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Jacqueline Keeler / San Francisco Chronicle:
Sacheen Littlefeather was a Native American icon.  Her sisters say she was an ethnic fraud  —  The “Apache” actress and activist wasn't Native American, say her sisters.  And that wasn't the only thing she lied about.  —  You might not know her name, but you've probably seen the video that made her famous.
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Speaks Out, Claims Backlash Proves His Anti-Semitic Theories  —  Kanye West is shrugging off brands cutting ties with him, and insists he can't be canceled — but if he is, he says that only proves the dangerous anti-Semitic tropes he's been spewing.
Mirror.co.uk:
Robbie Williams facing backlash over plans to perform in Qatar for World Cup  —  Qatar has been condemned for its abysmal treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and women.  Homosexuality is illegal there, with people facing fines and up to seven years in jail  —  Robbie Williams is facing …
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror
Daily Star:
Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane's cause of death confirmed nine days after death  —  Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane, best known as Rubeus Hagrid, tragically passed away at the age of 72 and it has been confirmed the star had multiple organ failure  —  Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane passed away …
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Ellen Star Sophia Grace Is Pregnant With Her First Child  —  Sophia Grace Brownlee, who rose to fame as a child with a performance of Nicki Minaj's “Super Bass” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show with her cousin Rosie McClelland, is expecting her first baby.  —  Surprise!
Daily Mail:
Kim Kardashian steps out on her 42nd birthday with son Saint for daughter North's basketball game in LA... as ex husband Kanye West arrives looking somber amid his anti-Semitism row  —  Kim Kardashian reportedly stopped taking ex-husband Kanye West calls amid his anti-Semitic firestorm.
Glenn Garner / People.com:
Aubrey Plaza Says She ‘Looked Insane’ During Her Audition for ‘Scream 4’ : ‘I Went Full Method’  —  Didn't make it very far," Aubrey Plaza recalled of her audition for Scream 4 in which she “went full method” for legendary director Wes Craven  —  Warning: This post contains spoilers for Scream 4.
Discussion: Deadline, ET Canada and Just Jared
People.com:
AJ McLean on His 27-Lb.  Weight Loss and Health Journey: 'You Don't Want to Go Backwards'  —  The Backstreet Boys singer opens up to PEOPLE about what kick-started his health kick: “Anything is possible”  —  AJ McLean is sharing how he made a physical transformation — and why he is sticking to his healthy lifestyle.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Ashley Joy Parker / E! Online:
Amanda Kloots Says Son Elvis Has Been Asking “Where Dad Is”  —  Two years after Nick Cordero died at age 41 due to COVID-19 complications, his wife Amanda Kloots shared that their son Elvis has started asking more questions about his dad.  —  Amanda Kloots' son is beginning to ask the tough questions.
Discussion: Just Jared, FemaleFirst and ET Canada
Amanda Taylor / People.com:
Hailey Bieber, Shawn Mendes and More Celebrate Doja Cat's 27th Birthday at Masquerade Party  —  Hailey Beiber, Kendall Jenner, Winnie Harlow and more stars celebrated Doja Cat's birthday at a masquerade party on Friday in Los Angeles  —  Doja Cat celebrated her birthday in style this year.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
Kayleigh Roberts / Cosmopolitan:
Um, Did Taylor Swift Literally *Wear* a ‘Midnights’ Easter Egg a Full Year Ago?  —  It's an undisputed fact at this point that Taylor Swift is the queen of Easter Eggs and cryptic clues, right?  We all agree there?  Good.  Because, honestly, if the following theory were about anyone other than Taylor …
Discussion: Just Jared, Vogue and Page Six
Laura Armstrong / The Sun:
Mel B is engaged to Leeds hairdresser who restored her faith in men after 10-year domestic violence hell  —  MEL B is engaged to wed boyfriend of three years Rory McPhee after he proposed this week.  —  The Spice Girl, 47, was “overwhelmed” when the Leeds-born hairdresser popped the question on Wednesday.
Discussion: Mirror, Ok - OK and Daily Star
Clay Risen / New York Times:
Joanna Simon, Opera Singer from Famously Musical Family, Dies at 85  —  A renowned mezzo-soprano, she grew up alongside her younger sisters, Carly and Lucy, both of whom became singer-songwriters.  —  Joanna Simon, a smoky-voiced mezzo-soprano who grew up in a family loaded with musical talent …
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Just Jared:
Carly Simon's Two Sisters Joanna & Lucy Pass Away A Day Apart From Cancer
Discussion: Mirror, Billboard and New York Post
 
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