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5:30 PM ET, July 6, 2023

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TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Slapped by NBA's Victor Wembanyama Security, New Photos  —  You can see Spears come up from behind the young NBA star — and from there, a witness said she tried to tap him on the shoulder, which led to things getting physical with security.
People:
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef Are Divorcing After 6 Years of Marriage (Exclusive)  —  “We have decided to end our marriage with love, respect and dignity for our children,” the ex-couple tells PEOPLE in a statement  —  After six years of marriage, Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef are divorcing.
Vogue:
A New Decade, A New Album, A New Life—Olivia Rodrigo's Next Chapter  —  Olivia Rodrigo is vibrating with excitement.  We're cozy in A-1 Record Shop in the East Village, listening to funk over the speakers and torrential rain on the pavement outside.  She's about to get the keys to a new apartment …
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Olivia Rodrigo, 20, reveals if she is single while naming her celebrity crush - who is 73! - as she covers Vogue to promote her new album Guts
Discussion: UPROXX
Mickey Rapkin / Bustle:
Jessica Simpson: “My Power Is In My Vulnerability”  —  Returning to music and taking over her company, Jessica Simpson is finally in control.  Now, she opens up about the challenges of buying herself back.  —  It's early June and Jessica Simpson is in the emergency room.
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Jessica Simpson, 42, DENIES using Ozempic as she credits sobriety for slim body
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and OK Magazine
New York Times:
How Tom Brady's Crypto Ambitions Collided With Reality  —  The superstar quarterback is among the celebrities dealing with the fallout from the crypto crash.  Others, like Taylor Swift, escaped.  —  Erin Griffith covers start-ups and venture capital, and David Yaffe-Bellany writes about the crypto industry.
Alexis Jones / People:
Kevin Costner's Estranged Wife Christine Ordered to Move Out of Home by the End of the Month: Reports  —  The couple reportedly met for a case-management conference on Wednesday amid divorce proceedings  —  Kevin Costner's estranged wife Christine Baumgartner will have to move …
FemaleFirst:
'She's sober, lucid and great!'  Heather Locklear said to be top of the world after being snapped looking distraught at medical centre  —  After sparking worries about her health when she was snapped talking to herself outside a medical facility, Heather Locklear is said to sober and “feeling good”.
Discussion: Page Six
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Adam White / The Independent:
Rebecca Romijn: ‘I wanted to do my trans character justice - and make her as hot as possible’  —  The supermodel turned actor, who has gone to space for ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, speaks to Adam White about playing persecuted women, why she'd not reprise her trans ‘Ugly Betty’ role today …
Elizabeth Haigh / Daily Mail:
It's Prince Harry's Independence Day: Duke takes two-year-old daughter Lilibet to a July 4th parade near their Montecito home - hours before the King's Scottish Coronation  — Princess Lilibet was seen in the Duke of Sussex's arms for the Montecito parade  — It came just hours …
Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:
Billie Eilish joins star-studded Barbie soundtrack with song What Was I Made For: ‘It means the absolute world to me’  —  Billie Eilish is the latest musician to join the star-studded lineup on the soundtrack for the upcoming Barbie movie.  —  The Ocean Eyes singer, 21, announced her song What Was I Made For on Instagram on Thursday.
Aashna Shah / ET Canada:
Harrison Ford Playfully Mocks Conan O'Brien Over Han Solo Note: 'You Can't F—ing Remember That?'  —  On a recent episode of the “Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, Harrison Ford roasted Conan O'Brien after learning that he had “Han Solo” scribbled down in his interview notes.
Just Jared:
The Eagles Prepare for ‘The Long Goodbye’ Farewell Tour - See Dates & Details  —  The Eagles are gearing up to close a chapter in their career.  —  On Thursday (July 6), the legendary group responsible for hits such as “Hotel California” and “Take It Easy” announced plans to embark upon The Long Goodbye - their farewell tour.
Discussion: Daily Mail, The Wrap and New York Post
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Lindsey Shaw: I was fired from ‘Pretty Little Liars’ over weight loss, drug use  —  Lindsey Shaw claims she was fired from “Pretty Little Liars” over concerns about her weight loss and drug use.  —  “I basically got let go from ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Season 5 because of the weight that I had lost …
Discussion: ET Canada, POPSUGAR and FemaleFirst
Alan Johnson / Daily Star:
Amanda Holden ditches bra as she unveils toned curves in daring cut-out jumpsuit  —  The Britain's Got Talent judge was left feeling down as her 11-year old daughter Hollie prepares to move on to secondary school, marking the “end of an era” for the family  —  Amanda Holden pulled off a sexy …
Discussion: HELLO! and The Sun
Kelsie Gibson / People:
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Star Lola Tung Gushes About Taylor Swift's ‘Magical’ Eras Tour  —  “She is an unbelievable performer,” ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ star tells PEOPLE about Swift, whose music is featured in the upcoming second season  —  Lola Tung is a huge Swiftie.
Nicholas Rice / People:
John Malkovich Says He Will Miss Close Friend Julian Sands ‘Every Day of My Life’ (Exclusive)  —  “I'm very sad about it,” the actor — who is Godfather to Sands' son Henry — told PEOPLE exclusively of his death  —  John Malkovich is reacting to the death of close friend Julian Sands.
Discussion: The Messenger
Rip / TMZ.com:
Journey's Co-Founding Guitarist George Tickner Dead at 76  —  Journey's co-founding guitarist, George Tickner, is dead ... according to his former bandmate, Neal Schon.  —  Schon, Journey's longtime lead guitarist, announced Tickner's passing Thursday with a social media post saying, “Journey Junkies, I have some very sad news.
Chelsey Sanchez / Cosmopolitan:
Florence Pugh Pairs Her Pink Pixie Cut With a See-Through Lavender Gown  —  Another iconic sheer moment from the movie star.  —  The triangle icon that indicates to play  —  If there's one thing we can expect from a Florence Pugh appearance during Fashion Week, it's a sheer dress moment.
Discussion: The Sun and Elle
Melody Chiu / People:
Taylor Swift Is ‘Enjoying Being Single’ and Not Dating Matty Healy Again Despite Report: Source  —  “They are absolutely not together and aren't even in contact anymore,” a source close to Swift tells PEOPLE  —  Taylor Swift and Matty Healy are not giving romance another go.
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Henry Chandonnet / People:
Love All! Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Share a Kiss During Wimbledon Day Date in London
Discussion: ET Canada, E! Online and POPSUGAR
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
‘RHOC’ recap: Tamra Judge claims newbie Jennifer Pedranti's boyfriend wanted to ‘f—k’ her
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and People
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Keke Palmer's boyfriend shames her for wearing risqué outfit to Usher concert: ‘You a mom’
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Robert De Niro's Daughter Says Her Son Leandro Died After Taking Fentanyl-Laced Pills
Brian Marks / Daily Mail:
Beyoncé CANCELS August 3 Renaissance Tour stop in Pittsburgh citing ‘production logistics and scheduling issues’ - following slow ticket sales... and fans aren't happy
People:
Billy Porter and Husband Adam Smith Break Up After 6 Years of Marriage (Exclusive)
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Josh Rubin / Toronto.com:
Major Canadian news organizations, including Torstar, Postmedia, and CBC, sue OpenAI, alleging breach of copyright and terms of use

Amy Hawkins / The Guardian:
China sentences journalist Dong Yuyu, an ex-Nieman Fellow whose work has appeared in Chinese editions of the NYT and FT, to seven years in prison for espionage

Scott Jennings / @scottjenningsky:
Conservative CNN commentator Scott Jennings says he is joining the LA Times editorial board, as owner Patrick Soon-Shiong works to add “balance” to the board

 
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