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12:15 PM ET, June 27, 2023

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Mike Barnes / Hollywood Reporter:
Lew Palter, ‘Titanic’ Actor and Longtime CalArts Teacher, Dies at 94  —  He worked alongside Judd Hirsch on ‘Delvecchio,’ played a Supreme Court justice in ‘First Monday in October’ and mentored Ed Harris, Don Cheadle, Cecily Strong and many others. … He was 94.
Jack Irvin / People magazine:
Frankie Valli Is Married!  Four Seasons Frontman Weds Jackie Jacobs in Las Vegas (Exclusive)  —  The singer, 89, met the former CBS marketing executive in 2007  —  It's (almost) too good to be true: Frankie Valli is married!  The Four Seasons frontman, 89, wed Jackie Jacobs in Las Vegas on Monday …
Chiara Barzini / Vogue Italia:
The Art of Being... Kim Kardashian on Vogue Italia: The Interview  —  Effort and spirit, but also examples and composure.  Kim Kardashian defines a new self in this exclusive conversation  —  So much of Kim Kardashian's life is an ongoing replica of events or states of mind she has gone through …
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Alexis Jones / People magazine:
Kylie Jenner Officially Changes Son's Name 16 Months After His Birth  —  ‘The Kardashians’ star revealed that she and Travis Scott changed their son's name from Wolf to Aire in March 2022  —  Kylie Jenner's son is now legally Aire Webster.  —  On June 22, the mom of two filed …
Vanity Fair:
Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Her “Surreal” Journey From Fleabag to Indiana Jones  —  “You come out of the wind tunnel and your hair's all crazy like, what the fuck?”  —  In the wisteria-covered garden of a London pub, Phoebe Waller-Bridge comes to my rescue.  “This is what we're for, to zip each other's jumpsuits up,” she says.
Janine Henni / People magazine:
Kate Middleton Opens New Community for Women in the Justice System — and Leaves a Handwritten Note!  —  The Princess of Wales had a message for the Hope Street community: “I see you and I am with you”  —  Kate Middleton is shining her royal spotlight on a pioneering program dedicated …
Discussion: ET Canada, Glamour, The Mirror and Ok - OK
Dave Nemetz / TVLine:
The Idol: HBO's Controversial Drama Is Ending One Week Early — Here's Why (Exclusive)  —  The Idol's tour is ending sooner than we thought.  —  Next week's Episode 5 of the controversial HBO drama is being billed as the “season finale,” even though the series was originally reported as having six episodes.
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Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lawrence Sent Robert De Niro a Baby Nurse, Says Timothee Chalamet Should've Asked Her to Date Kylie Jenner  —  Jennifer Lawrence's press tour for No Hard Feelings just keeps giving — and so does she, if you just became a new father at age 79.  —  The Oscar winner, 32 …
Alasdair Mclellan / FemaleFirst:
Phoebe Waller-Bridge denies rumour she's helming next Bond film  —  Phoebe Waller-Bridge might have submitted ideas for the script for ‘No Time To Die’, but she isn't directing the follow-up. … Phoebe Waller-Bridge has denied reports suggesting she is set to direct the next James Bond film.
FemaleFirst:
Wonder Woman actor dies aged 89  —  American soap star and character actor Nicola Coster has passed away after being hospitalised. … ‘Santa Barbara’ and ‘Wonder Woman’ star Nicolas Coster has died aged 89.  —  The screen legend, who was best known for playing Lionel Lockridge …
Discussion: TVLine, Deadline, The Sun and The Mirror
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Cardi B responds to ‘stupid’ husband Offset's claim she ‘f-ked’ another man  —  Cardi B is clearing her name.  —  The Grammy winner took to Twitter Spaces Monday to address husband Offset's claim that she “f-ked” another man.  —  “First of all, let me say,” Cardi began in song.
Melody Chiu / People magazine:
Why Selena Gomez Unfollowed Bella and Gigi Hadid, Zayn Malik and Others on Instagram: Source (Exclusive)  —  After fans wondered if there was drama following the star's latest social media moves, a source tells PEOPLE there's “absolutely no hard feelings”  —  There's no feud in the building!
Janine Henni / People magazine:
Prince Christian of Denmark Turns Down Government Funding He's Entitled to at Age 18  —  The move follows a similar decision from Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, who is also destined to rule  —  Prince Christian of Denmark won't be accepting a royal allowance just yet.
Discussion: HOLA, HELLO! and Cele|bitchy
Miss Benny / TIME:
Miss Benny Is Glamorous—And Transgender  —  It's currently the long-awaited sunny turn of a particularly gloomy spring in Los Angeles, and I'm killing time by doom-scrolling about the future of trans healthcare in America while a controversial blue pill dissolves under my tongue.
Discussion: Decider, Attitude and Just Jared
Brian Gallagher / Daily Mail:
Rachel Brosnahan rocks a grey and black look while hitting the red carpet at opening night of Just For Us on Broadway with husband Jason Ralph  —  Rachel Brosnahan got her week off to a stylish start by attending the opening night premiere of Just For Us on Broadway.
Discussion: Deadline and Just Jared
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Kevin Federline responds to claims he's moving to Hawaii to extend child support from Britney Spears  —  Kevin Federline shut down theories that he is moving to Hawaii with his and Britney Spears' two sons to exploit a child support loophole.  —  “A lot of people say a lot of stupid things …
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Angela Bassett Finally Gets Her Oscar as Academy Announces 2023 Honorary Winners, Including Mel Brooks  —  Editor Carol Littleton and Sundance's Michelle Satter will also be honored at the ceremony  —  Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton will receive honorary Oscars …
Julie Ann Trainor / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Strictly's Shirley Ballas, 62, reveals she's ‘changed her mind’ about marrying beau Danny Taylor, 50  —  Shirley Ballas has revealed she has ‘changed her mind’ about marrying her long term partner Danny Taylor.  —  Speaking exclusively to MailOnline at the Copacabana London Cabaret Show …
Discussion: HELLO!, Metro and The Mirror
Mekishana Pierre / Entertainment Tonight:
Patti LaBelle Reacts to Tina Turner Tribute Teleprompter Mishap at BET Awards: ‘I Did My Best’ (Exclusive)  —  Simply the best.  On Sunday night, Patti LaBelle paid tribute to her late friend and musical icon, Tina Turner, with a soul-stirring performance during the BET Awards.
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj Sued Over ‘I Lied,’ Allegedly Ripped Off Beat, Nicki Sources Call BS  —  NICKI MINAJ SUED OVER ‘I LIED’ BEAT ... Sources Say She Never Even Touched Production!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 446 … A new lawsuit accuses Nicki Minaj of straight-up stealing the beat for her song …
Discussion: UPROXX and New York Post
 
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Madonna Sells Hidden Hills Mansion For $23M
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Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:
Noah Cyrus is engaged! Miley's younger sister, 23, set to wed German boyfriend Pinkus as she shows off ring on heavily-tattooed hand
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Kimberly Nordyke / The Hollywood Reporter:
Patti LaBelle Gives Powerful and Uplifting Tribute to Tina Turner at BET Awards Despite Forgetting the Lyrics to “(Simply) The Best”
 

 
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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

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

Dean Takahashi / VentureBeat:
Amazon's Twitch is launching The Glitch, a “brand-customizable” game world in Fortnite, on September 20, with two brand partners having their own in-game worlds
 
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