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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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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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Oh No They Didn't! and Just Jared
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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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Rolling Stone
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Eric Todisco / People.com:
Khloé Kardashian Has ‘Toyed with the Idea’ of Reconciling with Tristan Thompson, Source Says — “It seems Khloé needs a good distraction to fully move on mentally from Tristan,” a source tells PEOPLE — Tristan Thompson may still have a chance at reuniting with Khloé Kardashian, a source tells PEOPLE.
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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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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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MTV, Us Weekly, Oh No They Didn't! and Next Divas
Jamie Blynn / E! Online:
Demi Lovato Apologizes Following Backlash Over Free Trip To Israel — Unlike what her lyrics suggest, Demi Lovato really is sorry. — Earlier this week, the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer took to Instagram to share photos from her “absolutely magical” trip to Israel.
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Dlisted and Oh No They Didn't!
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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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Page Six, Rolling Stone and Deadline
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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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Variety, kenneth in the and RADAR
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
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Ciara Bravo Joins Tom Holland in Russo Brothers' Next Film (EXCLUSIVE) — “Wayne” star Ciara Bravo is set to co-star with Tom Holland in Anthony and Joe Russo's next film, “Cherry,” the sibling duo's follow-up to the massive hit “Avengers: Endgame.” — The remaining ensemble includes …
TMZ.com:
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is Back With Jen Harley After Latest Breakup — ‘JERSEY SHORE’ RONNIE I'M BACK WITH JEN ... After Latest Breakup — IGNORING THE NOISE — Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is back with Jen Harley ... again. — We got the on-again, off-again couple Thursday afternoon after dining …
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:
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.”
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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The Hollywood Gossip
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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Lainey Gossip
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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Bossip, POPSUGAR and People.com
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Sarah Sotoodeh / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner cruises to ex Tyga's recording studio in Rolls Royce at 2am after partying …
EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner cruises to ex Tyga's recording studio in Rolls Royce at 2am after partying …
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