Check out Mini-WeSmirch for simple mobiles or WeSmirch Mobile for modern smartphones.
11:25 AM ET, July 3, 2020

WeSmirch

 Top News: 
NBC New York:
Jeffrey Epstein Confidante Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges  —  Prosecutors allege Maxwell helped Epstein traffic underage girls; he died by suicide awaiting trial last year  —  What to Know  — Jeffrey Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested Thursday morning in New Hampshire, law enforcement sources say
RELATED:
Rebecca Rosenberg / New York Post:
Ghislaine Maxwell ordered held without bail on child sex-trafficking charges  —  Convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's alleged madam and one-time girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell was ordered held without bail Thursday when she appeared via video in a New Hampshire federal court on child sex-trafficking charges.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
TMZ.com:
Christina Ricci Files for Divorce After Alleged Domestic Incident  —  CHRISTINA RICCI FILES FOR DIVORCE  —  Christina Ricci has just filed for divorce from her husband after almost 7 years of marriage ... TMZ has learned.  —  The “Casper” and “Addams Family” star filed in L …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
RELATED:
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Christina Ricci Granted Emergency Protective Order Against Husband James Heerdegen
Discussion: Page Six, Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Jack Guy / CNN:
Former Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone becomes a father at 89  —  (CNN)Former Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone, 89, and wife Fabiana Flosi, 44, have announced the birth of their son.  —  The baby boy was born on Wednesday and is named Ace, a spokesperson for Ecclestone confirmed to CNN.
RELATED:
Peter White / Deadline:
‘Big Brother’ Begins Production Prep, Waiting For Unions & Guilds To Sign Off Before Filming Can Start  —  EXCLUSIVE: The Big Brother house is under construction, offering a greenshoot of hope to fans that the CBS reality series will air this summer.  —  Deadline understands …
Emily / Dlisted:
Khloé Kardashian And Tristan Thompson Are Reportedly Back Together  —  Come gather 'round to hear the tale of Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson.  Two alliteratively-named fame hos who made a baby (2-year-old True Thompson) and many headlines when Tristan stepped out on Khloe with a bunch of women …
Discussion: Page Six
RELATED:
Tom Grater / Deadline:
Singer Duffy Writes To Reed Hastings Asking Netflix To Take Down Controversial Polish Film ‘365 Days’: “It Glamorizes Rape”  —  Duffy, the Wesh singer/songwriter who earlier this year went public with a harrowing story about being kidnapped and raped, has publicly called out Netflix …
Discussion: The Blemish, Stereogum and Us Weekly
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
‘Strahan, Sara and Keke’ canceled by ABC  —  ABC's “Strahan, Sara and Keke,” is getting the axe, multiple sources told Page Six.  The show hosted by Michael Strahan, Sara Haines and Keke Palmer is being replaced with “GMA 3: What You Need to Know.”  —  ABC News took the show off-air in March …
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Jason Reid / ESPN:
Source: NFL plans to play Black national anthem before Week 1 games  —  “Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing,” traditionally known as the Black national anthem, is expected to be performed live or played before every Week 1 NFL game, and the league is considering a variety of other measures during …
Discussion: CNN, Towleroad Gay News and TMZ.com
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Jana Duggar Longs to Be Married But Is ‘Making the Most’ of Her Single Years: 'I'm Not That Worried'  —  Dating herself first!  Jana Duggar isn't too stressed about her love life right now but hopes she'll still be able to find The One someday.  —  The Duggars: A Comprehensive Guide to the Famous Family
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
Being Funny Now “Is Kind of Our Duty“: Ricky Gervais, Ramy Youssef, Kenan Thompson, Kumail Nanjiani and Dan Levy in the Comedy Actor Roundtable  —  Five top actors sound off on seeking laughter, relevance and killer abs: “I really bump up against this idea that comedy can change things.”
Discussion: The Blemish
TMZ.com:
Vanilla Ice Cancels Concert in Austin After Facing Backlash  —  10:36 AM PT — Vanilla Ice just canceled his performance in Austin ... saying he didn't know the numbers were so crazy in Austin.  The rapper said the concert had been booked a long time ago, but with cases spiking in Texas …
Discussion: Dlisted
Jane Ridley / Page Six:
Sia says she protected Maddie Ziegler from ‘disgusting’ Harvey Weinstein  —  Quick-thinking singer Sia has claimed she once saved child star Maddie Ziegler from the clutches of evil Harvey Weinstein by stopping the young “Chandelier” dancer from boarding a plane with the convicted sex fiend.
Discussion: The Independent and Perez Hilton
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of WeSmirch at 11:25 AM ET, July 3, 2020.

View the current page or another snapshot:


 
 See Also: 
WeSmirch: site main
WeSmirch River: reverse chronological WeSmirch
WeSmirch Mobile: for phones
WeSmirch Leaderboard: WeSmirch's top sources
 
 Subscribe: 
WeSmirch RSS feed
WeSmirch on X
 
 
 More News: 
Brianne Tracy / People.com:
David Foster's Daughters Joke Their Only Issue with His Wife Katharine McPhee ‘Is How Hot She Is’
Discussion: Page Six
Eric Deggans / NPR:
‘Do Right By Us’: Black ‘Survivor’ Alums Say The Reality Was Harmful Stereotypes
Discussion: reality blurred and Us Weekly
Jasmin Barmore / Detroit News:
Angry exchange on video shows gun being pulled on mom, teen in Lake Orion
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News and Bossip
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Shayna Taylor Shares Quote on Not Needing ‘to Convince the Right Person to Love You’ After Ryan Seacrest Split
Discussion: Page Six
 Earlier Picks: 
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Returning With Two New Seasons (and Spinoffs) at Comedy Central
Discussion: The Blemish and New York Times
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Jason Momoa To Voice Frosty The Snowman In Live-Action Pic For Warner Bros & Stampede Ventures
Discussion: The WOW Report and POPSUGAR
Emily / Dlisted:
Brian Austin Green Went On A Date With Tina Louise
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
Sister Sites:

Techmeme
 Top news and commentary for technology's leaders, from all around the web
Mediagazer
 Top news and commentary for media professionals from all around the web
memeorandum
 What US political commentators are discussing online right now