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12:30 PM ET, June 12, 2022

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Kate Mansey Assistant / Daily Mail:
How a last minute phone call from Prince Charles about the adoring crowds who were desperate to see her led to the Queen's historic appearance at the Jubilee finale where she became ‘tearful and overwhelmed with emotion’  — The Queen, who never shows her feelings in public, was said to be ‘tearful and overwhelmed with emotion’
Discussion: The Sun and Marie Claire
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Michael Hamilton / The Sun:
Queen spent just 15 minutes with Harry and Meghan during Platinum Jubilee  —  THE Queen met Prince Harry and Meghan for just 15 minutes when they returned to the UK for her Platinum Jubilee.  —  Their time with the monarch — who got to see the couple's daughter Lilibet, one, for the first time …
Discussion: Marie Claire
C. D. / Perez Hilton:
Paris Hilton Turned Down DJing For President Joe Biden To Attend Britney Spears' Wedding! … Paris Hilton would not miss Britney Spears' wedding for anything - not even for a once in a lifetime opportunity performing for President Joe Biden!  —  During an episode of her This Is Paris podcast on Friday …
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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Britney Spears' mom reacts to wedding after not receiving invitation  —  Britney Spears' estranged mom congratulated the pop star on her wedding to Sam Asghari despite not receiving an invitation.  —  “You look radiant and so happy!”  Lynne Spears commented on Britney's Instagram post …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Vanity Fair and Daily Mail
E! Online:
Adele's Boyfriend Rich Paul Hints at Having “More Kids”  —  One year into his relationship with Adele, Rich Paul, who is already a dad to three kids, opened up to E! News about the possibility of expanding his brood.  —  Rich Paul is ready to be a “different dad.”
Discussion: FemaleFirst, People.com and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Roddy Ricch Arrested on Weapons Charge Before Governor's Ball Performance  —  RODDY RICCH BUSTED FOR GUN CHARGES ... Gov's Ball Set Canceled … Roddy remains in custody Sunday morning, and that won't change until he can appear in court for arraignment on the charges.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Stereogum
Andrew Hornery / Sydney Morning Herald:
Rebel starts spreading the news of relationship  —  Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size  —  Coming out, Rebel style  —  In a perfect world, “outing” same-sex celebrity relationships should be a redundant concept in 2022.  Love is love, right?  —  As Rebel Wilson knows, we do not live in a perfect world.
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Jack Harlow Works / TMZ.com:
Azealia Banks Melts Down at Pride Concert in Miami  —  AZEALIA BANKS 'I DON'T WANNA F***ING BE HERE!!!'  Melts Down During Miami Pride Show … Azealia Banks says she's getting screwed over, and even though her anger doesn't seem to be at fans ... she still took it out on them during a Pride performance in Miami.
Sophie Bates / HELLO!:
This designer Amazon dupe is nearly identical to Kate Middleton's new clutch bag … Kate Middleton looked magnificent as she stepped out earlier this week in a chic cream blazer and high-waisted flares - and royal fans are obsessed with her new clutch bag.  —  The Duchess of Cambridge …
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
Marcus K. Dowling / The Tennessean:
Wynonna Judd joins Carly Pearce onstage for CMA Fest surprise performance  —  It wasn't the Music City Miracle, but Friday evening's Nissan Stadium mainstage host Storme Warren was correct in noting that Wynonna Judd's surprise appearance during Carly Pearce's live set at CMA Fest …
Discussion: People.com, Us Weekly and Page Six
Janet Williams / Celebrity Insider:
The Duke of Cambridge, in the uniform of a newspaper seller, The Big Issue, shocked a London taxi driver  —  Like Kate Middleton, Prince William pays a lot of attention to charitable initiatives.  Yesterday, he just took part in one of them: the Duke of Cambridge tried on the role …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Viola Davis Says Escapist Movies and Social Media ‘Destroys Our Art Form’ … Oscar winner Viola Davis says social media has undermined her art form, especially as it relates to modern theatrical movies.  —  The “Fences” and “The First Lady” actor delivered a blunt and juicy indictment of what it takes to market films nowadays.
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Taylor Swift surprises fans with performance at Tribeca Film Festival  —  Taylor Swift loves nothing more than keeping her fans on their toes.  —  At Saturday's Tribeca Film Festival screening of “All Too Well: The Short Film,” the musical multi-hyphenate was slated to speak with director Mike Mills …
 
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TMZ.com:
Shakira Fans Come to Her Defense Amid New J Lo Doc, Comparisons
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
Emlyn Travis / E! Online:
Chris Evans Recalls “Nerve-wracking” Experience Getting Mobbed By Fans Abroad
Discussion: Just Jared and YouTube
Hannah Hargrave / HELLO!:
Kate Hudson celebrates Danny Fujikawa's birthday with lookalike daughter
Discussion: Just Jared
Daniel D'Addario / Variety:
Tom Hiddleston and Lily James Talk Justice for Pamela Anderson and Why Loki Works so Well on TV
Discussion: IndieWire
Mike Reyes / CINEMABLEND:
Sam Neill Auditioned For James Bond With ‘Extreme Reluctance,’ And Tells Us Why He Felt That Way
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
CEOs at Nexstar, Sinclair, and Tegna, plus some analysts, say they expect deregulation and consolidation in the broadcast TV industry under Trump's FCC

Anne Steele / Wall Street Journal:
Spotify plans to pay incentives to video creators who hit certain viewing thresholds and, in January, to let Premium subscribers view podcast videos without ads

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Don Lemon, who sued Elon Musk and X after a deal fell apart, says he's leaving X on November 15, citing X's new ToS that moves legal disputes to Texas courts

 
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