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12:50 PM 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 …
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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
Lisa Robinson / Vanity Fair:
The Gospel According to Kendrick Lamar … Kendrick Lamar understands and employs blues, jazz, and soul in his music, which makes it startling.  His work is more than merely brilliant; it is magic.—TONI MORRISON  —  It takes guts, courage, and skill to shoulder the burden of a generation's mind-set.
Discussion: Page Six and Stereogum
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: PerezHilton and Bossip
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Jared Leto to Star in Sony Spider-Man Title ‘Morbius,’ Daniel Espinosa to Direct  —  The project is based on the antihero Morbius the Living Vampire.  —  Jared Leto, who played The Joker in Suicide Squad, is looking to add another comic book character to his résumé.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Egotastic
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Justin Kroll / Variety:   Jared Leto to Star in ‘Spider-Man’ Spinoff ‘Morbius’ From Director Daniel Espinosa
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 …
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
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Makes Tristan Thompson Unblock Her on Instagram  —  Kim Kardashian doesn't seem to have the word awkward in her vocabulary, 'cause she asked the guy who cheated on her sister to unblock her on social media ... right to his face.  —  Kim was celebrating Khloe Kardashian's 34th …
Discussion: X17 Online and Page Six
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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
Dan Snierson / EW.com:
Breaking Bad cast and creator reunite for 10th anniversary on this week's EW cover  —  To read more on the Breaking Bad reunion, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly on stands Friday, or buy it here now.  Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.
Discussion: Us Weekly
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
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
 
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C.J. / Dlisted:
Mel B Is Still Insisting The Spice Girls Are Reuniting
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Maura Hohman / People.com:
Susan Sarandon Just Ignored Royal Etiquette — and the Queen Loved It
Bill Bradley / HuffPost:
Your Favorite ‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Hated That Ed Sheeran Cameo Too
Discussion: POPSUGAR and The Wrap
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Flip or Flop's Christina El Moussa Lands New Series at HGTV, ‘Christina on the Coast’
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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
Discussion: A&E and Page Six
Emily Strohm / People.com:
How Chip and Joanna Gaines Are Parenting a Newborn 8 Years After Their Last Baby
Simon Perry / People.com:
President Trump Set to Meet Queen Elizabeth at Harry and Meghan's Wedding Venue
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
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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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