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Ellise Shafer / Variety:
Shifty Shellshock, Crazy Town Frontman and ‘Butterfly’ Singer, Dies at 49  —  Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of rap rock band Crazy Town who sang the hit song “Butterfly,” has died.  He was 49. … A cause has not yet been disclosed.  —  Shellshock met his Crazy Town co-founder, Bret Mazur, in 1992.
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Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
Crazy Town singer who penned iconic ‘Butterfly’ song dies aged 49  —  Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock has died at the age of 49 in his home in Los Angeles as tributes to the hitmaker continue to pour in online.  This is a breaking showbiz story and is being constantly updated.
TMZ.com:
Ben Affleck Angrily Chews Out Paparazzi As They Flash Him Leaving J Lo House  —  BEN AFFLECK ANGRILY CHEWS OUT PAPARAZZI PHOTOGS ... Upon Leaving J Lo House  —  SCREAMING AT PHOTOGS  —  Ben Affleck lost his cool on the paparazzi this weekend — but for good reason …
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Just Jared:
Daniel Ezra's ‘All American’ Exit as Spencer Explained: There's Good News Too!  —  Daniel Ezra is saying goodbye to All American, but there's some good news for fans.  —  It was just announced that Daniel is exiting as a series regular following season six, but he will still appear in the upcoming seventh season as a guest star.
Lindsay Whitehurst / Associated Press:
Supreme Court rejects appeal from ex-reality star Josh Duggar  —  The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Josh Duggar, a former reality television star convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.  Duggar was on the TLC show “19 Kids and Counting” with his large family before his 2021 conviction.
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Erin Carlson / Us Weekly:
Travis Kelce Says He's ‘Proud’ to Call Taylor Swift His ‘Lady’: I Don't Want to ‘Hide’ That  —  Travis Kelce is “proud” to bask in Taylor Swift's spotlight.  —  The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, gushed about his girlfriend in a new episode of the “Bussin' With the Boys” podcast released on Monday, June 24.
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Danielle Bacher / People:
Shanna Moakler Endured ‘Horrible’ Heartbreak and Loss.  Now She's Fighting for a New Life: ‘My Biggest Regret’ (Exclusive)  —  The former pageant queen opens up to PEOPLE in a wide-ranging interview about her romances with Travis Barker and Oscar De La Hoya, her kids and mental health
James Weatherup / Daily Star:
Vanessa Feltz's ex Ben Ofoedu fuels engagement rumours as he shops for new bed with beau  —  Vanessa Feltz's ex boyfriend Ben Ofoedu has found love with model and Precious Muir, and the pair were recently spotted looking smitten as they shopped for a bed  —  Vanessa Feltz's ex Ben Ofoedu …
Discussion: The Mirror
Liam Crowley / Comic Book:
Scarlett Johansson Confirms Jurassic World Casting, Teases David Koepp's “Incredible” Script (Exclusive)  —  Johansson next stars in Fly Me to the Moon, which hits theaters on July 12th.  —  The prehistoric era is returning to the big screen.  Back in the early the 2010s …
TMZ.com:
Justin Timberlake Not ‘Under The Influence’ In Viral Resurfaced Concert Video  —  JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE IN VIRAL CONCERT VIDEO … Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated or otherwise under the influence during a concert last month — this despite the internet thinking they found a gotcha clip ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Charna Flam / People:
Boxer Roy Jones Jr. Announces Son DeAndre's Death by Suicide  —  “I'm so thankful that God allowed me to come home Friday night to spend the last night of his life with me and the family,” Jones wrote  —  Roy Jones Jr.'s son DeAndre Jones has died.  He was 32.
Vanessa Etienne / People:
Naomi Watts ‘Went Into a Panic’ Experiencing Menopause Symptoms at 36: ‘Flooded Me with Shame’ (Exclusive)  —  “Every woman is going to get to this point.  Why are we not getting better care?” the actress tells PEOPLE  —  Close  —  Naomi Watts is trying to make sure no woman has to navigate menopause alone.
Discussion: WWD
Associated Press:
Hawaii lifeguard dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu  —  A professional lifeguard died after he was attacked by a shark while surfing off the island of Oahu in Hawaii on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.  —  City and County of Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguard Tamayo Perry, 49 …
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Noor Nanji / BBC:
Pirates of the Caribbean star killed in shark attack
Katie-Ann Gupwell / Daily Star:
EastEnders fans in shock as they learn iconic character was Ali G's girlfriend  —  A much-loved EastEnders actress was once the girlfriend of Ali G in the iconic film, but many fans have no idea, and have forgotten about the role she played  —  Much-loved soap actress Kellie Bright …
Discussion: The Mirror
Billboard:
Sabrina Carpenter's ‘Please Please Please’ Becomes Her First Billboard Hot 100 No. 1  —  The song ascends from No. 2 in its second week on the survey. … It becomes the first leader on the list for the pop singer-songwriter and actress.  —  The song, on Island Records and promoted to radio …
Vanessa Etienne / People:
Jared Padalecki Checked Into a Clinic for ‘Dramatic’ Suicidal Ideation: ‘A Really Low Moment’ (Exclusive)  —  “I was letting my thoughts take over,” the actor said  —  Jared Padalecki revealed that he once checked into a clinic after struggling with suicidal ideation.
TMZ.com:
Aaron Carter's Estate Valued at Six Figures For Now, More Items Pending  —  AARON CARTER ESTATE VALUED AT 6 FIGURES (FOR NOW) ... Likely Worth Much More … Aaron Carter was worth a fair bit of money when he died — and we're now getting a sense of just how much dough there was in his pot ... a 6-figure amount, at least.
Discussion: RADAR and Daily Mail
 
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Charo Makes Rare Public Appearance at Project Angel Food Event: ‘Life Is Beautiful’ (Exclusive)
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Michaela Zee / Variety:
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Seemingly Mocks Taylor Swift at Band's London Concert: ‘We Actually Play Live’
Greg Evans / Deadline:
Will Smith To Perform New Song At 2024 BET Awards Sunday
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TMZ.com:
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Hold Hands on Freaky Friday 2 Set as Sequel Begins Filming
 

 
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Katie Robertson / New York Times:
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