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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.
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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 …
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.
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The WOW Report and Us Weekly
British Vogue:
HRH The Duke of Sussex Interviews Dr Jane Goodall For The September Issue — It's an overcast day in Windsor, with temperamental weather threatening to change the locale for an exclusive sit-down between legendary ethologist Dr Jane Goodall and HRH The Duke of Sussex.
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Us Weekly, POPSUGAR, Page Six, Entertainment Tonight, Go Fug Yourself and Cele|bitchy
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 …
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Perez Hilton
People.com:
Doug Reinhardt Announces the Arrival of His Twin Sons After the Babies Spent 2 Weeks in NICU — The twins are the first children for former baseball player Doug Reinhardt, who appeared on The Hills from 2008 to 2009 — Doug Reinhardt is now a dad — of two!
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Page Six
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Tituss Burgess Slams Andy Cohen's ‘Blatant Disregard’ for Him as Host Dismisses Awkward WWHL Banter as ‘Entertaining’ — “A display of ratchet behavior by a well connected man having blatant disregard for one of his guests,” the actor wrote on Instagram — Tituss Burgess is not too happy …
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Dlisted, Queerty, Towleroad Gay News and The Wrap
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 …
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Bossip and lovebscott
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
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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 …
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Bossip and Oh No They Didn't!
Kristian / Dlisted:
Jennifer Lopez, Who Hasn't Driven in 25 Years, Got a $146,000 Car For Her Birthday — Want an inside look at Jennifer Lopez's fabulous life and her equally amazing 50th birthday party? No? Too damn bad. Jennifer's YouTube account decided to treat the peasants to a day in the life …
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Smooth
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Brooks Laich Opens Up About Julianne Hough Not Taking His Last Name: ‘It Was a Little Jarring’ — In the latest episode of his iHeartRadio podcast, Brooks Laich revealed he initially believed Julianne Hough not taking his last name would become an issue in their marriage
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Cele|bitchy
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 …
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Page Six, Bossip and Sandra Rose
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.
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Dlisted and lovebscott
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