5 things to know this a.m.
Good morning! Catch up on your pop culture news with our roundup of today’s top stories — so far.
1. Princess Charlotte turns 3
The only daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton is celebrating her third birthday today, but one oversight has fans wondering if week-old Prince Louis has already turned her into the Jan Brady of the royal family. On the bright side, she’s still beating him to the throne. Read more >
Wishing a happy third birthday to Princess Charlotte – thank you all for your lovely messages! pic.twitter.com/IpLwFXveHp
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2018
2. Kylie and Kim try to change the conversation
While Kanye West continues to make headlines with his comments about slavery and being snubbed by Jay-Z and Beyoncé on his wedding day, wife Kim Kardashian and sister-in-law Kylie Jenner are distracting fans with all things baby. The sisters sat down for a chat about Jenner’s insecurity about her enhanced lips and the story behind Stormi Webster’s baby name. Jenner also marked her daughter’s 3-month milestone by sharing new baby photos from their vacation, while Kardashian is posting videos of her baby girl, Chicago West. Read more >
my pretty girl is 3 months old today ?
A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on May 1, 2018 at 8:46pm PDT
3. Brad Pitt resurfaces in a comedic role
Need some laughs to distract you from the pain of the Brangelina divorce? Try Brad Pitt’s surprise cameo as a gloomy weatherman on last night’s The Jim Jefferies Show. Read more >
The Jim Jefferies Show Weatherman tells the story of when he first met LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/vzhFV2jpHL
— Jim Jefferies Show (@jefferiesshow) May 2, 2018
4. Johnny Depp hit with lawsuit
More legal woes have surfaced for Johnny Depp. The actor is being sued by two former bodyguards accusing him of drug use, financial negligence, erratic behavior, and creating a “toxic and dangerous work environment.” Read more >
5. Doctor accuses President Trump
Dr. Harold Bornstein, who says his office was raided by the president’s staff, has claimed that Trump himself dictated a 2015 medical report bragging about the then-candidate’s “extraordinary” health. “If elected, Mr. Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency,” Bornstein’s letter read, though he now says he “made it up.” Read more >
Thanks for reading! Come back this evening for your p.m. pop culture roundup.