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Jeremy Egner / New York Times:
Sophie Turner on ‘Game of Thrones,’ Sansa's End and ‘Disrespectful’ Fan Reactions  —  In the earliest days of “Game of Thrones,” Sansa Stark was a bratty youngster with romantic dreams about princes and princesses and of someday wearing a crown of her own.  —  In the end, she got one …
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Grrm / Not a Blog:
An Ending  —  The last night, the last show.  After eight epic seasons, HBO's GAME OF THRONES series has come to an end.  —  It is hard to believe it is over, if truth be told.  The years have gone past in the blink of an eye.  Can it really have been more than a decade since …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Jason Mitchell Dropped By UTA, Authentic, ‘The Chi’ & Netflix Movie ‘Desperados’ Over Misconduct Allegations  —  EXCLUSIVE: Rising star actor Jason Mitchell (The Chi, Straight Outta Compton) is facing a career crisis over allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Discussion: The Blast and Bossip
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Kim Masters / Hollywood Reporter:
Jason Mitchell Dropped From ‘The Chi’ and Netflix Film Amid Misconduct Claims  —  A source with knowledge of the Showtime series says Tiffany Boone, who played the ‘Straight Outta Compton’ star's girlfriend, was among several actresses on the drama who had issues with the actor.
Discussion: KVUE-TV, Sandra Rose and Variety
Variety:
Elle Fanning Faints at Cannes Dinner Party  —  Elle Fanning, a member of this year's Cannes jury, had a brief scare Monday night when she fainted at the Chopard Trophee dinner.  —  Festival director Thierry Fremaux had just introduced actor Francois Civil onstage when Fanning, star of …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six, Cele|bitchy and RADAR
Abbey Crain / al.com:
Alabama Public Television refuses to air Arthur episode with gay wedding  —  Alabama Public Television chose not to air PBS's Arthur episode that included a same-sex marriage.  —  In the episode, which aired nationwide May 13, Arthur and his friends attend their beloved teacher Mr. Ratburn's nuptials to his partner.
Sarah Larson / New Yorker:
Daenerys Tells All!  —  Emilia Clarke on the final episode of “Game of Thrones,” meeting Beyoncé, and the sad fate of Daenerys Targaryen.  —  Not long ago, it was difficult to determine who wielded the greater global power: Was it Daenerys Targaryen, Queen of the Ashes, Mother of Dragons …
Discussion: The Blemish, Variety and EW.com
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Nicole Briese / Us Weekly:
Olivia Jade Giannulli Wants to Go Back to the University of Southern California Amid College Admissions Scam  —  Longing for the days of yore.  Lori Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli wants to head back to class, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly — at the same university …
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Step Out for Date Night: 'He's a Very Positive Influence on Her'  —  “When Britney wasn't doing well, Sam supported and encouraged Britney to seek help,” a source tells PEOPLE  —  As Britney Spears continues to focus on her health, her boyfriend Sam Asghari is providing a strong shoulder to lean on.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Mel B ‘Doing Fine Now’ Following Hospital Stay After Herpes Infection Rendered Her Blind: Source  —  “She's doing fine now, she's not blind,” a source tells PEOPLE of Melanie “Mel B” Brown  —  Melanie “Mel B” Brown's vision has been restored after she was temporarily blinded last week.
Ben Sisario / New York Times:
Whitney Houston's Estate Plans a Hologram Tour and a New Album  —  Since Whitney Houston died in 2012, her estate has been pitched every kind of entertainment deal, from jukebox musicals to a traveling museum.  —  Pat Houston, the executor, has turned them all down.  —  But now the estate is open for business.
The Blast:
Johnny Depp Denies Amber Heard's Abuse Allegations: ‘I Never Abused Ms. Heard’ and She Faked Her Injuries With ‘Painted-On Bruises’  —  Johnny Depp is speaking out for the first time in his own words about the allegations of abuse levied against him by his ex-wife, Amber Heard, saying …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Nipsey Hussle's Sister Keeps Custody of Daughter, Baby Mama Pissed  —  SISTER KEEPS CUSTODY OF DAUGHTER  —  ... Baby Mama Pissed … Nipsey Hussle's daughter, Emani, will not go back to her mother ... and the mother is livid.  —  Tanisha Foster was in court Monday, trying to regain custody of her 10-year-old girl.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
 
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MEG'S FACTOR Meghan Markle swapped messages with X Factor's Matt Cardle and asked to meet …
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Kathy Griffin Movie ‘A Hell of a Story’ Gets Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
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Eli Stokols / Politico:
Interviews with 24 people reveal the tense relationship between President Biden and the New York Times, beset by misunderstandings, grudges, and a lack of trust

Katie Robertson / @katie_robertson:
Internal memo: G/O Media sells The Onion to a new Chicago-based firm, Global Tetrahedron, which promises to keep The Onion's staff intact and in Chicago

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