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2:40 PM ET, June 25, 2023

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Wall Street Journal:
Harry and Meghan Produce a Hollywood Flop: Themselves  —  They arrived three years ago with royal star power amid a streaming boom, but have notched more cancellations and rejections than produced shows  —  LOS ANGELES—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had been out of the U.K. for nearly …
Chris Koseluk / The Hollywood Reporter:
Frederic Forrest, Standout Supporting Player in ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘The Rose,’ Dies at 86  —  A Coppola favorite since ‘The Conversation,’ the Oscar nominee also starred in the ill-fated ‘One From the Heart’ and ‘Hammett.’  —  Frederic Forrest, the resilient character actor best remembered …
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Brent Furdyk / ET Canada:
‘Apocalypse Now’, ‘The Rose’ Star Frederic Forrest Dead At 86, Bette Midler Pays Tribute  —  Actor Frederic Forrest, known for his roles in “Apocalypse Now” and “The Rose”, has died at age 86.  —  The news of Forrest's passing was announced by Bette Midler, his co-star in “The Rose”, who took to Twitter to pay tribute.
People:
Amber Heard Says New Film Is ‘About Love’ at First Movie Premiere Since Johnny Depp Trial (Exclusive)  —  The actress spoke with PEOPLE at the 69th Taormina Film Festival in Italy about her new film ‘In the Fire’  —  Amber Heard is excited about her new film.
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People:
Amber Heard Attends Taormina Film Festival for Her Movie ‘In the Fire’ 1 Year After Johnny Depp Trial
Discussion: The Mirror and Oh No They Didn't!
Melissa Ruggieri / USA Today:
Taylor Swift shocks fans by performing ‘Dear John’ for the first time in 11 years  —  Since the March launch of her Eras tour, Taylor Swift has popped a couple of surprise songs into every setlist.  —  From “Tim McGraw” to “Paper Rings,” “Snow on the Beach” to “Welcome to New York,” …
Escher Walcott / People:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Reveal the Sex of Their Baby in Sweet Drumroll Video  —  The announcement comes as the couple — who married in April 2022 — recently shared that they expecting their first child together  —  Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Travis Barker are having a boy!
TMZ.com:
PETA Slams Drew Rosenhaus For Shark Wrestling, ‘Wannabe Macho Man’  —  DREW ROSENHAUS SLAMMED BY PETA OVER SHARK VID ... ‘Wannabe Macho Man’ … PETA didn't find Drew Rosenhaus' wrestling match with a shark this week impressive, amusing or entertaining ... telling TMZ Sports it wishes …
Discussion: The Mirror and New York Post
TODAY.com:
Colleen Hoover addresses backlash about ‘It Ends With Us’ casting, costumes  —  Speaking to Jenna Bush Hager at her Book Bonanza festival, the chart-topping author previews the upcoming movie.  —  Actor Justin Baldoni talks modern masculinity, life lessons for boys
Page Six:
Katie Holmes not dating talent agent Jeremy Barber despite warm hug in NYC: rep  —  Katie Holmes is still on the market.  —  The “Dawson's Creek” alum's rep confirmed to Page Six that she is not dating her talent agent, Jeremy Barber, despite reports questioning her relationship status after the two were seen hugging in New York City.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
Just Jared:
Rina Sawayama Seemingly Bashes Matty Healy While Onstage at Glastonbury  —  Rina Sawayama is seemingly taking aim at Matty Healy.  —  The 32-year-old Hold The Girl hitmaker took the stage at Glastonbury Music Festival in Somerset, England on Saturday (June 24).  —  During her set, she dedicated her song “STFU” to someone.
Michael Lee Simpson / People:
California Community Hosts Adorable Dog Parade for Animal-Loving Neighbor's 100th Birthday  —  Dr. Robert Moore, a 100-year-old dog lover, received heartwarming tributes from family and friends: “My father, he was so touched,” Moore's daughter said  —  Dr. Robert Moore, a retired San Jose …
Discussion: Dlisted
 
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TMZ.com:
Bam Margera Leaves Detox Center Early, Heading To Las Vegas
Discussion: Daily Mail and Page Six
Emma Gritt / The Mirror:
Jeremy Clarkson brutally mocked by fans as he poses alongside rarely-seen girlfriend
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‘Eight Is Enough’ star Adam Rich died of an accidental fentanyl overdose
 

 
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Cecilia Kang / New York Times:
A US FTC report on the data practices of Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and six other companies finds “vast surveillance” of consumers to monetize their information

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The Economist introduces AI translations into French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish for Espresso, its budget-friendly, “snack-sized” journalism app

 
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