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Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Kanye West Seems to Hint at Cheating on Kim Kardashian ‘After 2 Kids’ in New Song ‘Hurricane’  —  The song was released on Kanye West's tenth studio album Donda  —  Kanye West's lyrics continue to raise eyebrows.  —  In his new song “Hurricane,” which is featured on his recently-released …
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Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Lil Nas X Reveals He's Pregnant — with His Album — in Over-the-Top Announcement Photos  —  “This is my baby,” Lil Nas X says of his forthcoming debut album Montero, which is set for release on Sept. 17  —  Lil Nas X is expecting — his debut album Montero, that is.
Gene Maddaus / Variety:
Britney Spears Will Not Be Charged for Swatting Housekeeper's Phone … Prosecutors have decided not to file a charge against Britney Spears for allegedly swatting her housekeeper's phone in a dispute at her home last month.  —  In a statement on Wednesday, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko …
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People.com:
Britney Spears Will Not Face Charges After Being Accused of Misdemeanor Battery by Housekeeper
Howell Davies / The Sun:
ABBA confirm comeback for Voyage album as they release first new songs in 40 years  —  ABBA have released two brand new songs from their first album in 40 years, confirming their remarkable comeback.  —  The shock reunion, which no one thought would ever happen, features all four members …
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Daniel Bird / Daily Star:
ABBA announce new music sending fans into meltdown after ‘Voyage’ teaser
Discussion: Just Jared
L. F. / Perez Hilton:
Brad Pitt Fights Back Following Angelina Jolie's Major Child Custody Win … Brad Pitt is not a happy man!  —  After Angelina Jolie saw a major win in the exes child custody battle — gaining full custody of the former couple's kids following the ousting of their temporary judge — the 57-year-old is challenging the decision in court!
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Keo Motsepe Admits 'It's Disappointing' He Won't Be Back on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 30  —  Focusing on the future.  Keo Motsepe, who has danced on nine seasons of Dancing With the Stars, will not return for season 30, ABC confirmed on Thursday, September 2.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Desiree Murphy‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
‘DWTS’ Announces Pro Dancers for Season 30: Witney Carson and Lindsay Arnold React (Exclusive)
Discussion: Us Weekly and E! Online
Hindustan Times:
Actor Sidharth Shukla dies of heart attack at the age of 40, tributes pour in  — Actor Sidharth Shukla has died of a heart attack at the age of 40, Mumbai's Cooper hospital has said.  He was best known for winning Bigg Boss 13, and for his roles on TV.  —  Popular television …
Discussion: E! Online, The Wrap and Just Jared
Jackie Willis‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Dog the Bounty Hunter Reacts to Daughter Bonnie Claiming He's Racist and Homophobic (Exclusive)  —  Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman is about to tie the knot once again on Thursday, but not all of his family members will see him say “I do.”  —  In an exclusive interview with ET's Kevin Frazier …
TMZ.com:
EX-WCW STAR DAFFNEY UNGER DEAD AT 46 After Wrestler Posts Suicidal Video  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  — 4K … Former wrestler Daffney Unger — who starred in the WCW from 1999 to 2001 — has died after posting a very disturbing video to her social media page, TMZ Sports has confirmed.
Kristin Robinson / Billboard:
Split Decisions: Olivia Rodrigo Has Given Up Millions in Publishing Royalties  —  Here's what it costs the “good 4 u” singer to share credits with Taylor Swift, Hayley Williams and others.  —  Olivia Rodrigo hasn't been shy about sharing her musical influences on her Billboard 200-topping debut album, SOUR.
Discussion: E! Online, BuzzFeed News and Variety
People.com:
RHONY to Film Upcoming Season 13 Reunion ‘Soon’ and in Person: Source  —  Eboni K. Williams confirmed last month that a Real Housewives of New York City reunion would be taped  —  The apple-holding Housewives will soon be coming together again!  —  The Real Housewives of New York City cast …
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Caitlyn Becker / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Real Housewives Of New York season 13 reunion is ON! …
Discussion: The Wrap and RADAR
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian's Relationship Is ‘More Strained Than Ever’ After DM Drama  —  Hitting a rough patch.  Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian were once a model for friendly coparenting, but things have seemingly taken a turn for the worse.  —  Every Time Scott and Younes Have Shaded Each Other Over Kourtney
Discussion: Glamour and Cosmopolitan
Laura Schreffler / Haute Living:
Time Is A Commodity For Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers  —  PHOTOGRAPHY RANDALL SLAVIN STYLING MONTY JACKSON HAIR CHRISTIAN MARC  —  GROOMING JENNA NELSON FOR AUGUSTINE BADER LOCATION MALIBU BEACH INN, MALIBU  —  Humor me: Let's go back in time a beat.  It's just a few days before summer begins …
Shan Ally / The Sun:
Atomic Kitten's Jenny Frost is rushed to hospital as she smashes her head on a rock in Ibiza  —  ATOMIC Kitten's Jenny Frost has been rushed to hospital after a terrifying accident.  —  The 43-year-old singer smashed her head on a rock in Ibiza which resulted in a deep cut on her forehead.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Star
Rebecca Lewis / HELLO!:
Jennifer Aniston reveals details of new beauty brand launch … Jennifer Aniston has teased a new project - and could we be anymore excited?  —  “Something's coming,” she captioned a new post which saw her walking on to the set of a photoshoot in a sleek black suit, while a second snap …
Discussion: E! Online
Georgia Brown / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Giovanna Fletcher talks lockdown anxiety and teen love with husband Tom … Award-winning podcaster Giovanna Fletcher has opened up about parenting in lockdown, navigating her relationship with childhood sweetheart, McFly star Tom and the secret behind their 23-year relationship in an exclusive interview with HELLO!.
Discussion: Daily Star
Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
Benedict Cumberbatch Eyes Oscar Race as ‘Power of the Dog’ Gets Four-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice … In recent years, the Venice Film Festival has become a launching pad for the Oscars, particularly as the Academy has added more international members to its voting body.
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
 
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TMZ.com:
YouTube Star Piper Rockelle Says P!nk Hurt Her Feelings, Defends Her Mom
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Darren Lewis / Mirror.co.uk:
'Cheryl shouldn't front R&B show - anger is justified but Black artists aren't surprised'
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Dean Unglert Clarifies Comments About Caelynn Miller-Keyes ‘Suffocating’ Him, Whether He Says ‘I Love You’
Discussion: People.com and E! Online
Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Seth Rogen shaves off his beard and hair: ‘Same smoldering look’
Discussion: Daily Star and Just Jared
People.com:
Emilia Clarke Says GoT Costar Jason Momoa Got Her ‘as Drunk as Humanly Possible’ During Reunion
Vanessa Etienne / People.com:
Seinfeld Is Coming to Netflix for the First Time This Fall
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and E! Online
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Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Soleil Moon Frye and Crazy Town's Seth Binzer Are Dating
Discussion: RADAR and People.com
Camila Cabello / Perez Hilton:
OMG! Camila Cabello Passed Out During The Cinderella Premiere!
Discussion: FemaleFirst and E! Online
Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Elle King Gives Birth, Welcomes Rainbow Baby With Fiance Dan Tooker
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
 

 
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The Guardian:
The Murdoch-owned Sun in the UK abruptly switches political allegiance, endorsing the Labour Party ahead of the July 4 election

Lucas Manfredi / The Wrap:
Paramount shares rose ~7% after news that Skydance and National Amusements had reached a tentative deal; source: the deal could be done as soon as this weekend

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