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The Guardian:
‘I honest to God believe I was drugged’: magician David Copperfield's alleged victims speak out  —  The Guardian US investigated claims that the famed entertainer selected girls and women from his audiences and subjected them to sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior.
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The Guardian:
Revealed: Magician David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women  —  A total of 16 women have accused Copperfield of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior spanning decades.  More than half said they were teenagers at the time.  Copperfield's lawyers say the allegations …
Anna Lazarus Caplan / People:
NFL Says They Do Not Agree with Harrison Butker's ‘Views’ in Graduation Speech, Are Committed to ‘Inclusion’  —  Butker took aim at the LGBTQ+ community, working women, abortion rights and more in his controversial speech at Benedictine College  —  The NFL is batting down comments …
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People:
Sister Wives Star Garrison Brown's Cause of Death Confirmed 2 Months After He Died at 25  —  On March 5, Garrison was found dead in his home in Flagstaff, Arizona at age 25  —  Sister Wives star Garrison Brown's cause of death has been confirmed.  —  In an autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE on May 15 …
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Angel Saunders / People:
Olivia Rodrigo Jokes ‘I Almost Flashed You Guys’ Following GUTS Tour Wardrobe Malfunction  —  embarrassing," the pop star said onstage  —  Olivia Rodrigo knows the show must go on!  —  During the London stop of her sold-out GUTS World Tour on Tuesday night, May 14, the “Drivers License” hitmaker survived an onstage wardrobe mishap.
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Just Jared:
‘3 Body Problem’ Renewed for New Episodes at Netflix, But It Might Not Be a Full Season 2 Order!  —  3 Body Problem is coming back for more!  —  Netflix announced that it had renewed the series, but did not refer to the extension as “Season 2,” via Variety.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
'Raven's Home' Gets Spinoff Pilot Under Raven-Symoné Deal With Disney Branded Television As Series Ends After 6 Seasons  —  EXCLUSIVE: Raven-Symoné is extending her relationship with Disney, which she has called home for many years, with a new multi-year overall deal at Disney Branded Television.
Discussion: TVLine, Just Jared Jr. and The Wrap
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Just Jared:
Raven-Symoné Signs Overall Deal With Disney, Will Produce & Direct New 'Raven's Home' Spinoff Series
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
Jack Smart / People:
Halle Berry Defends Her Family Against Unknown Terrors in Never Let Go Trailer  —  Halle Berry's new movie ‘Never Let Go’ hits theaters Sept. 27  —  Halle Berry desperately tries to shield her family from terrifying foes in her new movie.  —  Lionsgate's newly released trailer for Never Let Go …
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
People:
Angie Harmon Sues Instacart and Delivery Driver After Her Dog Was Shot and Killed  —  Harmon shared on Instagram that her dog Oliver had been shot and killed and alleges that a delivery driver at her North Carolina home did it, per a complaint obtained by PEOPLE
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Just Jared:
The CW Fall 2024 Schedule Highlights Lots of Shows In Renewal/Cancellation Limbo & a New Night for ‘Superman & Lois’  —  The CW has released their fall 2024 schedule.  —  The biggest change is happening for Superman & Lois.  The show, which has not aired since June of 2023, will move to Thursday nights for its final season.
Jennifer Lenhart / In Touch Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Are ‘Headed for a Divorce,’ He ‘Already Moved Out’  —  Ben Affleck has hit a breaking point with Jennifer Lopez and has “moved out” of the home they share, a source exclusively tells In Touch.  —  “The writing is on the wall - it's over,” the insider dishes.
Simon Perry / People:
Prince Harry Reveals Plans for the Future — and Why He and Meghan Markle ‘Look Forward to Traveling More’ (Exclusive)  —  The Duke of Sussex tells PEOPLE what drives him and Meghan to make a difference  —  Prince Harry knows the importance of personal connection when it comes to his and wife Meghan Markle's work.
Chioma Nnadi / British Vogue:
“I'm The Happiest I've Been In A Really Long Time”: Sophie Turner Talks Mum-Shaming, Misogyny And Why The Best Is Yet To Come  —  Sophie Turner's journey from child actor to major player, via marriage and motherhood, reads like a Hollywood fairytale.  But when her personal life publicly unravelled …
Natalia Senanayake / People:
Sarah Paulson Doesn't Live with Girlfriend Holland Taylor After Nearly 10 Years as a Couple  —  The ‘American Horror Story’ star opened up about her relationship during an appearance on the ‘SmartLess’ podcast on May 13  —  Sarah Paulson is getting candid about her living situation with girlfriend Holland Taylor.
Discussion: E! Online and Sandra Rose
TMZ.com:
Tom Brady's Buccaneers Pants From Final NFL Game Hit Auction Block  —  TOM BRADY LAST PAIR OF NFL PANTS HIT AUCTION … The last pair of trousers Tom Brady ever wore in an NFL game are up for grabs — the super-rare piece of history has hit the auction block ... and could fetch a TON of money!!
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Ilana Kaplan / People:
Avril Lavigne Addresses ‘Dumb’ Rumor That She's Been Replaced with Body Double Named Melissa: 'It's Just Funny to Me'  —  Lavigne opened up about the craziest rumor she's ever heard about herself on the Wednesday, May 15 episode of ‘Call Her Daddy’  — Avril Lavigne appeared on the May 15 episode of Call Her Daddy
Sonia Horon / Daily Mail:
Glen Powell joins co-star Adria Arjona who sizzles in red hot gown as they lead stars at the premiere of their new Netflix action-comedy Hit Man in Texas  —  Glen Powell and Adria Arjona made a dynamic duo while attending the premiere of their Netflix action-comedy, Hit Man, at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas on Wednesday.
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
‘RHONJ’ Star Rachel Fuda Says Teresa Giudice Came After Her Family for ‘Relevancy’ and a ‘Paycheck’ (Exclusive)  —  Two episodes in, it's clear that season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey is Teresa Giudice vs the Fudas — and Rachel Fuda told Us Weekly that she's “not scared” of calling out the OG.
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