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12:25 AM ET, May 8, 2026

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The Sun:
Towie star Jake Hall dies in Majorca aged 35 after ‘smashing into glass door in tragic accident’ during villa party  — Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)  — Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)  —  TOWIE star Jake Hall has been found dead at a Spanish holiday villa …
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TMZ.com:
‘VPR’ Star James Kennedy Expecting Baby with New Girlfriend  —  James Kennedy's life is about to change in a big way ... 'cause TMZ has learned he's expecting his first child.  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the “Vanderpump Rules” alum and his new girlfriend, who he's been dating for about seven months.
Rachel Scharf / Billboard:
Taylor Swift Fights ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Trademark Lawsuit: ‘Absurd’ and ‘Meritless’  —  Lawyers for the pop superstar filed their first response to claims that her latest album infringes a cabaret act called “Confessions of a Showgirl.” … Swift's legal team at the firm Venable LLP filed legal papers …
Discussion: Variety, Page Six, TMZ.com and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Kodak Black Arrested in Florida for Drug Trafficking  —  KODAK BLACK JUST GOT HIT WITH A NEW RAP ... Drug Trafficking … Kodak Black is back in the clink — and this time it's for allegedly trafficking drugs.  —  The rapper was arrested Wednesday in Florida and booked …
Zack Sharf / Variety:
‘My Name Is Earl’ Star Jaime Pressly Launches OnlyFans: 'I've Always Believed in Evolving With the Times' (EXCLUSIVE) … The actor's page on the subscription-based content platform officially launches May 7 at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET.  —  “I've always believed in evolving with the times,” …
Kim Brown / Just Jared:
Shailene Woodley Set for Erotic Thriller 'Mother's Helper' & She's Facing Romance Rumors with Her New Co-Star  —  Shailene Woodley has signed on to star in an erotic thriller, but her fans might be wondering about another connection, and it has to do with some photos from February!
Discussion: Deadline and Cosmopolitan
TMZ.com:
PK Kemsley Claims Dorit Blew $1 Million on Luxury Items as Home Faces Foreclosure  —  PK KEMSLEY CLAIMS DORIT BLEW $1M ON LUX ITEMS!!! ...  As Family Home Spirals Towards Foreclosure … PK Kemsley says Dorit Kemsley was spending big on luxury brands while their Los Angeles home edged …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Telegraph:
Exclusive: Andrew threatened by balaclava-clad man  —  Arrest made after former prince ‘chased’ while walking dogs near Sandringham Estate  —  Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was threatened by a man in a balaclava near his new home, The Telegraph can reveal.  —  The former prince was out walking …
TMZ.com:
Steven McBee Jr.'s Ex-Allie Eklund Says She Has No Plans to Speak to Him Again  —  STEVEN MCBEE JR.'S EX-ALLIE EKLUND I'LL NEVER SPEAK TO HIM ... EVER AGAIN!!! … Allie Eklund is drawing a firm boundary after her split from Steven McBee Jr. ... telling TMZ she has no plans to speak to him again.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Justin Baldoni's Attorney Trashes Blake Lively After Settlement Agreement  —  JUSTIN BALDONI'S ATTORNEY BLAKE LIVELY WAS SCARED TO TAKE THE STAND!!! … Blake Lively may be calling her legal settlement with Justin Baldoni a win ... but Baldoni's attorney says it's really a surrender before the spotlight got too hot.
Discussion: Just Jared
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Broadway rumors swirl as Lea Michele calls out of ‘Chess’ following Tony Awards snub  —  She's not sulking, she's sick.  —  There is Broadway chatter that Lea Michele called out of “Chess” after being devastated over the Tony Awards nominations snub on Tuesday.  —  “She gave another excuse,” says one source.
Discussion: Just Jared
Tommy Pisani / Just Jared:
Paul Mescal & Jessie Buckley to Reunite for New Outlaw Romance Movie ‘Hold On to Your Angels’  —  Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley are teaming up for their third movie together!  —  On Thursday (May 67), Variety announced that the two stars will be leading upcoming outlaw romance movie Hold On To Your Angels …
BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Dave Coulier reveals 45-pound weight loss from brutal cancer treatment: Haven't ‘eaten solid food in months’  —  Dave Coulier revealed his shocking 45-pound weight loss transformation due to his brutal cancer treatments.  —  “I haven't posted in quite a while, and the last time I did some …
Discussion: Us Weekly, The Wrap and Fox News
TMZ.com:
NBA Star Miles Bridges Gets Restraining Order Against Ex After Alleged Cyberstalking  —  MILES BRIDGES GETS RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST EX Claims She Showed Up at His NBA Game to Terrorize Him … Miles Bridges was granted a temporary restraining order against his ex, Mychelle Johnson …
Discussion: Baller Alert
 
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New York Times:
Filing: ABC accuses the FCC of violating the First Amendment, after the FCC made extensive document requests and probed whether The View broke equal time rules

Ethan Millman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Sources: in a deal worth $300M+, the Red Hot Chili Peppers sold the rights to their recorded catalog to Warner Music, which worked with Bain to fund the deal

Gene Maddaus / Variety:
The Writers Guild Staff Union, which represents about 110 WGA West employees, reaches a tentative deal for a new contract after nearly three months on strike

 
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