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J.K. Rowling Writes about Her Reasons for Speaking out on Sex and Gender Issues — This isn't an easy piece to write, for reasons that will shortly become clear, but I know it's time to explain myself on an issue surrounded by toxicity. I write this without any desire to add to that toxicity.
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Eddie Redmayne Criticizes J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Tweets (EXCLUSIVE) — Universal International Distribution President Duncan Clark Steps Down, Veronika Kwan Vandenberg Tapped as Replacement — Eddie Redmayne, star of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them franchise …
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Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Stassi Schroeder's brother pleads for forgiveness after her firing — Stassi Schroeder's family is sticking by her side after she was fired from “Vanderpump Rules” for making a false police report against former castmate Faith Stowers in 2018. — In a now-deleted Instagram video …
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Samantha Leffler / Us Weekly:
Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute's Witches of WeHo Wine Pulled From Shelves After Racially Insensitive Remarks
Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute's Witches of WeHo Wine Pulled From Shelves After Racially Insensitive Remarks
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Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Faith Stowers feels ‘vindicated’ after ‘Vanderpump Rules’ firings
Faith Stowers feels ‘vindicated’ after ‘Vanderpump Rules’ firings
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John Ridley / Los Angeles Times:
Op-Ed: Hey, HBO, ‘Gone With the Wind’ romanticizes the horrors of slavery. Take it off your platform for now — Congratulations to WarnerMedia on the launch of HBO Max. As an HBO subscriber, I am excited about the breadth of programming and films offered on the platform.
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Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
MTV Cuts Ties with Taylor Selfridge, Pulls Teen Mom Special over Past Racially Insensitive Tweets — Taylor Selfridge previously apologized for her comments during season 8 of Teen Mom OG — Taylor Selfridge's time on MTV is over. — In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE …
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CrossFit:
Greg Glassman Retires — Greg Glassman: — “I'm stepping down as CEO of CrossFit, Inc., and I have decided to retire. On Saturday I created a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members. Since I founded CrossFit 20 years ago, it has become the world's largest network of gyms.
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Jeff Pegues / CBS News:
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin “bumped heads” while working at nightclub, former coworker says — As mourners in Houston honor the life of George Floyd in Minneapolis, CBS News is learning new details from a nightclub coworker about alleged history between Floyd and Derek Chauvin, the former officer who is charged in Floyd's death.
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Jason Sheeler / People.com:
Caitlyn Jenner on the Five-Year Anniversary of Her Transition: ‘I Have No Regrets’ — “This is my journey. Yes, it is different than other trans people. But when I wake up in the morning, I'm happy with myself,” the legendary gold medalist tells PEOPLE exclusively — FB
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Christopher Bagley / InStyle:
Alicia Keys Is Creating the Art She — and the World — Needs Right Now — The industry's reigning queen of good vibes and good deeds has an album coming out just in time. — This interview and photo shoot took place in early May prior to the global protests surrounding George Floyd's death.
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
The Challenge's Dee Nguyen ‘Sincerely Apologizes’ for Racially Charged Comments After Firing: ‘I Would Love to Take It Back’ — The Challenge star Dee Nguyen is speaking out following MTV's decision to cut all ties with her following her racially charged tweets. — ‘The Challenge’ Cuts Ties With Dee Nguyen, Cast Reacts
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Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Anna Wintour admits to ‘hurtful and intolerant’ behavior at Vogue — Anna Wintour has admitted that Vogue has been “hurtful and intolerant” — and not done enough to promote black staff and designers. — In an emotional note to staff, Wintour wrote: “I want to start by acknowledging …
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TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj and Tekashi 6ix9ine Team Up on ‘Trollz’ Track — Nicki Minaj is going back to the well for what could be her next big hit — snitching be damned, she's got a new collab with Tekashi 6ix9ine. — The 2 rappers just revealed they worked together on a track called “Trollz,” …
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Lizzo Tells TikTok Body Shamers To ‘Kiss My Ass’ In New Workout Video! — Lizzo is NOT here for your body shaming! Not today. Not yesterday. Not ever!!! — On Tuesday, the rapper kept things honest on TikTok when talking about loving herself and going into detail about her fitness routine …
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