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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Two women, one man to sue Usher over herpes claims  —  SEE ALSO  —  Usher had better lawyer up.  —  Lisa Bloom, the attorney who represented Mischa Barton and Blac Chyna in their revenge porn cases, says she is filing a California lawsuit Monday on behalf of two women and a man who allege the crooner gave them herpes.
Discussion: People.com
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TMZ.com:
Usher's Wife Standing by Him, Not Concerned About STD Lawsuit  —  Usher and his wife, Grace Miguel, are rock solid on the heels of the $20 million lawsuit against him for allegedly giving a woman herpes ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... Grace isn't concerned …
TMZ.com:
New STD Lawsuit Against Usher, 2 More Women and a Man  —  The Usher scandal — that he allegedly has herpes and had sexual contact with individuals without telling them — is about to get bigger, because 2 women and a man are going to file a lawsuit claiming Usher exposed them to the STD.
TMZ.com:
Blac Chyna Going into the Music Biz, Inspired by Nicki Minaj  —  Blac Chyna doesn't just want to be in music videos with Nicki Minaj, she wants to BE the new Nicki Minaj, and several record labels are jumping at the chance to make it happen.  —  Several sources close to Blac Chyna tell us she's entering …
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Robert Pattinson refused sex act with dog for new film  —  Robert Pattinson gave new meaning to faking it on the set of his new film, “Good Time.”  —  During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Thursday the 31-year-old actor recalled a NSFW experience involving his canine co-star …
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Karate Kid’ TV Sequel, Starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, a Go at YouTube Red (Exclusive)  —  The 10-episode half-hour comedy ‘Cobra Kai,’ exec produced by Will Smith's Overbrook, landed at the subscription service in a competitive situation following offers from Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and AMC.
Discussion: PerezHilton and The Blemish
Catherine Thorbecke / ABC News:
Chris Cornell's daughter, 12, performs tribute to her late father and Chester Bennington  —  Toni Cornell, the 12-year-old daughter of late singer Chris Cornell joined the band OneRepublic onstage live on “Good Morning America” today, where they performed a moving tribute of the Leonard Cohen song “Hallelujah.”
TMZ.com:
Caitlyn Jenner Shows Support for Trump after Transgender Ban  —  Caitlyn Jenner isn't letting the whole transgender ban thing get in the way of what appears to be her undying support for President Trump.  —  Jenner was out and about Thursday, in a sporty car sporting a “Make America Great Again” hat.
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Debra Messing: 2016 Election ‘Absolutely Was the Catalyst’ for the Return of ‘Will & Grace’  —  We can thank President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton for the upcoming revival of Will & Grace, according to Debra Messing.  —  “The campaign season between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton absolutely …
Perez Hilton:
Hilary Duff Tells The Body Shamers To ‘Kiss My Ass’ With Empowering Photo!  —  First of all, whoever thinks this picture (below) is flawed, is seriously mistaken.  —  Second of all, way to go Hilary Duff for totally owning your body and being a stand for women!
Discussion: Page Six
Abby Stern / People.com:
Channing Tatum Says He's Extending Magic Mike Stripper Show to ‘Worship Women’ — And He'll Make a Cameo  —  Don't worry ladies, Channing Tatum has you in mind.  —  Tatum's Magic Mike Live show in Las Vegas was recently extended, and the actor, 37, opened up to PEOPLE about what he thinks makes the show such a success.
Joseph Otterson / Variety:
‘Mad Men’ Alums Christina Hendricks, John Slattery Join Matthew Weiner Amazon Series  —  A “Mad Men” reunion of sorts is in the works at Amazon.  —  Christina Hendricks and John Slattery will reunite with “Mad Men” creator Matthew Weiner as cast members of Weiner's upcoming Amazon anthology series “The Romanoffs,” Variety has learned.
 
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Kate Stanhope / Hollywood Reporter:
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Discussion: People.com
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Mocks Pastor Bro for Stealing His Moves with the Paps
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Meghan Markle Takes Mom Doria to London: Inside Their Secret Mother-Daughter Trip Across the Pond
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Michael O'Connell / Hollywood Reporter:
‘American Idol’ Producer Talks Revival Salaries, New ABC Home
Discussion: PerezHilton and Page Six
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Bachelor in Paradise will air footage of Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson
Gary Levin / USA Today:
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