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2:40 PM ET, June 16, 2023

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Wall Street Journal:
Meghan Markle's ‘Archetypes’ Podcast at Spotify Won't Be Renewed  —  Duchess of Sussex's show is casualty of audio company's revamped approach  —  Meghan Markle's “Archetypes” Spotify podcast won't be renewed for a second season, according to people familiar with the matter …
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Just Jared:
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle End Deal With Spotify After ‘Archetypes’ Podcast Didn't Get Renewed
TMZ.com:
TikTok Star Carl Eiswerth Dead at 35 After Car Wreck  —  CARL EISWERTH TIKTOK STAR DEAD AT 35 … Carl Eiswerth — who amassed hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok — died in a car accident ... TMZ has learned.  —  Carl's mom, Janet, tells us the social media star was killed Tuesday in Pennsylvania.
Rip / TMZ.com:
Ray Lewis' Son, Ray Lewis III, Dead At 28  —  Former college football player Ray Lewis III — the son of Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis — has tragically passed away, TMZ Sports has confirmed.  He was 28 years old.  —  Details surrounding Lewis III's death have not been released.
TMZ.com:
Video Shows Bathroom Interaction Between Conor McGregor, Alleged Rape Victim  —  5:02 AM PT — Conor McGregor's attorney, Barbara R. Llanes, Gelber Schachter & Greenberg, P.A., tells TMZ Sports ... “After the video was released by TMZ, the claimant's lawyer now has changed her story.
Seth Abramovitch / The Hollywood Reporter:
Rosie O'Donnell on Ellen, Madonna, Trump and 40 Years in the Queer Spotlight  —  Life in Malibu hasn't mellowed the fearlessly outspoken actress and podcaster, who talks celebrity friendships, why she won't ever marry again and bringing politics to ‘The View’: “I would say …
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Kelly Wynne / People:
Why Rosie O'Donnell Hasn't Accepted Ellen DeGeneres's Apology: 'I Don't Trust This Person to Be in My World'
Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: It's a BOY!  Al Pacino, 83, and Noor Alfallah, 29, have welcomed a son - as his adorable name is revealed  — She has notably dated much older stars including Mick Jagger  — A source recently told DailyMail.com: 'She's wanted to have a baby for years and Al could not be happier.
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TMZ.com:
Al Pacino Officially Becomes Father at 83, Girlfriend Noor Alfallah Gives Birth
People:
Padma Lakshmi Says She 'Didn't Lose Any Weight' Before Posing in Bikinis for Her ‘SI Swimsuit’ Debut (Exclusive)  —  The TV host, who just announced that she's leaving ‘Top Chef’ after 17 years, tells PEOPLE how she prepared for her ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’ story
Sameer Suri / Daily Mail:
The Young and the Restless actor Brett Hadley dead at 92: Beloved soap star passes away as friend pays tribute  —  The Young and the Restless star Brett Hadley has died at the age of 92, it has been confirmed.  —  While a cause of death has yet to be revealed, the beloved actor is said to have passed away on Wednesday.
People:
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Say They'll Never Renew Their Wedding Vows: ‘Kiss of Death’  —  The married pair and ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ co-hosts revealed that they are too superstitious to say “I do” again  —  Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos do, in fact, have a secret to a lasting marriage after all: avoiding a vow renewal.
Marissa G. Muller / People:
Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli Spend Time Together on the Beach in Italy: See the Photo!  —  They soaked up some sun before riding a motorcycle through Paraggi, Italy  —  Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli are on vacation in Italy — and the pair were photographed spending time together under the sun.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
FemaleFirst:
'It's really hard!'  Rebel Wilson puts wedding plans on hold  —  Rebel Wilson has delayed her wedding and has decided that it will not happen this year. … Rebel Wilson has delayed her wedding.  —  The 43-year-old actress announced in February that she and jewellery designer Ramona Agruma …
Discussion: Page Six
Dave Quinn / People:
John Amos Says He's ‘Doing Well’ as He Accuses His Daughter of Elder Abuse (Exclusive)  —  “I am not in the distressed condition as described,” Amos tells PEOPLE  —  John Amos is claiming he's the victim of “elderly abuse” by the hands of his daughter, Shannon Amos.
Discussion: Sandra Rose and TV Insider
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
The Bachelor's Kelley Flanagan Debuts New Boyfriend After Splitting from Peter Weber  —  A source tells PEOPLE that the reality star's Greek mother “is thrilled” about her daughter dating a Greek man  —  The Bachelor's Kelley Flanagan has a new man in her life.
Discussion: Full Feed and UPI
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André-Naquian Wheeler / Vogue:
Apple Martin Models Gwyneth Paltrow's 2002 Alexander McQueen Oscars Dress  —  While she might be named after a different, symbolism-laden plant, Apple Martin and her mom Gwyneth Paltrow are two peas in a pod.  The 50-year-old actor dedicated some time on Thursday to answering fan-submitted questions on Instagram.
TMZ.com:
Conor McGregor Accused Of Raping Woman At NBA Finals Game, He Denies Allegations  —  Conor McGregor has been accused of raping a woman at Game 4 of the NBA Finals earlier this month ... but the UFC star says the allegations are not true.  —  According to demand letters …
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Kate Mara Gives Sweet Update on Motherhood After Welcoming Baby Boy  —  Nearly seven months after Kate Mara announced she'd welcomed a baby boy with her husband Jamie Bell, the Black Mirror actress shared what motherhood is like for her.  —  Kate Mara is holding up the mirror and reflecting on life as a mother of two.
People:
Scarlett Johansson Says Son Cosmo Was More ‘Popular’ with Her ‘Asteroid City’ Costars: 'Where's Baby?'  (Exclusive)  —  In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Johansson revealed how her son Cosmo “was like the set baby”  —  Scarlett Johansson had a little help bonding with her Asteroid City co-stars, thanks to her son Cosmo.
Discussion: Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Devan Coggan / EW.com:
Extraction 2's Chris Hemsworth on his family, future, and fiery action sequel  —  The star sits down with EW for a deep dive on his blockbuster Netflix franchise, those “overdramatized” retirement reports, the upcoming Furiosa, his hopes to “reinvent” Thor, and more.  —  Chris Hemsworth isn't afraid of the elements.
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Gwyneth Paltrow, 50, looks fit in a black bra and grandma undies during mirror selfie as she wishes her stylist a happy birthday
Discussion: Just Jared
Zoe Delaney / The Mirror:
Apprentice star announces birth of his twin girls after wife ‘nearly dies’ in labour
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