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5:20 PM ET, June 9, 2020

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ Fires Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute For Racist Actions  —  One week after former “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Faith Stowers revealed that two of the show's original cast members, Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute, had reported her to the police for a crime she'd …
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Faith Stowers feels ‘vindicated’ after ‘Vanderpump Rules’ firings  —  Former “Vanderpump Rules” star Faith Stowers tells Page Six that she feels “vindicated” and “hopeful” after co-stars Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute were fired for making a false police report against her.
Discussion: The Sun and Oh No They Didn't!
Jsilberman / The Trevor Project:
Daniel Radcliffe Responds to J.K. Rowling's Tweets on Gender Identity  —  I realize that certain press outlets will probably want to paint this as in-fighting between J.K. Rowling and myself, but that is really not what this is about, nor is it what's important right now.
Kristian / Dlisted:
Open Post: Hosted By Chris Cuomo “Accidentally” Showing Up Naked On Instagram Live  —  Chris Cuomo was locked in his basement with coronavirus for weeks, so maybe he's emerged a new man?  And part of that includes wanting to be naked all the time?  Because he's free of the bonds of coronavirus and the bonds of clothing?
Discussion: Page Six
Hollywood Reporter:
Hartley Sawyer Fired From ‘The Flash’ After Racist, Misogynist Tweets Surface (Exclusive)  —  The actor has played Ralph Dibny on The CW series for the past three seasons.  —  Actor Hartley Sawyer has been fired from The Flash after a host of his tweets containing misogynist and racist references were surfaced in the past week.
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Deadline / Page Six:
Hartley Sawyer fired from ‘The Flash’ after resurfaced racist, misogynist tweets
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Dead at 69  —  BONNIE POINTER DEAD AT 69  —  REMEMBERING BONNIE POINTER  —  Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  The Grammy-winning Motown artist, who was originally part of the popular quartet group of sisters in the '70s, died this morning.
Sharareh Drury / Hollywood Reporter:
How I'm Living Now: Actress, Producer Niecy Nash, “I'm A F***ing Wreck”  —  While waiting out the pandemic in her California home, the ‘Mrs. America’ actress opens up about the death of George Floyd and the unease of returning to work.  —  With production grinding to a halt in the face …
Discussion: Essence and Page Six
Christina Lamb / The Sunday Times:
Can Sophie, Countess of Wessex, steady the royal ship? … On Tuesday, March 3, the Court Circular, published in The Times every day, started pretty much as it has since 1803, when George III, frustrated by inaccurate royal reporting, appointed a “court newsman” to inform newspapers about royal engagements.
NBC News:
Prosecutors formally request to talk with Prince Andrew in Epstein investigation  —  Federal prosecutors in New York have formally requested through the British government to speak with Prince Andrew as part of their criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's history of sexual abuse, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Kate Beckinsale consumes no stimulants, no caffeine & no alcohol  —  Kate Beckinsale is currently dating and quarantining with a 22-year-old youth named Goody Grace.  He looks like he's about 13 years old.  It's not great.  But Kate covers the latest issue of Women's Health UK …
Discussion: Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Ex-NFL WR Reche Caldwell Dead, Shot and Killed In Tampa  —  EX-NFL WR RECHE CALDWELL SHOT AND KILLED IN TAMPA  —  REMEMBERING RECHE CALDWELL  —  9:53 AM PT — Cops now say it appears Caldwell was targeted — it was not a random act.  —  “Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim …
Discussion: Bossip and Perez Hilton
 
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Kate Aurthur / Variety:
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TMZ.com:
KENDALL JENNER MALIBU'D UP WITH DEVIN BOOKER Nobu Date Before NBA Bubble
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Pregnant Michelle Wie Bares Bump Under a Top That ‘Fit a Little Bit Differently 9 Months Ago’
Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
Beyoncé, Lady Gaga Among Commencement Speakers Joining Obamas for YouTube's Graduation Spectacle
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Ana de Armas has life-size cutout of herself outside her home
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Prince's estate releases new video in honor of George Floyd
 

 
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The Guardian:
How China is using AI news anchors to spread its propaganda on social media; Microsoft: some AI anchors were created using ByteDance's video editing app CapCut

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Culture secretary Lucy Frazer says the UK is working on rules around the use of creative work for training AI after media and arts executives voiced concerns

Rodney Tiffen / Inside Story:
Court discovery docs from the UK's News Group phone hacking cases give more detail about evidence destruction and indicate the company gathered political intel

 
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