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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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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
TMZ.com:
2 Live Crew Member Brother Marquis Cause of Death Revealed  —  BROTHER MARQUIS 2 Live Crew Rapper DIED FROM MASSIVE HEART ATTACK … 2 Live Crew's Brother Marquis died suddenly on June 3 ... the tragic result of a massive heart attack, TMZ Hip Hop has learned.
Discussion: UPROXX
TODAY.com:
See a first look at Hoda Kotb's interview with Celine Dion  —  In a preview of her interview with TODAY's Hoda Kotb, legendary singer Celine Dion opens up about her life and health since being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome.  “It's like somebody is strangling you,” when she tries to sing, she says.
Jen Juneau / People:
Alan Scarfe, Actor from Lethal Weapon 3 and Double Impact, Dead at 77 from Colon Cancer  —  The actor died at his home in Canada on April 28, according to an obituary  —  Alan Scarfe, a British-Canadian actor known for his performances in Lethal Weapon 3 and Double Impact, has died.  He was 77.
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Kevin Jonas' 10-Year-Old Daughter Alena Hilariously Dresses Up as Him, Complete With a Wig  —  Kevin Jonas' oldest daughter Alena—who he shares with Danielle Jonas—paid homage to the Jonas Brothers musician by dressing up as him for a New Jersey theme day.
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: Daily Mail and In Touch Weekly
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 …
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 …
Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:
Gabourey Sidibe, 41, welcomes twins Cooper and Maya with husband Brandon Frankel as she says both the babies are ‘hilarious’  —  Gabourey Sidibe and her husband Brandon Frankel have welcomed twins Cooper and Maya.  —  The Precious actress, 41, posed for family photos that were first shared by the Shade Room.
Discussion: E! Online and Oh No They Didn't!
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Jadriena Solomon / The Shade Room:
Awww! Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe Shares FIRST Look At Newborn Twins With Husband Brandon Frankel (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)
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 …
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.
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
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.
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: ComingSoon.net and Just Jared
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 $10 million.  —  Cannon, 43, used Dr. Squatch's Ball …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves and daughter Vida, 14, twin in red  —  Camila Alves and her look-alike daughter, Vida, had an epic matching moment.  —  Matthew McConaughey's wife and their 14-year-old had fans doing a double take as they twinned in all-red outfits at the Hermès Birkin runway show in New York City.
Discussion: People
Sara Whitman / Page Six:
Rihanna trolls fans with 'I'm retired' T-shirt while out in NYC with A$AP Rocky: ‘Never getting an album’  —  Rihanna's fans are once again convinced they're never getting new music.  —  On Thursday, the “Diamonds” hitmaker was photographed in New York City with beau A$AP Rocky sporting a graphic tee that read, “I'm retired.
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.
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.
 
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Tom Bower, Actor in ‘The Waltons’ and ‘Die Hard 2,’ Dies at 86
NFL.com:
Chiefs DL BJ Thompson in stable condition after suffering seizure, cardiac arrest during meeting; Kansas City cancels team activities
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
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Janko Roettgers / The Verge:
Redbox's owner, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, files for bankruptcy protection; Chicken Soup took on $325M in debt when it acquired Redbox in 2022

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The two California bills to help fund local journalism would penalize Google and Meta for news' decline and benefit hedge funds that are destroying newspapers

Financial Times:
Sources: BlackRock has agreed to buy Preqin, a UK-based provider of private markets data, for £2.55B in cash
 
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