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People:
Céline Dion Describes the Effect Stiff-Person Syndrome Has on Her Voice: 'Like Somebody's Strangling You'  —  “It's like somebody is pushing your larynx/pharynx,” Dion told Hoda Kotb in an interview airing in full on Tuesday, June 11  —  Céline Dion is getting candid …
Ben Ashford / Daily Mail:
Princess Beatrice's playboy ex, Paolo Liuzzo, 41, died after overdosing on lethal new street drug benzo-dope, mixed with cocaine and ketamine, autopsy reveals  — Liuzzo was found dead on February 7 in a 10th floor hotel room  — He and the late Queen's granddaughter dated when she was 17 and he was 24
Mark Savage / BBC:
Why is Taylor Swift so big?  ‘She wants it more than anyone’  —  The most lucrative concert tour in music history lands in the UK on Friday, when Taylor Swift plays the first of three nights at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium.  —  The star will take to the stage shortly after 19:00 BST …
Jadriena Solomon / The Shade Room:
Awww!  Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe Shares FIRST Look At Newborn Twins With Husband Brandon Frankel (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)  —  Congratulations are in order for actor Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe who has revealed that she welcomed twins with her husband, Brandon Frankel, earlier this year.  —  RELATED: Congrats!
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Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:
Gabourey Sidibe, 41, welcomes twins Cooper and Maya with husband Brandon Frankel as she says both the babies are ‘hilarious’
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Charmaine Patterson / People:
Pat Sajak Says Goodbye to Wheel of Fortune Viewers in Emotional Speech: ‘Thank You for Allowing Me Into Your Lives’  —  “It's been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” said Sajak  —  Pat Sajak has officially given his final spin on Wheel of Fortune.
Variety:
'Baby Reindeer's' Alleged ‘Real Martha’ Sues Netflix, Demanding at Least $170 Million in Damages  —  The Scottish woman who claims to be the inspiration for Richard Gadd's hit Netflix “Baby Reindeer” has sued the streamer, seeking monetary damages of at least $170 million.
Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
Princess Kate gets special mention at the Duke of Westminster's wedding  —  Prince William was an usher on the day  —  The Princess of Wales was sadly unable to attend the Duke of Westminster's wedding on Friday, but she was very much on people's minds.  —  Kate is currently receiving …
Alison Boshoff / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Lopez taking shocking steps to save her marriage to Ben Affleck.  Friends reveal to ALISON BOSHOFF she refuses to ‘end up like Madonna’ and is convinced Ben could be President.  The only problem?  His ego!  —  When it came, the cancellation last week of Jennifer Lopez's imminent …
Discussion: Page Six, Cosmopolitan and The Mirror
TMZ.com:
Deontay Wilder's Fiancée Gets Restraining Order Against Boxer, Claims Domestic Violence  —  DEONTAY WILDER FIANCÉE GETS RESTRAINING ORDER ... Claims Domestic Violence … Deontay Wilder's fiancée, Telli Swift, just got a temporary restraining order against the star boxer …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves and daughter Vida, 14, twin in red  —  Camila Alves and her look-alike daughter, Vida, had an epic matching moment.  —  Matthew McConaughey's wife and their 14-year-old had fans doing a double take as they twinned in all-red outfits at the Hermès Birkin runway show in New York City.
Discussion: People
Jen Juneau / People:
Nick Jonas and Brittany Snow Play Grieving Siblings in Emotional The Good Half Trailer (Exclusive)  —  ‘The Good Half’ stars Nick Jonas, David Arquette, Brittany Snow, Alexandra Shipp, Matt Walsh and Elisabeth Shue  —  Nick Jonas is leading an emotional new film about grief.
Discussion: Just Jared
Codie Bullen / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Aniston breaks down in tears as she discusses her Friends co-star Matthew Perry in emotional interview following his tragic death  —  Jennifer Aniston broke down in tears as she was asked about her former Friends co-star Matthew Perry in a new interview.
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Tom Bower, Actor in ‘The Waltons’ and ‘Die Hard 2,’ Dies at 86  —  The onetime private investigator also was memorable in ‘The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez,’ ‘Crazy Heart,’ ‘Appaloosa’ and lots more.  —  Tom Bower, the busy character actor who portrayed Dr. Curtis Willard on The Waltons and the janitor …
Genius:
Please Please Please  —  I know I have good judgment, I know I have good taste  —  It's funny and it's ironic that only I feel that way  —  I promise 'em that you're different and everyone makes mistakes  —  I tell them it's just your culture and everyone rolls their eyes
TMZ.com:
Sam Asghari Can't Talk About Britney Spears on ‘The Traitors’ At All  —  SAM ASGHARI KEEP BRITNEY OUTTA HIS MOUTH!!!  Can't Talk About Her On ‘Traitors’ … Sam Asghari's status as Britney Spears' most recent ex-husband is not something he can bank on to keep him relevant on his new job …
Julia Moore / People:
90 Day's Liz Fears She'll ‘Backtrack’ Seeing Ed for First Time Since Their Split: 'I'm Very Nauseous' (Exclusive)  —  The couple's 15th split came as a surprise to Liz, who was informed by their officiant that Ed didn't want to get married anymore  —  Liz is about to see Big Ed …
Discussion: In Touch Weekly
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Dad of 12 Nick Cannon has his balls insured for $10M  —  Nick Cannon's most prized possessions are now worth a pretty penny.  —  The “Wild 'n Out” host and creator, who has 12 kids with six different women, has had his balls insured for $10 million.  —  Cannon, 43, used Dr. Squatch's Ball …
TMZ.com:
Emma Roberts Getting Protection From Man She Claims Broke Into Her Home  —  EMMA ROBERTS 5-Year Restraining Order AGAINST MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY BROKE INTO HOME … Emma Roberts has the law on her side as she takes steps to protect herself from a man she claims broke into her home and called her cell phone from her landline.
TMZ.com:
Real-Life Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ Sues Netflix for Defamation, Wants Over $50M  —  ‘BABY REINDEER’ REAL-LIFE MARTHA SUES NETFLIX ... She Wants Over $50M!!! … The woman believed to be the real-life inspiration behind the villain in “Baby Reindeer” is now taking Netflix to court …
New York Times:
Jennifer Lopez and Black Keys Tour Cancellations Raise Questions for Industry  —  High-profile cancellations from Jennifer Lopez and the Black Keys have armchair analysts talking.  But industry insiders say live music is still thriving.  —  For the concert business, 2023 was a champagne-popping year.
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
Jennifer Aniston and Quinta Brunson on Saying ‘F— It,’ No Social Media Policies at Work and Why ‘Friends’ Is Still ‘One of the Best Shows on TV’  —  During the third seasons of their respective series, “Abbott Elementary” and “The Morning Show,” Quinta Brunson's Janine Teagues …
Natasha Dye / People:
David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg's Fitness Company F45 Reach Agreement and Dissolve Lawsuit  —  Beckham's DB Ventures Limited will remain an investor in F45 Training  —  David Beckham and F45 Training fitness company, co-owned by Mark Wahlberg, have settled their breach-of-contract lawsuit, the company said Thursday, June 6.
 
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