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Jem Aswad / Variety:
Read Britney Spears' Full Statement Against Conservatorship: ‘I Am Traumatized’ … In a 20-minute statement against the conservatorship she's lived under for 12 years, Britney Spears sounded off before a Los Angeles probate judge on Wednesday, saying that she wants to sue her family and that she was …
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M.B. / Perez Hilton:
Why Britney Spears Didn't Speak Out Earlier … In case you hadn't heard, Britney Spears was finally able to speak for herself in a court hearing on Wednesday and proved many #FreeBritney followers right.  —  She told the judge she believed her conservatorship was “abusive” …
Discussion: Just Jared and Egotastic
Claudia Rosenbaum / Vulture:
Britney Spears: ‘I Truly Believe This Conservatorship Is Abusive’  —  Britney Spears's latest court hearing in the contentious conservatorship case that has consumed every facet of her life and career for the last 13 years and spawned a movement to free her from it started a half hour late …
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Britney Spears' Mom Is “Very Concerned” After Court Hearing, Attorney Says  —  Following the recent statement Britney Spears made about her conservatorship during a court hearing on June 23, an attorney for mom Lynne Spears shared she is “very concerned” for the superstar.
Discussion: Just Jared, Us Weekly and Perez Hilton
NBC News:
Britney Spears to court: I feel ganged up on, bullied, left out and alone
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, E! Online and Elle
People.com:
Jennifer Aniston Says She's ‘No Longer Afraid’ of the Bread Basket: ‘All Done in Moderation’  —  The Friends star says she's started to ease up on her low-carb lifestyle and give herself “a break” to eat pasta and sandwiches  —  Jennifer Aniston has famously followed a low-carb diet for years …
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Nick Markus / Celebrity Insider:
Jennifer Aniston Talks Online Dating And Plans For Marriage!  —  In a new profile for People, the Friends actress opened up about her love life and plans for the future!  That being said, Jennifer Aniston revealed whether or not she sees herself getting married again and if she is open to finding the one on dating apps!
Winston Marshall / Medium:
Why I'm Leaving Mumford & Sons  —  I loved those first tours.  Bouncing off a sweaty stage in an Edinburgh catacomb we then had to get to a gig in Camden by lunch the next day.  We couldn't fit all four of us and Ted's double-bass into the VW Polo.  I think it was Ben who drew the short-straw …
Camilla Tominey / Telegraph:
Exclusive: Harry and Meghan rejected Earl of Dumbarton title for Archie for containing word ‘dumb’  —  Sources reveal they declined to use the title as they feared their son would be bullied or attract unfortunate nicknames  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex rejected the title Earl of Dumbarton …
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Phil Boucher / People.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Paid $3.3 Million for Frogmore Cottage Rent and Renovations, New Report Reveals  —  A comprehensive update on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Windsor residence, as well as a disclosure of royal staffing diversity targets, was released on Wednesday
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Renee Zellweger is Dating Ant Anstead, Christina Haack's Ex  —  The ink's barely dried on Christina Haack's divorce papers with ex-husband Ant Anstead and he's already moved on to a big-time Hollywood star ... Renee Zellweger!!!  —  Sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell TMZ …
Elana Rubin / E! Online:
Travis Barker Sends Love to “Brother” and Blink-182 Bandmate Mark Hoppus After Cancer Diagnosis  —  Blink-182's Mark Hoppus revealed he has cancer and has been undergoing chemotherapy for months.  See what Travis Barker told E! News about his bandmate amidst the news.
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TMZ.com:
BLINK-182'S MARK HOPPUS SAYS HE'S BATTLING CANCER ... ‘Trying To Remain Hopeful & Positive’
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Tristan Thompson Granted $50,000 in Libel Lawsuit Involving Paternity Accuser Kimberly Alexander  —  Tristan Thompson was granted more than $50,000 in a default judgment in a lawsuit against Kimberly Alexander, who said he fathered her 5-year-old son.  He argued his paternity test came back negative.
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Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Prince Charles Is “Shellshocked” by Fallout with Prince Harry and It's All Just a Lot  —  Things.  Are.  Tense.  —  Prince Harry is about to head to England for the  —  unveiling of Princess Diana's statue at Kensington Palace  —  , which means everyone's in the mood to discuss the vibes in the royal family right now.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Marie Claire
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People.com:   Prince Harry and Prince William's Fallout Has Left Prince Charles ‘Shellshocked,’ Says Source
Emmy Griffiths / HELLO!:
Sex Education season three reveals major change to show - and shares release date! … Netflix has confirmed that Sex Education season three will be landing on the streaming platform on 17 September - while sharing several snaps that have revealed a major change to the show!
TMZ.com:
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Have Love on Brain, Major PDA in NYC  —  RIHANNA & A$AP ROCKY LOVE ON THE BRAIN Got 'Em Feeling Like ...  FUN AND GAMES  —  Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are clearly into playing games, but not when it comes to their relationship.  —  The singer and rapper …
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six, RADAR and POPSUGAR
 
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Apple reports Q4 revenue from Services, which includes the App Store, Apple TV+, and Apple Music, up 12% YoY to $24.97B, a new quarterly record, but below est.

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