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4:50 PM ET, June 7, 2018

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Eric Adler / Kansas City Star:
Kate Spade's father: 'She'd be delighted' if her death sheds light on mental illness  —  One day after the apparent suicide of his daughter Kate Spade, her nearly 90-year-old father said she'd be gratified to know that something good might come from the worldwide discussion of her death.
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Kate Spade's Cause of Death Confirmed as Suicide by Hanging … Kate Spade's cause of death was suicide by hanging, the New York City medical examiner's office confirmed to Us Weekly on Thursday, June 7.  —  Celebrity Deaths in 2018  —  The fashion designer was found dead at age 55 …
Discussion: PerezHilton, AOL and CBS New York
Christi Carras / Variety:
Kate Spade's Husband Issues Statement: She ‘Suffered From Depression and Anxiety’
Discussion: Full Feed
Page Six:
Andy Spade emerges after Kate Spade's suicide
Discussion: TMZ.com and AOL
Michael Blackmon / BuzzFeed:
No, Those Aren't Sir And Rumi Carter In Those Photos Of Beyoncé Holding Two Babies  —  Megastars Beyoncé and Jay-Z kicked off their On the Run II tour Wednesday in Cardiff, Wales.  Many wondered if they had unveiled another surprise: their infant twins, Sir and Rumi Carter.
Discussion: AOL and POPSUGAR
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Did JAY-Z & Beyoncé Renew Their Vows?  New Video & Photos from On the Run II Tour Shows Ceremony with Twins  —  Did Beyoncé and JAY-Z just hint to their fans that they renewed their wedding vows?  —  In a video taken at their On the Run Tour II kickoff show on Wednesday in Cardiff …
Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Beyonce and Jay-Z Feature Twins Rumi and Sir in Tour Video
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Bossip
TMZ.com:   Beyonce Shows off Her Twins During On The Run II Tour Opening Night
TMZ.com:
Jeremy Meeks and Chloe Green's Baby Boy Born  —  The all-time greatest come-up is complete — Jeremy Meeks has a baby boy with his girlfriend, Chloe Green, and the kid's name might say a lot about their relationship.  —  The billionaire heiress and her man — formerly known as the “Hot Felon” …
Discussion: Page Six and X17 Online
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TMZ.com:
Jeremy and Melissa Meeks' Divorce a Done Deal  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  12:14 PM PT — According to the divorce docs — obtained by TMZ — the couple will share joint legal custody ... she gets primary physical custody.  Melissa will have their son 70% of the time, and Jeremy will have him 30%.
Discussion: Page Six, Dlisted and Bossip
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Lindsey Vonn and NHL Player P.K. Subban Are Dating, Make Red Carpet Debut at CMT Awards  —  Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban are dating — and have made their romance red carpet official!  —  The Olympic gold medalist, 33, and the 29-year-old hockey player — a defenseman for the Nashville Predators …
Discussion: Fox News, Cele|bitchy and Bossip
Simon Perry / People.com:
Why the Queen Feels Meghan Markle Needs a ‘Steadying Hand’  —  While Meghan Markle has already proven adept at navigating royal outings alongside her husband Prince Harry, she is still very much in learning mode.  —  With her first solo public duty alongside Queen Elizabeth, 92 …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Dana Rose Falcone / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth and Meghan Will Have a Sleepover Aboard the Royal Train for First Outing Together
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Glamour
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Scott Disick & Sofia Richie ‘Hashed It Out’ After He Was Spotted Looking Flirty with Mystery Woman  —  After hitting a bump in the road, Scott Disick and Sofia Richie's relationship is back to smooth sailing.  —  Things took a turn last week when Disick, 35, was spotted looking flirty …
Discussion: X17 Online, PerezHilton and Glamour
RADAR:
Kailyn's Secret Girlfriend Tells All!  Inside The Relationship Lowry Tried To Hide  —  Dominique Potter claims she seriously dated the ‘Teen Mom 2’ star since November.  —  Kailyn Lowry insisted she was just friends with rumored girlfriend Dominique Potter on TRL Teen Mom After The Show.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Reagan Alexander / People.com:
Brie Bella Says Nikki Is ‘Trying to Make It Work’ with John Cena After Getting Back Together  —  Nikki Bella and John Cena's relationship is on the right track.  —  Brie Bella opened up about her twin sister's relationship with Cena, saying the two are really trying to “make it work” since getting back together.
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Sued By Guy He Brawled with in Cleveland  —  11:23 AM PT — According to the lawsuit — obtained by TMZ — Tobias claims he suffered injuries to his head, neck and back ... also saying he lost consciousness during the fight.  Cannon accuses Bieber of using “racial epithets” …
Daniel Goldblatt / The Blast:
Lil Wayne Scores Eight-Figure Settlement in Legal Battle with Birdman, Cash Money and Universal Records  —  Lil Wayne has emerged victorious in his ongoing legal battle with Birdman, Cash Money Records, and Universal Music Group and we're told he walked away with a HUGE, HUGE, HUGE settlement.
Discussion: Variety and Bossip
 
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X17 Online:
Mariah Carey Flaunts Her Weight Loss In A Little Black Dress At Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Discussion: PerezHilton and Page Six
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Dove Cameron's Cuteness Is On Top
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Controversial opinion: Taylor Swift looks amazing with red hair
Aili Nahas / People.com:
Brody Jenner Says He's ‘Disappointed’ Dad Caitlyn Jenner Missed His Wedding
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Reese Witherspoon confirms ‘Legally Blonde 3’ in a bikini
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Mandy Moore Says She Was ‘Hurt’ That Ex Wilmer Valderrama Lied About Her Virginity
Discussion: Howard Stern and Go Fug Yourself
 Earlier Picks: 
Brian Welk / The Wrap:
‘Friends’ Reunion Will ‘Never’ Happen, But Ross and Rachel Are Still Together, Co-Creator Says (Exclusive)
Discussion: PerezHilton
Mic:
President Donald Trump grants clemency to Alice Johnson after Kim Kardashian West involvement
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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