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12:50 AM ET, June 29, 2021

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TMZ.com:
‘Bachelor’ Stars Tayshia Adams, Colton Underwood Address PPP Loan Controversy  —  Several big names from “The Bachelor” franchise are catching flak for receiving money from the government's Paycheck Protection Program during the pandemic ... but 2 of them, so far, are defending it.
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
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Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Tayshia Adams and more ‘Bachelor’ alums got $20K PPP loans for businesses  —  From the final rose to the final loan.  —  Several Bachelor Nation stars received loans as part of the US government's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which has helped small businesses stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Vulture
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Kate Middleton's absence from Diana statue unveiling is ‘telling’  —  Kate Middleton's absence from Princess Diana's memorial launch on Thursday will be “telling on so many levels,” according to family sources.  —  Prince William's wife is missing out on the unveiling of a statute to mark …
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Roya Nikkhah / The Sunday Times:
Can William and Harry ever patch things up?
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Rachel McRady‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Andra Day Reacts to Brad Pitt Dating Rumors (Exclusive)  —  Don't expect to see Andra Day on Brad Pitt's arm anytime soon!  The 36-year-old musician and actress spoke to ET's Kevin Frazier at Sunday's 2021 BET Awards about the recent rumor that she is dating the 57-year-old Oscar winner.
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
‘DEEP REGRETS’ Rylan Clark-Neal says he's ‘in a bad place’ and is ‘seeking help’ as he blames his mistakes for split from husband Dan  —  HEARTBROKEN Rylan Clark-Neal has spoken for the first time since the breakdown of his six year marriage - saying his own “mistakes” were responsible for the break-up.
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
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M.B. / Perez Hilton:
Megan Fox Celebrates Being Bisexual ‘For Over Two Decades’ — Revisit Her WILD Old Quotes On The Subject!  —  Pride Month isn't over yet!  And one of the stars getting in just under the wire is Megan Fox, who posted a sexy pic to her Instagram to celebrate!
Discussion: Page Six
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People.com:
Jason Sudeikis, Keeley Hazell Embrace During N.Y.C. Outing as Source Confirms They're a Couple  —  Ted Lasso costars Jason Sudeikis and Keeley Hazell were photographed arm-in-arm while out and about in the Big Apple  —  Jason Sudeikis and Keeley Hazell's relationship appears to be heating up.
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
NHL's David Pastrnak Announces ‘Heartbreaking’ Death of Newborn Baby: ‘You Will Be Loved Forever’  —  The Boston Bruins player's son Viggo Rohl, whom he shares with girlfriend Rebecca Rohlsson, died Wednesday, June 23  —  David Pastrnak, a pro hockey player for the Boston Bruins, announced Monday that his newborn son died.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
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Kisha Forde / E! Online:
NHL Star David Pastrnak Announces Death of Newborn Son
Discussion: Perez Hilton and POPSUGAR
Naledi Ushe / People.com:
NeNe Leakes Reveals Husband Gregg Leakes' Cancer Has Returned: 'It's Difficult'  —  NeNe Leakes' husband Gregg Leakes was previously diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer  —  Gregg Leakes' cancer has returned, his wife NeNe Leakes revealed on Monday.  —  The 66-year-old reality star …
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
L. F. / Perez Hilton:
Iggy Azalea Reveals Why She Hasn't Publicly Spoken In Support Of Britney Spears' Conservatorship Battle!  —  In her corner!  —  The #FreeBritney movement has been outraged that, despite Britney Spears' emotional statement to a Los Angeles judge over the state of her 13-year-old conservatorship …
Discussion: TMZ.com and The WOW Report
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Tomás Mier / People.com:
Britney Spears' Sister Jamie Lynn Says She's ‘Only Concerned’ with Star's ‘Happiness’ in Emotional Video
Discussion: Page Six
Dominic Patten / Deadline:
John Lithgow Joins ‘Dexter’ Revival; Won Emmy For Role In Showtime Serial Killer Drama  —  EXCLUSIVE: John Lithgow is returning to his old Dexter stomping ground.  —  The multiple Emmy-winning actor is set to make a short but decisive appearance in the Michael C. Hall-led revival coming from Showtime this fall.
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Michael Fairman TV:
Ray MacDonnell, All My Children's Beloved Dr. Joe Martin, Passes Away at 93  —  Heartbreaking news to share this Monday.  Michael Fairman TV has learned that All My Children mainstay, Ray MacDonnell (Dr. Joe Martin) passed away on June 10th of natural causes.
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
British Influencer Identifies as Korean After 18 Surgeries to Look Like BTS Singer  —  BRITISH INFLUENCER 'I'M FINALLY KOREAN' ... Had 18 Surgeries to Look Like BTS Singer!!!  —  THIS IS WHO I AM  —  A British influencer elected to undergo surgery after surgery after surgery so they could look …
Discussion: E! Online
Etan Vlessing / Hollywood Reporter:
Stone Temple Pilots' Scott Weiland Movie in the Works (Exclusive)  —  Dark Pictures and Orian Williams optioned the memoir for a rock star-caliber movie based on the life of the former frontman, who died in 2015.
Kyle Buchanan / New York Times:
Honk if Helen Mirren and Vin Diesel Should Have Kissed in ‘F9’  —  The Oscar winner's cameo involves a car chase and some crackling chemistry.  But could things turn romantic?  We put the question to Mirren herself.  —  Fire up the petitions.  Notify the lobbyists.
Discussion: Just Jared
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Southern Charm's Madison LeCroy ‘Embarrassed’ Over ‘Drunk’ Video That Appeared to Show Her Breasts: ‘Last Night Was Not My Best’ … The morning after.  Madison LeCroy took to social media to address her drunk Instagram Live during which she brought up her Southern Charm ex-boyfriend …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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Just Jared:
Shawn Mendes Details Fight He Had with Camila Cabello, Reveals His Big Fear
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James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
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Discussion: Just Jared
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Justin Bieber Calls Hailey the Most “Lovable Human” During Romantic Greece Getaway
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Just Jared:
Hilarie Burton's Husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan Was Almost Cast on ‘One Tree Hill’!
Discussion: People.com and E! Online
Georgia Brown / HELLO!:
Hero David Beckham BBQ's in the rain for his family - see cute photo
Discussion: Daily Star
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
All About Family! Orlando Bloom Shares Rare Family Pic With Fiancee Katy Perry and Son Flynn
Discussion: Perez Hilton, HELLO! and Page Six
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Freida Pinto Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Cory Tran
Discussion: People.com and Page Six
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Just Jared:
Kim Kardashian Takes In The Sights Of Rome During Weekend Getaway
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Shannon Power / The Sun:
LORD ISLAND Sharon Gaffka's ex boss Lord Chancellor David Gauke ‘very surprised’ she's on Love Island
Discussion: Daily Star
Variety:
Vanessa Kirby Joins Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern in Florian Zeller's ‘The Son’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
Ally Mauch / People.com:
Harry Connick Jr. Is ‘Fired Up’ to Play Daddy Warbucks in NBC's Upcoming Annie Live! Special
Discussion: E! Online, The Wrap and Just Jared
Kirsty Hatcher / Ok -:
Kimberley Walsh introduces baby son Nate after welcoming third child with Justin Scott
 

 
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China sentences journalist Dong Yuyu, an ex-Nieman Fellow whose work has appeared in Chinese editions of the NYT and FT, to seven years in prison for espionage

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Conservative CNN commentator Scott Jennings says he is joining the LA Times editorial board, as owner Patrick Soon-Shiong works to add “balance” to the board

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