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Karen Zraick / New York Times:
Iowa Official, 66, Says His Love of Tupac Wasn't What Got Him Fired — Jerry Foxhoven, the former director of the state's Department of Human Services, was removed days after he sent an email celebrating the rapper to 4,300 employees. — The timing certainly seemed suspicious.
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Ryan J. Foley / Associated Press:
Emails show Iowa official's Tupac fixation before his ouster — IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The director of Iowa's social services agency was a huge fan of the late rapper Tupac Shakur, and he frequently let his subordinates know it. — Emails obtained by The Associated Press show …
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Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Southern Charm's Kathryn Dennis Denies Addiction Claims from Thomas Ravenel Amid Custody Battle — The parents to Kensie, 5, and Saint, 3, are currently in the middle of a battle for custody of the children — As Kathryn Dennis and Thomas Ravenel continue to battle for custody of their two young children …
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Aaron Couch / Hollywood Reporter:
Javier Bardem in Talks to Play King Triton in Disney's Live-Action ‘Little Mermaid’ — The actor would join a cast that includes Halle Bailey's Ariel and Harry Styles. — The Little Mermaid has found its king. — Javier Bardem is in talks to play King Triton in the live-action remake …
Tomás Mier / People.com:
Natasha Lyonne Is ‘In Awe’ of Russian Doll's 13 Emmy Nominations: ‘It Feels Very Encouraging’ — Lyonne herself is nominated in both Lead Actress in a Comedy and Writing for a Comedy categories — Natasha Lyonne is basking in the moment after her show Russian Doll racked up 13 Emmy nominations.
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Will Thorne / Variety:
‘Gossip Girl’ Spinoff Series in the Works at HBO Max — Hey Upper East Siders, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite is back. WarnerMedia announced a straight-to-series order for a “Gossip Girl” spinoff series on its newly named streaming service, HBO Max.
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Jackie Salo / Page Six:
Chris Pratt under fire for wearing controversial T-shirt — Marvel star Chris Pratt is under fire after he stepped out in a controversial T-shirt. — The “Avengers: Endgame” actor, 39, was snapped on Sunday wearing a top that shows the Gadsen flag, which was designed during the American Revolution.
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TMZ.com:
Kevin Spacey Criminal Case Dismissed — EXCLUSIVE — Kevin Spacey just won a huge victory, because the criminal case against him in Nantucket, Massachusetts has been dismissed. — According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the case was dropped “due to the unavailability of the complaining witness.”
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘A.P. Bio’ Revived for Season 3 on NBCUniversal's Streaming Service (Exclusive) — The Lorne Michaels-produced comedy starring Glenn Howerton is the unnamed platform's first comedy order. — NBC's currently unnamed streaming service has its first scripted comedy — and it's a familiar one.
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
'She's Gotta Have It' Canceled After Two Seasons at Netflix — Netflix has canceled Spike Lee's series adaptation of “She's Gotta Have It.” — The show ran for two seasons at the streamer. Lee is expected to shop the series to other outlets. The news comes less than two months after the release of Season 2 back in May.
Chancellor Agard / EW.com:
How Arrow saved the TV superhero — and why it had to end — As ‘Arrow’ prepares for the end, Stephen Amell and the producers reflect on its origin story and preview the 'Crisis'-bound eighth and final season — Stephen Amell is dreading the eighth and final season of Arrow …
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James Hibberd / EW.com:
Westworld season 3 to be ‘less of a guessing game,’ producers say — Westworld is getting a major upgrade for its long-awaited season 3. The HBO sci-fi drama has several new locations (such as a near-future Los Angeles) and some new major cast members (like Breaking Bad alum Aaron Paul) …
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Harper's BAZAAR:
Yara Shahidi on What Real Beauty Means to Her — KAHLANA BARFIELD BROWN; PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADRIENNE RAQUEL; FASHION EDITOR: CASSIE ANDERSON; BEAUTY EDITOR: JESSICA MATLIN — For Yara Shahidi, activism is in the genes. Her grandfather was a friend of the Black Panthers …
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Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Is FaceApp Safe to Use? Russian Startup Responds to Concerns as ‘Old-Age Filter’ Goes Viral — Critics have raised questions about the app's access to users' data, with one calling the terms of service agreement a “DOOZY” — FaceApp, a popular app first introduced in 2017, has gone viral again …
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