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9:05 PM ET, June 23, 2023

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Madeleine Schulz / Vogue Business:
Super switch: Rihanna appoints new Savage X Fenty CEO  —  Rihanna's lingerie brand Savage X Fenty has appointed Hillary Super as CEO.  The goal is to take the business to the next level by expanding beyond e-commerce.  —  To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here.
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj Petition to Get Her Out of Neighborhood Appears to be Cardi Fan Troll  —  NICKI MINAJ Petition Pushing Her Out of Hidden Hills APPEARS TO BE CARDI FAN TROLL-JOB … 11:19 AM PT — Further proof the petition appears to be a troll-job by Cardi B fans evidenced in a tweet …
Kirsty Hatcher / People:
Loved Ones of 5 ‘Titan’ Submersible Victims Pay Tribute: ‘We Are United in Grief’  —  “These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure,” OceanGate, who led the expedition, said in tribute  —  The families and friends of the five people who died onboard the Titan submersible have been sharing their grief.
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CNN:
Watch: ‘Titanic’ director James Cameron on the moment he learned of Titan submersible's fate  —  Director James Cameron talks to CNN's Anderson Cooper about the Titanic-bound submersible that suffered a “catastrophic implosion,” killing everyone on board.
Michelle McGahan / Us Weekly:
James Cameron Reacts to Titan Submersible Tragedy: 'I'm Struck by the Similarity of the Titanic Disaster Itself'
Daniel Arkin / NBC News:
19-year-old Titan passenger was ‘terrified’ before trip, his aunt says  —  Azmeh Dawood, the older sister of Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, said her nephew was reluctant to go on the Titan expedition.  —  Debris from missing Titanic submersible found, passengers presumed dead
Matthew Belloni / Puck:
Vanna White Would Like a Raise  —  The longtime ‘Wheel of Fortune’ co-host hasn't had a pay increase in 18 years.  Yes, 18 years.  And now, with Pat Sajak leaving, she's hired an aggressive new lawyer and is finally asking for more.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Magnum P.I.’ To End With Season 5 Part 2 On NBC  —  EXCLUSIVE: Magnum P.I.'s reprieve at NBC is coming to an end.  The network has opted not to order additional episodes beyond the 20-episode fifth season picked up last year.  —  NBC is expected to mount a sizable campaign for the remaining 10 episodes …
Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Prince Harry's Podcast Pitch: Interview Putin, Trump About Their Childhoods  —  Hey everyone, welcome back to Soundbite.  It's another week of Spotify news, this time with a royal family twist.  As always, reach me through email, and if you haven't yet subscribed to this newsletter, please do so here.
Meghan Mccain / Daily Mail:
Sex and The City's reboot lured me back with the promise of Samantha's return - but after watching this vulgar, woke slop, it's clear that a once pioneering TV franchise has been ruined forever  —  And just like that... I can't watch another second of this lazy, woke slop.
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Scarlett Johansson Says Colin Jost Was ‘Incredibly Helpful’ with Baby Cosmo on ‘Asteroid City’ Set  —  The actress joked that her husband had a great time “enjoying the fruits of my labor” while she worked  —  Scarlett Johansson has a strong support system.
Discussion: ET Canada and Full Feed
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Dermot Mulroney Walks Off ‘The View’ During Segment to Show Support for Writers Strike (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Dermot Mulroney is showing his support for the writers on strike — in somewhat dramatic fashion.  —  Mulroney walked off “The View” during a segment that is scheduled to air on Friday …
Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro / Page Six:
‘Eight Is Enough’ star Adam Rich died of an accidental fentanyl overdose  —  “Eight Is Enough” star Adam Rich died from an accidental fentanyl overdose, TMZ reported Friday.  —  According to the autopsy report obtained by the outlet, the L.A. County Medical Examiner also discovered non-toxic levels …
Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Jason Derulo admits he dropped $30K on his son's shark-themed 2nd birthday  —  Jason Derulo spared no expense for his son Jason King's 2nd birthday bash.  —  The “Savage Love” singer revealed the high price tag of the toddler's lavish poolside party this week on the Kyle & Jackie O Show.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, People and Billboard
Hannah Sacks / People:
Christina Ricci Calls Ex ‘Vindictive’ After Claiming He Refused to Let Her Take Son on NYC Trip  —  The ‘Wednesday’ actress and her ex-husband James Heerdegen divorced in 2020 and share son Freddie, 8  —  Christina Ricci is fighting back after her ex-husband allegedly attempted to block her son from joining her on an NYC trip.
Discussion: Just Jared, RADAR and The Blast
Emma Schartz / Interview Magazine:
Chaka Khan and Joni Mitchell on Old Friends and New Beginnings  —  It's early evening in Laurel Canyon when Chaka Khan and Joni Mitchell join each other on Zoom while our managing editor listens in.  It's a familiar setting for two music legends who met in person in this very place over 40 years ago …
Discussion: People and ET Canada
Margaret Abrams / Page Six:
Tori Spelling wears ‘What the Actual F—k Is Going on’ sweatshirt amid Dean McDermott divorce  —  This is more drama than “90210.”  —  Tori Spelling was spotted letting her shirt do the talking after news broke that she's divorcing her husband Dean McDermott after 17 years of marriage.
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Candace Cameron Bure and Husband Valeri Bure's Relationship Timeline  —  Deal of the Day … A love story for the ages.  Candace Cameron Bure and Valeri Bure have set an example with their long-lasting marriage.  —  The If I Only Had Christmas actress and Winter Olympics medalist …
Discussion: Page Six
Just Jared:
NFL Quarterback Carson Wentz Faces Backlash Over Hunting & Killing Black Bear  —  Carson Wentz, who most recently played the 2022 NFL season with the Washington Commanders, is facing extreme backlash for his latest social media post about completing his “bucket list” item of hunting and killing a black bear for sport.
Discussion: TMZ.com
 
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Celine Dion's ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Streams Spike After Titanic Sub Tragedy
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
The Heartwarming Way John Krasinski Says “Hero” Emily Blunt Inspires Him
Discussion: People and Entertainment Tonight
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,’ ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Among Four Shows Canceled at Paramount+, Will Be Pulled Off Streamer
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Kiyoshi Takenaka / Reuters:
Sony buys ~$320M of shares in Japanese media powerhouse Kadokawa, which owns FromSoftware, taking its stake to ~10% and becoming Kadokawa's top shareholder

Leo Schwartz / Fortune:
Sources: CoinDesk owner Bullish removed an article on Tron founder Justin Sun after complaints from his team; editorial chair Matt Murray resigned on Dec. 16

Winston Cho / The Hollywood Reporter:
In a federal suit, two filmmakers and a photographers group challenge the constitutionality of fees and permits required for commercial work in national parks
 
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