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TMZ.com:
Kelly Ripa — Ballistic Over Strahan Shocker  —  BALLISTIC OVER STRAHAN SHOCKER  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kelly Ripa is livid over Michael Strahan's departure from her show, largely because she was shockingly disrespected by Disney honchos.  —  TMZ broke the story ... Kelly was blindsided by Tuesday's announcement.
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Kelly Ripa — No-show On ‘Live’ (VIDEO)  —  NO-SHOW ON ‘LIVE’  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Kelly Ripa did not show up for her TV show Wednesday ... and our ABC sources say this may just be the first in a string of absences.  —  Our sources tell us Kelly made the decision shortly …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Kelly Ripa — Furious at Michael Strahan ... You Betrayed Me  —  Furious at Michael Strahan  —  YOU BETRAYED ME … Kelly Ripa believes Michael Strahan stabbed her in the back by not telling her he was bailing on her.  —  Sources connected to Kelly and ‘Live’ tell us …
Jackie Willis / Entertainment Tonight:
Michael Strahan Leaving ‘Live’ After 4 Years to Join ‘Good Morning America’ Full-Time  —  Kelly Ripa is saying goodbye to her beloved co-host.  —  ABC News president James Goldston announced on Tuesday morning that after four years on Live!  With Kelly and Michael, Michael Strahan is leaving …
Discussion: PerezHilton, The Wrap and ABC News
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston Is PEOPLE's 2016 World's Most Beautiful Woman!  —  Jennifer Aniston may be one of the most gorgeous stars in Hollywood, but she was still humbled and “very, very flattered” when she first heard the news that she was being named the Most Beautiful Woman in the World.
Access Hollywood:
Tamala Jones Reacts To Her ‘Castle’ Exit  —  Tamala Jones (Lanie Parish) talks to Access about her exit from ABC's “Castle” after being on the show for eight seasons.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Stana Katic Among Pair Leaving ABC's ‘Castle’
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Ryan Gajewski / Us Weekly:
Castle's Stana Katic and Nathan Fillion ‘Despise Each Other,’ Were Forced Into Couples Counseling Prior to Her Exit
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Daily Mail
Ashley Cullins / Hollywood Reporter:
Blake Shelton's Libel Claim Against In Touch Weekly Backed by Judge  —  The feature's headline “The Real Story: REHAB for Blake” in itself supports a libel claim, the judge says.  —  In Touch Weekly's story claiming Blake Shelton has a drinking problem isn't protected speech, according to a federal judge's ruling on Monday.
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TMZ.com:
Arrested, Yanked Off Plane ...  Allegedly Attacked Amber  —  Former ‘Real Housewives’ star James Marchese got busted for domestic violence after allegedly getting into a fight with his wife Amber on a plane, but he swears the cops and the airline got it all wrong.
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Her Weed Parties Are Killing Me  —  ... Neighbor Sues  —  “Vanderpump Rules” star Scheana Shay's weed puffing parties are out of control, just like her black cat ... according to one pissed off neighbor.  —  Scheana lives in a fancy L.A. high rise apartment, and a guy who shares a wall …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Gordon Rayner / Telegraph:
The fascinating story behind Prince George's first stamp  —  Prince George is appearing on his first stamp after a secret photo shoot captured the Queen and her three direct heirs to commemorate Her Majesty's 90th birthday.  —  As this behind the scenes picture shows, the two-year-old future king …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity and Cele|bitchy
Shirley Li / EW.com:
POWER RANGERS: SEE ELIZABETH BANKS AS RITA REPULSA IN UPCOMING REBOOT  —  It's time for Elizabeth Banks to conquer Earth — as Rita Repulsa, that is.  —  The actress stars as the iconic monster-unleashing villain in the upcoming reboot of the small-screen franchise about five teens with attitude …
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Caris Davis / People.com:
The New Royal Baby Is Here!  Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip Welcome First Child  —  Princess Sofia, her husband Prince Carl Philip and Sweden's royal family are celebrating the birth of the newest royal baby!  —  “Princess Sofia gave birth to a healthy and prosperous child on Tuesday …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Just Jared
Evan Real / Us Weekly:
Johnny Depp, Amber Heard's Dog Apology Video Mocked by Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Ricky Gervais  —  Apology not accepted?  —  One day after Johnny Depp and Amber Heard released a video apologizing for illegally bringing their dogs into Australia, the country's deputy prime minister …
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Paul Bond / Hollywood Reporter:
Pat Boone Accuses ‘SNL’ of Anti-Christian Bias After 'God's Not Dead 2' Parody
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USA Today:
Johnny Manziel: I hope to ‘take care of the issues,’ play this year
Bossip:
BOSSIP Exclusive: Nicki Minaj's Brother Indicted For Child Rape
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
What Led to Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green's Original Split?
Discussion: PerezHilton
Dana Rose Falcone / Us Weekly:
Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine's First Child Will Be a Girl
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
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‘Justice League’ Adds Willem Dafoe to Cast (Exclusive)
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Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Ricky Martin hits the red carpet with new boyfriend
Discussion: PerezHilton
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Katie Holmes Celebrates Daughter Suri Cruise's 10th Birthday in NYC - Get All the Details!
X17 Online:
Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Help Kourtney Celebrate Her 37th Birthday In Iceland
Discussion: PerezHilton and Page Six
 

 
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New York Times:
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