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Trump plans to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley  — Todd and Julie Chrisley were convicted of bank and tax fraud  — ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ was one of the most-watched shows on cable TV  — Savannah Chrisley spoke with NewsNation's Leland Vittert  —  Thank you for signing up!
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TMZ.com:
Julie Chrisley Released From Federal Prison  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Julie Chrisley is officially out of federal prison ... released just moments ago ... TMZ has learned.  —  The Federal Bureau of Prisons tells us ... Julie walked out of Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky on Wednesday evening …
Washington Post:
Trump pardons reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley  —  The former stars of USA Network's “Chrisley Knows Best” had been sentenced to 12 and seven years, respectively, in 2022 for fraud and tax evasion.  —  President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned a reality television couple found guilty …
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Donald Trump Signs Pardon for Todd Chrisley, Julie Chrisley Ahead of Prison Release
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Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: The unbelievable photograph of two female megastars that's buried in Diddy evidence files  —  Follow along for all the biggest news from the court case every week  —  Buried in a file submitted as part of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' defense is a black and white photograph …
Discussion: The Sun and Sandra Rose
Angeline Jane Bernabe / ABC News:
Cassie Ventura welcomes 3rd baby with husband Alex Fine
GQ:
Inside the Making of the New F1 Movie with Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, and Lewis Hamilton  —  How some of the biggest names in Hollywood and Formula 1 combined powers in an attempt to make the greatest racing movie of all time.  —  THE SET  • PART I  —  There's a roar beyond the grandstands …
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Hugh Jackman ‘Disappointed’ and Blindsided by Ex Deborra-Lee Furness' ‘Betrayal’ Statement: Report  —  Deborra-Lee Furness spoke out about “betrayal,” calling it a “profound wound that cuts deep”  — Deborra-Lee Furness spoke out May 27 after filing for divorce, opening up about “betrayal …
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Deborra-Lee Furness Says ‘Breakdown’ of Hugh Jackman Marriage Is a ‘Profound Wound That Cuts Deep’
Denise Dillon / WAGA-TV:
Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler dies in Georgia car crash at 71  — Michael Sumler, known as “Chicago Mike,” died in a car crash in Cobb County; he was a longtime member of Kool & the Gang.  — Sumler was celebrated for his ability to energize crowds and connect with fans, spending over three decades with the band.
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BBC:
UK prosecutors say 21 charges authorised against Tate brothers  —  Prosecutors in the UK have confirmed for the first time they have authorised 21 charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate, including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking.  —  The Crown Prosecution Service …
Carina Chocano / Harper's BAZAAR:
Jenna Ortega Is Not Asking Permission  —  Wednesday made her a global phenomenon.  But she's determined not to be constrained by it.  —  Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor.  We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.
Bentley Maddox / E! Online:
How Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Are Helping Their Son James With Acting Career  —  And Just Like That star Sarah Jessica Parker exclusively told E! News about the advice she and husband Matthew Broderick share as their son James, 22, follows in their career footsteps.
Discussion: The Sun, FemaleFirst and People
Christopher Keating / Hartford Courant:
President Trump pardons former Gov. John G. Rowland - “wonderful final resolution”  —  Twice-convicted Republican Gov. John G. Rowland has been pardoned by President Donald Trump, prompting Rowland to describe the end of his political journey as “a wonderful final resolution.”
Nancy Dillon / Rolling Stone:
Red Hot Chili Peppers Ex-Guitarist Avoids Jail in Vehicular Manslaughter Plea Deal  —  Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who recently toured with Pearl Jam, was sentenced to probation Wednesday  —  Josh Klinghoffer, the former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist who recently toured with Pearl Jam …
TMZ.com:
Maria Bello Files for Divorce From Celeb Chef Dominique Crenn  —  MARIA BELLO FILES FOR DIVORCE … Maria Bello wants to 86 her marriage to a celeb chef ... because she just filed for divorce.  —  The actress beelined it to court Wednesday and filed to divorce Dominique Crenn after one year of marriage.
Discussion: People and Just Jared
Jessica Pressler / Bustle:
The Many Lives Of Leighton Meester  —  She's slowed her roll to embrace parenthood and shrugs off the “Leightonaissance.”  Yet the Buccaneers star can't resist a career playing pretend: “I inevitably find myself in the role.”  —  “Oh, there's my AirPod,” says Leighton Meester …
Discussion: The Hollywood Reporter, People and Elle
Rosa Sanchez / Harper's BAZAAR:
Kylie Jenner Debuts Khy's Hottest Collection Yet With Dilara Findikoglu: “She's So Sexy”  —  “This is for sure a dream come true,” the mogul tells Harper's Bazaar  —  Kylie Jenner is in her “sexy” era.  The makeup mogul, reality star, and entrepreneur just debuted her Khy collection with Turkish-British designer Dilara Findikoglu.
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Smokey Robinson Files $500M Defamation Countersuit Against His Sexual Assault Accusers  —  The singer and his wife claim his accusers defamed him at a press conference on May 6  — Smokey Robinson has filed a cross-complaint against the four Jane Does suing him for sexual assault
Camilla Tominey / Telegraph:
Sophie Winkleman: Screen addicted children are a public health emergency  —  The actress, who is married to Lord Freddie Windsor, talks parenthood, the evils of screens and why she looked ‘barking’ mad at her wedding  —  Sophie Windsor had never been the type to post much on the class WhatsApp group.
Discussion: HELLO! and People
People:
Here's Why Diddy's Lawyers Asked for a Mistrial — and Why the Judge Said No  —  The mistrial motion after prosecutors asked an arson investigator about destroyed fingerprint evidence related to the firebombing of Kid Cudi's car  —  Defense attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs moved for a mistrial …
TMZ.com:
Stefon Diggs Boat Video On Patriots' Radar, Coach Mike Vrabel Says  —  PATRIOTS COACH MIKE VRABEL WE'RE AWARE OF STEFON DIGGS VIDEO  —  WE'RE CERTAINLY AWARE  —  Stefon Diggs' weekend boat trip with Cardi B has made it to his boss' desk — New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel …
 
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TMZ.com:
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Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI acquires tech news show TBPN, promising editorial independence; TBPN was on track to make over $30M in revenue in 2026 and will wind down its ad business

Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
WME is selling sports marketing agency 160over90 to Publicis Groupe for, sources say, $500M+; WME bought the agency in 2018 for about $200M

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