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8:20 PM ET, June 9, 2025

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Justin Baldoni's $400 Million Countersuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Dismissed by Judge  —  The judge granted motions to dismiss Justin Baldoni's lawsuits against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, their publicist and ‘The New York Times’  — Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit …
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Blake Lively ‘Cried with Relief’ After Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit Dismissal: ‘She Feels Vindicated’ (Exclusive Sources)  —  “She's obviously relieved,” a source tells PEOPLE  — Blake Lively cried when she learned Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against her was tossed by the judge on June 9, according to an insider
Victoria Edel / People:
Sly Stone, Sly and the Family Stone Frontman, Dead at 82  —  Sly's former band is considered one of the most influential of all time … Sly Stone, the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone, one of the most influential bands in the development of funk, soul, R&B, rock and psychedelic music, has died.
People:
Alex Cooper Breaks Down in Tears as She Accuses Her College Soccer Coach of Sexual Harassment  —  The ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcaster alleged in her new documentary that she was sexually harassed by former coach Nancy Feldman  — Alex Cooper has come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against her former college soccer coach
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Megan Rubenstein / E! Online:
Sofía Vergara Shares Topless Photo in a Thong Bikini  —  Sofía Vergara shared a spicy poolside photo promoting her skincare brand in a recent Instagram post.  —  Sofía Vergara's taking a modern approach to tanning.  —  The Modern Family actress bared her backside in a recent photo …
Discussion: HOLA!, InStyle and Page Six
Daily Star:
Sweet reason why Princess Eugenie's wedding kept empty seat directly in front of Queen  —  Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank married in a star-studded royal wedding in 2018, but many at the time were left baffled as to why there was a seat left empty at the front of the chapel
Discussion: Mirror, Daily Mail, People and InStyle
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Jonathan Daviss To Star As Snoop Dogg In Universal's Craig Brewer-Directed Biopic … Best known for Outer Banks, Daviss takes the lead role days after the studio set Craig Brewer to direct the film.  —  The film will be produced by Snoop Dogg, Brian Grazer and Death Row Pictures President Sara Ramaker.
NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: Ex-girlfriend ‘Jane’ will be back on stand after tearful testimony  —  In earlier testimony, she detailed “hotel nights,” graphic sexual encounters that were nearly identical to what Combs' former girlfriend Cassie Ventura referred to as “freak offs.”
People:
Julia Fox Says Women Being Open About Their Cosmetic Procedures Is ‘Such a Beautiful Message’ (Exclusive)  —  The actress, who was speaking at the Tribeca Festival, has spoken openly about aging and the procedures she's had done in the past  — Julia Fox tells PEOPLE that …
Discussion: Page Six, InStyle, FemaleFirst and CBS News
TMZ.com:
Country Singer Conner Smith Behind the Wheel in Crosswalk Death of Nashville Woman  —  COUNTRY SINGER CONNER SMITH BEHIND THE WHEEL IN FATAL ACCIDENT ... Elderly Woman Dead … Tragedy in Nashville — an elderly woman was hit and killed by a truck this weekend ... and we have learned the driver was country singer Conner Smith.
Discussion: Just Jared and Billboard
Catherine Santino / People:
Cole Escola's 2025 Tony Awards Gown Pays Homage to Bernadette Peters' Iconic 1999 Look (Exclusive)  —  Escola's ensemble paid homage to Peters' gown from 1999 when she won a Tony for ‘Annie Get Your Gun’  — At the 2025 Tony Awards, Cole Escola wore a show-stopping “Cinderella blue” …
Discussion: Page Six and Go Fug Yourself
Kayla Grant / People:
Chris Pratt Shares Rare Photo with All 4 of His Kids as He Celebrates Anniversary with Wife Katherine Schwarzenegger  —  The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ actor is a dad to sons Ford and Jack and daughters Eloise and Lyla  — Chris Pratt recently shared a rare photo of his blended family …
Discussion: InStyle and SheKnows
Erin Clack / People:
Zawe Ashton Refers to Tom Hiddleston as Her Husband in Surprise Pregnancy Reveal  —  Ashton confirmed the news that the couple is expecting a second baby just after walking the red carpet at the London premiere of Hiddleston's film ‘The Life of Chuck’ on June 7
Discussion: E! Online and Extra
Daily Star:
Rebekah Vardy selling ‘sanctuary’ holiday home for £9.7m after major decision  —  Rebekah Vardy is selling the ‘sanctuary’ holiday home in Portugal that helped her through the ‘Wagatha Christie’ scandal after being ordered to cough up £1.2m in legal fees
Discussion: Mirror
Lara Walsh / InStyle:
Prince Harry and Prince William's Rarely-Seen Cousin Gets Engaged with an Unusual Ring  —  A royal wedding is on the way.  —  Close … Wedding bells are ringing for a lesser-known royal couple.  Seven years after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a fairytale Windsor Castle ceremony …
Discussion: Marie Claire and HELLO!
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Taylor Swift Files for Temporary Restraining Order Against Man She Says Is Harassing Her  —  Taylor Swift has filed a temporary restraining order against Brian Jason Wagner, a Colorado resident, stating in legal documents he has repeatedly shown up to her Los Angeles home in the last year.
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Katy Perry Reacts to Fan Storming the Stage During Sydney Concert  —  Katy Perry had the perfect reaction when a fan broke through security and stormed the stage during her Lifetimes World Tour show at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.  —  Katy Perry is chained the to the rhythm.
Claudia Trotman / Daily Star:
Frederick Forsyth dead aged 86 as tributes paid to The Day of The Jackal author  —  Famous journalist, turned author, Frederick Forsyth has passed away, with several fans rushing to social media to share their condolences and sadness after hearing the news  —  The author of The Day of The Jackal …
 
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Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Tony Awards 2025: George Clooney Gives Rare Update on His, Amal's Kids Ella and Alexander
Jorge Fitz-Gibbon / New York Post:
Wife of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann says he's her ‘hero’ — and reveals creepy take on first jailhouse visit
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Angelique Jackson / Variety:
‘Harry Potter’ Star Tom Felton on Playing Draco Malfoy on Broadway and Why J.K. Rowling's Controversy Doesn't Impact His View of the Franchise …
Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
Celine Dion's teen twins look more grown up than ever in photos from family concert night
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