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Jack Smart / People:
Brooke Shields Would ‘Absolutely’ Do Broadway Again: Theater ‘Welcomed Me When No One Welcomed Me’ (Exclusive)  —  Asked what kind of show she'd want to next step into, Brooke Shields told PEOPLE, “Anywhere they want me!”  —  Close  —  Brooke Shields would happily be a Broadway baby again.
Jackie Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Jay-Z performs at the Tony Awards with Alicia Keys but SKIPS appearing on stage as shocked fans react: ‘This was not on my bingo card’  —  Jay-Z made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Tony Awards in New York on Sunday night, rapping his hit Empire State of Mind with Alicia Keys.
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Alicia Keys Makes the 2024 Tony Awards a Family Affair with Her Parents and Sons  —  Alicia Keys and her family stepped out in support of 'Hell's Kitchen,' the Broadway musical inspired by Keys' life  —  Alicia Keys has arrived at 2024 Tony Awards — and she made the occasion a family affair!
Matt Jackson / The Mirror:
Lily Allen reveals real reason she spoke out on ‘very promiscuous’ encounters with female sex workers  —  The singer and podcaster has revealed why she made the decision to open up about her encounters with female sex workers in her book  —  Lily Allen has revealed she opened …
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Patrick Gomez / Entertainment Weekly:
The Traitors host Alan Cumming's ‘gayest’ role may surprise you: The star looks back at his iconic projects  —  The Tony winner reflects on “GoldenEye,” “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion,” “Cabaret,” “X2,” “Spice World,” “Josie and the Pussycats,” and more.  —  “Oh my God, all the hits!”
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Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Tony Awards 2024: Sarah Paulson, 49, wows in sequined floral gown as she joins partner Holland Taylor, 81, on the red carpet  —  Sarah Paulson and longtime partner Holland Taylor looked smitten as they attended the 2024 Tony Awards in NYC on Sunday.  —  Paulson, 49, who has been in a relationship …
Luke Chinman / People:
Jonathan Groff Calls Merrily Costars His ‘Soulmates’ as He Tearfully Accepts His First Tony Award  —  The actor was previously nominated for his work in ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Spring Awakening’  —  That faraway shore's not looking too far for Jonathan Groff!  —  The Merrily We Roll Along star nabbed …
Daily Mail:
Liev Schreiber's wife Taylor Neisen stuns in elegant strapless gown as they enjoy a night out at the 2024 Tony Awards in NYC  —  Liev Schreiber and his wife Taylor Neisen enjoyed a night out together at the 2024 Tony Awards in NYC on Sunday.  —  Schreiber, 56 — who was recently spotted …
Discussion: Just Jared
FemaleFirst:
Billy Porter pays tear-jerking tribute to late mom as he accepts special Tonys prize  —  Billy Porter used his time onstage to remember his late parent, who died earlier this year.  —  Billy Porter paid a touching tribute to his late mother as he accepted a special prize at the Tony Awards: Act One pre-show.
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Justin Timberlake shares rare photos of his and Jessica Biel's sons for Father's Day: ‘My 2 greatest gifts’  —  He's one proud dad!  —  Justin Timberlake shared rare photos of his and Jessica Biel's two sons, Silas, 9, and Phineas, 3, on Instagram Sunday in honor of Father's Day.  —  “My 2 greatest gifts.
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Taylor Swift Spends Two Months at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With ‘The Tortured Poets Department’  —  Plus: Charli XCX and Bon Jovi debut in top five, while Chappell Roan reaches the top 10 for the first time. … The set earned 128,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending June 13 (down 14%), according to Luminate.
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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The Center for Investigative Reporting, which produces Mother Jones and Reveal, has sued ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft, saying OpenAI violated copyrights

Haleluya Hadero / Associated Press:
Seven nonprofits including the Freedom of the Press Foundation file a brief saying the US law forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban is unconstitutional

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Time strikes a multi-year content licensing deal with OpenAI; Time will gain access to OpenAI's tech and tools to develop new products

 
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