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Laura Snapes / The Guardian:
Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses, Elton John: all-male Glastonbury headliners a ‘pipeline’ problem, says Emily Eavis  —  'We're trying our best,' says organiser as she unveils first 54 names on 2023 lineup and calls on music industry to develop headline-worthy female acts
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Mirror.co.uk:
Glastonbury Festival 2023 lineup confirmed with Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses and Elton John  —  Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses and Elton John will headline as critics slam the festival for not including female acts in the headline slots  —  Glastonbury Festival has confirmed the 2023 lineup.
Discussion: Bustle and Daily Star
Brennan Kilbane / Allure:
Christina Aguilera Opened Up About Getting Injections and Why She Doesn't Care If People Judge Her  —  “I think we all can rely on a little help.  Why not?”  —  Christina Aguilera is radiant despite the circumstances.  She has just returned home to Los Angeles from Phoenix, Arizona …
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Monroe County Reporter:
Honey Boo Boo caught up in police chase, arrests … One of America's most famous reality TV stars, 17-year-old Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, was the passenger in a car that fled Monroe County deputies on Tuesday before the driver and male passenger were finally caught and arrested for drugs, DUI and outstanding warrants.
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Mirror.co.uk:
Fans dub Meghan Trainor's new song ‘soulless’ despite it not being released yet  —  Pop singer Meghan Trainor is being slated online for her latest release, which fans are calling ‘soulless’ despite not even hearing the whole song yet.  Others are defending the new song, ‘Mother’
Discussion: People.com
Bloomberg:
FBI Documents Show Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian Grilled for 1MDB Secrets  —  This is part of a larger story about US efforts to investigate rapper Pras Michél's role in the 1MDB scandal.  Read the full feature here.  —  Leonardo DiCaprio was struggling to remember some of the details …
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Teen Mom's Ryan Edwards Was Arrested for Stalking After Texting Estranged Wife Mackenzie Edwards: Read His Message  —  No boundaries.  Ryan Edwards was arrested after texting Mackenzie Edwards (née Standifer) on multiple occasions, which violated her order of protection.
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Frail Bruce Willis, 67, is seen for the first time since his dementia diagnosis was revealed, as retired actor steps out in Santa Monica  — FTD affects the lobes of the brain behind the forehead, which deal with behavior, problem-solving, planning and emotions  — Star withdrew from acting last year amid aphasia battle
TMZ.com:
Avril Lavigne and Tyga Party In Paris After She Ends Engagement to Mod Sun  —  AVRIL LAVIGNE PARTIES IN PARIS WITH TYGA On Heels Of Mod Sun Split … Avril Lavigne and Tyga certainly aren't doing anything to help silence rumors they're dating, being spotted together in Paris ... the same city where she and Mod Sun got engaged.
Mirror.co.uk:
Stephen Bear sentencing LIVE: Reality TV star returns to court as he faces jail for revenge porn  —  Celebrity Big Brother star Stephen Bear was found guilty of voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films after uploading footage of himself and Love Island star …
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun, Mirror and Ok - OK
TMZ.com:
'Sweetie Pie's' Owner Tim Norman Gets Life In Prison in Nephew's Murder-for-Hire  —  'SWEETIE PIE'S OWNER TIM NORMAN SENTENCED TO LIFE ... For Nephew's Murder-For-Hire  —  James “Tim” Norman, star of the reality series “Welcome To Sweetie Pie's,” has been sentenced to life in prison for his murder-for-hire plot against his nephew.
Sameer Suri / Daily Mail:
Katy Perry, Sofia Vergara, Cher and Marisa Tomei bring the monochrome madness to red carpet as they lead star-studded taping of TV special Carol Burnett: 90 Years Of Laughter + Love  —  Katy Perry, Sofia Vergara, Cher and Marisa Tomei brought their megawatt star quality to Thursday's taping …
Jessica Herndon / Marie Claire:
Kerry Washington Is in Her Enlightenment Era … While in a shoulder stand in yoga class back in the '90s, a 20-something Kerry Washington attempted to scan the room looking for proof she was extending as high as others.  Noticing her inquisitorial struggle, the instructor said …
Discussion: E! Online, IndieWire and Just Jared
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Matthew McConaughey's Wife Camila Alves Details Scary Plane Experience With Emergency Landing  —  Camila Alves McConaughey recounted her harrowing experience on an international flight that “dropped almost 4000 feet” due to severe turbulence: “The plane was a CHAOS.”
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Isabela Merced Joins Cailee Spaeny In New ‘Alien’ Movie For 20th Century And Scott Free  —  EXCLUSIVE: After playing Juliet in 20th Century's Romeo & Juliet spin-off Rosaline, Isabela Merced and 20th Century are teaming up again on one of the studios iconic IPs.
New York Times:
Why Willem Dafoe Can't Slow Down  —  For nearly 50 years, the actor has made himself go toward places other artists hardly ever seek.  —  To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.  —  WILLEM DAFOE, DRESSED in a black leather jacket …
Discussion: The Hollywood Reporter and Variety
Marisa Sullivan / People.com:
Lily Collins Says Her ‘Extra Chic’ Bangs Are Here to Stay: 'There's a Sass to Them'  —  The Emily in Paris star shared her love for her signature look with Glamour  —  Lily Collins says her bangs and their “Frenchness” are here to stay.  —  In an interview published Wednesday with Glamour …
Discussion: Glamour, FemaleFirst and ET Canada
Ben Beaumont-Thomas / The Guardian:
Steve Mackey, bass guitarist for Pulp, dies aged 56  —  Musician died following three month stay in hospital, with wife Katie Grand describing him as ‘the most talented man I have ever known’  —  Steve Mackey, the bass guitarist for Pulp during the band's most successful years, has died aged 56.
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Daily Star:
Pulp bass player Steve Mackey dies aged 56 as band share heartbreaking tribute
Discussion: The Sun
 
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Danielle Campoamor / TODAY.com:
Comedian Rickey Smiley gives emotional first interview since son's death
Discussion: BET and Page Six
Natalia Senanayake / People.com:
‘Selling Sunset’ Agents Are Having a Lot of ‘Interpersonal’ Difficulties in Season 6, Jason Oppenheim Says
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Lesley Goldberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘True Detective’ Creator Nic Pizzolatto Sets Western at Amazon (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Wrap, Variety and UPROXX
 Earlier Picks: 
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
‘We love you’: Gwyneth Paltrow, 50, shares VERY rare selfie with ex-husband Chris Martin as she calls him the ‘sweetest father and friend’ on his 46th birthday
Jessica Roiz / Billboard:
Rosalia Encourages Future Female Hitmakers at 2023 Billboard Women in Music
Discussion: Glamour, POPSUGAR and Cosmopolitan
Daily Star:
Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter dies as tributes pour in for star
Evan Nicole Brown / The Hollywood Reporter:
Will Smith Returns to Awards Stage for the First Time Since the 2022 Oscars
TMZ.com:
‘Real Housewives’ Michael Darby Sues Candiace Dillard Bassett Over Oral Sex Claims
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Greg Stohr / Bloomberg:
SCOTUS seeks the US government's views in the $1B copyright fight between Cox Communications and Sony, Warner Music, Universal Music, and other music companies

 
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