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TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Not a Victim of Diddy  —  JUSTIN BIEBER NOT A DIDDY VICTIM … There has been a social media swirl over Justin Bieber's relationship with Diddy when Justin was 15, but multiple sources in Justin's life say nothing untoward happened between them.
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Justin Bieber Breaks Silence on Whether He Was Among Diddy's Victims amid Rapper's Sex Trafficking Trial  —  “Although Justin is not among Sean Combs' victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him,” Bieber's rep said in a statement  — Justin Bieber has released …
Leanna Faulk / WJAR-TV:
Human remains found in Westerly  —  Police in Westerly are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were discovered Wednesday morning in the Watch Hill neighborhood.  —  According to Westerly police, officers were called to Everett Avenue around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday following a report of possible remains.
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Sharareh Drury / People:
Dakota Johnson Admits She Had to Ask Parents for Help Paying Rent a ‘Few Times’: ‘Certainly Was Not Fun’  —  “The auditioning process, as you know, is the f—  worst,” Johnson shared of struggling financially post-high school  — Dakota Johnson opened up in an interview with Pedro Pascal …
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Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's Friendship Has ‘Halted,’ the Singer ‘Wants No Part in This Drama’ (Exclusive Sources)  —  Insiders shed light on where the longtime friends stand amid Lively's ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni  — Blake Lively and Taylor Swift's longtime friendship “has halted,” a source tells PEOPLE
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Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Doubles Down, Claims Blake Lively Pressured Taylor Swift for Public Support After Super Bowl Absence
Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
Michael J. Fox's fans emotionally react to star's major news years in the making  —  The Back to the Future star is returning to the small screen for the first time since 2020  —  Michael J. Fox is back!  After a years-long retirement, owing to his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease in 1991, he is making his way back to the screen.
Lily Ford / The Hollywood Reporter:
Kristen Stewart Wants to “Crash and Burn” in Cannes: “We Barely Finished This Movie”  —  The star opens up about taking to the director's chair with ‘The Chronology of Water,’ staying vigilant in the Trump era and her auteur aspirations: “I'm ready to stop checking other people's boxes.”
Sydney Kerr / E! Online:
Taylour Paige Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Gary “Rivington Starchild” Angulo  —  Zola star Taylour Paige shared she recently gave birth, welcoming her first baby with husband Gary “Rivington Starchild” Angulo.  —  You wanna hear a story about how Taylour Paige is officially a mom.
Discussion: People
Emmy Griffiths / HELLO!:
King Charles' incredible £30 million personal wealth boost revealed  —  The King's wealth is largely due to inheritance.  —  King Charles' personal wealth has jumped by £30 million to a jaw-dropping £640 million in the last year, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Mirror, Cele|bitchy and GB News
Jack Irvin / People:
Big Freedia Reveals Her 20-Year Partner Devon Hurst Died at 38 of ‘Complications from Diabetes’: ‘I Am Devastated’  —  “He will deeply missed by everyone in this community who knew him and loved him,” wrote the “Explode” musician in an emotional Instagram post
Discussion: Suggest, BET, Just Jared and Us Weekly
People:
Chris Brown Arrested in England After Lawsuit Over Alleged Assault at London Nightclub in 2023: Report  —  The singer was sued in connection with the alleged incident in November 2023 and his arrest comes ahead of his Breezy Bowl tour  — Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, England on May 15, The UK Sun claims
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Ellie Harrison / The Independent:
Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over alleged bottle attack that dates back two years
Janine Henni / People:
King Charles and Prince William Team Up for Rare Royal Ceremony at Westminster Abbey  —  The father and son are participating in a tradition revived from medieval times  — King Charles and Prince William are stepping out to attend the Service of the Order of the Bath
FemaleFirst:
Lizzo's boyfriend is her ‘best friend’  —  Lizzo “loves” that she and her boyfriend Myke Wright were friends for years before embarking on a relationship because they know one another so well.  —  Lizzo “loves” that she and her boyfriend were friends for years before embarking on a relationship.
Discussion: People and E! Online
TMZ.com:
Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan Separate, Source Says His Drinking the Issue  —  TOMMY LEE & BRITTANY FURLAN SEPARATED, ARGUING OVER HIS DRINKING … Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan are separated, possibly heading for divorce, and his drinking is at the center of the split ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and Just Jared
E! Online:
Salma Hayek Details “Close” Bond With Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' Kids  —  Salma Hayek shared a glimpse into her bond with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' four kids, exclusively telling E! News that “they understand Spanish, and they're lovely.”  —  Just call her tía Salma Hayek.
Discussion: People, Vogue, Us Weekly and Nicki Swift
Bentley Maddox / E! Online:
Survivor: Nicaragua Star Jane Bright Dead at 71  —  Jane Bright, who competed on season 21 of CBS' reality competition series Survivor and won an audience-voted fan favorite award, has died, according to her daughter.  She was 71.  —  The Survivor community has lost one of its own.
Jamie Schneider / from Who What Wear in:
“I Feel Like I'm Living My Best Life”: Pamela Anderson on Her Bob Haircut, Spring Rituals, and Updated Beauty Staples  —  The icon is all for embracing change.  —  When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.  Here's how it works.
Discussion: Page Six, People and Just Jared
 
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Steven Portnoy / ABC News:
Members of the Senate Commerce Committee accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of making “mafia threats” and encroaching on broadcasters' First Amendment rights

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WBD recommends shareholders reject Paramount's unsolicited cash bid, calling the offer “illusory” and saying it believes Netflix's proposal is still superior

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The Academy signs a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars, beginning in 2029 and running through 2033

 
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