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Ian Youngs / BBC:
Chris Brown freed on £5m bail by London court  —  US singer Chris Brown has been freed on bail by a court in London after being charged with inflicting an “unprovoked attack” in a nightclub in 2023.  —  The Grammy-winning star, who has not yet been asked to enter a plea in the case …
Culted:
We linked up with Charli XCX in Cannes  —  Last week we rocked up to Cannes to interview Charli XCX on Magnum Beach.  It was the morning before she showed up to the Magnum party in a custom Vivienne Westwood corset holding a magnum, a play on Kate Moss's own Magnum moment on the Vivienne Westwood runway for the Spring '94 runway show.
Gibson Johns / E! Online:
Shakira Concertgoers Potentially Exposed to Measles Outbreak at MetLife Stadium  —  The New Jersey Department of Health announced a “newly identified case of measles” after someone attended Shakira's MetLife Stadium concert “while infectious.”  —  Measles outbreaks can happen whenever, wherever.
Discussion: Daily Star
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The Hollywood Reporter:
George Wendt, the Beer-Loving Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 77  —  Jason Sudeikis' uncle earned Emmy nominations six years running after getting started on Second City in his hometown of Chicago.  —  George Wendt, who bellied up to the bar to portray the beer-quaffing everyman Norm Peterson …
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People:
George Wendt, Cheers Star, Dies at 76
Tommy McArdle / People:
Jeremy Renner Explains Why He ‘Was So Pissed Off’ When He Was ‘Brought Back’ After Snowplow Accident  —  Jeremy Renner described his near-brush with death in January 2023 as “the most exhilarating peace you could ever feel” before he regained consciousness  — Jeremy Renner told Kelly Ripa …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Rapper With Millions of Fans Arrested on Aggravated Assault and Gun Charges  —  Rapper Rod Wave was arrested in Georgia on multiple charges, including aggravated assault, firearm possession, and felony evidence tampering.  —  The artist, who boasts over seven million followers on Instagram …
TMZ.com:
Kneecap Rapper Liam O'Hanna Charged With Terrorism Offense in London  —  KNEECAP RAPPER LIAM O'HANNA CHARGED WITH TERRORISM OFFENSE ... Allegedly Displayed Hezbollah Flag  —  Liam O'Hanna — a member of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap — has been charged with a terrorism offense ... according to the Metropolitan Police in London.
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Kourtney Kardashian makes wild argument for why sending kids to school is ‘so dated’  —  Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links.  Featured pricing is subject to change.  —  Kourtney Kardashian is not worried about raising bookworms.
Discussion: People, SheKnows and TMZ.com
FemaleFirst:
Tom Hanks returning to the stage in new Off-Broadway production  —  Tom Hanks is to star in ‘This World of Tomorrow’, an off-Broadway play he has co-written.  —  Tom Hanks is to star in an off-Broadway play he has co-written.  —  The Oscar-winning star will be making a return to the stage …
Gabrielle Rockson / People:
Kate Middleton's New Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Debuts and It's Her First Ever in a Tiara  —  The Princess of Wales first debuted at Madame Tussauds London in April 2012  — Kate Middleton's new wax figure at Madame Tussauds London has been unveiled  — The Princess of Wales' statue …
Daily Mail:
Denzel Washington reveals why he REALLY skipped Cannes Film Festival event after tense red carpet showdown  —  Denzel Washington is now shedding light on why he skipped a press conference for his new film Highest 2 Lowest at the Cannes Film Festival following a dramatic confrontation on the red carpet with a photographer.
TMZ.com:
‘Madden’ Actor Quits Over N-Word, Nudity, as Amazon Calls Foul on Allegations  —  ‘MADDEN’ MOVIE ACTOR QUITS OVER ALLEGED USE OF N-WORD, FULL NUDITY ... Studio Disputes Reports … A supporting actor in the upcoming “Madden” film quit on Friday — just two weeks into production …
Us Weekly:
Duck Dynasty's Bella Robertson Opens Up About Her Struggles With Infertility (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Bella Robertson and Jacob Mayo are opening up about their journey to parenthood — and the difficult questions some fans ask them.
Discussion: E! Online
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Shaboozey Felt ‘Directionless’ Before He Broke Records with ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy).’ Now ‘I Want to Outdo This Song’  —  The country singer — and our Hot Guy Summer cover star — will headline CMA Fest in June before hitting the road for his ‘The Great American Roadshow’ tour in September
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Zara Woodcock / Mirror:
Kourtney Kardashian claims she was ‘socked in the face’ at Diddy birthday party  —  Kourtney Kardashian recalled attending one of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' birthday parties at TAO nightclub in 2001 when she was ‘socked in the face’ by a woman  —  Kourtney Kardashian previously claimed she was 'socked …
Michelle Lee / People:
Emma Watson Is a Vision in Plaid as She Attends First Cannes Film Festival in 12 Years  —  The actress touched down at the festival for the first time since 2013  — Emma Watson has returned to the Cannes Film Festival  — The actress was seen arriving on the grounds after being photographed at the airport on May 20
Discussion: Vogue, E! Online, InStyle, Just Jared and Elle
People:
Diddy Tells Onlookers ‘I Love You All’ as Sex Crimes Trial Adjourns for the Day  —  As he left the courtroom, Sean “Diddy” Combs expressed affection toward onlookers and asked that a message be passed along  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs addressed onlookers in the courtroom as his criminal trial adjourned …
Discussion: Extra and E! Online
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People:
Kid Cudi Expected to Testify at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' Trial This Week
 
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Simon Perry / People:
Kate Middleton Returns to Royal Garden Party Scene for the First Time in 2 Years, and Her Outfit Says It All
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