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NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: Cassie testifies she was blackmailed with ‘freak off’ sex videos  —  Cassie Ventura's 2023 lawsuit against Combs became a framework for the government's sprawling case against him. … Cassie says ‘freak offs’ gave her UTIs, mouth sores and stomach problems
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New York Times:
Live Updates: Sean Combs Was Routinely Violent, Cassie Says at Sex-Trafficking Trial  —  The mogul's former girlfriend testified that Mr. Combs stomped on her face and later raped her.  He also assaulted his employees and threatened to blow up Kid Cudi's car after they dated, she said.
BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Cassie Ventura reveals staggering settlement amount from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs during sex-trafficking trial
David Canfield / Vanity Fair:
What Scarlett Johansson Wants: AI Boundaries, Respect for Blockbusters—and Revenge on Michael Che  —  The director of Eleanor the Great and star of Jurassic World Rebirth on being sexualized as a teen, how “we're being muzzled” by Trump's tech allies, and more.
Fortesa Latifi / Teen Vogue:
The Kids of Reality TV Stars Didn't Choose This Life, But They Would Do It All Again  —  In Hannah Gosselin's memories of her childhood, the film crew was always there, ready to document the lives of her family for the reality tv show Jon & Kate Plus 8.  The show, the most-watched episode …
Discussion: E! Online, Us Weekly, People and SheKnows
Winston Cho / The Hollywood Reporter:
Blake Lively's Lawyers Are Extorting Taylor Swift, Justin Baldoni Claims  —  In a Wednesday letter to the court, lawyers for the ‘It Ends With Us’ director say that Lively's legal team threatened to release private text messages involving Swift.  A lawyer for the actress denied the accusations.
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Rachel Scharf / Billboard:
Taylor Swift's Lawyers Fight Subpoena from Justin Baldoni in Blake Lively Legal Battle
Jack Royston / Newsweek:
Meghan Markle and Princess Kate Both Cried ‘Their Eyes Out,’ Book Says  —  Meghan Markle and Princess Kate were both “crying their eyes out” after an argument about bridesmaids' dresses, according to a royal biography that differs from Meghan's own account.  —  The Duchess of Sussex told
Eileen Finan / People:
Gary Sinise Opens Up About Leaving Hollywood and Losing His Son to Cancer: ‘I Just Want to Be Around Family’ (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Forrest Gump’ actor, 70, who moved to Tennessee nearly two years ago, keeps his son Mac's memory alive with music  — Forrest Gump and CSI …
Discussion: E! Online, Mirror and New York Post
Alex Ritman / Variety:
‘Spring Breakers 2’ Set With New Cast: Bella Thorne, ‘Stranger Things’ Star Grace Van Dien and More (EXCLUSIVE) … “Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain” comes from the producers of the 2012 original but with an all new cast — including Bella Thorne.  Replacing Korine in the director's chair will be Matthew Bright ("Freeway").
Stephanie Wenger / People:
Valentina, Star of RuPaul's Drag Race and Rent: Live, Comes Out as Trans After Feeling ‘Pressure to Come Forward’  —  “I welcome all the love, support and protection from my dear fans.  Thank you so much,” Valentina shared  —  Valentina is sharing her truth.
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Lianne Kolirin / CNN:
Celine Dion makes surprise video appearance at Eurovision  —  Celine Dion made a surprise video appearance at Eurovision on Tuesday, 37 years after winning the song contest for this year's host nation, Switzerland.  —  The Canadian-born star delivered a heartfelt message to contestants, organizers and viewers at the semi-final event.
Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
Big Time Rush's James Maslow Is Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend Caitlin Spears: See Proposal Pics (Exclusive)  —  James Maslow's girlfriend, Caitlin Spears, is no longer looking for a boyfriend — she has a fiancé.  —  The Big Time Rush singer, 34, popped the question to his longtime love …
Discussion: People and Extra
TMZ.com:
Lil Eazy E Using A.I. to Create New Movies, Albums With N.W.A Rapper's Voice, Image  —  EAZY-E Prepare For The Return ... A.I. WIT ATTITUDE COMING SOON!!! … The Godfather of Gangsta Rap is getting a digital makeover through the power of A.I. that'll have him live through infinite generations.
Discussion: Vibe and Billboard
TODAY.com:
Sofía Vergara and Mel B talk Seasons 20 of ‘AGT,’ love lives  —  “America's Got Talent” judges Sofía Vergara and Mel B join TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Erin Andrews to talk about the milestone 20th season of the hit NBC competition series.
Discussion: InStyle, People and Us Weekly
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Tom Cruise Won't Address ‘Mission: Impossible’ Future During Surprise Cannes Talk: 'I'd Rather People' Just See ‘The Final Reckoning’ and Enjoy  —  In a wide-ranging masterclass at the Cannes Film Festival, Christopher McQuarrie delved into the evolution of the “competitive” …
Rachel Snyder / WFAA-TV:
Frisco track meet stabbing suspect Karmelo Anthony set to graduate from high school, family rep says  —  Advocacy group Next Generation Action Network says Karmelo Anthony is set to graduate but not walk after the family reached an agreement with Frisco ISD.
Discussion: Fox News, Suggest and New York Post
David Hale / ESPN:
Bill Belichick has addressed Jordon Hudson with UNC players  —  AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said he has addressed the attention surrounding his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, with his football team, but he said the media reaction and social media fervor over their relationship is not a football issue.
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Candice King and Steven Krueger's Relationship Timeline: From the ‘TVD’ Universe to Romance  —  Fans didn't expect to see Candice King and Steven Krueger find love years after finding fame in The Vampire Diaries universe.  —  King rose to fame playing Caroline Forbes on TVD from 2009 to 2017.
Discussion: Just Jared and TV Insider
Daily Star:
Liam Gallagher to become grandad as daughter, 27, shares baby news with Liverpool FC star  —  Oasis legend Liam Gallagher is set to become a grandfather as his daughter Molly Moorish-Gallagher has announced that she is expecting a baby with her partner, footballer Nat Phillips  —  Bookmark
Discussion: Mirror
 
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Mariel Turner / Us Weekly:
Mel B Reveals Coparenting Relationship With Eddie Murphy Has ‘Flourished’ in Recent Years (Exclusive)
Discussion: E! Online
Monique Jessen / People:
Kate Middleton's Former Stylist Collaborates with Royal-Favorite Fashion Brand to Create the Ultimate Summer Dresses
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TMZ.com:
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Shane O'Neill / Washington Post:
Q&A with Christopher Anderson, who photographed Trump's inner circle for VF: “My job is to ... draw on my experience as a journalist and photograph what I see”

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
CBS News and The Free Press announce Things That Matter, a series of town halls and debates, starting in early 2026, with Sam Altman, J.D. Vance, and others

Sara Fischer / Axios:
Internal memo: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US unit; Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX will collectively own 45% of the US entity, and ByteDance will retain ~20%

 
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