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Katy Perry defended by fellow ‘American Idol’ judge Luke Bryan after harsh fan criticism: ‘We get set up’  —  Luke Bryan defended Katy Perry while attending CMA Fest in Nashville  —  Like a knight in shining armor, Luke Bryan came to the defense of fellow “American Idol” …
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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Luke Bryan Defends Katy Perry from ‘American Idol’ Backlash: She ‘Gets Picked on for Going Out and Trying to Have Fun’
Discussion: UPROXX
Frazier Tharpe / GQ:
Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye Isn't Trying to Seduce You With His Tedros Performance in The Idol  —  If you felt uncomfortable or grossed out, then that's a good thing, he says.  —  When I ask Abel Tesfaye if the sex scene in the latest episode of The Idol was supposed to feel “sexy,” …
Chris Godfrey / British Vogue:
Profanity & Profundity: Catching Up With Miriam Margolyes, Our Naughtiest National Treasure  —  At 82, Miriam Margolyes spares no blushes - and the spotlight adores her for it.  Chris Godfrey meets her.  Photographs by Tim Walker.  Styling by Kate Phelan  —  I will only get coffee …
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Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Kim Zolciak Calls Ex Kroy's Claims About Her Fitness as a Mom ‘Harmful and Incredibly Misleading’  —  Kim Zolciak issued a statement to PEOPLE about how her estranged husband's claims about her behavior could have a “profound effect” on their four minor children
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Getty / TMZ.com:
Kim Zolciak Defends Herself as a Mother, Says Kroy Biermann is Mentally Abusive
Seth Abramovitch / The Hollywood Reporter:
Tom Holland Breaks Free: Talking Zendaya, ‘The Crowded Room’ and the Future of Spider-Man  —  After six stints as the web crawler, the 27-year-old Brit opens up about the pressures of mega-celebrity, his superstar girlfriend and his “Spider-Boys” group chat with Tobey and Andrew.
TMZ.com:
Kevin Costner Says Estranged Wife Still Hasn't Moved Out Despite Prenup Terms  —  KEVIN COSTNER SAYS WIFE WON'T MOVE OUT ... Despite Prenup Terms  —  Kevin Costner says his estranged wife Christine is refusing to pack her stuff and leave their home despite the clear terms of their prenup …
Harrison Smith / Washington Post:
Cormac McCarthy, spare and haunting novelist, dies at 89  —  With his savage western ‘Blood Meridian’ and post-apocalyptic Pulitzer winner, ‘The Road,’ he established himself as one of America's most renowned writers, with a prose style that was lean, poetic and unsentimental
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TMZ.com:
Aaron Carter's Sister Bobbie Jean Busted on Drug, Theft Charges  —  Nick and Aaron Carter's sister, Bobbie Jean, was busted in Florida after allegedly stealing some stickers from a Hobby Lobby ... and cops say she had fentanyl.  —  According to the arrest report, obtained by TMZ …
Discussion: Page Six, Daily Mail and OK Magazine
Spotify:
Stassi Schroeder: A Proud Basic Bitch [VIDEO]  —  Listen to this episode from Call Her Daddy on Spotify.  (VIDEO PODCAST) Get ready for an outrageously good time as Stassi Schroeder joins Call Her Daddy.  Once Alex and Stassi start talking, there's no shutting them up.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six, Full Feed and ET Canada
Daily Mail:
Lady Gaga is SLAMMED for posting ad campaign for migraine drug as she teams up with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer: ‘You really are such an embarrassing sellout’  —  Lady Gaga has been slammed by her own fans for an advertising campaign in which she teams with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer for a migraine drug.
Discussion: Page Six and New York Post
Emmy Griffiths / HELLO!:
Apple TV+ show Silo's future revealed - has it been renewed?  —  Will Silo be back for season 2?  —  Apple TV+'s new show Silo has been a big success with viewers and critics alike, but will the claustrophobic drama be back for a second season?  The streaming platform has revealed the show's future, and we think fans will be pleased!
Discussion: UPI, Deadline, TVLine and Variety
Eileen Finan / People:
The Turtles' Mark Volman Reveals Lewy Body Dementia Diagnosis: ‘I Want the Most Out of Every Day’ (Exclusive)  —  The “Happy Together” singer is still touring and living a full life despite coping with the disease, the same illness Robin Williams had before his death
Discussion: Book Soup and Rolling Stone
Kelly Wynne / People:
Whoopi Goldberg Declares She ‘Wants’ to Host ‘Wheel of Fortune’ After Pat Sajak Retires  —  Whoopi Goldberg said on on ‘The View’ that she thinks taking over for Pat Sajak would be “lots of fun”  —  Whoopi Goldberg is spelling out her next career move.  —  Goldberg threw herself …
FemaleFirst:
Tom Hanks loving life as a grandad to three ‘little brats’  —  Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have opened up about being grandparents - and the Castaway star has insisted looking after the kids is ‘better than TV’  —  Tom Hanks loves being a grandfather and says looking after the “little brats” is “better than TV”.
Discussion: ET Canada, UPROXX and Page Six
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston 'Believes She'll Eventually Meet the Right Person' as She Thrives ‘Personally and Professionally’  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  In her glory days.  Jennifer Aniston is still open to finding The One — but is perfectly happy embracing life on her own.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Disney Dates New ‘Star Wars’ Movie, Shifts ‘Deadpool 3’ and Entire Marvel Slate, Delays ‘Avatar’ Sequels Through 2031  —  Disney is shaking up its release calendar, adding a new “Star Wars” movie and “Moana” live-action adaptation to the schedule and delaying the next three “Avatar” movies by a year.
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Halle Berry is an actual goddess in daring dress with sky-high slit  —  Die Another Day star Halle Berry always looks stunning in her outfits  —  Halle Berry never looks anything less than perfect and the Hollywood star set social media alight during the week when she posed in one daring ensemble …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and dailystar
Becca Longmire / ET Canada:
Stassi Schroeder Defends Tom Sandoval Against Online Hate Amid His ‘Disgusting’ Behaviour  —  Stassi Schroeder isn't down with online vitriol — but she's not down with Tom Sandoval, either.  —  The “Vanderpump Rules” alum is speaking out on Scandoval in a new interview on Alex Cooper's …
Randi Richardson / TODAY.com:
Jon Hamm is a self-proclaimed Bravoholic: 'It's going to get us all eventually'  —  Hamm also shared which “Real Housewives” are his favorite.  —  Jon Hamm, John Slattery talk reuniting in ‘Maggie Moore(s)’  —  New Jersey.  New York.  Beverly Hills.  Jon Hamm isn't picky: He's into all the “Real Housewives” franchises.
Jake Nevins / Interview Magazine:
Pop Music's Boy Wonder Charlie Puth is Horny and Hungies  —  Charlie Puth is horny as hell, and he's proud of it, babe.  The New Jersey native, who rose to fame after appearing on Ellen as a little kid to cover “Someone Like You,” has matured from his adorable beginnings into a sexually liberated adult who frequently posts ass on main.
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Eminem's daughter Alaina Scott marries Matt Moeller: ‘My soul will always find yours’  —  Eminem is officially a father-in-law!  —  The rapper's eldest daughter, Alaina Scott, married Matt Moeller last Friday in an outdoor wedding in Detroit, Mich., surrounded by 125 of their closest family members and friends.
 
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Netflix secures exclusive US streaming rights to the 2027 and 2031 editions of the FIFA Women's World Cup, plans to produce documentaries around the tournaments

Wall Street Journal:
Sources detail creative differences between the Broccoli family, which has creative control over the James Bond franchise, and Amazon, which owns the franchise

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