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Angelique Jackson / Variety:
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel in the Works at Disney With Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna in Talks to Return  —  Gird your loins.  Miranda Priestly is set to deliver more withering glances in a sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada.”  —  Disney is developing a sequel to the hit 2006 movie starring Meryl Streep …
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Lauren Sherman / Puck:
Devil in a Cerulean Blue Dress
Rachel Syme / New Yorker:
Lena Dunham's Change of Pace  —  From her home base in London, the “Girls” creator is working on a new semi-autobiographical TV series and finishing up a memoir.  But, she says, “I definitely don't want to be my own muse.”  —  On a recent sun-dappled afternoon, I met the thirty-eight-year-old writer …
Just Jared:
Ellen Pompeo Ups Presence in 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 21, New Episode Count Revealed!  —  Ellen Pompeo is no longer the lead star of Grey's Anatomy and she lessened her presence in the show for seasons 19 and 20, but that will change in the upcoming season!  —  The 54-year-old actress is still …
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Ellen Pompeo To Ramp Up 'Grey's Anatomy' On-Screen Presence With More Episodes In Season 21
Discussion: People, The Wrap, The US Sun and TVLine
Dennis Manoloff / Cleveland Magazine:
Exclusive: Bernie Kosar Upbeat While Facing a Liver Transplant and Early Signs of Parkinson's  —  The beloved Cleveland Browns quarterback expressed optimism to Cleveland Magazine after a diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver and the early stages of Parkinson's disease.
TMZ.com:
Diddy's Ex Cassie Outraged by River Rafting, Private Jet Photos  —  DIDDY Cassie Outraged At River Rafting, Jet Photos LAWYER SENDS OMINOUS MESSAGE!!! … Diddy may have unwittingly waived the proverbial red flag in front of a bull, because his social media posts seemingly showing …
Lizo Mzimba / BBC:
Steve Wright: BBC DJ died from stomach ulcer rupture  —  DJ Steve Wright's cause of death was a ruptured ulcer in his stomach, according to his death certificate.  —  The long-standing presenter, who hosted shows on BBC radio for more than four decades, died suddenly in February aged 69.
Discussion: The Mirror and The Sun
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Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
BBC radio DJ Steve Wright's cause of death confirmed after he died aged 69
Discussion: The Mirror
Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:
Joe Bonsall dead at 76: Oak Ridge Boys tenor passes due to complications with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  —  Joe Bonsall, a member of the country and gospel vocal quartet Oak Ridge Boys, has died at the age of 76.  —  Bonsall passed away on Tuesday due to complications with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Variety reported.
Just Jared:
‘Shrek 5’ Officially Confirmed, Three Stars Definitely Returning!  —  Shrek 5 is official!  —  DreamWorks Animation has confirmed that the next movie in the Shrek franchise is heading to theaters in the “not too far, far away” future.  —  There have been four movies already in the animated franchise …
Harry Rutter / The Mirror:
Queens Of The Stone Age cancel tour after Josh Homme's emergency surgery  —  Rock band Queens Of The Stone Age were on their European The End Is Nero tour before frontman Josh Homme was raced to the US for emergency surgery  —  Queens Of The Stone Age have cancelled their tour.
Dolly Busby / Daily Mail:
The Strictly curse strikes again as Ian Waite splits from husband Drew Merriman... who has moved on with male beauty pageant star  —  The infamous Strictly curse has struck again as a professional dancer and choreographer Ian Waite has split from his husband Drew Merriman.
Just Jared:
Jennifer Lawrence to Star in 'Why Don't You Love Me?' for A24  —  Jennifer Lawrence has booked her next movie role - and she'll also serve as a producer on the flick, too!  —  She'll be starring in A24′s adaptation of Paul B. Rainey's graphic novel Why Don't You Love Me?.
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Why Alex Cooper Says Zayn Malik Was Her Most Challenging Call Her Daddy Interview Yet  —  Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper revealed why having Zayn Malik on the podcast was so nerve-wracking for her in an exclusive E! News interview.  —  Alex Cooper knows telling the story of one's life is more than just pillow talk.
Discussion: Just Jared
Julia Moore / People:
Dance Moms: A New Era Promises Abby Lee Miller-Style Pressure for a New Group of Dancers in First Teaser for Reboot  —  It's time to get back into the studio.  —  An all-new version of Dance Moms is coming to Hulu — and a new crop of girls will have their work cut out for them as they face off under a new perfectionist coach.
Athena Sobhan / People:
Robin Roberts Recalls ‘Unlearning’ Toxic Relationship Patterns While Dating Wife Amber Laign  —  The ‘Good Morning America’ anchor revealed that she was planning on breaking up with Laign a year into their relationship  —  Robin Roberts is opening up about the important lesson wife Amber Laign taught …
Benjamin Svetkey / The Hollywood Reporter:
Sharon Stone Leaves Nothing Unturned  —  The iconic actress and former amfAR spokesperson on battling bigotry (and Harvey Weinstein), forgiveness (especially when it comes to Kevin Spacey) and how she came back from the dead (literally).  —  Elizabeth Taylor hurt her hip.
Discussion: Us Weekly, People, OK Magazine and IndieWire
Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Emily Henry to Adapt Her Rom-Com Bestseller ‘Funny Story’ Into Feature Film From Lyrical Media, Ryder Picture Company (EXCLUSIVE) … Produced by Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company, the movie version of “Funny Story” will be written by Henry and follow the plot in her rom-com novel of the same name …
Rosa Sanchez / Harper's BAZAAR:
Sophie Turner Gets Flirty in a Sexy New Film Celebrating the St-Germain Hugo Spritz  —  The actor speaks to Harper's Bazaar about her latest projects, life with her kids in the U.K., and her recipe for a hot-girl summer  —  Sophie Turner is just living life, baby.
Jen Juneau / People:
Rita Wilson Wishes ‘My Love’ Tom Hanks Happy Birthday: ‘You Bring Joy Wherever You Go’  —  “Your patience for our kids harassing you about your ignorance of pop culture is admirable,” Wilson teased her husband as she celebrated him turning 68  —  Rita Wilson is celebrating another trip around the sun for Tom Hanks!
Discussion: HELLO! and Daily Mail
Francesca Shillcock / HELLO!:
Emma Watson's comments on ‘anxiety’ about marriage and babies  —  The Harry Potter actor was discussing societal pressure that women face  —  Emma Watson has opened up about the “anxiety” she has felt in the past to settle down and start a family.  —  The Harry Potter star …
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Leonardo DiCaprio ‘helps drunk guest’ at a Hamptons party attended by Brooks Nader... as girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti works with Theo James in Capri  —  Leonardo DiCaprio helped out a drunk party guest when in the Hamptons, it has been claimed.  —  The Titanic star was at a soiree thrown …
 
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The Hollywood Reporter:
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