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3:40 PM 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: Dlisted, Billboard and Cele|bitchy
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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: The WOW Report and 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 …
Variety:
Katy Perry's ‘Dark Horse’ Handed Defeat in Trial
Discussion: CNN
People.com:   Orlando Bloom Reveals How He and Fiancée Katy Perry Make Long Distance Work
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Erin Hill / People.com:   Laverne Cox Opens up About Her Surprise Phone Call from Meghan Markle — and Her Fangirl Moment
Leanne Bayley / HELLO!:
The question Meghan Markle was nervous to ask Edward Enninful
Discussion: Perez Hilton and British Vogue
Aili Nahas / People.com:
The Bachelorette's Peter Weber Denies Allegations That He Dumped His Ex to Go on the Show  —  Model Calee Lutes claims the two were in serious relationship when he abruptly broke things off around Christmas of last year  —  The Bachelorette's Peter Weber is finally opening …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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Aili Nahas / People.com:
The Bachelorette's Peter Weber Says He 'Wouldn't Say No' to Being the Next Bachelor  —  The pilot made it to the final three on Hannah Brown's season of The Bachelorette  —  No sooner had Peter Weber been left brokenhearted when Hannah Brown broke up with him on Monday's episode of The Bachelorette …
Discussion: Page Six and Entertainment Tonight
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 …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Perez Hilton
Tim Molloy / The Wrap:
Bruce Lee's Daughter Saddened by ‘Mockery’ in ‘Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood’ (Exclusive)  —  Bruce Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee, says it was “disheartening” to see Quentin Tarantino depict her father in “Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood” as “an arrogant a-hole who was full of hot air.”
Annie Grayer / CNN:
Cardi B joins Bernie Sanders for campaign video and talks student debt, climate change and the minimum wage  —  Detroit (CNN)Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday teamed up with rapper Cardi B to film a 2020 presidential campaign video meant to appeal to young voters.
Discussion: Dlisted, Page Six, Stereogum and Bossip
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!
Discussion: 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 …
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj and Her Fiance Take Out Marriage License in L.A.  —  Nicki Minaj and her fiance 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
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
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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.
 
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