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Rachel Axon / USA Today:
Ryan Lochte held up at gunpoint in Rio, mother says — RIO DE JANEIRO — Ryan Lochte and at least one of his U.S. teammates were held up at gunpoint early Sunday morning, according to the swimmer's mother. — Reached by USA TODAY Sports, Ileana Lochte confirmed a report that Lochte was robbed.
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Hasani Gittens / NBC News:
U.S. Swimmer Ryan Lochte Robbed at Gunpoint in Brazil — Ryan Lochte robbed at gunpoint in Rio 6:41 — U.S. Olympic swimmers Ryan Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen were robbed at gunpoint while in Rio de Janeiro overnight Saturday, NBC News has confirmed.
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.
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 …
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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.
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Chris Brown / TMZ.com:
Destroys Baby Mama in Custody Court — Chris Brown annihilated his baby mama in custody court ... she lost so bad the judge ordered her to pay Chris back for the attorney fees he fronted her. — Sources connected to Chris tell us, Nia Guzman struck out on every single request regarding custody of 2-year-old Royalty.
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Thomas Gibson Hires Lawyer to Pursue Lawsuit Over ‘Criminal Minds’ Firing — Thomas Gibson has hired a top Los Angeles lawyer to possibly pursue a lawsuit after the actor was fired from Criminal Minds following an alleged altercation on set, Us Weekly can confirm.
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 …
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Hollywood Reporter:
Tom Hiddleston on ‘The Night Manager’ and His Summer in the Spotlight — YOUTUBE — The actor discussed his Emmy nomination for the limited series in a Facebook Live Q&A with THR. — Tom Hiddleston, closing out a busy (and highly publicized) summer, sat down with The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg …
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