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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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 …
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.
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Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Vogue says it has ‘no intention’ of working with Kanye West in future — A Vogue spokesperson told Page Six exclusively on Friday that neither the magazine nor its editor-in-chief Anna Wintour intend to work with the Kanye West again after his anti-Semitic rants and support for the White Lives Matter cause.
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Melanie Goodfellow / Deadline:
Tim Burton Addresses “Surreal” U.K. Politics; ‘Beetlejuice 2’ & Why ‘Dumbo’ Will Likely Be His Last Film With Disney - Lumière Festival Tim Burton Jamboree Continues — Long-time London resident Tim Burton has joked that the current political chaos in the U.K. might prompt him to leave the country.
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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