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4:15 PM ET, July 4, 2024

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TMZ.com:
Vanessa Hudgens Gives Birth, Leaves Hospital with First Baby  —  VANESSA HUDGENS I'M A MOM!!!  Heads Home with 1st Baby  —  Vanessa Hudgens is officially a mother ... she gave birth to her first child, and it looks like things went well, because she's taking her bundle of joy home.
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Vanessa Hudgens Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Husband Cole Tucker  —  Vanessa Hudgens is a mom!  The High School Musical alum gave birth to her first baby with husband Cole Tucker after announcing her pregnancy at the Oscars.  —  Vanessa Hudgens is soarin', flyin' into motherhood.
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Vanessa Hudgens' Dating History: Zac Efron, Austin Butler and More
Discussion: Daily Mail
People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Privately Donate Funds to People in Caribbean Impacted by Hurricane Beryl  —  At least 10 people in the Caribbean have died after the Category 4 hurricane hit Jamaica and the Cayman Islands  —  Kate Middleton and Prince William are extending help to those affected by Hurricane Beryl.
Chloe Melas / NBC News:
Sean Combs is the subject of a federal criminal investigation  —  NBC News has learned that a federal grand jury in New York is hearing evidence, but there is no indication that charges are imminent.  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs' legal team was notified last week by federal authorities …
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TMZ.com:
Diddy Sued by Woman Claiming He Sex Trafficked Her at Parties
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Marcus Rosner Has Idea for ‘Ride’ Holiday Movie Prequel Showing the ‘Good Times’ With Austin, Missy (Exclusive)  —  Like many Hallmark fans, Marcus Rosner is ready to bring back his Ride character, Austin McMurray, in any way possible.  —  “I would love to pitch Hallmark on doing an Austin and Tiera …
Discussion: Just Jared
Miles Berry / People:
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Crowns New Winner After Joey Chestnut's Conflict with Plant-Based Brand  —  Chestnut was disqualified from the Coney Island competition due to his partnership with Impossible Foods  —  With Joey Chestnut out of the competition, the Nathan's Famous Fourth …
Kimberlee Speakman / People:
Missy Elliott Put Her Tour Plans on Hold to Care for Her Dying Dog: ‘I Stayed Home a Lot’ (Exclusive)  —  “He was 17, and he lived a long, happy life,” Elliott said of her beloved dog, Hoodie  —  Missy Elliott's late pet greatly influenced her decision to embark on her upcoming tour.
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Justin and Hailey Bieber's ‘Bond Is Stronger Than Ever’ as They Gear Up to Welcome Baby No. 1 (Exclusive)  —  Justin and Hailey Bieber are gearing up for their next chapter: parenthood.  —  “Hailey is ecstatic and soaking up every moment of her pregnancy,” a source reveals exclusively …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Cosmopolitan
Tommy McArdle / People:
How Eva Marie Saint Is Celebrating Her 100th Birthday Alongside ‘Four Generations of Family’ (Exclusive)  —  “I certainly don't feel 100 years old,” Eva Marie Saint tells PEOPLE as she marks her milestone centennial birthday  —  Independence Day marks an extra special date this year for Eva Marie Saint.
Discussion: HELLO!
TMZ.com:
Genie Bouchard Splits With Longtime Boyfriend Jack Brinkley-Cook  —  GENIE BOUCHARD SINGLE AGAIN ... Splits With Longtime BF Jack Brinkley-Cook … Genie Bouchard is single for the summer ... TMZ Sports has learned the tennis star and her longtime boyfriend, Jack Brinkley-Cook, have broken up.
Discussion: The Sun and New York Post
People:
Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor Spend ‘All of Their Time Together,’ Enjoyed Romantic ‘World Tour’: Exclusive Source  —  Since they began seeing each other in September 2023, the couple has spent time in Italy, Panama, Paris and more!  —  Close  —  No matter where they are …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Marlon Wayans' L.A. Home Burglarized, Brother Keenen Home at the Time  —  MARLON WAYANS L.A. AREA HOME BURGLARIZED ... Keenen Home at the Time … A not-so-funny situation for Marlon Wayans and his famously comedic family — cops say his L.A.-area crib is the latest target of burglars.
Discussion: Suggest and Daily Mail
Eric Andersson / People:
Lara Flynn Boyle Found Out Dead Poets Society Scene Was Cut When She Saw Film with Mom: ‘Crushed’ (Exclusive)  —  The actress played the love interest of Robert Sean Leonard's character  —  Lara Flynn Boyle thought the 1989 drama Dead Poets Society would be her big break, but instead, her scenes wound up on the cutting room floor.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Cele|bitchy
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Gerard Butler, 54, and model Penny Lane, 29, get flirtatious during PDA-packed outing in London  —  Gerard Butler and Penny Lane seemed to be smitten with each other while out on a stroll and grabbing a bite in London Tuesday.  —  The “300” actor, 54, and the Sports Illustrated model, 29 …
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Says He and Minka Kelly Are ‘Attached at the Hip’: ‘Happy, Healthy Relationship’ (Exclusive)  —  The musician opens up to PEOPLE amid the release of his band's new album ‘Loom’  —  Imagine Dragons rocker Dan Reynolds is a “believer” when it comes to love!
Discussion: Daily Mail and FemaleFirst
Tortoise:
Exclusive: Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault  —  Author denies allegations by two women who had been in consensual relationships with him.  —  Neil Gaiman has been accused of sexual assault by two women with whom he was in consensual relationships and is the subject of a police complaint in New Zealand.
 
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Emma Wilson / The Mirror:
Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas ‘still on the rota’ at her old job
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Brian Gallagher / Daily Mail:
Kris Jenner's tears up over ‘little tumor’ on her ovaries: Matriarch's family react as she reveals details of health scare
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Travis Kelce reportedly treated himself to a $88K shopping spree in London: Rolexes, Burberry jackets and more
Discussion: Suggest and The US Sun
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People:
Yes, Love Island USA Still Has a Hideaway This Season: Why Viewers Haven't Seen It Yet (Exclusive)
Discussion: Deadline
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Reese Witherspoon shows off her incredible kitchen which features a walk-in pantry and ‘entertainment closet’ in her $4.2M Nashville home
Discussion: HELLO! and Us Weekly
Ilana Kaplan / People:
Morgan Wallen Was Hit with Fan's Phone During Concert in Denver and Threw It Back into the Crowd
Discussion: Billboard
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

New York Times:
In a first, Telegram is set to be profitable in 2024, with $1B+ in revenue, up from ~$350M in 2023, and 12M subscribers; source: 50%+ of its revenue is from ads

 
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