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Jacqueline Keeler / San Francisco Chronicle:
Sacheen Littlefeather was a Native American icon. Her sisters say she was an ethnic fraud — The “Apache” actress and activist wasn't Native American, say her sisters. And that wasn't the only thing she lied about. — You might not know her name, but you've probably seen the video that made her famous.
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Kanye West Speaks Out, Claims Backlash Proves His Anti-Semitic Theories — Kanye West is shrugging off brands cutting ties with him, and insists he can't be canceled — but if he is, he says that only proves the dangerous anti-Semitic tropes he's been spewing.
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Kim Kardashian's Birthday Celebrations Cut Short, Crew Heads to In-N-Out — KIM KARDASHIAN VEGAS PARTY FLIGHT FORCED BACK TO L.A. ... Plan B: Shots & Late Night Burgers!!! — BACK UP BIRTHDAY PLANS — Kim Kardashian knows how to roll with the punches ... even if the punch …
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Mirror.co.uk:
Robbie Williams facing backlash over plans to perform in Qatar for World Cup — Qatar has been condemned for its abysmal treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and women. Homosexuality is illegal there, with people facing fines and up to seven years in jail — Robbie Williams is facing …
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Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane's cause of death confirmed nine days after death — Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane, best known as Rubeus Hagrid, tragically passed away at the age of 72 and it has been confirmed the star had multiple organ failure — Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane passed away …
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Glenn Garner / People.com:
Aubrey Plaza Says She ‘Looked Insane’ During Her Audition for ‘Scream 4’ : ‘I Went Full Method’ — Didn't make it very far," Aubrey Plaza recalled of her audition for Scream 4 in which she “went full method” for legendary director Wes Craven — Warning: This post contains spoilers for Scream 4.
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Kayleigh Roberts / Cosmopolitan:
Um, Did Taylor Swift Literally *Wear* a ‘Midnights’ Easter Egg a Full Year Ago? — It's an undisputed fact at this point that Taylor Swift is the queen of Easter Eggs and cryptic clues, right? We all agree there? Good. Because, honestly, if the following theory were about anyone other than Taylor …
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Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Ellen Star Sophia Grace Is Pregnant With Her First Child — Sophia Grace Brownlee, who rose to fame as a child with a performance of Nicki Minaj's “Super Bass” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show with her cousin Rosie McClelland, is expecting her first baby. — Surprise!
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People.com:
AJ McLean on His 27-Lb. Weight Loss and Health Journey: 'You Don't Want to Go Backwards' — The Backstreet Boys singer opens up to PEOPLE about what kick-started his health kick: “Anything is possible” — AJ McLean is sharing how he made a physical transformation — and why he is sticking to his healthy lifestyle.
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Amanda Taylor / People.com:
Hailey Bieber, Shawn Mendes and More Celebrate Doja Cat's 27th Birthday at Masquerade Party — Hailey Beiber, Kendall Jenner, Winnie Harlow and more stars celebrated Doja Cat's birthday at a masquerade party on Friday in Los Angeles — Doja Cat celebrated her birthday in style this year.
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Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Vogue says it has ‘no intention’ of working with Kanye West in future — A Vogue spokesperson told Page Six exclusively on Friday that neither the magazine nor its editor-in-chief Anna Wintour intend to work with the Kanye West again after his anti-Semitic rants and support for the White Lives Matter cause.
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Ashley Joy Parker / E! Online:
Amanda Kloots Says Son Elvis Has Been Asking “Where Dad Is” — Two years after Nick Cordero died at age 41 due to COVID-19 complications, his wife Amanda Kloots shared that their son Elvis has started asking more questions about his dad. — Amanda Kloots' son is beginning to ask the tough questions.
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Clay Risen / New York Times:
Joanna Simon, Opera Singer from Famously Musical Family, Dies at 85 — A renowned mezzo-soprano, she grew up alongside her younger sisters, Carly and Lucy, both of whom became singer-songwriters. — Joanna Simon, a smoky-voiced mezzo-soprano who grew up in a family loaded with musical talent …
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