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TMZ.com:
‘Boardwalk Empire’ Star Michael Pitt Arrested for Sexual Abuse  —  ACTOR MICHAEL PITT ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE  —  Michael Pitt has been arrested on sexual abuse charges ... with authorities accusing him of sexually assaulting his then-girlfriend and later attacking her with several blunt objects.
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New York Post:
‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Michael Pitt sexually assaulted, strangled ex-girlfriend and attacked her with cinderblock, Brooklyn DA alleges  —  “Boardwalk Empire” actor Michael Pitt allegedly sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend and later attacked her with a cement block and a chunk of wood, according to Brooklyn prosecutors and sources.
TMZ.com:
Actor Michael Pitt Slapped With Protection Order, Cannot Contact Ex
People:
Modern Family's Ariel Winter, Now 27, Reveals She ‘Left L.A.’ to Build a New Life After Traumatic Childhood (Exclusive)  —  The actress, who publicly endured family strife and endless bullying online as a child star, has found joy and a new sense of purpose  — Ariel Winter opens …
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People:
Ariel Winter Shares the Very Personal Reason She Goes on Undercover Stings to Catch Child Predators (Exclusive)  —  Plus, what she wants parents to know about the prevalence of online predators  — Ariel Winter now works with an organization called SOSA (Safe From Online Sex Abuse), which fights online child sex trafficking
Discussion: E! Online and Full Feed
Will Potter / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Smokey Robinson responds to sexual assault allegations with blistering three-word response  —  Iconic singer Smokey Robinson raged ‘I am appalled’ when asked by the Daily Mail about claims he'd sexually abused multiple housekeepers.  —  The Motown legend, 85 …
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Jennifer Zhan / Vulture:
No, Lisa Wasn't Wearing Rosa Parks Underwear at the Met Gala  —  On Met Gala Monday, a sizable chunk of the internet leaned forward, squinted at their screens, and asked, “Uh ... is that civil-rights icon Rosa Parks parked on Lisa's crotch?”  The answer is no, according to the artist …
Charlotte Oliver / The Sun:
Why Brooklyn Beckham's feud is Victoria's ‘worst nightmare’ as he refuses to be in same room as ex Kim Turnbull  —  Could Kim, who has been relatively unknown until this point, really be instrumental in breaking up a family for good?  —  Close  — Published: Invalid Date,
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Bradley Jolly / Mirror:
Victoria Beckham ‘having sleepless nights’ after fallout with Brooklyn
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun and Telegraph
Kelsey Stewart / Page Six:
MAC's new ‘Born Famous’ ad campaign puts nepo babies in front of the paparazzi  —  MAC is embracing the power of nepo babies.  —  On May 7, the beloved beauty brand launched a “Born Famous” campaign featuring three Gen Z celebrities who grew up in the spotlight but are now forging their own path in Hollywood.
Discussion: E! Online
Nikki Ogunnaike / Marie Claire:
When It Comes to Parenting, Gabrielle Union Says Bring It On  —  The actress opens up about her blended family, advocating for her children, and becoming a mother later in life.  — Newsletter -  —  When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Discussion: E! Online, People and Bossip
TMZ.com:
'That's So Raven' Actor Rondell Sheridan Hospitalized With Pancreatitis  —  ACTOR RONDELL SHERIDAN HOSPITALIZED WITH PANCREATITIS ... Appeals to Fans for Help  —  HEALTH HIATUS  —  Rondell Sheridan has been in the hospital for multiple weeks ... ending up in a bed because of pancreatitis — and, now he's asking his fans for help.
Selome Hailu / Variety:
‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff ‘Boston Blue’ Casts Sonequa Martin-Green … She will play detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family, who is partnered with Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg reprising his “Blue Bloods” role).  —  The news was announced by Wahlberg …
Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Jessica Simpson Shares Message About “Dear Friend” Jeremy Renner After Romance Rumors  —  Jessica Simpson gushed about Jeremy Renner and his new memoir in a heartfelt message, just over a month after the two sparked romance rumors by posting flirty comments on each other's Instagram posts.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
Jen Juneau / People:
Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney Play Mother-Daughter Duo with a Dark Secret in Echo Valley Trailer  —  ‘Echo Valley,’ costarring Domhnall Gleeson, premieres June 13 on Apple TV+  —  Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney are exploring the dark, unbreakable depths of a mother-daughter bond in an eerie first look at Echo Valley.
Angela Melero / The Zoe Report:
Maren Morris On ‘Dreamsicle,’ Dating After Divorce, & Leaving Country  —  Even pop stardom can't spare you from a bad first date — a lesson Maren Morris found out the hard way.  “There was one date I was on where the guy just felt compelled to kiss me at the end,” she says.
Discussion: E! Online, People and Billboard
Jane Herz / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas look ‘awkward and out of sync’ at the Met Gala 2025  — Body language expert Judi James broke down the couple's Met Gala appearance  — She explained why their outfits were mismatched and their poses ‘out of sync’
Discussion: RADAR, Cosmopolitan, TMZ.com and E! Online
Page Six:
‘Teen Mom 2’ alum Jenelle Evans hosting divorce party at NYC strip club after David Eason split  —  Jenelle Evans is hosting a divorce party at a popular New York City strip club after calling it quits with estranged husband David Eason, Page Six's “Virtual Reali-Tea” can exclusively reveal.
TMZ.com:
3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Announces Cancer Diagnosis  —  3 DOORS DOWN SINGER BRAD ARNOLD REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS ... Emotional Announcement  —  STAYING POSITIVE  —  Brad Arnold — lead singer of 3 Doors Down — has cancer ... and, he revealed the news in an emotional social media post.
Jack Irvin / People:
Miley Cyrus' House Burned Down.  Why She Now Sees the Dark Moment as the 'Biggest Blessing I've Ever Had'  —  Cyrus reflected on losing her Malibu home in a 2018 fire at an intimate screening of her ‘Something Beautiful’ visual album presented by Spotify in N.Y.C
Discussion: E! Online, Mirror, Billboard, WWD and UPROXX
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Golden Bachelor Alum Gerry Turner Has a Juicy New Book Coming — See the Cover!  (Exclusive)  —  “Now everyone can get a glimpse of my life and finally see the unedited story,” Turner tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement  — The Golden Bachelor alum Gerry Turner has a juicy new book coming this fall
Discussion: SheKnows
Zoey Lyttle / People:
Beauty Influencer Dies While Recovering from Weight Loss Surgery  —  Valéria Pantoja's family confirmed her death on May 4, though they've yet to confirm the official cause … Brazilian influencer Valéria Pantoja died this past weekend, her family confirmed on her Instagram page.
Discussion: Us Weekly
 
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Tyler Falk / Current:
New York Public Radio CEO LaFontaine Oliver is stepping down from the position and stepping into the newly created position of executive chair

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