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TMZ.com:
Hulk Hogan — FIRED by WWE As N-Word Scandal Erupts  —  FIRED by WWE  —  AS N-WORD SCANDAL ERUPTS  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  The WWE is cutting all ties with wrestling legend Hulk Hogan ... after finding out about him angrily using the n-word to describe someone who was dating his daughter.
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National Enquirer:
World Exclusive: Hulk's N-Word Racist Rants Caught On Tape - Foul, Disgusting Tirade Leaks  —  UPDATE: The WWE acted swiftly in the wake of The National ENQUIRER's explosive report - FIRING Hulk Hogan!  In a statement to The ENQUIRER, The WWE said: “WWE terminated its contract with Terry Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan).
Marlow Stern / The Daily Beast:
Report: WWE Scrubs All Mentions of Hulk Hogan in Wake of Controversial N-Word Audio  —  World Wrestling Entertainment has reportedly removed hall of famer Hulk Hogan from its websites and online stores in the wake of a controversial audio clip spreading online.
George Stark / People.com:
Angelina to Work with Son Maddox on New Movie for Netflix  —  First Brad Pitt - now Angelina Jolie Pitt is coming to Netflix!  —  The Oscar-winning actress will direct, produce and co-write an adaptation of Cambodian author Loung Ung's memoir First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers, PEOPLE can confirm.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Sam Rigby / Digital Spy:
Angelina Jolie signs up to direct original Netflix movie set in Cambodia  —  Angelina Jolie is working with Netflix on a new original movie.  —  The actress and Unbroken director will helm the adaptation of First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers, the memoir published by human rights activist Loung Ung.
Discussion: X17 Online and Associated Press
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Angelina Jolie Pitt to Direct ‘Cambodia’ Movie for Netflix
Discussion: Guardian, USA Today and Just Jared
Claire Taylor / The Advertiser:
Shooter opens fire at Grand Theatre, injures 6, kills self  —  UPDATED:  —  Gov. Bobby Jindal confirmed on Twitter that he is speaking with state police to investigate the shooting. … City Marshal Brian Pope has confirmed for The Daily Advertiser that six people were injured in a shooting Thursday night at the Grand Theatre.
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Perez Hilton:
Three Dead After Shooting At Louisiana Movie Theater During Trainwreck Screening
Discussion: Variety and Digital Spy
Michele Corriston / People.com:
Kelly Rutherford Loses Bid to Fight for Custody of Children in California  —  Two weeks after Kelly Rutherford's emotional testimony in a Los Angeles courtroom, a judge has ruled that California does not have jurisdiction over her custody case.  —  Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mark Juhas reached …
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Joyce Chen / Us Weekly:
Kelly Rutherford Loses Bid to Fight for Custody of Kids in California
Discussion: Just Jared
Perez Hilton:
Eminem Freestyles About Caitlyn Jenner & Is Accused Of Making Transphobic Remarks!  The Rapper Also Takes On THESE Scandalized Celebs Too!  —  Say it ain't so!  —  On Thursday, Eminem stopped by Sway's show Shade 45 to promote Southpaw and gave the listeners an exclusive freestyle rap.
Discussion: X17 Online
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Christina Dugan / People.com:
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick Spotted Together for the First Time Since Their Split  —  Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick have been spotted together for the first time since their breakup earlier this month.  —  Kardashian, 36, and Disick, 32, and two of their three children …
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Gavin Godfrey / VICE:
The Actor Who Played Jar Jar Binks Is Not Sorry  —  Plucked from obscurity and thrown into a prominent role in arguably the most anticipated film of the 20th century, Ahmed Best was supposed to be Hollywood's next breakout star.  If Best's name doesn't ring a bell, try the name of his character: Jar Jar Binks.
Perez Hilton:
Kylie Jenner Gets Surprise Graduation Party Hosted By Ryan Seacrest — We've Got Pics From Twerking To Bling & Partying!  —  Congrats, Kylie!  —  Earlier this week we announced that Kylie Jenner officially graduated high school.  —  In true Kardashian/Jenner fashion …
Discussion: X17 Online and TMZ.com
Maria Yagoda / People Great Ideas:
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Binge on Pizza in Naples  —  Once again, Chrissy Teigen shocks us with her Instagram.  —  And not because she's posted another steamy picture of her hubby John Legend's derriere — or even a picture of her own.  Rather, the self-proclaimed foodie …
Zach Johnson / E! Online:
Amanda Bynes Makes a Rare Public Appearance at Fashion Designer Michael Costello's Party—See the Pics!  —  Amanda Bynes is back in the spotlight.  —  The former actress, who hasn't been photographed in public since she dined at Craig's in L.A. June 4, made a surprise appearance …
Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
‘The View’ To Add Candace Cameron Bure and Paula Faris as Co-Hosts (EXCLUSIVE)  —  As “The View” heads toward its summer hiatus, ABC is in final negotiations to add Candace Cameron Bure and “GMA Weekend” anchor Paula Faris as co-hosts of the daytime talk show in the fall, Variety has learned.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Dlisted and Just Jared
Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
American Horror Story: Naomi Campbell to Face Off With Lady Gaga in Hotel (and Become Ultimate Fashion Victim)  —  Undeterred by the verbal beatdown she received last season at the hands of Empire's Cookie, Naomi Campbell is going toe-to-toe with another formidable diva: Lady Gaga.
Discussion: Just Jared
Will Harris / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Sharknado 3’ Director Explains the ‘Game of Thrones’ Surprise  —  Plus THR rates the craziest kills and cheesiest dialogue.  —  Syfy packed a lot of insanity into the third installment of its Sharknado franchise Wednesday but the highlight was the movie's surprise guest star.
Discussion: UPROXX, Starpulse and Digital Spy
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Birdman — I'm Not Involved in Plot to Shoot Lil Wayne
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‘Jurassic World’ Sequel to Hit Theaters in 2018
Jamie Blynn / Us Weekly:
LuAnn de Lesseps, Carole Radziwill Nearly Come to Blows During RHONY Reunion Fight: Details
Perez Hilton:
Adorable! David Beckham Gets Another Tattoo In Tribute Of Victoria Beckham!
Discussion: News & Gossip
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Top of the Lake 2 moves to Oz
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TMZ.com:
Ruby Rose — Gunman Arrested in Her Backyard
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Playbill:
Taye Diggs Is Hedwig Tonight! 7 Burning Questions With the Star About Heels and Strut
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
X17 Online:
Justin Bieber Makes Shirtless Skateboarding Look Sexy
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Jonathon Moran / DailyTelegraph:
Ed Sheeran opens up about Bruno Mars smack down over Nicki Minaj's online war with Taylor Swift
 

 
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

Geneva Abdul / The Guardian:
Internal email: the UK's Reach plans to merge staff at The Daily Mirror and celebrity magazine OK! to cut costs, but the move won't result in cutting of roles

 
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