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Sophia Vilensky / Us Weekly:
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Plan on ‘Moving In Together Very Soon’ … Getting serious!  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are ready to take the next step in their relationship, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.  —  Bennifer Revisited!  Relive Ben Affleck and J. Lo's Whirlwind Romance
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Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Why Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Aren't in a Rush to Move Back in Together
Discussion: Elle
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Christina Haack Reveals She Smoked Psychedelic Toad Venom and Says It ‘Reset My Brain’  —  Christina Haack claims the substance also “kicked out years of anxiety in 15 mins”  —  Christina Haack's journey to meeting new flame Joshua Hall involved a very unusual substance.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Donna Freydkin / Buy This, Not That:
Scarlett Johansson Says Goodbye to ‘Black Widow’  —  Johansson says Natasha's “integrity” is just what young girls need right now.  —  Scarlett Johansson is one of the most direct, blunt, forthright people on the planet.  Trust us.  We've met her.  Multiple times.  She sets her limits.
Discussion: Just Jared, Insider, The Wrap and Us Weekly
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Just Jared:
Another Actress Almost Played ‘Black Widow’ Instead of Scarlett Johansson - Find Out Who!
Discussion: POPSUGAR, FemaleFirst and Page Six
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Princess Beatrice Sports a Polka Dot Dress over Her Baby Bump as She Attends Wimbledon with Husband  —  Sophie, Countess of Wessex was also spotted in the Royal Box!  —  FB  —  MORE  —  Mom-to-be Princess Beatrice is hitting the royal box at Wimbledon!
Discussion: Marie Claire
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Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Pregnant Princess Beatrice attends Wimbledon in polka dots
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, E! Online and Just Jared
Christian Burton / Celebrity Insider:
Wendy Williams Is Trending For All The Wrong Reasons - See Why Fans Are Shocked  —  Wendy Williams is trending on social media for all the wrong reasons.  Check out the latest reports from The Shade Room.  —  TSR noted that ‘People on social media are outraged by Wendy Williams’ coverage …
Discussion: Just Jared
Naomi Osaka / TIME:
'It's O.K. Not to Be O.K.'  —  Naomi Osaka is a professional tennis player who will represent Japan in the upcoming Olympics.  Osaka was the first Asian tennis player to be ranked No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association and the first Japanese-born player to win a grand slam.  —  Life is a journey.
People.com:
Jodie Turner-Smith Spreads Love in Cannes, Plus Tilda Swinton and Daughter Honor, Russell and Ciara, and More  —  From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to  —  Big Heart  —  Jodie Turner-Smith shows love at the Stillwater screening …
Discussion: Deadline, Just Jared and Cele|bitchy
FemaleFirst:
Lil Wayne addresses marriage speculation  —  Lil Wayne has dismissed speculation he has married on/off partner Denise Bidot. … Lil Wayne has laughed off speculation he's got married.  —  The ‘Lollipop’ hitmaker - whose real name is Dwayne CarterJr. - had fans convinced …
Discussion: Page Six
Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
Britney Spears bares it all in photo that leaves fans confused … Amid conservatorship battles and courtroom disappointments, Britney Spears has used social media as a consistent outlet for her fans.  —  And while there always has been speculation surrounding the ownership of her social media accounts …
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Teen Mom's Kailyn Lowry Files Lawsuit Against Co-Star Briana Dejesus for Defamation  —  In a statement to E! News, Kailyn Lowry's rep said the Teen Mom 2 star is “disheartened by the recent untrue statements made by” Briana Dejesus.  —  Kailyn Lowry's feud with Briana Dejesus is far from over.
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Scott Disick's Girlfriend Amelia Hamlin Sends Heartfelt Birthday Message to Penelope  —  Scott Disick's girlfriend Amelia Hamlin revealed the special activity she and Penelope Disick love to do together, while wishing her a happy ninth birthday on Instagram.  —  Amelia Hamlin wouldn't be a regular stepmom.
Lauren Piester / E! Online:
Why the New Gossip Girl Already Revealed Its Big Twist  —  The new identity of Gossip Girl has already been revealed in the first episode of the HBO Max reboot, and creator Joshua Safran explained why it changes the whole show.  —  Gossip Girl is officially back in full force, but she looks a little different nowadays.
Discussion: Just Jared and POPSUGAR
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Just Jared:
Who Is Gossip Girl's Narrator on HBO Max? That Voice Should Sound Familiar!
Discussion: E! Online and POPSUGAR
Just Jared:
Hilaria Baldwin Calls Herself ‘Fluid’ in Post About Cultural Identity: ‘People Will Try to Find a Reason to Invalidate You’  —  Hilaria Baldwin is speaking out.  —  The 37-year-old fitness instructor and author shared a message about cultural identity to Instagram on Thursday (July 8).
Discussion: Page Six and Cele|bitchy
Ilana Kaplan / New York Times:
‘Legally Blonde’ Oral History: From Raunchy Script to Feminist Classic  —  Along the way, adult zingers were edited out, Jennifer Coolidge struggled with the “bend and snap” and the ending was changed at least three times.  —  In 2001, Reese Witherspoon was already on her way to becoming a household name.
Discussion: E! Online, Just Jared and Celebs
TMZ.com:
‘Making a Murderer’ Steven Avery's Mom Dolores Dead at 83  —  ‘MAKING A MURDERER’ STEVEN AVERY'S MOM DEAD AT 83 ... One Day Before His Bday  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  — 4.4K … 3:25 PM PT — Steven tells us, “Losing my parents before I got out has always been my worst nightmare.  Now it has happened.
Discussion: Daily Star
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Ant Anstead Is ‘Where He Wants to Be’ Amid New Romance With Renee Zellweger … Happy days!  Ant Anstead's romance with Renée Zellweger is heating up — and he couldn't be more thrilled about it.  —  Jim!  Kenny!  Bradley!  Renee Zellweger's Dating History: Photos
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Natasha Hooper / Daily Mail:
Love Island EXCLUSIVE: Jake Cornish looks completely different in tattoo-free throwback snaps after being voted ‘the next Joey Essex’ at school  —  Love Island star Jake Cornish looks barely recognizable in throwback snaps from his teenage years when he was voted ‘the next Joey Essex’ by his former classmates.
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Who is Bella Hadid's rumored boyfriend Marc Kalman?  —  Bella Hadid recently took her love public by posting a PDA-filled photo with her rumored boyfriend Marc Kalman.  But little is known about this mysterious, off-the-radar beau — which is where we come in.
Discussion: Dlisted, The Sun and Just Jared
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Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Bella Hadid Confirms Romance With Marc Kalman in Sweet PDA Photo
Discussion: Elle and Page Six
 
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Shirtless Harry Styles kisses Olivia Wilde on romantic Italian getaway
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, FemaleFirst and Us Weekly
Laura Goddard / The Sun:
Love Island intruder brags ‘I broke into villa bedroom to get girls’ mobile numbers - and the front door was UNLOCKED'
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
How the rich travel! Beyonce is chic in a white blouse and colorful slacks as she lands in NYC via HELICOPTER for Italian lunch with husband Jay-Z
Discussion: Elle and HELLO!
Alyssa Ray / E! Online:
Kiefer Sutherland Is Playing Another President in His Next Big TV Role
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Justin Chambers To Play Marlon Brando In First Post 'Grey's Anatomy' Role On ‘The Offer’ Limited Series
Discussion: Just Jared
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian Proudly Shows Off Cellulite After Khloe Kardashian's Deleted Photo Controversy
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and E! Online
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Clemmie Moodie / The Sun:
BIT OF A DENT Countdown star Susie Dent splits from husband of almost 20 years
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
People.com:
Heidi Klum Reveals the Advice She Gave Daughter Leni, 17, About Modeling: 'It's Okay to Say No'
Discussion: Page Six
Greg Evans / Deadline:
Chick Vennera Dies: 'Thank God It's Friday', ‘The Golden Girls’ Actor Was 74
Discussion: The Sun and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
‘AMERICAN PICKERS’ STAR Michael Wolfe's Wife ... FILES FOR DIVORCE
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and People.com
Tomás Mier / People.com:
Marilyn Manson Turns Himself In and Is Released Without Bail on New Hampshire Assault Charges
Discussion: The Wrap and Page Six
Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Kylie Jenner bares her thong in sheer dress
Discussion: Egotastic
TMZ.com:
Lil Baby Released After Weed Bust, James Harden Free to Go
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