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11:10 PM ET, May 30, 2025

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New York Times:
On the Campaign Trail, Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama  —  As Mr. Musk entered President Trump's orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous and his drug use was more intense than previously known.  —  As Elon Musk became one of Donald J. Trump's closest allies last year …
Lisa De Los Reyes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Loretta Swit, Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 87  —  The two-time Emmy winner almost starred on ‘Cagney & Lacey’ and helped lead the way for women playing strong, professional characters on television.  —  Loretta Swit, the actress and animal activist forever known …
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Anita Gates / New York Times:
Loretta Swit a.k.a. Hot Lips of TV's ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 87  —  She won two Emmy Awards for her sympathetic portrayal of an Army major on the hit TV show and had a long career in TV and theater.  —  Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning actress who made the high-strung and relentlessly militaristic …
Discussion: The Wrap, Associated Press and CBS News
Marc Schneider / Billboard:
Taylor Swift Buys Back Her Masters From Shamrock, Reclaiming Her First Six Albums  —  Swift, in a surprise move, has reclaimed her master recordings years after they were initially sold, first to Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings, then to Shamrock Capital.  —  Taylor Swift announced on Friday …
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Laura Snapes / The Guardian:
Taylor Swift buys back the rights to the master recordings of her first six albums  —  After her former label sold her catalogue in 2019, Swift embarked on her lucrative album rerecording project - but now owns the originals for the first time  —  Taylor Swift has bought back the master recordings …
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Scooter Braun Reacts to Taylor Swift Purchasing Entire Music Catalog: ‘Happy for Her’  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Scooter Braun has reacted to Taylor Swift's announcement that she bought back the rights to her entire discography.  —  “I am happy for her,” Braun, 43, told Us Weekly in a Friday, May 30, statement.
Steve Helling / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Gigi and Bella Hadid's stunning secret SISTER revealed as lookalike from humble beginnings  —  Bella and Gigi Hadid have a stunning secret half-sister who has become part of their inner circle after meeting for the first time less than two years ago.
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Hannah Furness / Telegraph:
Prince William: ‘I want to bring about real change’  —  In a world exclusive, the Prince says he's leading the Duchy of Cornwall with a simple goal - improving people's lives … In a sunny field on the outskirts of Bath, there is a loud pop of a sparkling-wine cork.
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Jimmy Briggs / Daily Mail:
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness reach agreement on how to split their lavish multimillion dollar property portfolio following divorce filing: See who gets what  —  Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have reached an agreement to divide their jaw-dropping US$387million (AU$601m) fortune …
Discussion: InStyle, Cele|bitchy, People, Page Six and Mirror
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Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
‘RHOSLC’ star Jen Shah shares rare photo of her life in prison  —  Jen Shah is giving fans a rare look at her life in prison.  —  In a new post published to her official website on Friday, courtesy of her reps, the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” alum appeared happy and fit as she worked up a sweat outdoors.
Discussion: Jen Shah, People and Us Weekly
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Kylie Jenner / Dazed:
‘The baddie never left’  —  For the self-styled ‘original baddie’ who's always craved a place to park her creativity, success is just the millennial pink frosting on the cake  —  ShareLink copied ✔️  —  The week I landed in Los Angeles, Crumbl, the viral cookie phenomenon …
Discussion: People, Just Jared, Page Six and Us Weekly
Anthony Robledo / USA Today:
Live Nation reveals reason for canceling Shakira, Jason Aldean Boston concerts  —  Shakira's Boston concert set for Thursday, May 29 was abruptly canceled just hours before showtime due to “unforeseen circumstances,” according to Fenway Park.  —  Officials with stadium canceled …
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Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ariana Grande to Star Opposite Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro in ‘Meet the Parents 4’  —  John Hamburg, who co-wrote all three prior films, penned the screenplay for the new installment and is set to direct the comedy for Universal.  —  Months after earning an Oscar nomination for her performance in Wicked …
Mikey O'Connell / The Hollywood Reporter:
“Everybody Has an Opinion!”:  Parker Posey, Kathy Bates, Niecy Nash-Betts Get Real on THR's Drama Actress Roundtable  —  Six leading ladies — including Helen Mirren, Cristin Milioti and Keri Russell — talk beauty, breaking free of expectations and rebuffing some really bad advice …
Discussion: New York Post, IndieWire and SheKnows
NBC News:
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges  —  Detectives began investigating in 2023 after The Sunday Times newspaper and the British broadcaster Channel 4 first reported the allegations from four women.  —  LONDON — British comedian and actor Russell Brand pleaded …
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Mia O'Hare / Mirror:
Russell Brand arrives at court as he enters plea for rape and sexual assault charges
 
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