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Dave Itzkoff / New York Times:
2 Women Say James Franco's Acting School Sexually Exploited Them — In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the women say the school pressured them into uncomfortable activities and promised acting opportunities that did not materialize. — The women came to the acting school with hopes of developing their skills …
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Colin Moynihan / New York Times:
Tekashi69's Testimony Leads to Guilty Verdicts for 2 Gang Members — A jury convicted members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods after the flamboyant rapper testified about their crimes. — During his three days as a star witness in a racketeering trial, the rapper Tekashi69 portrayed …
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Gigi Hadid and Tyler Cameron Split After Nearly 2 Months Together — This Tory Burch Bag Is Nearly $200 Off and We're Freaking Out — Buying ASAP! This Removable Hooded Faux Leather Jacket Keeps Selling Out at Nordstrom — No One Will Ever Guess That This Trench Is Actually Under $150
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Entertainment Tonight:
Demi Lovato Apologizes Following Backlash Over Trip To Israel: 'I'm Sorry If I've Hurt or Offended Anyone' — Demi Lovato is speaking out to explain her recent decision to travel to Israel, and apologizing to those who were offended by her trip. — The singer returned to the United States earlier …
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Jamie Blynn / E! Online:
Demi Lovato Apologizes Following Backlash Over Free Trip To Israel
Demi Lovato Apologizes Following Backlash Over Free Trip To Israel
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Danielle Turchiano / Variety:
Cynthia Erivo Cast in ‘Genius: Aretha’ — National Geographic has found its Aretha Franklin for its upcoming season of “Genius” about the Queen of Soul: Cynthia Erivo has been cast in the title role. — “Aretha Franklin has been a source of inspiration for me since I was a little girl,” said Erivo.
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The Muffs:
We are very sorry to announce the passing of our bandmate and dear friend Kim Shattuck. Besides being a brilliant songwriter, rocking guitarist and singer/screamer extrordinaire, Kim was a true force of nature. While battling ALS Kim produced our last album, overseeing every part of the record from tracking to artwork.
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Nate Jackson / The Wrap:
Kim Shattuck, Lead Singer and Songwriter for The Muffs, Dies at 56
Kim Shattuck, Lead Singer and Songwriter for The Muffs, Dies at 56
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Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Nick Carter, Lauren Kitt Welcome Baby No. 2 After Miscarriage — This Tory Burch Bag Is Nearly $200 Off and We're Freaking Out — Buying ASAP! This Removable Hooded Faux Leather Jacket Keeps Selling Out at Nordstrom — No One Will Ever Guess That This Trench Is Actually Under $150
Alison Caporimo / Seventeen:
Madelaine Petsch on Being “Riverdale” Royalty and Redefining Herself IRL — Cheryl Blossom was listed as “boss bitch” in your phone, the actor who plays her, Madelaine Petsch, would most likely be under the name “bestie.” — The 25-year-old actor has been bringing the show's iconic redhead …
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Us Weekly, Oh No They Didn't! and Next Divas
Erin Hill / People.com:
Kate Middleton Says Princess Charlotte Likes Her Homemade Curry: She's ‘Pretty Good with Heat’ — Kate Middleton and Prince William previously shared that they like to watch their favorite shows with curry takeout in “comfy clothes.” — FB — Kate Middleton the chef!
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TMZ.com:
Oscar De La Hoya Accused of Mistreating Staffer While ‘Highly Intoxicated’ — Oscar De La Hoya is being sued by a famous ex-Golden Boy Promotions employee — who claims the boxing star would call him at all hours of the night to save him from situations when he was “highly intoxicated.”
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Kylie Jenner Reunites With Tyga During Girls' Night Out Amid Travis Scott Break — Kylie Jenneris seeking comfort from her friends, including ex Tyga, after her recent split from Travis Scott. — But as salacious as this might sound, the truth is far from it.
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POPSUGAR, Bossip and People.com
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Dino-Ray Ramos / Deadline:
‘A Quiet Place’ Actress Millicent Simmonds Set To Star In ‘Close Up’ Pilot At Freeform — EXCLUSIVE: A Quiet Place star Millicent Simmonds is making her way to Freeform for the upcoming pilot Close Up. The deaf actress will be one of the leads of the one-hour drama where she will be communicating in American Sign Language.
TMZ.com:
Robert De Niro's Ex-Assistant Claims Harassment, Discrimination in Lawsuit — 9:12 AM PT — Robinson's entered an angry voicemail from De Niro as an exhibit in the lawsuit. On the message, De Niro says, “You f**king don't answer my calls? How dare you?? You're about to be fired. How dare you?”
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star Kenya Moore's Estranged Husband Marc Daly Had ‘Multiple Affairs’ Before Split — This Tory Burch Bag Is Nearly $200 Off and We're Freaking Out — Buying ASAP! This Removable Hooded Faux Leather Jacket Keeps Selling Out at Nordstrom
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