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8:20 PM ET, June 10, 2020

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J.K. Rowling:
J.K. Rowling Writes about Her Reasons for Speaking out on Sex and Gender Issues  —  This isn't an easy piece to write, for reasons that will shortly become clear, but I know it's time to explain myself on an issue surrounded by toxicity.  I write this without any desire to add to that toxicity.
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Brent Lang / Variety:
Eddie Redmayne Criticizes J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Tweets (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Universal International Distribution President Duncan Clark Steps Down, Veronika Kwan Vandenberg Tapped as Replacement  —  Eddie Redmayne, star of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them franchise …
Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Stassi Schroeder's brother pleads for forgiveness after her firing  —  Stassi Schroeder's family is sticking by her side after she was fired from “Vanderpump Rules” for making a false police report against former castmate Faith Stowers in 2018.  —  In a now-deleted Instagram video …
Discussion: Sandra Rose
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Samantha Leffler / Us Weekly:
Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute's Witches of WeHo Wine Pulled From Shelves After Racially Insensitive Remarks
Discussion: Page Six
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
MTV Cuts Ties with Taylor Selfridge, Pulls Teen Mom Special over Past Racially Insensitive Tweets  —  Taylor Selfridge previously apologized for her comments during season 8 of Teen Mom OG  —  Taylor Selfridge's time on MTV is over.  —  In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE …
John Ridley / Los Angeles Times:
Op-Ed: Hey, HBO, ‘Gone With the Wind’ romanticizes the horrors of slavery.  Take it off your platform for now  —  Congratulations to WarnerMedia on the launch of HBO Max.  As an HBO subscriber, I am excited about the breadth of programming and films offered on the platform.
CrossFit:
Greg Glassman Retires  —  Greg Glassman:  —  “I'm stepping down as CEO of CrossFit, Inc., and I have decided to retire.  On Saturday I created a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members.  Since I founded CrossFit 20 years ago, it has become the world's largest network of gyms.
Jason Sheeler / People.com:
Caitlyn Jenner on the Five-Year Anniversary of Her Transition: ‘I Have No Regrets’  —  “This is my journey.  Yes, it is different than other trans people.  But when I wake up in the morning, I'm happy with myself,” the legendary gold medalist tells PEOPLE exclusively  —  FB
Discussion: Dlisted and Towleroad Gay News
Jeff Pegues / CBS News:
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin “bumped heads” while working at nightclub, former coworker says  —  As mourners in Houston honor the life of George Floyd in Minneapolis, CBS News is learning new details from a nightclub coworker about alleged history between Floyd and Derek Chauvin, the former officer who is charged in Floyd's death.
Christopher Bagley / InStyle:
Alicia Keys Is Creating the Art She — and the World — Needs Right Now  —  The industry's reigning queen of good vibes and good deeds has an album coming out just in time.  —  This interview and photo shoot took place in early May prior to the global protests surrounding George Floyd's death.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Bossip and POPSUGAR
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
The Challenge's Dee Nguyen ‘Sincerely Apologizes’ for Racially Charged Comments After Firing: ‘I Would Love to Take It Back’  —  The Challenge star Dee Nguyen is speaking out following MTV's decision to cut all ties with her following her racially charged tweets.  —  ‘The Challenge’ Cuts Ties With Dee Nguyen, Cast Reacts
Discussion: Page Six and The Hollywood Gossip
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj and Tekashi 6ix9ine Team Up on ‘Trollz’ Track  —  Nicki Minaj is going back to the well for what could be her next big hit — snitching be damned, she's got a new collab with Tekashi 6ix9ine.  —  The 2 rappers just revealed they worked together on a track called “Trollz,” …
Discussion: Page Six
J.W. / Perez Hilton:
Lizzo Tells TikTok Body Shamers To ‘Kiss My Ass’ In New Workout Video!  —  Lizzo is NOT here for your body shaming!  Not today.  Not yesterday.  Not ever!!!  —  On Tuesday, the rapper kept things honest on TikTok when talking about loving herself and going into detail about her fitness routine …
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Anna Wintour admits to ‘hurtful and intolerant’ behavior at Vogue  —  Anna Wintour has admitted that Vogue has been “hurtful and intolerant” — and not done enough to promote black staff and designers.  —  In an emotional note to staff, Wintour wrote: “I want to start by acknowledging …
 
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Ellie Henman / The Sun:
BEY DAY Beyoncé in talks to sign £80million mega deal with Disney for three major new projects
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Lauren Burns / Page Six:
Reformed party animal Kate Moss now in bed by 11 p.m. every night
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and The Sun
Phil Boucher / People.com:
Spain's Ex-King Juan Carlos Investigated for Alleged Corruption Six Years After His Abdication
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Prince Harry and Meghan to celebrate Prince Philip's 99th birthday over personal phone call with Archie
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Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Disney Developing Original Movie Musical ‘All Night Long’ From Lionel Richie Song Catalog (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: Stereogum
Anok Yai / Oprah Magazine:
Anok Yai Says Black Models Shouldn't Have to Educate the Fashion Industry About Racism
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Kristian / Dlisted:
Open Post: Hosted By Chris Cuomo “Accidentally” Showing Up Naked On Instagram Live
Discussion: Page Six
 

 
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Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Arkansas PBS severs ties with the PBS network, the first state public TV system to do so since Congress cut CPB funds, citing the annual $2M+ membership cost

Financial Times:
OpenAI hopes the Disney deal boosts Sora, which has high costs and limited traction; Sensor Tower: users average 13 minutes per day on Sora vs. 90 on TikTok

Sam Roberts / New York Times:
Arthur L. Carter, who started a Connecticut newspaper in 1981, bought and sold The Nation, and founded the New York Observer in 1987, has died at 93

 
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