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9:40 AM ET, June 30, 2015

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Janine Rayford Rubenstein / People.com:
NeNe Leakes Is Leaving Real Housewives of Atlanta: ‘I Feel Like a Weight Has Been Lifted’  —  You're going to need a glass of wine for this one.  After nearly eight drama-filled years on Bravo's hit Real Housewives of Atlanta, fast-talking fan favorite NeNe Leakes is calling it quits, she tells PEOPLE exclusively.
TMZ.com:
‘Celebrity Apprentice’ — Minority Host Likely to Replace Trump  —  MINORITY HOST  —  Likely to Replace Trump  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The next time you watch “Celebrity Apprentice,” the probability is ... the person doing the firing will be a minority.  —  TMZ has learned, a minority host is being …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
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Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
NBC Cutting Ties to Donald Trump Over ‘Derogatory’ Remarks About Immigrants  —  NBC is ending its long relationship with Donald Trump in the wake of the presidential hopeful's recent comments about Mexican immigrants.  —  NBC said it will no longer carry the Trump-produced Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants.
Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Kate Hudson, Brother Oliver Were “Not Surprised” by Dad Bill Hudson Publicly Disowning Them  —  After Bill Hudson publicly disowned his two eldest children, Kate and Oliver Hudson, on Sunday, June 28, sources close to the stars tell Us Weekly exclusively that neither of Goldie Hawn's kids were surprised by his harsh words.
Stephen Rebello / Playboy:
Playboy Interview: Jeremy Renner  —  Moviegoers tend to like Jeremy Renner best when he plays two-fisted, daring, close-to-the-vest tough guys.  He was, after all, so convincing as The Hurt Locker's Army maverick defusing bombs in Iraq that he snagged a 2010 best actor Oscar nomination.
Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Jack Carter Dead: Comedian, Broadway Star Dies From Respiratory Failure at 93  —  Jack Carter, a Broadway star and comedian best known for his appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, died on Sunday, June 28, from respiratory failure in his Beverly Hills home.  He was 93.  —  PHOTOS: Celeb deaths in 2015
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
TMZ.com:
Iggy Azalea — I Don't Have to Suck Britney's A**hole — She's Why Our Song Bombed  —  SHE'S WHY OUR SONG BOMBED  —  Iggy Azalea has an excuse for everything ... and this time she's throwing stones at Britney Spears.  —  The song “Pretty Girls” bombed hard, despite a highly publicized music video.
Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon / Us Weekly:
Khloe Kardashian Hugs Tyga As He Cradles Kylie Jenner in His Arms, See the Intense Snap! … Does this mean big sister approves?  Khloe Kardashian has shared a photo of little sister Kylie Jenner snuggling up with boyfriend Tyga in what appears to be a seriously intense hug …
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Stan Lee — Not Feeling Too Fantastic ... Calls 911  —  Not Feeling Too Fantastic  —  .. CALLS 911  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Comic book legend Stan Lee was rushed to the hospital Sunday morning ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to our sources, the ‘X-Men’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ creator was taken …
Discussion: The Wrap and PerezHilton
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Bad Boy 20th Anniversary Reunion at BETs: Watch Diddy, Lil' Kim, Mase, Faith Evans Perform Their Biggest Hits!  —  Get ready for some “Flava In Ya Ear” because Bad Boy Records had the reunion to end all reunions on Sunday, June 28, at the 2015 BET Awards.  The lengthy performance featured …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
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TMZ.com:
Michael B. Jordan — DENIED at Diddy BET After-Party (VIDEO)
Discussion: Page Six and PerezHilton
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Justin Timberlake Gives Surprise Performance at Wedding of Jessica Biel's College Roommate  —  Love wins!  Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel attended the wedding of one of Biel's close friends in Norwalk, Conn., on Saturday, June 27.  Though the event had been planned prior to last week's big announcement …
Discussion: PerezHilton and POPSUGAR Celebrity
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
Amy Schumer Will Become the Bachelorette if ABC Agrees to These Three Conditions  —  Amy Schumer for President!  OK, fine, we'll lower our expectations a little bit (or a lot): Amy Schumer for the next Bachelorette!  —  Ever since her hilarious guest appearance on the ABC reality hit …
Discussion: Variety and PerezHilton
 
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Nigel Parry / Esquire:
The Rock Is Dead. Long Live Dwayne Johnson, American Treasure.
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Allison / Dlisted:
Rihanna Had A “Bitch Better Have My Money” Moment At The BET Awards Last Night
Rose Walano / Us Weekly:
Rumer Willis Shares Sweet Pic of Mom Demi Moore Looking Positively Ageless: See It Here!
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Zack O'Malley Greenburg / Forbes:
Celebrity 100: The World's Highest-Paid Superstars Of 2015
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Princess Charlotte's Upcoming Christening: All the Details, Plus Who Will Be There!
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Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
Nick Gordon Spotted in Florida As Bobbi Kristina Brown Remains Under Hospice Care: Photo
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TMZ.com:
Rich Homie Quan — Bails on BET Performance After Stage Demotion
Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon / Us Weekly:
The Who's Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey Throw Shade at Kanye West at Glastonbury: Details!
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Jenna Mullins / E! Online:
Caitlyn Jenner Attends New York City Pride and Is Met With a Cheering, Chanting Crowd—See the Video!
 

 
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