded to Drake's houst at 3:30 PM ET today and escorted a man off Drake's property after he wouldn't leave when told.
 
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Justin Timberlake ‘retired’ by fans after album, tour flop
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