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Owen Scott / The Sun:
R&B superstar Chris Brown arrested at five-star Manchester hotel over bottle attack at nightclub  —  RAPPER Chris Brown was arrested early today at a five-star hotel over a bottle attack at a London nightclub.  —  Met Police detectives arrested the 36-year-old American musician just after 2am at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester.
Discussion: Page Six and Mirror
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Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
Chris Brown arrested at UK hotel after alleged bottle attack in London club  —  Controversial singer Chris Brown is being held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm to a music producer during an alleged incident which took place in a London club in 2023
Discussion: TMZ.com and New York Post
Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
James Bond star Joe Don Baker dies after playing two characters in films - including a villain  —  Actor Joe Don Baker, who appeared in a number of roles in the James Bond movie franchise, died earlier this month, with his family paying tribute to the ‘beacon of kindness and generosity’
Discussion: The Sun and IndieWire
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:25 minutes ago
Joe Don Baker, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89  —  The Texan also was memorable in ‘Junior Bonner’ and ‘Charley Varrick’ and as two different characters — one good guy, one bad — in Bond films.  —  Joe Don Baker, the broad-shouldered Texas tough guy who portrayed characters …
Discussion: Mirror, Rolling Stone and WFMY-TV
BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Cassie Ventura reveals staggering settlement amount from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs during sex-trafficking trial  —  Cassie Ventura revealed she settled with ex Sean “Diddy” Combs for $20 million after filing a bombshell lawsuit against him in 2023.  —  “Who paid you $20 million?” …
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New York Times:
Live Updates: Sean Combs Was Routinely Violent, Cassie Says at Sex-Trafficking Trial
NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: Cassie testifies she was blackmailed with ‘freak off’ sex videos
BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Halle Bailey granted sole physical, legal custody of son Halo after ex DDG's alleged abuse  —  Halle Bailey has been granted temporary sole physical and legal custody of her son, Halo, whom she shares with ex DDG, until a June 4 court hearing.  —  On Tuesday, the “Little Mermaid” …
TMZ.com:
Pete Davidson & Elsie Hewitt Move in Together as Romance Gets Serious  —  PETE DAVIDSON & ELSIE HEWITT LIVING TOGETHER IN NEW YORK … Pete Davidson and his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, are getting increasingly serious ... because TMZ has learned they are now living together.
Discussion: Page Six and People
TMZ.com:
Diddy Sued for Alleged Rape by Woman Who Says His Penis Was Tootsie Roll-Sized  —  DIDDY SUED RAPED ME WITH TOOTSIE ROLL-SIZED PENIS … Diddy raped a woman at his Manhattan apartment, but the woman said was actually relieved when he whipped out his penis ... because she knew it wouldn't hurt …
The Sun:
Prince Harry & Meghan's secret mansion summit with Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz to share trauma of toxic family feuds  —  Both couples are said to have ‘found a lot of common ground’ after dining in private at the Sussexes' Montecito mansion  — Clemmie Moodie- Matt Wilkinson
Will Reid / E! Online:
Beauty Influencer Valeria Marquez, 23, Fatally Shot During TikTok Livestream  —  Beauty influencer Valeria Marquez died May 13 at age 23 after being shot during a TikTok livestream from her beauty salon in Mexico.  —  A content creator's life has ended in unfathomable tragedy.
Fortesa Latifi / Teen Vogue:
The Kids of Reality TV Stars Didn't Choose This Life, But They Would Do It All Again  —  In Hannah Gosselin's memories of her childhood, the film crew was always there, ready to document the lives of her family for the reality tv show Jon & Kate Plus 8.  The show, the most-watched episode …
Discussion: People, E! Online, Us Weekly and SheKnows
David Canfield / Vanity Fair:
What Scarlett Johansson Wants: AI Boundaries, Respect for Blockbusters—and Revenge on Michael Che  —  The director of Eleanor the Great and star of Jurassic World Rebirth on being sexualized as a teen, how “we're being muzzled” by Trump's tech allies, and more.
Charna Flam / People:
Demi Lovato and Fiancé Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes' Wedding Date Is Revealed — and It's Soon!  —  Jordan “Jutes” Lutes first proposed to Demi Lovato in December 2023  — Demi Lovato and her fiancé Jordan “Jutes” Lutes got engaged in December 2023
Discussion: TMZ.com
TODAY.com:
Sofía Vergara and Mel B talk Seasons 20 of ‘AGT,’ love lives  —  “America's Got Talent” judges Sofía Vergara and Mel B join TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Erin Andrews to talk about the milestone 20th season of the hit NBC competition series.
Discussion: InStyle and People
Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
Big Time Rush's James Maslow Is Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend Caitlin Spears: See Proposal Pics (Exclusive)  —  James Maslow's girlfriend, Caitlin Spears, is no longer looking for a boyfriend — she has a fiancé.  —  The Big Time Rush singer, 34, popped the question to his longtime love …
Discussion: People, Just Jared and Extra
Julia Moore / People:
Seth Rogen Reveals Why He Wrote The Studio with Dave Franco ‘Specifically’ in Mind for That Hilarious Storyline (Exclusive)  —  Franco is high out of his mind as he parties in Las Vegas with Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz and Kathryn Hahn's characters in the penultimate episode of ‘The Studio’
Robert Klara / Adweek:
Bethenny Frankel Says She'd Drop Social Media for the Right Billionaire—Oh, and She's Hiring  —  The biggest ‘accidental influencer’ takes the stage at Social Media Week  —  Bethenny Frankel is not hurting financially, but she'd like it known that if she met the right tycoon, she'd ditch this whole social media thing.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Star Magazine
Stephanie Wenger / People:
Valentina, Star of RuPaul's Drag Race and Rent: Live, Comes Out as Trans After Feeling ‘Pressure to Come Forward’  —  “I welcome all the love, support and protection from my dear fans.  Thank you so much,” Valentina shared  —  Valentina is sharing her truth.
Discussion: Out Magazine, E! Online and Just Jared
Alex Ritman / Variety:
‘Spring Breakers 2’ Set With New Cast: Bella Thorne, ‘Stranger Things’ Star Grace Van Dien and More (EXCLUSIVE) … “Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain” comes from the producers of the 2012 original but with an all new cast — including Bella Thorne.  Replacing Korine in the director's chair will be Matthew Bright ("Freeway").
 
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Joe Don Baker, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89   Find
 
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Theo Von Grabs Fan by Throat in Nashville Bar, on Video
Winston Cho / The Hollywood Reporter:
Blake Lively's Lawyers Are Extorting Taylor Swift, Justin Baldoni Claims
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Lil Eazy E Using A.I. to Create New Movies, Albums With N.W.A Rapper's Voice, Image
Discussion: Vibe and Billboard
Daily Star:
Liam Gallagher to become grandad as daughter, 27, shares baby news with Liverpool FC star
Discussion: Mirror
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Tom Cruise Won't Address ‘Mission: Impossible’ Future During Surprise Cannes Talk: 'I'd Rather People' Just See ‘The Final Reckoning’ and Enjoy
Mariel Turner / Us Weekly:
Mel B Reveals Coparenting Relationship With Eddie Murphy Has ‘Flourished’ in Recent Years (Exclusive)
Discussion: E! Online
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Rachel Snyder / WFAA-TV:
Frisco track meet stabbing suspect Karmelo Anthony set to graduate from high school, family rep says
Discussion: Fox News, Suggest and New York Post
Jack Royston / Newsweek:
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Lianne Kolirin / CNN:
Celine Dion makes surprise video appearance at Eurovision
Monique Jessen / People:
Kate Middleton's Former Stylist Collaborates with Royal-Favorite Fashion Brand to Create the Ultimate Summer Dresses
Discussion: InStyle