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TMZ.com:
No Sexual Assault  —  The investigation into alleged sexual assault on “Bachelor in Paradise” is over ... and the conclusion — no sexual assault, TMZ has learned, and the show will go on.  —  TMZ broke the story ... the show was put on ice after a producer claimed Corinne Olympios was so drunk …
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Bachelor in Paradise Resumes Filming After Investigation Finds No ‘Misconduct’ Between DeMario and Corinne  —  Almost 10 days since announcing Bachelor in Paradise production had officially halted due to an investigation into allegations of misconduct, Warner Bros. has addressed the controversy.
Discussion: alloy.com and AOL
Hollywood Reporter:
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ to Resume Production After Investigation Finds No Misconduct
Discussion: E! Online
Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Bachelor in Paradise star Corinne Olympios hooked up with THREE hunky contestants …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Ashley Cullins / Hollywood Reporter:
Johnny Depp's Inner Circle Emails Made Public Amid Legal Fight  —  Joel Mandel wants to subpoena the actor's attorney Jake Bloom and his ex-agent Tracey Jacobs.  —  Johnny Depp's ex-business managers are fighting to subpoena his longtime reps as part of the ongoing dispute over whether …
Discussion: Page Six
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Patrick Hipes / Deadline:
Johnny Depp Team Emails Made Public In Lawsuit Detail Lavish Paydays & Debt
Discussion: PerezHilton and Yahoo Celebrity
McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Johnny Depp's Emails Detailing Financial Crisis Made Public in Ongoing Legal Battle
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and What's New
TMZ.com:
Dead at 42  —  Prodigy, one half of Mobb Deep, has died in Las Vegas ... TMZ has learned.  —  His publicist says he was hospitalized “a few days ago in Vegas after a Mobb Deep performance for complications caused by a sickle cell anemia crisis.  As most of his fans know, Prodigy battled the disease since birth.”
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Max Weinstein / XXL Mag:
Prodigy Dead at 42  —  Prodigy of Mobb Deep has died at age 42.  A publicist for the group confirmed to XXL that he was found unconscious this morning and has passed away.  —  Mobb's publicist sent XXL the following statement: … For his entire career, Prodigy was a master wordsmith …
Discussion: Bossip and Stereogum
TMZ.com:
‘Under the Lights’  —  Beyonce's twins were premature and are “under the lights” to normalize ... this according to sources connected with the family.  —  We're told Beyonce did not go full-term ... which was not apparent on the surface.  Beyonce announced her pregnancy February 1.
TMZ.com:
Back with a Bang  —  Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna are back on again ... or at the very least getting it on again.  —  Rob showed up at Chyna's doorstep last week and hasn't left.  —  We showed you how they spent Father's Day ... at Disneyland with 7-month-old Dream.
Emily Smith / Page Six:
EMILY SMITH … Hollywood star Halle Berry says social media often frustrates her because she ends up being romantically linked to random men.  —  The Oscar-winning actress, talking at Cannes Lions about connecting with fans on social media, explained, “There are some things that can kill a brand …
Discussion: People.com and Hollywood Reporter
Cyd Zeigler / Outsports:
Former Patriots and Chiefs tackle Ryan O'Callaghan comes out as gay  —  O'Callaghan had always planned to commit suicide after football, until Kansas City Chiefs staffers stepped in.  —  PIN  —  Editor's note: This story contains conversation and description of suicide.
Discussion: TMZ.com, kenneth in the and Towleroad
Full Feed:
Alex Rodriguez Gushes Over Jennifer Lopez, Reveals What They Think of J-Rod Nickname  —  Fresh off a vacation with girlfriend Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez joined the cast of ABC's “Shark Tank” at a press event in L.A. Monday night.  —  “Extra's” Charissa Thompson caught up with the MLB superstar …
Kelly McCarthy / ABC News:
Mattel unveils diverse line of Ken dolls  —  The company behind Barbie announced its most diverse line of Ken dolls yet.  —  Mattel is introducing dolls featuring three body types, seven skin tones and nine hairstyles, including the trendy man bun.  The dolls also boast cool fashions and styles for a new generation.
Jess Cagle / People.com:
Why Milo Ventimiglia Says He'd ‘Love to Explore’ Jack's Days in Vietnam on This Is Us  —  It's no secret fans are hoping to see more of Jack Pearson's life in season 2 of This Is Us, but they're not the only ones.  —  Midway through the first season, it was revealed that Milo Ventimiglia's beloved character fought in the Vietnam War.
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Jess Cagle / People.com:
Milo Ventimiglia Reveals He Almost Quit Acting 3 Times — Including a Plan to Shave His Head & Move to Rome
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Kenya Moore Gets One Year Restraining Order Against Ex Matt Jordan  —  Kenya Moore's best wedding gift came from a judge, who gave her some long-term protection, a 1-year restraining order against her ex-bf Matt Jordan ... TMZ has learned.  —  The judge granted the protective order earlier this month.
Discussion: Bossip
People.com:
Carrie Fisher Had Heroin, Cocaine in System When She Died, Report Reveals — As Daughter Billie Releases Emotional Statement  —  Carrie Fisher had heroin and cocaine in her system at the time of her death, according to her toxicology report.  —  PEOPLE obtained official documents …
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Julie Strupp / Washingtonian:
DC's Gay Men's Chorus Just Sang Down Some Anti-Gay Protesters
Discussion: Towleroad and Queerty
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Zach Johnson / E! Online:
Kevin Federline Gets Real About Co-Parenting With Britney Spears
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, What's New and AOL
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Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
The US Senate passes the TikTok divestment bill by a margin of 79-18; the legislation now heads to President Biden, who has committed to sign it into law

Chris Morris / Fortune:
Taylor Swift's new album smashed streaming records; Spotify says it had 300M+ streams on launch day and became 2024's most-streamed album within just 12 hours

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Spotify Q1: revenue up 20% YoY to €3.6B, MAUs up 19% to 615M, vs. 617.9M est., subscribers up 14% to 239M, and a €168M operating income; SPOT closes up 11.41%

 
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