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Nicola Slawson / Guardian:
Kenny Baker, actor behind R2-D2, dies  —  The 3ft 8in actor, who starred in six Star Wars films as well as Time Bandits and Flash Gordon, was 83  —  The British actor who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars films has died at the age of 83 after a long illness.  —  Kenny Baker, who was 3ft 8in tall …
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StarWars.com:
Kenny Baker, the Actor Who Brought R2-D2 to Life, Passes Away  —  Remembering the fan-favorite actor who played one of the saga's most iconic characters.  —  Kenny Baker, a key part of the Star Wars saga as the actor who brought R2-D2 to life, has passed away.  He was 81.
Variety:
Kenny Baker, the ‘Star Wars’ Actor Behind R2-D2, Dies at 81  —  Kenny Baker, the man who brought the iconic “Star Wars” character R2-D2 to life, has died.  He was 81.  —  The Guardian, which confirmed the death, issued a statement from Baker's niece, Abigail Shield: “It was expected, but it's sad nonetheless,” she said.
Discussion: BBC and The Wrap
Johnny Depp / TMZ.com:
Smashes Wine Glass, Bottle  —  Johnny Depp went crazy on Amber Heard in their kitchen, throwing a wine bottle and glass ... and she videotaped it.  —  We're told the video was shot months before the May 21 incident in which Amber claims Johnny struck her.  —  Amber asks Johnny if he drank a bottle of wine and tries to calm him down.
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Amber Heard / TMZ.com:
I Didn't Release That Video  —  Amber Heard belatedly arriving back in L.A. Friday, supposedly to sit for her long-awaited deposition Saturday, and she's denying she leaked the video showing Johnny Depp smashing a wine glass and bottle in their kitchen.  —  Amber said nothing as she arrived at LAX …
Discussion: Us Weekly and PerezHilton
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Amber Heard Deposition Moved by a Day as Lawyer Slams Claims She Cried and Refused to Give Testimony  —  Amber Heard's upcoming deposition in her ongoing legal battle with estranged husband Johnny Depp has been moved by one day.  —  In court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Heard …
Discussion: E! Online, Dlisted and TMZ.com
Amber Heard / TMZ.com:
Let's Try Again for that Depo  —  Amber Heard just showed up — again — for her long-awaited deposition in her divorce/domestic violence case against Johnny Depp.  The question ... will she actually testify this time around?  —  Amber was mum as usual as she entered the office building of Johnny's lawyer, Laura Wasser.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Ray J and Princess Love Are Married: 'It's About Time!'  Says the Singer  —  Ray J and Princess Love have found their fairytale ending.  —  The couple, whose dramatic relationship has been featured on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, exchanged vows Friday evening in front of 150 …
Maya Anderman / People.com:
Kevin Hart Marries Longtime Love Eniko Parrish  —  Kevin Hart has tied the knot!  —  Hart, 37, married longtime girlfriend Eniko Parrish, 31, in a wedding in California, surrounded by friends and family.  —  The couple got engaged almost two years ago, when Hart proposed to Parrish on her 30th birthday.
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Inside Kylie Jenner and Tyga's Romantic Fun-Filled Getaway with Friends: 'They're in a Really Good Place'  —  Summer lovin' goals.  —  Despite landing in legal hot water earlier this week when he skipped a court hearing for a dispute with his former landlord, Tyga and Kylie Jenner …
Discussion: Page Six
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Adrienne Bailon Engaged to Israel Houghton - See Her Huge Diamond Ring!  —  Adrienne Bailon is engaged!  —  The Real co-host announced on Friday that boyfriend Israel Houghton had asked for her hand in marriage, and she showed off her massive engagement ring on social media.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Thomas Gibson / TMZ.com:
Fired From ‘Criminal Minds’  —  Thomas Gibson won't get his kicks from “Criminal Minds” anymore ... because he was just fired.  —  Producers put the word out Friday ... he won't return to the show for the 12th season.  —  TMZ broke the story, the actor was suspended from the show after kicking …
Discussion: Page Six
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Thomas Gibson Fired From CBS' ‘Criminal Minds’
Discussion: PerezHilton
Clark Collis / EW.com:
TILDA SWINTON RESPONDS TO DOCTOR STRANGE CASTING CONTROVERSY  —  See also  —  ‘Doctor Strange’ Benedict Cumberbatch on his hero's real superpower  —  Mads Mikkelsen teases ‘Doctor Strange’ details  —  ‘Doctor Strange’ director on casting controversy  —  Tilda Swinton has responded …
 
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