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TMZ.com:
Caitlyn Jenner Wasn't Invited to Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker Wedding  —  Caitlyn Jenner didn't intentionally skip out on Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's wedding, fact is, she just wasn't on the guestlist ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources close to the couple tell us Caitlyn never got …
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Emma Thompson / Celebrity Insider:
New Balenciaga collection, which will soon be tried on by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Discussion: E! Online
Gabriella Paiella / British GQ:
Austin Butler is a hunk of burning love  —  Why, with a little bit of luck - and an unprompted endorsement from his hero Denzel Washington  —  There are an estimated 400,000 Elvis Presley impersonators worldwide, who devote themselves to shimmying into rhinestone jumpsuits, slicking their hair back and swivelling their hips.
TMZ.com:
Josh Duggar Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison in Child Porn Trial  —  JOSH DUGGAR SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN PRISON In Child Porn Case  —  BREAKING NEWS  — 15.8K … 1:23 PM PT — Josh's attorney Travis Story tells TMZ, “We're grateful the judge dismissed Count 2 and rejected the Government's request for a 240-month sentence.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Just Jared
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C. D. / Perez Hilton:   Amy Duggar Cries Begging For Cousin Josh To Get ‘Harshest Sentence’ Possible For Child Porn
New York Times:
Live Updates: ‘We Have to Act,’ President Biden Says After 19 Killed at Texas Elementary School  —  It was the deadliest school shooting since the 2012 massacre in Newtown, Conn.  —  18 children and a teacher are killed in a Texas elementary school shooting, authorities say.
Lacey Rose / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ellen DeGeneres on Ending Talk Show's 19-Year Run, “Crying Every Day” and What's Next  —  Ahead of the last episode of ‘Ellen,’ the comedian opens up about her unemotional final week, the advice she received from Oprah Winfrey and why this is the right time to sign off.
Sara Donnellan / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez Wants to Marry Ben Affleck ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’ in a ‘Spectacular Celebration’ … Wedding bells for Bennifer!  Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are closer to walking down the aisle than you might think.  —  Every Single Similarity Between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Engagements
Discussion: Celebs, Elle and Dlisted
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kailyn Lowry is leaving ‘Teen Mom 2’ after 11 years: ‘I need to move on’  —  The end of an era.  —  Kailyn Lowry is leaving “Teen Mom 2” after 11 years on the MTV show.  —  The reality star, 30, shocked reunion viewers — as well as co-hosts Nessa Diab and Dr. Drew Pinsky — with her announcement Tuesday.
Discussion: E! Online and RADAR
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Britney Spears meets with ‘Euphoria’ creator Sam Levinson and The Weeknd  —  Is Britney Spears getting back to work, bitch?  —  The pop star revealed Tuesday that she met with “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson and The Weeknd, who are collaborating on a new HBO series, “The Idol.”
Benjamin Lynch / Daily Star:
Kate Moss' net worth and how her earnings were damaged by cocaine scandal  —  Moss and Depp dated during the 1990s and Kate has experienced some turbulent times during her career  —  Kate Moss is expected to testify in the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial.
Discussion: E! Online, TMZ.com and FemaleFirst
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Lee Lawson, Guiding Light Star, Dead at 80  —  Known for playing 7th Street boarding house operator Bea Reardon on Guiding Light, Lee Lawson had cancer and COVID-19 before her death on May 22 … Guiding Light fans are mourning the loss of actress Lee Lawson, who died on May 22 at the age of 80.
Greg Evans / Deadline:
‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo Sets Broadway Return In ‘Dear Evan Hansen’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Stranger Things actor Gaten Matarazzo will return to Broadway this summer in the Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.  Beginning July 19, Matarazzo will play the role of Jared Kleinman in the long-running musical.
Laura Sutcliffe / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton has a total Bridgerton moment in stunning recycled dress … The Duchess of Cambridge looked incredible at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon, where she made a surprise appearance at the Queen's annual Garden Party.  —  READ: Kate Middleton's new star-drop earrings …
Discussion: Elle
Daniel Falconer / FemaleFirst:
Social Buzz: Steven Tyler enters rehab; Thomas Markle hospitalised after stroke  —  Today's Social Buzz brings with it some sombre news. … There's been a lot going on in the past 24 hours, including some sad news in regards to Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and, Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle.
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Romee Strijd is pregnant, expecting second baby with Laurens van Leeuwen
Discussion: E! Online
Michelle McGahan / Us Weekly:
Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli Are Officially Dating After Months of Romance Rumors
Discussion: Page Six
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Khloe Kardashian on ‘Good Sides’ to Tristan Thompson, Lamar Odom's ‘Big Brother’ Pleas: ‘Not Skinny But Not Fat’ Revelations
Discussion: Marie Claire
Hailee Shane / Celebrity Insider:
Victoria Beckham Reveals the Secret to a Happy 23-Year Marriage to David Beckham.
Discussion: Page Six and Daily Star
Jillian Fabiano / E! Online:
This Is Us Creator Dan Fogelman Compares This Finale Moment to The Sopranos Ending
Discussion: Variety and Just Jared
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E! Online:
Toddlers & Tiaras' Kailia Posey Left Behind This Heartfelt Gift Before Her Death
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Ricky Gervais Draws Criticism for Mocking Trans People in New Netflix Special
 

 
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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

 
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