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Just Jared:
Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez Is Now Pregnant In Real Life, Shares News on 38th Birthday!  —  Gina Rodriguez is now expecting a child in real life!  —  The Golden Globe-winning actress shared the exciting news in an Instagram post on her 38th birthday.  This will be the first child for her and husband Joe Locicero.
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online and POPSUGAR
Faith Karimi / CNN:
Chris Rock jokes he was ‘smacked by Suge Smith’ after Will Smith apology video  —  Chris Rock is still not saying how he feels about getting slapped by Will Smith, but he is still making passing jokes about the incident.  —  The comedian was on stage in Atlanta on Friday night as part of his …
Discussion: Just Jared and CBS News
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for ‘unacceptable’ slap in emotional video
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears' Book is Done, Delayed Because of Paper Shortage  —  Britney Spears' tell-all is finally completed, sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, but we've learned there's a delay in releasing it and it all has to do with .... THE SUPPLY SHORTAGE!  —  Sources close to Britney tell us …
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Reuters:
Spanish prosecutor asks for eight-year jail term for Shakira  —  A Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term of eight years for Colombian superstar Shakira over a 14.5 million-euro tax fraud case, a prosecutor's office document showed on Friday.  —  The singer, who has sold …
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Drake Brings Out Nelly Furtado on 1st Night of OVO Fest, Crowd Loses It  —  DRAKE BRINGS OUT NELLY FURTADO AT OVO FEST ... Crowd Loses It  —  Drake's been on a roll with iconic music acts lately, and he kept that going with OVO Fest this week ... kicking off the event with a performance from none other than Nelly Furtado.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Rachel Paula Abrahamson / TODAY.com:
Pregnant Mandy Moore reveals rare blood disorder that prevents her from having an epidural  —  Mandy Moore will welcome her second child in October without pain relief due to an autoimmune disorder known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).  —  “My platelets are too low for an epidural …
Michael Paulson / New York Times:
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Closes on Broadway as Creators Spar With Rudin  —  The hit play, closed since January, was expected to reopen on Broadway this fall.  —  “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a stage adaptation of the classic novel that in January announced a temporary shutdown after Jeff Daniels left …
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Florence Pugh unhappy over Olivia Wilde, Harry Styles affair, source says  —  Video  —  In just a few weeks, Olivia Wilde and boyfriend Harry Styles will step on the red carpet at the prestigious Venice Film Festival for the world premiere of their new movie, “Don't Worry Darling,” which she directed.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Gordita Chronicles’ Canceled As HBO Max Pulls Back On Live-Action Kids & Family Programming; Latinx Comedy Will Be Shopped  —  EXCLUSIVE: HBO Max has opted not to renew 1980s coming-of-age comedy series Gordita Chronicles for a second season.  The decision comes a little over a month …
Discussion: Variety and Just Jared
Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Danielle Fishel reveals ‘Boy Meets World’ creator threatened to fire her  —  Danielle Fishel revealed that the creator of “Boy Meets World,” Michael Jacobs, threatened to fire her on her first day.  —  The actress - who played Topanga Lawrence on the show - recalled her first rehearsal …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Max Headroom’ Series Reboot Starring Matt Frewer In Works At AMC Networks From Christopher Cantwell & Elijah Wood's SpectreVision  —  EXCLUSIVE: A 1980s pop culture mainstay is plotting a comeback.  AMC Networks is developing a Max Headroom drama series reboot, with Matt Frewer set to reprise …
Discussion: Dlisted and The Wrap
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Is North West sketching something creepy for Yeezy?  —  North West may be joining the family business sooner rather than later.  —  The 9-year-old daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian appeared to pay a visit to her dad's Yeezy design studio recently, as seen in snaps shared to her mom's Instagram Story Friday.
TMZ.com:
Shanna Moakler and BF Play at Dave & Buster's Hours After Domestic Violence Call  —  It was nothing but fun and games for Shanna Moakler and her bf Matthew Rondeau hours after cops were called to their home for a domestic disturbance call.  —  The two were spotted at Dave & Buster's in L.A. Thursday night …
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Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

New York Times:
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