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12:05 PM ET, June 29, 2016

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Philip Boucher / People.com:
Inside Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston's Whirlwind Romance: 'They've Fallen for Each Other Very Quickly,' Says Source  —  Between cuddling up on beach dates, meeting the parents and traveling Europe together, Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston's picturesque romance has been a whirlwind.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Emily Sweeney / BostonGlobe.com:
‘American Idol’ singer was struck by a van in Chelsea  —  Former “American Idol” contestant John Stevens says he was hit by a van while he was out jogging, and suffered a fractured skull, broken arm, and deafness in his right ear, among other injuries.  —  The accident happened in Chelsea at 7:10 p.m. June 20.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Yahoo Celebrity
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Tegna / WGRZ-TV:
Former American Idol John Stevens recovering from a serious accident
Discussion: Us Weekly
Dennis Quaid / TMZ.com:
Wife Files for Divorce ... Again  —  Dennis Quaid's wife hit repeat and filed to divorce the actor for the second time ... TMZ has learned.  —  Kimberly Quaid filed the divorce petition Tuesday in L.A. according to Dennis, who was working in Vancouver at the time, but it's clear this was NOT a blindside.
Holly Fournier / Detroit News:
Ex-Colts RB Zurlon Tipton dies in Roseville dealership shooting  —  Former Central Michigan and Indianapolis Colts running back Zurlon Tipton Jr. died Tuesday after he accidentally shot himself in the stomach at a Roseville car dealership after reaching into a bag that held two firearms, officials said.
Anya / People.com:
A Dancing with the Stars Baby!  Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd Are Expecting Their First Child  —  Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are dancing as a trio these days.  —  The professional dancers, who got engaged in December, are expecting their first child, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively.
Rick Berke / STAT:
Caitlyn Jenner talks transgender health care, teen suicide, and what doctors need to do better  —  Reality star Caitlyn Jenner says the “medical profession in general doesn't understand” transgender issues.  —  ASPEN, Colo. — Among the scores of big shot scientists, hospital presidents …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Cele|bitchy
Calvin Harris / TMZ.com:
I'm Done Dating Celebrities  —  Calvin Harris is DONE dating famous chicks, and blames his terrible experience with Taylor Swift for the change of heart.  —  Sources close to the DJ tell TMZ ... Calvin believes celebs are narcissistic, and all he wants is a normal girl.
Evan Real / Us Weekly:
Singer Ryan Beatty Comes Out as Gay: ‘Proud to Be a Raging Homosexual’  —  Out and proud!  Singer Ryan Beatty took to Instagram on Tuesday, June 28, to tell fans that he's gay.  In an emotional post, the “Like Me or Not” crooner, 20, explained why he decided to reveal his sexual orientation.
Bloomberg:
Trump Campaign Lining Up Tyson and Ditka for Convention  —  Several sports personalities and musical entertainers have agreed to appear at this summer's convention.  —  kevcirilli  —  ESPN has nothing on this summer's Republican national convention.  —  Donald Trump's campaign aides …
Discussion: AOL, The Daily Beast and Gawker
Maria Yagoda / People.com:
Amanda Seyfried Opens Up About How Her Rescue Dog Changed Her Life — and Inspired Her to Stand Up for Homeless Pets  —  Amanda Seyfried is hopelessly in love with her 7-year-old rescue dog, Finn.  —  They do pretty much everything together: take hikes, cuddle, nap.
CNN:
Istanbul airport explosions: 10 dead, Justice minister says  — At least 10 people have been killed and 20 others injured in the attack at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport, Turkey's Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told CNN.  —  The two suicide bombers were also killed.
Hilary Duff / TODAY.com:
Hilary Duff opens up about being a mom: 'You're always worrying'  —  Since having her 4-year-old son, Luca, Hilary Duff says her life has changed completely, for the better.  —  “He only makes every day matter so much more and the joy that I feel, the purpose, everything is so much more heightened.
Lisa Marie Presley / TMZ.com:
Files For Divorce  —  Lisa Marie Presley has filed for divorce ... TMZ has learned.  —  Elvis' 48-year-old daughter wants full custody of the couple's twin 7-year-old daughters.  She wants to give her musician hubby, Michael Lockwood, visitation, but only monitored.
Davetquinn / People.com:
Pregnant Mila Kunis Steps Out After Salon Trip - See Her Growing Baby Bump!  —  Mom-to-be Mila Kunis was spotted leaving a hair salon with a friend on Tuesday in Studio City, California — and the summer sun wasn't the only thing glowing!  —  The 32-year-old actress was all smiles …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Alirjaafar / Deadline:
Daniel Craig In Talks To Star In L.A. Riots Pic ‘Kings’ Opposite Halle Berry  —  EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Craig is in talks to star opposite Halle Berry in Mustang director Deniz Gamze Erguven's anticipated English-language debut pic Kings.  The project is set against a backdrop of rising tensions …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Tegna / KHOU-TV:
911 calls reveal Katy sisters' terror … The terrifying final moments of two Katy sisters were captured in 911 recordings released Tuesday.  —  Madison and Taylor Sheats both called 911 before their mother, Christy Sheats, shot them to death.  Their father, Jason Sheats …
WATE-TV:
Pat Summitt, legendary Lady Vols coach, dies at 64  —  WATE 6 On Your Side is live on air and online.  Click here to watch.  —  KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Legendary Lady Vols Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt has died.  Her son Tyler Summitt released a statement early Tuesday morning:
Discussion: The White House
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CNN:
Pat Summitt, legendary women's basketball coach, dies at 64
Discussion: What's New and Bossip
 
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Eric Andersson / Us Weekly:
Bachelorette Contestant Jordan Rodgers ‘Plotted’ to Become the Next Bachelor
Johnny Manziel / TMZ.com:
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Perez Hilton:
John Mayer Reveals To Andy Cohen He's ‘Ready’ For A Relationship Now That He's ‘More Mature’!
Discussion: Page Six
Edward Barsamian / Vogue:
Zayn Malik on His Stylish Mind of Mine Merch Collection
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Clearwater street magician arrested for pulling off woman's bathing suit
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
You Want Fries with That, Jon Snow?  Kit Harington Brawled at McDonald's Before His Game of Thrones Audition
Discussion: Dlisted and Us Weekly
Claudia Guthrie / RadioTimes:
Daniel Radcliffe hasn't ruled out a return to Harry Potter
Discussion: PerezHilton and The Wrap
Paul Meara / bet.com:
Gucci Mane's Reality Show Is Headed to a TV Near You
Discussion: Stereogum
Jordan Runtagh / People.com:
Adele Reveals Her Favorite Breakup Songs: 'I Do Embrace the Fact That I'm Heartbroken'
Phil De Semlyen / Empire:
Exclusive: the Tetris movie will be the first part of a sci-fi trilogy
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
People.com:
Tim Tebow Leads Mid-Air Prayer After Fellow Passenger Suffers Apparent Fatal Heart Attack
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and The Wrap
Julie Mazziotta / People.com:
Farrah Abraham Criticized for Sharing Provocative Photos of Her 7-Year-Old Daughter at a Photoshoot
Discussion: The Superficial
 

 
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