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Owen Scott / The Sun:
R&B superstar Chris Brown arrested at five-star Manchester hotel over bottle attack at nightclub  —  RAPPER Chris Brown was arrested early today at a five-star hotel over a bottle attack at a London nightclub.  —  Met Police detectives arrested the 36-year-old American musician just after 2am at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester.
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TMZ.com:
Chris Brown Arrested in UK Over Alleged Bottle-Throwing Incident  —  CHRIS BROWN ARRESTED IN ENGLAND OVER ALLEGED BOTTLE-TOSSING INCIDENT  —  Chris Brown is in trouble with the law again — the R&B singer was arrested Thursday in the United Kingdom over a bottle-throwing incident at a nightclub two years ago ... TMZ has confirmed.
Ellie Harrison / The Independent:
Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over alleged bottle attack that dates back two years  —  Rapper was detained by police hours after landing in the UK  —  Your support helps us to tell the story  —  From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
People:
Chris Brown Arrested in England After Lawsuit Over Alleged Assault at London Nightclub in 2023: Report
Discussion: Hollywood Life
Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
Chris Brown arrested at UK hotel after alleged bottle attack in London club
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Brittany Spanos / Rolling Stone:
Lorde: 'I'm an Intense Bitch'  —  Virgin, her first album in four years, is raw, wild, and sublime.  But it came after a series of personal changes and revelations — from a breakup to an eating disorder to an expanding gender identity.  Now, she's ready to talk about all of it
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Joe Don Baker, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89  —  The Texan also was memorable in ‘Junior Bonner’ and ‘Charley Varrick’ and as two different characters — one good guy, one bad — in Bond films.  —  Joe Don Baker, the broad-shouldered Texas tough guy who portrayed characters …
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People:
Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Doubles Down, Claims Blake Lively Pressured Taylor Swift for Public Support After Super Bowl Absence  —  Blake Lively's lawyer denies the claims, and the judge in the case struck the letter and affidavit, calling it “improper”  — Justin Baldoni's attorney stood …
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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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TMZ.com:
HULK HOGAN UNDERGOES NECK SURGERY ... But I'm All Good, Brother!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Hulk Hogan just underwent neck surgery ... but TMZ Sports has learned he's already up and runnin' wild!!!  —  A rep for the wrestling legend tells us ... Hulk required a “little fusion procedure” …
Discussion: New York Post, RADAR, The Sun and TV Insider
Madison E. Goldberg / People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Host Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz at Montecito Dinner Party amid Family Drama  —  A source previously told PEOPLE that Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have a strained relationship with David and Victoria Beckham  — Meghan Markle and Prince Harry hosted …
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The Sun:
Prince Harry & Meghan's secret mansion summit with Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz to share trauma of toxic family feuds
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
King swaps cancer stories with student at garden party  —  The 22-year-old says the King enquired about his cancer treatment and emphasised the importance of a good diet  —  The King swapped cancer stories with a student as he hosted a Buckingham Palace garden party in sweltering heat.
NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura responds to explicit ‘freak off’ texts in cross-examination  —  For a third day, Ventura is testifying against the mogul as the government's star witness. … Defense struggles with disjointed cross-examination  —  Reporting from New York City
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.
Discussion: Just Jared and RADAR
Elle:
Pedro Pascal Interviews Dakota Johnson: ‘Loving Someone Is The Most Scary And Beautiful Thing You Can Do’  —  The Materialists co-stars discuss love, nomadic living and where they actually first met.  —  How does one explain the allure of Dakota Johnson, a woman the internet can't get enough of?
Discussion: People, InStyle, HELLO! and Just Jared
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: Just Jared
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Diddy Accused of Raping Woman in 2001 in New Lawsuit Filed amid Sex Crimes Trial  —  A woman, who identified herself as Jane Doe, claims that the music mogul assaulted her in July 2001  — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sued for allegedly assaulting a woman in July 2001 amid his ongoing sex trafficking trial
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People:
Pete Davidson Moves in with Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt: 'They're So Happy Together' (Exclusive Source)  —  The update comes nearly two months after the couple went Instagram official in March  —  Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have taken their relationship to the next level!
Discussion: Just Jared, Cosmopolitan, E! Online and Elle
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TMZ.com:
Pete Davidson & Elsie Hewitt Move in Together as Romance Gets Serious
Discussion: Page Six
 
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Erin Clements / People:
Guy Fieri Brings ‘Iconic Flavortown’ to Life in New Food Network Show
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TMZ.com:
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Megyn Kelly Claims She Caught Diddy ‘Dry Humping’ a Kardashian at Met Gala
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Aubrey O'Day Will Take the Stand in Diddy Trial, Source Says (Exclusive)
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Charna Flam / People:
Demi Lovato and Fiancé Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes' Wedding Date Is Revealed — and It's Soon!
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BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Halle Bailey granted sole physical, legal custody of son Halo after ex DDG's alleged abuse
Will Reid / E! Online:
Beauty Influencer Valeria Marquez, 23, Fatally Shot During TikTok Livestream
 

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

New York Times:
WBD says the Ellisons have “consistently misled” shareholders, including claiming Paramount's proposal had a “full backstop” but it “does not, and never has”

Scott Feinberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
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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