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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin Break Up Again: ‘It Feels Final This Time’ (Exclusive Sources)  —  Sources told PEOPLE in March 2024 that the actress and the Coldplay musician had been engaged for years  — Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have broken up again, sources tell PEOPLE
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Van Hunt Already Proposed To Halle Berry.  How She Responded  —  “Maybe you can encourage her,” Hunt joked to TODAY.com  —  Van Hunt knows fans want him to propose to longtime girlfriend Halle Berry.  —  But it turns out, he already has.  —  The couple told TODAY.com in an interview …
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Van Hunt Proposes to Halle Berry After 5 Years of Dating: Her Surprising Response
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Emily Longeretta / Variety:
‘There Is No Feud’: Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood Tell All on Their ‘White Lotus’ Connection, a Cut Love Scene and Yes, Why He Unfollowed Her on Instagram  —  “Rick and Chelsea, may your souls be tied forever.”  —  That's how Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood were first introduced, via a text from producer David Bernad.
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Carson Blackwelder / People:   Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood Jointly Address Feud Rumors for the First Time in Raw New Interview
Anna Kaplan / TODAY.com:
Tom Felton Returning As Draco Malfoy for ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ on Broadway  —  Felton spent more than a decade as Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” movie franchise.  Now he's set to spend 19 weeks portraying him on Broadway.  —  Tom Felton is reprising his role as Draco Malfoy — this time on Broadway.
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Angelique Jackson / Variety:
‘One of Them Days’ Sequel With Keke Palmer and SZA in the Works at TriStar (EXCLUSIVE)  —  It's about to be another “One of Them Days,” as a sequel to the hit comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA and produced by Issa Rae is in early development at TriStar Pictures.
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Greta Bjornson / People:
Meghan Markle's ‘Baby Mama Dance’ Is Now Her 2nd Most-Viewed Reel After This Big Reveal  —  The Duchess of Sussex was joined by Prince Harry as they danced on the day of Princess Lilibet's birth  —  Meghan Markle has got moves — and the views to prove it!
TMZ.com:
‘Love Island USA’ Yulissa Escobar Kicked Off Island After N-Word Scandal  —  ‘LOVE ISLAND USA’ YULISSA ESCOBAR DROPPED FROM SHOW Following N-Word Scandal  —  “Love Island USA” fans were ready to kick Yulissa Escobar to the curb over her racist slur scandal, but plot twist — she's already outta there before they even had the chance!
TMZ.com:
'Love Island USA's Yulissa Escobar Says N-Word On Podcasts  —  Two clips have been blowing up ever since the S7 lineup dropped — and they're not a good look for Yulissa.  In them, she casually drops the racially-charged word 3 times while talking about some messy man drama.
Nick Hopkins / The Guardian:
Harry and Meghan explored changing surname to Spencer amid children's passport delays  —  Exclusive: source says couple feared unexplained wait was due to king's opposition to their children bearing HRH title  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex explored the idea of changing their family name …
Fox News:
King Charles, Prince Harry at point of ‘no turning back’ as monarch refuses reconciliation: expert  —  Prince William reportedly ‘absolutely appalled’ by Prince Harry's recent comments about their father's health  —  As King Charles prepares to put on a united front with his family …
Anna Lazarus Caplan / People:
Ryan Lochte's Wife Kayla Reid Files for Divorce After 7 Years and 3 Kids  —  The 12-time Olympic medalist in swimming met his future wife in 2016  — Ryan Lochte and his wife Kayla Reid Lochte have split  — Kayla announced on Instagram on Wednesday, June 4 that she has decided to end their marriage
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Princess Kate quietly returns to royal duties after family break  —  The Waleses recently enjoyed the half-term holidays with their kids  —  The Princess of Wales quietly returned to her royal duties after spending the May school half-term with her children.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Cameron Winstanley / Daily Star:
Ex-footballer ‘assaulted Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan and banned her wearing red lipstick’  —  Former footballer Taiwo Leo Atieno appeared in court charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan after allegedly controlling what she could wear and when she could shower
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Dave Quinn / People:
Jennifer Lopez Sings and Seduces in Teaser Trailer for Kiss of the Spider Woman  —  The actress spins a web of fantasy in the film adaptation of the classic Kander and Ebb musical  — Jennifer Lopez stars as Aurora in the first trailer for Kiss of the Spider Woman, the new movie musical adaptation …
Maria Sarabi / HELLO!:
Katy Perry reveals latest cosmetic procedure before ‘oops’ moment on stage in Australia  —  The singer has embarked on her world tour  —  Katy Perry made a refreshing confession about getting cosmetic enhancements during her Lifetimes Tour in Sydney on Wednesday evening.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
TMZ.com:
DDG Files Motion to Prevent Halle Bailey From Taking Son Out of Country  —  DDG FILES TO STOP HALLE BAILEY FROM LEAVING COUNTRY WITH SON ... Claims She's A Risk To Herself, Infant … DDG has filed an emergency motion to stop Halle Bailey from taking their infant son out of the country …
 
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