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5:55 PM ET, June 20, 2023

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Kesha Is Setting Herself Free: Cover Story  —  A decade of litigation.  A recent health scare that nearly killed her.  Our June cover star is done pretending she's invincible.  —  Being onstage with Kesha looks different than you might picture.  On an April afternoon …
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Ashleigh Gray / Daily Mail:
Kesha, 36, says she almost DIED earlier this year after freezing her eggs and having a fertility procedure: ‘It was horrifying’
Discussion: SELF
Lane Florsheim / Wall Street Journal:
Why Sylvester Stallone Tries to Intimidate His Daughters' Boyfriends  —  The actor, director and screenwriter on hating his drafts, starring in a reality TV show and being a protective dad: 'When you're trying to kiss her, it's like you're trying to kiss me at the same time'
Caroline Leaper / Telegraph:
Duchess of Sussex denies deal with Dior - the brand of choice for generations of royal rebels  —  A look at the history of the Royal family's special relationship with Dior  —  We should not expect to see Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, rolling through a field of peonies for a new Christian Dior perfume advert any time soon.
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People:
‘RHOP’ Alum Monique Samuels Files for Divorce from Chris Samuels (Exclusive)  —  PEOPLE confirmed in October 2022 that Monique and Chris Samuels had split after 10 years of marriage  —  Monique Samuels has filed to legally end her marriage to Chris Samuels.
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
‘RHOP’ alum Monique Samuels files for divorce from husband Chris after 11 years of marriage  —  Monique Samuels and husband Chris Samuels have called it quits after more than 11 years of marriage.  —  A spokesperson from the Montgomery County Family Court in Maryland confirmed to Page Six …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Avril Lavigne and Tyga Split, But Still Friends  —  TYGA & AVRIL LAVIGNE SPLITSVILLE ... But No Hard Feelings  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Tyga and Avril Lavigne aren't a couple anymore, 'cause they've broken up — but they're still on good terms ... TMZ has learned.
Julee Wilson / Cosmopolitan:
Come Get a Couples Massage With Me and Latto  —  For our new cover star, taking over the music world comes as naturally as disrobing for her twice-weekly rubdown.  The secret I learned lying next to her a few weeks ago?  It's thanks to a contagious confidence that's inspiringly hard-won.
Discussion: TMZ.com and UPROXX
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Rachel DeSantis / People:   Latto Explains Why She Keeps Her Boyfriend's Identity Private: ‘Everything Else’ Is ‘Front and Center’
Belinda Luscombe / TIME:
Kim Kardashian Loves Your Body  —  This story appears on the cover of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023 issue.  The full list of companies will be published on Wednesday, June 21.  —  At this juncture, most people have already made up their minds about Kim Kardashian.
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Alum Faith Stowers Is Raising Money via GoFundMe to Sue Stassi Schroeder  —  Faith Stowers has started a GoFundMe to help handle her legal fees as she allegedly gears up to sue Stassi Schroeder.  —  Eagle-eyed followers noticed that Stowers, 34, added a link to the crowdfunding website on Sunday, June 18.
Discussion: Screen Rant
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Juliette Jeffers / Interview Magazine:
Jennifer Lawrence and Cameron Diaz Get R-Rated  —  It's Friday afternoon, and Jennifer Lawrence is waiting for a phone call from Cameron Diaz.  Cameron Diaz, meanwhile, is on Zoom waiting for Jennifer Lawrence.  “I didn't realize I had to sign into a link,” Lawrence says when she finally logs on.
Brooklyn White / Essence:
Missy's Midas Touch  —  THERE'S A REASON THE RAPPER HAS MADE HISTORY WITH HER INDUCTION INTO THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME—AND IT'S ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN HER MUSIC  —  “I want to do everything that I say in the song.”  —  That was Missy Elliott's response when director Hype Williams asked …
Pamela McClintock / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Wicked Part Two’ Moves Up Release in Theaters to Thanksgiving 2025  —  The switch-up comes after Universal and director Jon M. Chu had already set their first ‘Wicked’ movie for Thanksgiving 2024.  —  Universal Pictures' Wicked movies, based on the wildly popular Broadway musical, are looking to become a Thanksgiving tradition.
Nick Romano / EW.com:
And Just Like That stars on Kim Cattrall return: ‘We decided that it was right for the fans’  —  Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis discuss Kim Cattrall's return in season 2. … TYPE  — TV Show  —  Now that the cat's out of the bag, the stars of And Just Like That are opening …
Alyssa Bailey / Elle:
Dua Lipa Wore a String Bikini From Her Versace Collaboration—Her ‘Summer Outfit Until Further Notice’  —  The triangle icon that indicates to play  —  Only Dua Lipa could make a bathroom look so gorgeous while flaunting her own designer collaboration.  The singer took to Instagram to show off …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan and POPSUGAR
Full Feed:
Kristin Davis on Kim Cattrall's ‘And Just Like That...’ Cameo: ‘Just Want to Make the Fans Happy’ (Exclusive)  —  Kristin Davis is excited for Season 2 of “And Just Like That...” and she hopes the fans will be too!  —  “Extra's” Adam Glassman caught up with the actress about the highly anticipated …
Tim Dickinson / Rolling Stone:
Bebe Rexha Hit in the Face by Thrown Cell Phone at NYC Concert  —  The star singer-songwriter required stitches.  Her alleged assailant reportedly said, “I was trying to see if I could hit her with the phone at the end of the show because it would be funny”
KTLA:
Dr. Dre to receive first Hip-Hop Icon Award from music industry group ASCAP  —  Dr. Dre will need to make room in his trophy case for another prestigious award.  —  The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said on Tuesday that Dr. Dre will receive the first-ever ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award.
Discussion: CBS News, Billboard and KTVX-TV
Monique Jessen / People:
The Sweet Story Behind Princess Charlotte's Father's Day Photo Dress (Exclusive)  —  Princess Charlotte's classic summer dress is a best-seller for a reason  —  Princess Charlotte had quite a stylish weekend!  —  After a busy Saturday attending her grandfather King Charles' first Trooping …
Discussion: Marie Claire
JP Mangalindan / People:
Treat Williams Laid to Rest Just Days After His Death  —  Treat Williams' funeral was held one day after an intimate memorial service occurred at the actor's Vermont home  —  Treat Williams was laid to rest at a funeral ceremony in Vermont on Tuesday.  —  The ceremony was attended by family …
 
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Morgan Wallen's son rushed to ER after rescue dog BIT his face in terrifying attack... but toddler's tearful mother refuses to put the animal down
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