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10:40 AM ET, July 30, 2019

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Eriq Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
Katy Perry's “Dark Horse” Copied Christian Rap Song, Jury Finds  —  After a weeklong trial, a California jury has concluded that the pop singer's song is a copyright infringement.  —  After a weeklong trial, a California jury has concluded that Katy Perry's “Dark Horse” is a copyright infringement.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Billboard
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Andrew Dalton / Associated Press:
Jury: Katy Perry's ‘Dark Horse’ copied Christian rap song  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury on Monday found that Katy Perry's 2013 hit “Dark Horse” improperly copied a 2009 Christian rap song in a unanimous decision that represented a rare takedown of a pop superstar and her elite producer by a relatively unknown artist.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Ben Sisario / New York Times:
Katy Perry Loses Copyright Battle Over ‘Dark Horse’  —  A jury found that the singer's 2013 hit copied elements of a 2008 Christian rap song called “Joyful Noise.”  —  A federal jury in Los Angeles on Monday found that Katy Perry's 2013 hit “Dark Horse” copied a Christian rap song called …
Discussion: CNN and Variety
Erin Hill / People.com:
Laverne Cox Opens up About Her Surprise Phone Call from Meghan Markle — and Her Fangirl Moment  —  The Orange Is the New Black actress told the Duchess of Sussex she's been a fan of hers since Suits  —  When Laverne Cox was asked to be a part of the September issue of British Vogue, titled …
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Leanne Bayley / HELLO!:
The question Meghan Markle was nervous to ask Edward Enninful  —  If you don't ask, you don't get...  You might think it was Vogue's Editor Edward Enninful who asked the Duchess of Sussex to guest edit the September issue of Vogue, but it turns out that it was Meghan who did the asking.
Discussion: British Vogue and Perez Hilton
Billboard:
Winner's Circle: Lil Nas X's ‘Old Town Road’ Breaks Record With 17th Week Atop Billboard Hot 100  —  The song passes the reigns of “One Sweet Day” & “Despacito.”  —  Lil Nas X's “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, claims one of the most prized records in the Billboard Hot 100's 60-year history …
Discussion: Bossip and Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj and Her Boyfriend Take Out Marriage License in L.A.  —  Nicki Minaj and her boyfriend took a big step toward the altar, because we've learned the couple just got a marriage license in Los Angeles, although it's all on the down low.  —  Sources with knowledge tell TMZ …
Discussion: Bossip and lovebscott
People.com:
A New Flame?  Lady Gaga Photographed Kissing Audio Engineer Dan Horton in L.A. During Brunch Date  —  Nearly six months after splitting from Christian Carino, Lady Gaga was photographed kissing Daniel Horton during a brunch date in L.A.  —  FB  —  Lady Gaga appears to be moving …
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Get Matching Tattoos in Honor of Dog Waldo: ‘R.I.P. My Little Angel’  —  The newlyweds' Alaskan Klee Kai was reportedly struck by a car last week while on a walk in New York City  —  Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner will remember their beloved pooch Waldo Picasso forever.
Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
Euphoria End Date: HBO Boss Concedes High School Drama Has ‘a Time Limit’  —  Big Little Lies Season 3 Unlikely Because 'There's No Obvious Story'  —  Euphoria can't last forever.  Heck, it probably can't last beyond a few seasons.  —  “Well, [the characters] are in high school …
Ryan Naumann / The Blast:
Gucci Mane Agrees to Pay Baby Mama $10,000 a Month, Settles Child Support Battle  —  Gucci Mane has reached a deal to end the nasty legal battle with his baby mama and the rapper has agreed to pay $10k a month in support.  —  According to our sources, Gucci and the mother of his son …
Discussion: Bossip and Sandra Rose
William Lee / Chicago Tribune:
Woman accused of stealing identity of ‘Empire’ star Taraji P. Henson  —  A pregnant mother of six trembled throughout a court hearing Sunday as prosecutors accused her of stealing the identities of several people, including a star of the Fox television show “Empire,” and collecting thousands …
TMZ.com:
Wendy Williams Says Bow Wow's Body Shaming Won't Shut Her Up  —  WENDY WILLIAMS Fires Back At Bow Wow ... BODY SHAMING WON'T SHUT ME UP!!!  —  Wendy Williams is not backing down from Bow Wow ... sources close to her say his recent body-shaming attempt won't stop her from defending Ciara, or from trashing him in the future.
Discussion: Dlisted and lovebscott
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Stephanie McNeal / BuzzFeed News:
I Went To Jake Paul And Tana Mongeau's Wedding And It Was Really Fucking Weird  —  On Sunday I attended the most bizarre wedding reception I have ever been to in my life: the union of YouTubers Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau in Las Vegas.  —  The reception was in the middle of an outdoor mall …
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TMZ.com:
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People.com:
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Lynette Rice / EW.com:
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Melissa Gorga, Porsha Williams and More ‘Real Housewives’ …
Discussion: Dlisted
Britta Zeltmann / HELLO!:
Christina Milian announces EXCITING baby news with the most adorable pic
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux Say Farewell to Dog Dolly
Discussion: Page Six, Perez Hilton and HELLO!
Amanda Woods / Page Six:
Russi Taylor, voice of Minnie Mouse, dead at 75
Discussion: HELLO!