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Variety:
College Admissions Scam: Lori Loughlin Taken Into Custody  —  Lori Loughlin has turned herself into the FBI in advance of a court hearing amid a widespread college admissions bribery scandal.  —  Hugh Jackman Starring in ‘The Music Man’ Revival  —  By Brent Lang
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CNN:
Wealthy parents, actresses, coaches, among those charged in massive college cheating admission scandal, federal prosecutors say  —  (CNN)In what is being called the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted, wealthy parents, Hollywood actresses, coaches and college prep executives …
Associated Press:
The Latest: Lori Loughlin surrenders in admissions scandal  —  BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on a college admissions bribery scandal that has led to charges against coaches and celebrities (all times local):  —  The FBI says actress Lori Loughlin (LAWK'-lin) has been taken into custody in connection …
Discussion: Dlisted and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
College Bribery Ringleader Rick Singer's Reality Show Audition  —  The man who pulled all the strings in the massive college bribery case auditioned for his own reality show back in 2010 ... a reality show on the pressures of families trying to get their kids into colleges, and he makes it clear …
Dominic Patten / Deadline:
Felicity Huffman Released On $250K Bail, Surrenders Passport At Elite College Bribery Hearing
Discussion: Variety and Cele|bitchy
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Lori Loughlin's Daughter Olivia Jade Apologized for Saying She Doesn't ‘Really Care About School’ Ahead …
Discussion: The WOW Report
TMZ.com:
Luke Perry Death Certificate Released, Buried in Tennessee  —  Luke Perry's death certificate confirms what we already know — he died as a result of a massive stroke — and it also reveals his final resting place is in Tennessee.  —  The document was released Wednesday and it lists the cause of death as an …
Discussion: Page Six and TV Tattle
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TMZ.com:
Luke Perry's Wedding with Fiancee Was Set for Summer  —  Luke Perry and his fiancee, Wendy Madison Bauer, were planning on getting married later this year before his shocking death — this according to their “save the date” cards.  —  TMZ obtained one of their “save the dates,” …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift's Friends Are Practically Placing Bets on When Joe Alwyn Will Propose  —  Miscarriages, Cancer & Death — Olivia Newton-John Tells All In Shocking New Book  —  Exposed: A-Rod's Sordid Sexts With His Model Fling Behind J-Lo's Back!  —  ‘Teen Mom 2’ Bombshell!
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
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Rachel Wallace / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez 'Didn't Know' Alex Rodriguez Would Ask Her to Marry Him on Vacation
Discussion: Page Six and Cele|bitchy
Aili Nahas / People.com:
The Bachelor's Colton Underwood on Engagement Plans with Cassie: ‘She Will Have a Ring One Day’  —  Colton Underwood also opens up about his recent move to Los Angeles to be closer to Cassie Randolph  —  The Bachelor duo Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph have been waiting four long months …
Discussion: Page Six and The Hollywood Gossip
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C.A. / Perez Hilton:
‘Bachelor’ Couple Colton Underwood & Cassie Randolph Answer All Of Your Burning Questions On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’  —  Home › The Bachelor/ette › ‘Bachelor’ Couple Colton Underwood & Cassie Randolph Answer All Of Your Burning Questions On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Discussion: Page Six
View All / Variety:
Rosie O'Donnell Reveals She Was Sexually Abused by Her Father (EXCLUSIVE)  —  For six seasons on her '90s daytime talk show, Rosie O'Donnell spoke openly about the struggles associated with her childhood.  At the age of 10, she lost her mom Roseann to breast cancer, which shaped the rest of her life.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Hollywood Reporter:
The 25 Most Powerful Stylists in Hollywood 2019  —  by Produced and edited by Carol McColgin  —  In The Hollywood Reporter's ninth annual ranking, the town's top tastemakers create showstopping looks for A-listers — such as Julia Roberts, Idris Elba, Gemma Chan and more …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Michael Jackson on Security Cam Jewelry Shopping for James Safechuck in 1989  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Michael Jackson put on a cheap disguise to go shopping for jewelry with a young boy back in 1989, and it turns out the child was James Safechuck.  —  Surveillance video from a Zales …
Discussion: Bossip
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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Broadway-Bound Britney Spears Musical Fills Chicago Theater Vacancy Left By Canceled Michael Jackson Show
Discussion: Dlisted and POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
YBN Almighty Jay was Hospitalized for Days with Stab Wounds from Attack  —  YBN Almighty Jay is finally out of a hospital bed but still recovering from multiple stab wounds from a weekend beating that was way worse than what video showed.  —  Sources close the rapper tell TMZ …
Discussion: Bossip and Page Six
 
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