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9:45 AM ET, June 28, 2018

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Lexy Perez / Hollywood Reporter:
Scarlett Johansson Denies “Demeaning” Claim She Auditioned to Date Tom Cruise  —  A former Scientologist accused the ‘Avengers’ actress of being one of listed women to audition to date the actor following his split from Nicole Kidman years ago.  —  Scarlett Johansson is fighting …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Page Six, Us Weekly and TMZ.com
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Donna Freydkin / TODAY.com:
Former Scientologist shares his story, interactions with Tom Cruise  —  After being raised in the Church of Scientology, Brendan Tighe says he signed a “Billion-Year Contract” with the Sea Organization, which is devoted to the most devout members of the church.
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Joe Jackson Dead at 89 After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer  —  Joe Jackson — the patriarch of the Jackson family — has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Family sources tell TMZ, Joe passed away at 3:30 AM Wednesday in L.A.  —  We broke the story ... Joe was hospitalized in June with terminal cancer.
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Joseph Kasper / The Sun:
WRITING'S ON THE WALL Sam Smith splits from US boyfriend 13 Reasons Why actor Brandon Flynn after nine months together  —  Sam and Brandon started dating shortly before the release of his second record The Thrill Of It All in November  —  SAM Smith has split from his US boyfriend …
Ale Russian / People.com:
Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis' 16-Year-Old Son Jack Has ‘Serious Health Problems’: Report  —  Vanessa Paradis reportedly missed her latest film's opening to be with her 16-year-old son Jack Depp.  —  The French musician and actress, 45, was absent from the Paris premiere of her movie …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Ronnie Left Trail of Blood in Car Dragging Incident  —  Ronnie Ortiz-Magro left a mess behind after his baby mama allegedly dragged him with a car ... and TMZ has some bloody shots of the vehicle.  —  In the photos, blood streaks can be seen on the outside …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Maura Hohman / People.com:
The Queen's Granddaughter Zara Tindall Just Announced a Very Special Name for Her New Daughter  —  Introducing Lena Elizabeth Tindall!  —  After welcoming their second child on June 18, Zara and Mike Tindall announced the name of their newborn daughter on Wednesday — and she shares a middle name with her great-grandmother!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Kendall Jenner Shacking Up With Ben Simmons in $25k a Month Rental  —  Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons haven't confirmed they're an item yet, but they're already eating from the same fridge, apparently.  —  Sources tell us the two have been holing up in a $25k/month rental in L …
Discussion: Bossip
Maura Hohman / People.com:
Susan Sarandon Just Ignored Royal Etiquette — and the Queen Loved It  —  Royal rules were made to be broken, right?  —  That was Susan Sarandon's approach when she excitedly walked up to Queen Elizabeth and shook her hand at Sunday's Royal Windsor Cup polo match.
Discussion: Daily Express
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Chris Hardwick's Ex Andrea Savage Defends Him Amid Sexual Assault Allegations  —  Andrea Savage is coming to Chris Hardwick's defense amid allegations of emotional abuse and sexual assault brought against him by ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra.  —  “I've known Chris for over 15 years.
Lauren Valenti / Vogue:
Watch Kylie Jenner Do Her Lip Liner With Her Eyes Closed—And More Beauty Secrets  —  “I mean, I'm gonna let [Stormi] wear makeup,” says Kylie Jenner with a knowing smile.  “But when is the question.”  After all, the world's most famous social media star isn't just a new mom presiding over Kylie Cosmetics …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Bill Bradley / HuffPost:
Your Favorite ‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Hated That Ed Sheeran Cameo Too  —  He didn't think it was Hodorable.  —  Ed Sheeran can sing about castles on the hill all he wants, but that doesn't mean he belongs in Westeros.  At least according to one unyielding “Game of Thrones” star, it doesn't.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and The Wrap
 
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C.J. / Dlisted:
Mel B Is Still Insisting The Spice Girls Are Reuniting
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
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Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Lamar Odom's ‘Juicy’ New Book Will Reveal ‘What Led to the End’ of Khloe Kardashian Marriage
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Flip or Flop's Christina El Moussa Lands New Series at HGTV, ‘Christina on the Coast’
X17 Online:
Jessica Simpson Mom-Shamed For This Video Of Her Son Being Flipped Into The Pool In A Cast
Discussion: Page Six
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Jack Osbourne Reveals His Father Ozzy ‘Hated’ Filming Family Reality Show The Osbournes
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Julia Marsh / New York Post:
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Michael D. Shear / New York Times:
Biden aides provided questions for radio interviews on The Source on Philadelphia's WURD, on July 3, and The Earl Ingram Show on Wisconsin's WAUK, on July 4

Jef Feeley / Bloomberg:
Discovery investors reach a $125M settlement over claims that company insiders reaped improper benefits worth $1B+ in its $43B merger with WarnerMedia

Scott Roxborough / The Hollywood Reporter:
Germany's government pledges to add a 30% film/TV production tax incentive, effective as early as January 2025; Australia raised its rebate to 30% on July 1

 
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