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Dave Itzkoff / New York Times:
2 Women Say James Franco's Acting School Sexually Exploited Them — In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the women say the school pressured them into uncomfortable activities and promised acting opportunities that did not materialize. — The women came to the acting school with hopes of developing their skills …
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
But She's Not Interested — Reviewers Are Calling These Slimming Leggings ‘Magic Pants’ — This Posture Corrector Has 1,700 Reviews and Will Seriously Save Your Back — Diet Not Working? Here's How to Change Your Relationship With Food For Long-Lasting Results — Not so fast!
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Colin Moynihan / New York Times:
Tekashi69's Testimony Leads to Guilty Verdicts for 2 Gang Members — A jury convicted members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods after the flamboyant rapper testified about their crimes. — During his three days as a star witness in a racketeering trial, the rapper Tekashi69 portrayed …
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Alison Caporimo / Seventeen:
Madelaine Petsch on Being “Riverdale” Royalty and Redefining Herself IRL — Cheryl Blossom was listed as “boss bitch” in your phone, the actor who plays her, Madelaine Petsch, would most likely be under the name “bestie.” — The 25-year-old actor has been bringing the show's iconic redhead …
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MTV, Us Weekly, Oh No They Didn't! and Next Divas
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Gigi Hadid and Tyler Cameron Split After Nearly 2 Months Together — This Tory Burch Bag Is Nearly $200 Off and We're Freaking Out — Buying ASAP! This Removable Hooded Faux Leather Jacket Keeps Selling Out at Nordstrom — No One Will Ever Guess That This Trench Is Actually Under $150
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Deadline:
Cynthia Erivo To Star As Aretha Franklin In Nat Geo's ‘Genius: Aretha’ — Nat Geo and Imagine have found their Queen of Soul. Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy-winning artist and actress Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, The Color Purple) has been tapped to star as Aretha Franklin in the next installment …
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Jamie Blynn / E! Online:
Demi Lovato Apologizes Following Backlash Over Free Trip To Israel — Unlike what her lyrics suggest, Demi Lovato really is sorry. — Earlier this week, the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer took to Instagram to share photos from her “absolutely magical” trip to Israel.
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Dlisted and Oh No They Didn't!
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People.com:
RHONJ's Joe Giudice Officially Moving to Italy as He Fights to Appeal Deportation — Joe Giudice has been living in an ICE facility since March after completing a prison sentence for mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud — Judges have granted Joe Giudice's request to be released from ICE custody …
The Muffs:
We are very sorry to announce the passing of our bandmate and dear friend Kim Shattuck. Besides being a brilliant songwriter, rocking guitarist and singer/screamer extrordinaire, Kim was a true force of nature. While battling ALS Kim produced our last album, overseeing every part of the record from tracking to artwork.
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Page Six, Rolling Stone and Deadline
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Nate Jackson / The Wrap:
Kim Shattuck, Lead Singer and Songwriter for The Muffs, Dies at 56
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Variety, RADAR and kenneth in the
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Miley Cyrus Spotted Kissing Cody Simpson Two Weeks After Kaitlynn Carter Split — Miley Cyrusis soothing her achey breaky heart by spending some quality time with longtime friend Cody Simpson. — Now that the singer's whirlwind romance with Kaitlynn Carter is over, Miley seems to be moving on to her latest suitor.
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Ciara Bravo Joins Tom Holland in Russo Brothers' Next Film (EXCLUSIVE) — “Wayne” star Ciara Bravo is set to co-star with Tom Holland in Anthony and Joe Russo's next film, “Cherry,” the sibling duo's follow-up to the massive hit “Avengers: Endgame.” — The remaining ensemble includes …
Erin Hill / People.com:
Kate Middleton Says Princess Charlotte Likes Her Homemade Curry: She's ‘Pretty Good with Heat’ — Kate Middleton and Prince William previously shared that they like to watch their favorite shows with curry takeout in “comfy clothes.” — FB — Kate Middleton the chef!
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TMZ.com:
Oscar De La Hoya Accused of Mistreating Staffer While ‘Highly Intoxicated’ — Oscar De La Hoya is being sued by a famous ex-Golden Boy Promotions employee — who claims the boxing star would call him at all hours of the night to save him from situations when he was “highly intoxicated.”
TMZ.com:
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is Back With Jen Harley After Latest Breakup — ‘JERSEY SHORE’ RONNIE I'M BACK WITH JEN ... After Latest Breakup — IGNORING THE NOISE — Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is back with Jen Harley ... again. — We got the on-again, off-again couple Thursday afternoon after dining …
Dino-Ray Ramos / Deadline:
‘A Quiet Place’ Actress Millicent Simmonds Set To Star In ‘Close Up’ Pilot At Freeform — EXCLUSIVE: A Quiet Place star Millicent Simmonds is making her way to Freeform for the upcoming pilot Close Up. The deaf actress will be one of the leads of the one-hour drama where she will be communicating in American Sign Language.
