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5:10 PM ET, June 27, 2023

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TMZ.com:
NASCAR STAR JIMMIE JOHNSON IN-LAWS DEAD IN MURDER-SUICIDE  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson's wife's parents and 11-year-old nephew died following a fatal shooting at their Oklahoma home on Monday ... and according to law enforcement, the tragedy is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
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.
Kristen Baldwin / EW.com:
Claim to Fame's first eliminated contestant on her exit meltdown and famous uncle  —  Claim to Fame  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers from the season 2 premiere of Claim to Fame.  —  The first Claim to Fame season 2 contestant has been benched... by a bench.
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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 …
Eliana Dockterman / TIME:
How Barbie Came to Life  —  There's plenty to consider about Barbie, but let's start with her feet.  Perfectly arched, but not quite demi-pointe—the ideal position to fit into any pump.  They're instantly recognizable to anyone who has ever played with the iconic doll.
TMZ.com:
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Going Back Into Production For New Season, Raquel Not Signed-On Yet  —  “Vanderpump Rules” is gearing up for another season ... but TMZ has learned Raquel Leviss still hasn't committed to joining the cast and crew for another round of drama.
Jack Irvin / People magazine:
Shakira Learned She Was ‘Betrayed’ by Ex Gerard Pique While Her Dad Was in the ICU: ‘Everything Happened at Once’  —  “The man I have loved the most in my life, my father, was leaving me when I needed him the most,” the Colombian superstar told People en Español
Sharnaz Shahid / HELLO!:
Nicole Scherzinger confirms engagement to Thom Evans - see proposal photos  —  The Pussycat Dolls singer is one lucky lady!  —  By Sharnaz ShahidACTING DEPUTY ONLINE EDITORLONDON  —  It's official!  Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans are engaged after a 3 year romance.
Peter White / Deadline:
Paramount+ Purge Continues With ‘Inside Amy Schumer’, ‘Fantasy Football’ & Nickelodeon Content Scrapped  —  Inside Amy Schumer returned to Paramount+ after six years for its fifth season - a season that Paramount was hoping could score an Emmy nomination to compete against the likes of SNL and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Alum Diana Jenkins Settles Defamation Lawsuit With ‘Crazy Days and Nights’ Blog  —  Diana Jenkins has reached a settlement with the anonymous blogger who runs the website Crazy Days and Nights.  —  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 50 …
Discussion: RADAR and Variety
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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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 …
Becca Longmire / ET Canada:
Seth Meyers To Be Joined By Tom Holland, Pete Davidson, Amy Poehler & More On New ‘Family Trips With The Meyers Brothers’ Podcast  —  Seth Meyers just announced his latest project.  —  As late-night TV shows continue to be paused due to the writers strike, the “Saturday Night Live” …
Discussion: People magazine
Ashley Paige / People magazine:
Chadwick Boseman, Michelle Yeoh, Gal Gadot and More to Get Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars in 2024  —  Chris Pine, Christina Ricci, Ken Jeong, Eugene Levy, Mario Lopez, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, Gwen Stefani are also among the new honorees  —  The Hollywood Walk of Fame's class of 2024 has been unveiled.
Discussion: Just Jared, FemaleFirst, Vibe and Billboard
Brian Marks / Daily Mail:
Don't tell the Bride!  Kim Kardashian wears a VERY risqué outfit as she risks upstaging pal Stephanie Shepherd's star-studded wedding in Beverly Hills  —  Kim Kardashian risked upstaging her pal Stephanie Shepherd's wedding in Beverly Hills over the weekend - as she arrived …
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
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 …
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 …
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: Cele|bitchy and HELLO!
 
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Julie Ann Trainor / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Strictly's Shirley Ballas, 62, reveals she's ‘changed her mind’ about marrying beau Danny Taylor, 50
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Emerson Pearson / ET Canada:
Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse Has Been Posted On Airbnb
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Cardi B responds to ‘stupid’ husband Offset's claim she ‘f-ked’ another man
TMZ.com:
Madonna Sells Hidden Hills Mansion For $23M
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Mekishana Pierre / Entertainment Tonight:
Patti LaBelle Reacts to Tina Turner Tribute Teleprompter Mishap at BET Awards: ‘I Did My Best’ (Exclusive)
 

 
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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

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Amazon's new competition TV show, debuting October 30, will have entrepreneurs pitch judges, including Amazon execs; finalists' product will be sold on Amazon

 
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