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Allure:
Nicole Kidman on Age, Motherhood, and the Joy of Napping—Interview  —  I know what you know: She's 700 feet tall and made of pure Carrara marble.  She has the silhouette of a Giacometti sculpture and has crushed movies, television, and all the Hollywood things as effortlessly, it would seem, as my kids pop bubble wrap.
Sara Ashley O'Brien / Wall Street Journal:
The Art of the Alix Earle Deal  —  How a University of Miami student became Gen Z's savviest pitchwoman … Alix Earle is in Los Angeles ready to “activate.”  —  This verb, deployed fervently by social-media stars and marketing agencies, comes up constantly in conversation with Earle.
Discussion: People, Us Weekly and E! Online
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Skyler Caruso / People:
Alix Earle Says Departure from Alex Cooper's Unwell Network Was a ‘Hot Mess’ Behind the Scenes
Discussion: The Wrap
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Taylor Swift No Longer Subpoenaed by Justin Baldoni in Surprise Reversal for Blake Lively Legal Dispute  —  Earlier in May the pop superstar, who's longtime friends with Lively, was sent a document subpoena by Baldoni's lawyers  — Blake Lively's rep confirmed May 22 that the subpoena sent …
The Sun:
First pic of JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes KISSING in the pool on romantic adults-only holiday as relationship is confirmed  —  Scroll down to watch JoJo getting tearful as she says goodbye to Chris  —  JOJO Siwa and Chris Hughes have been pictured kissing in a swimming pool on a romantic holiday - confirming their relationship.
Deon Guillory / WAFB-TV:
Engaged couple dies in separate crashes; leave behind young son  —  EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Alexus Lee and John “JR” Collins were building their futures together and were engaged to get married.  Tragedy took them, and they leave behind their 4-year-old son.
NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: Kid Cudi testifies his Porsche was torched with Molotov cocktail during his relationship with Cassie Ventura  —  Combs faces five criminal counts in total, including two of sex trafficking, and has denied all the allegations.
Kathleen Hou / Elle:
Mia Threapleton Isn't Afraid to Ask Why  —  She may play a nun in her latest film with Wes Anderson, but she's anything but meek.  —  Jacket, shirt, trousers, sunglasses, Saint Laurent.  Sandals, Giuseppe Zanotti.  —  Mia Threapleton's first line in her new film is “Why?”
Discussion: People, E! Online and Full Feed
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Jane Seymour, 74, shares her ‘secret’ diet that has kept her a size 4 since she was a teenager  —  Jane Seymour looked half her age when she attended an event in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening.  —  The 74-year-old former Bond girl was at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations …
Discussion: Page Six and People
Hannah Sacks / People:
Erin Andrews Reveals Heartbreaking News Her Surrogate Experienced Miscarriage with the Sportcaster's Second Baby  —  “This really, really sucks but so many people are dealing with it so if you feel alone and you feel like a failure, I do too,” she says  — Erin Andrews revealed in an episode …
Rob Tannenbaum / AARP:
Rod Stewart at 80: Do Ya (Still) Think I'm Sexy?  —  The rock legend, sprinter, model railroader and soccer superfan shows no signs of slowing down  —  In 2000, When he was 55, Rod Stewart started to map out a new career, this time as a landscape gardener.
Discussion: Star Magazine and People
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Zachary Levi Strikes Back: The Trump-Voting ‘Shazam!’  Star on Feeling Hollywood's Wrath Over Vaccine Skepticism and the $100 Million Studio He's Building in Austin  —  At the dawn of 2023, Zachary Levi was riding high.  —  Following a five-year run as the titular star of the NBC spy caper …
Discussion: Just Jared and IndieWire
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
T.J. Holmes hints at Amy Robach marriage with telling comment  —  T.J. Holmes suggested that he and Amy Robach may already married shortly after the couple sparked engagement rumors.  —  Holmes referred to Robach as his “spouse” while giving an introduction on Wednesday's episode of their “I Do Part 2” podcast.
Discussion: People, Us Weekly and Full Feed
Emmy Griffiths / HELLO!:
Prince Harry and Prince William's uncle leaves staggering fortune in will — main beneficiary named  —  Princess Diana's Brother-in-Law passed away in 2024 aged 82  —  Prince William and Prince Harry's uncle, Lord Fellowes, has had his will read, with court documents showing that almost …
Discussion: People, StyleCaster, Mirror and GB News
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Cheyenne Kimball Reflects on MTV Show, Gloriana Exit and Life Out of the Spotlight: 'I'm Healed' (Exclusive)  —  If you were watching MTV in 2006 — or listening to country radio when Taylor Swift's Fearless was at the top of the charts — there's a strong chance you came across Cheyenne Kimball.
Discussion: E! Online
Katie Kilkenny / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Twin Peaks’ Cast Sets National Tour for the Summer and Fall (Exclusive)  —  Stars of the surreal mystery series will make 18 stops around the U.S. to discuss stories from in front of and behind the camera, with two events taking place at iconic series locations.
Discussion: New York Post and Consequence
Esther Kang / People:
Sister Wives' Kody Brown Says He's ‘Sick’ of Him and Robyn Being ‘Bitch Slapped’ for Finding a ‘Higher Love’ (Exclusive)  —  Robyn remains Kody's sole wife after his former partners, Christine, Janelle and Meri Brown, opted out of their polygamist marriage  — Kody Brown reveals he's done feeling …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Joel Leaver / Press Association:
Timothy West's heartbreaking final wish as actor's cause of death announced  —  Timothy West, who appeared in shows like EastEnders and Brass over the course of his career, died, aged 90, last year and an inquest into his death took place today  —  The late Timothy West's sad final wish …
Discussion: Mirror
TMZ.com:
Chris Appleton Shows Off Bulge on European Vacation in Cannes  —  CHRIS APPLETON I CANNES FLEX EVERYTHING ... Strips Down To Skimpy Speedo In France!!!  —  HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES?  —  Chris Appleton might be a killer hairstylist, but no one was looking at his mane when he hit the beach in France …
Discussion: Just Jared and The US Sun
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Megan Fox Addresses “Unplanned” MGK Pregnancy in Return to Instagram  —  Megan Fox Made her return to Instagram with an empowering message for women almost two months after welcoming her baby girl with Machine Gun Kelly.  —  Megan Fox is back on social media and inspiring women everywhere.
Caitlyn Somers / Us Weekly:
David Duchovny Is Married to Longtime Girlfriend Monique Pendleberry  —  David Duchovny has officially tied the knot with girlfriend, Monique Pendleberry, after nearly six years of dating, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  Duchovny, 64, and Pendleberry, 31, previously sparked marriage rumors …
USA Today:
Caitlin Clark explains how she prepared for her sophomore WNBA season  —  Caitlin Clark talks to For The Win's Meg Hall about how her approach differed in her sophomore season compared to her rookie year in the W. She also talks about her partnership with State Farm.
 
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Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI acquires tech news show TBPN, promising editorial independence; TBPN was on track to make over $30M in revenue in 2026 and will wind down its ad business

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