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TMZ.com:
Ariana Grande Breaks Down on ‘Tonight Show’ After Singing Aretha Franklin Tribute  —  Ariana Grande did something she did not want to do today, but powered through in honor of Aretha Franklin and then broke down in tears.  —  Production sources tell us Ariana was scheduled to appear on …
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Sam Gillette / People.com:
The Obamas Pay Tribute to Aretha Franklin as Trump Faces Backlash for Saying ‘She Worked for Me’  —  Aretha Franklin, the singer-songwriter whose soulful songs became anthems for the civil rights movement, died on Thursday at the age of 76.  Since the news broke, tributes filled with love …
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Ariana Grande Cries While Singing ‘Natural Woman’ in Powerful Tribute to Aretha Franklin  —  Ariana Grande delivered a powerful performance dedicated to the late Aretha Franklin during The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night.  —  The “No Tears Left to Cry” singer, 25 …
Discussion: Dlisted and Page Six
CBS News:
Stevie Wonder reveals his last words to Aretha Franklin before she died
Discussion: Page Six and TMZ.com
Tomás Mier / People.com:
How Early Motherhood Led Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin to a ‘Life of Silent Suffering’
Discussion: POPSUGAR and TIME
TMZ.com:
Bethenny Frankel's Boyfriend's Last Words Help Explain Trump Tower Death  —  Bethenny Frankel's late boyfriend, Dennis Shields, was able to utter a few words to EMTs and police before he died — and they paint a clearer picture of how he passed.  —  Sources say Dennis told the responding EMTs …
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Bethenny Frankel's Ex Husband Jason Hoppy: Dennis Shields' Death 'Raises Serious Concerns …
TMZ.com:
Young Thug Arrested for Felony Gun Possession After Album Release Party  —  5:48 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us as they were leaving, a member of Thug's crew ran into a police cruiser, prompting the vehicle search which uncovered the weapons.  —  Young Thug was busted by cops …
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Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
People.com:
The Hills Cast to Reunite on MTV's Video Music Awards Red Carpet for ‘Big Announcement’: Source  —  Eight years after their hit MTV series aired its final episode, the stars of The Hills are back.  —  A source tells PEOPLE the cast will be reuniting on the red carpet of MTV's Video Music Awards …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Dlisted
People.com:
Khloé Kardashian ‘Can Forgive’ Tristan Thompson's Cheating Scandal — But Won't Forget: Source  —  Four months after rumors of infidelity rocked their relationship, Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are in a good place.  —  The couple recently returned from a trip to Mexico …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Renee Zellweger Heads to TV With Lead in Netflix Morality Anthology ‘What/If’  —  ‘Revenge’ creator Mike Kelley will serve as showrunner on the series, which counts Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke as exec producers.  —  Add another Oscar winner who is headed to television.
Discussion: The Wrap and TV Tattle
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
2 Chainz is getting married this weekend  —  SEE ALSO  —  They are making it official!  —  Rapper 2 Chainz is set to tie the knot this Saturday in front of friends Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in Miami.  —  We hear the “Big Bank” singer and Kesha Ward will say “I do” …
Discussion: Bossip and Sandra Rose
BLIND GOSSIP:
Cold And Lonely At The Top  —  [Blind Gossip] This TV actress thought that the many celebrities she invited to her wedding were her new group of friends.  —  Not really. … Similar: Lonely Lad  —  Actress:  —  [Optional] Was this a predictable result?  Do you feel sorry for her?
Molly McNamee / Perez Hilton:
Kylie Jenner Talks Motherhood, Insecurity, And LIVING With Travis Scott In ‘Vogue Australia’  —  Home › Kylie Jenner › Kylie Jenner Talks Motherhood, Insecurity, And LIVING With Travis Scott In ‘Vogue Australia’  —  Kylie Jenner has landed her first Vogue cover with Vogue Australia!
Discussion: X17 Online
 
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Emma Roth / The Verge:
Post.News, the news-focused social platform launched in 2022 that offered micropayments to publishers, is shutting down after failing to grow “fast enough”

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