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Jim DeRogatis / BuzzFeed:
R. Kelly Is Holding Women Against Their Will In A “Cult,” Parents Told Police  —  As the R&B legend tours the country this summer, parents have told police that R. Kelly is running an abusive “cult” that's tearing families apart.  Three former members of Kelly's inner circle told BuzzFeed News similar stories.
Rob Haskell / Vogue:
Miranda Kerr's Wedding Dress: An Exclusive Look at Her Custom Dior Haute Couture Gown  —  Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, August 2017  —  On a cool May morning, just as a cloak of fog began to lift off the western hills of Los Angeles, Miranda Kerr ran downstairs and put a chicken in the oven.
Mike Barnes / Hollywood Reporter:
Martin Landau, Oscar Winner for ‘Ed Wood,’ Dies at 89  —  His résumé includes ‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘Tucker: The Man and His Dream’ and ‘North by Northwest.’ It does not, however, include ‘Star Trek.’  —  Martin Landau, the all-purpose actor who showcased his versatility …
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TMZ.com:
Martin Landau — Dead at 89  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Legendary actor Martin Landau has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  We're told Martin died at 1:30 PM PT Saturday at UCLA Medical Center after a short hospitalization where he suffered unexpected complications.  —  Landau is one of the most enduring actors of our time.
E! Online:
Jordan Peele and Chelsea Peretti Welcome Their First Child  —  Jordan Peele and Chelsea Peretti have officially become parents!  —  E! News has exclusively learned that the Brooklyn Nine-Nine star gave birth to a baby boy named Beaumont Gino Peele.  The couple welcomed their first little one on July 1.
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Tyga, C.J. Wallace to Star in Rebooted ‘Scream’ Season 3 (Exclusive)  —  The MTV drama's rebooted season will return in March with a special three-night binge model.  —  MTV's rebooted third season of Scream is starting to come together.  —  Rapper-actors Tyga and C.J. Wallace have been tapped …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Mark Moore / Page Six:
Caitlyn Jenner considers running for Senate … Olympic gold medalist and transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner said on Sunday she was eyeing a run for the US Senate from California.  —  “I have considered it.  I like the political side of it,” Jenner, a Republican, told John Catsimatidis on the “Cats Roundtable” radio show on 970 AM.
TMZ.com:
Aaron Carter Says, 'You Won't Catch Me Getting Any DUI's' Days Before DUI Arrest  —  Aaron Carter doesn't drink or get DUIs ... which is what Aaron Carter said days before getting a DUI.  —  We got video of Aaron in his hometown of Tampa, Florida last Monday talking smack about Shia LaBeouf's …
Page Six:
LuAnn de Lesseps' marriage is hanging by a thread  —  Tom D'Agostino Jr. and LuAnn de Lesseps  —  MORE FROM: … “Real Housewife of New York” LuAnn de Lesseps' marriage to businessman Tom D'Agostino Jr. is struggling after just seven months, Page Six can exclusively reveal.
Discussion: X17 Online, People.com and PerezHilton
GQ:
John Boyega on Star Wars, Detroit, and Staying Sane with the Help of Robert Downey Jr.  —  Before he became the face of Star Wars, John Boyega was just some impossibly talented, humble, and exuberant kid from South London.  Now he's getting a bite with Harrison Ford and talking shop with Robert Downey Jr.—and he's still humble.
Discussion: People.com and Bossip
James Hibberd / EW.com:
Game of Thrones: Maisie Williams on that season premiere surprise  —  The following post contains spoilers about the Game of Thrones season 7 premiere, “Dragonstone.”  —  You could argue 2016 Emmy-nominee Maisie Williams actually had two surprise scenes in the Game of Thrones season 7 opener …
Discussion: People.com and Obsev
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Ben Affleck Honored for Charity Work, Talks ‘Awe-Inspiring’ Experience in Congo  —  Ben Affleck took center stage at the Starkey Hearing Foundation awards gala in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday night.  The actor-director was honored at the annual star-studded charity gala for his longtime humanitarian work …
Discussion: AOL
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Ryan Lochte Cleared of Criminal Charges in Rio Olympics Scandal  —  An appellate court in Brazil has cleared Ryan Lochte of criminal charges after he exaggerated the details of an alleged robbery during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.  —  According to USA Today, the appeals court concluded on Thursday …
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David Meeks / USA Today:
Ryan Lochte cleared of criminal charge stemming from Rio Olympics incident
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JD Knapp / Variety:
Tim Burton's Live-Action ‘Dumbo’ Lifts Off to March 2019 Release
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TMZ.com:
Jeremy Meeks' Advice for O.J. Simpson ... ‘Stay Out of Trouble,’ Find an Heiress
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Jennifer Drysdale / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Tina Knowles Reveals How Beyonce Is Adjusting to Twins, Calls Blue Ivy a ‘Proud’ Big Sister
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Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
Shameless Star Noel Fisher Marries Layla Alizada in ‘Magical’ and Intimate Wedding
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FAMILY FIRST  —  Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins' little family …
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TMZ.com:
ScHoolboy Q Pissed at United Airlines for Putting New Puppy on Wrong Flight
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