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Nadeem Badshah / The Guardian:
Freddie Mercury had secret daughter, new biography claims  —  According to Love, Freddie, Queen frontman had close relationship with child conceived accidentally in 1976  —  Freddie Mercury had a secret daughter with whom he had a close relationship until his death in 1991, according to a new biography of the Queen frontman.
Discussion: Hollywood Life and Mirror
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Associated Press:
Arson suspected as power outage in southeast France disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival  —  French authorities believe arson may have played a role in a power outage Saturday in southeast France that threatened to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival's closing celebrations, including the much-anticipated Palme d'Or ceremony.
Emily Langer / Washington Post:
Mara Corday, Hollywood starlet of the 1950s, dies at 95  —  She ran from killer spiders and scorpions in sci-fi thrillers, then made a career comeback as a supporting actress opposite Clint Eastwood.  —  Mara Corday, a raven-haired pinup who became a Hollywood starlet in the 1950s running …
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Spotted on Cozy Florida Date Night  —  TAYLOR SWIFT & TRAVIS KELCE DATE NIGHT DOWN SOUTH ... Hit Florida Hot Spot After Baldoni Subpoena Dropped … Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were back out on the town Friday night ... rolling up to Harry's restaurant in West Palm Beach for a late-night bite.
Stella Atkins / Celebrity Insider:
Kelsey Anderson Jokes About Joey Graziadei's 31 Before 31 List As Fans Suggest Marriage  —  This bucket-list news feeds itself back into an offer by Anderson for a fun post on Instagram: “Graziadei's ambitious bucket list.”  The former Bachelor jokingly captioned this video: “31 before 31 doesn't have the same ring to it..”.
Discussion: People
Matt Wilkinson / The Sun:
William and Kate's cocker spaniel welcomes quads of pups - and royal children are already in love  —  The identity of the pups' father has not been revealed  —  THE Prince and Princess of Wales's dog Orla has given birth to quads.  —  And the royal couple's children are already …
Kimberlee Speakman / People:
Danica Patrick Claims Aaron Rodgers ‘Relationship Was Emotionally Abusive’ and He ‘Leaves a Trail of Blood’  —  “But it gave me the greatest gift ... of how much I needed to show up for myself and take care of myself,” Patrick said  — Danica Patrick described her relationship with Aaron Rodgers as …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared and New York Post
Edward Lauder / HELLO!:
King Charles's 'unfortunate habit revealed - and it's one he shares with a legendary royal  —  King Charles shares habit with Queen Mother  —  King Charles may be known for his environmental work and public service, but according to insiders, the monarch also has a private side that's far more traditional.
Discussion: Marie Claire
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Chrissy Teigen Startles Fans With Graphic Photo of Bandaged Face  —  Model and noted oversharer Chrissy Teigen had fans doing a double-take after debuting her bandaged face post-mystery procedure.  —  The 39-year-old appeared with her face fully bandaged as she recorded an Instagram Live video on Thursday …
Lexi Carson / The Hollywood Reporter:
Sacha Jenkins, Journalist Turned Documentarian, Dies at 54  —  He previously served as a music editor and writer-at-large at Vibe.  —  Sacha Jenkins, the journalist and filmmaker, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.  He was 54. … Born in Philadelphia, Jenkins …
Julia Moore / People:
Kim Kardashian Speaks Out After Verdict Is Reached in Paris Robbery Trial: 'I'll Never Forget What Happened'  —  Calling the robbery “the most terrifying experience of my life” in a statement to PEOPLE, Kardashian emphasized her belief in “the power of growth and accountability” after 8 of the 10 suspects were found guilty in court
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NBC News:
Guilty verdicts for 8 of 10 charged with armed robbery of Kim Kardashian
TMZ.com:
‘Hocus Pocus’ Actress Vinessa Shaw Getting Divorced  —  ‘HOCUS POCUS’ STAR VINESSA SHAW GETTING DIVORCED … “Hocus Pocus” actress Vinessa Shaw's husband just filed for divorce after nearly a decade of marriage ... TMZ has learned.  —  The star's husband Kristopher Gifford filed divorce docs …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘The Wheel Of Time’ Canceled By Prime Video After 3 Seasons … The decision, which comes more than a month after the Season 3 finale was released April 17, followed lengthy deliberations.  As often is the case in the current economic environment, the reasons were financial as the series …
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Just Jared:   ‘The Wheel of Time’ Cancelled by Prime Video After 3 Seasons
Mitya Underwood / Mirror:
Kate Middleton behind closed doors - hidden struggle, family secrets and ‘unique’ role  —  James Middleton, brother of the Princess of Wales, speaks exclusively about the incredible support he received from sisters Kate and Pippa Middleton during his darkest moments
Emily-Jane Heap / The US Sun:
Jessica Alba spotted kissing mystery man in London - months after split with husband  —  Mum-of-three Jessica filed for divorce from ex-husband Warren  —  JESSICA Alba appears to be moving on from her split from Cash Warren after she was spotted cosying up to a new man in London.
Discussion: Us Weekly, SheKnows and Just Jared
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Audrey Rock / Page Six:
Newly single Jessica Alba seen kissing mystery man during incognito London outing
Discussion: Mirror
 
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Kayla Grant / People:
Scotty McCreery and Wife Gabi Expecting Second Baby Together: ‘New Best Friend’
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Kelsey Stewart / Page Six:
Brad Pitt brings back his iconic '90s buzzcut
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Wall Street Journal:
Sources: WBD is preparing to tell its shareholders to reject Paramount's latest offer and plans to recommend they support the existing deal with Netflix

Todd Spangler / Variety:
E.W. Scripps' board unanimously rejects Sinclair's unsolicited acquisition proposal of $7 per share in cash and stock, offered in November

Christal Hayes / BBC:
The BBC says “as we have made clear previously, we will be defending” against Trump's defamation lawsuit and “we are not going to make further comment”

 
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