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People:
Anne Burrell, Food Network Star and Worst Cooks in America Host, Dies at 55  —  “Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal,” Burrell's family said in a statement  —  Anne Burrell — the beloved chef known for her trademark spiky platinum hair …
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Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Food Network chef Anne Burrell dead at 55  —  Food Network chef Anne Burrell has died.  She was 55.  —  The TV personality died at her Brooklyn, New York, home on Tuesday morning.  —  “Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered …
Discussion: People, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Taijuan Moorman / USA Today:
R. Kelly hospitalized after prison overdose, alleged murder plot, lawyers say  —  Lawyers for R. Kelly are alleging the singer overdosed last week on medication given to him by prison staff.  —  The “Ignition” singer's legal team, in a June 17 filing obtained by USA TODAY …
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gofundme.com:
Help Laura, Vera, and Isaac After Afa's Passing  —  Lindsey Olson and Tara Davies are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Laura Ah Loo. … On June 14th, our sweet friend Laura lost her beloved husband Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known to many as Afa.  He was tragically killed during the No Kings protest in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Chappell Roan / Interview Magazine:
SZA Gives Chappell Roan the Divine Answer  —  SZA has a lot on her mind—heartache, power, alienation, desire, revenge, god, water, sex, death, legacy.  Across two flawless albums, Ctrl and SOS, the New Jersey native has built one of pop's most devoted fan bases, casting spells with uncensored songs …
TMZ.com:
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dead at 55  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  REMEMBERING ANNE BURRELL  —  “Food Network” celebrity chef Anne Burrell has died in NYC ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... EMS personnel received a call of a woman in need of assistance Tuesday morning …
Makayla Richards / WXIA-TV:
Family says baby delivered through C-section from Georgia mom who was declared brain dead  —  Family members said Adriana Smith will be taken off life support this week. … ATLANTA — The family of Adriana Smith, a metro Atlanta nurse who was declared brain dead in February while pregnant, said her baby boy has arrived.
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Emilie Kiser's Husband Was Watching Newborn When Son Trigg Drowned  —  Emilie Kiser's husband Brady was reportedly with their newborn son Theodore at the time their toddler Trigg Kiser drowned, according to police records.  —  More information is emerging about Trigg Kiser's heartbreaking death.
TMZ.com:
Tyler Perry Sued for Sexual Assault and Harassment by ‘The Oval’ Actor  —  TYLER PERRY SUED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ... ‘Oval’ Actor Claims Years of Harassment  —  EXCLUSIVE … ORLANDO BLOOM & KATY PERRY RSVP FOR ONE ... TO BEZOS-SÁNCHEZ LAVISH WEDDING!!! … - 1
TMZ.com:
R. Kelly Overdoses, Rushed to Hospital in Alleged Plot to Kill Him  —  R. KELLY BOP TRIED TO OFF ME AGAIN!!!  Alleges Plotted Overdose Left Him Hospitalized … R. Kelly is doubling down on his claim that his life is in grave danger in prison ... now alleging Bureau of Prisons staff …
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Harold & Kumar’ Getting New Sequel as ‘Cobra Kai’ Creators Ink Deal to Write, Direct (Exclusive)  —  This is dope: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald will also produce the new feature for Lionsgate with Greg Shapiro.  —  Harold and Kumar are going to get some burgers and buzz one more time.
Discussion: The Wrap, Deadline, Consequence and Variety
People:
Kate Middleton's Summer of Strength: ‘There Are Some Major Shifts Coming’ (Exclusive)  —  As the Princess of Wales privately rebuilds after a year of cancer treatment, she's stepping out with fresh purpose — and the pose of a queen-in-waiting  — Kate Middleton is balancing recovery …
Discussion: Marie Claire, SheKnows and InStyle
Marina Watts / People:
Beyoncé Thanks Paul McCartney for ‘Blackbird’: ‘Every Time I Sing It I Feel So Honored’  —  Beyoncé covers the 1968 Beatles song on her 2024 album ‘Cowboy Carter’  — Beyoncé thanked Paul McCartney on Instagram for writing “Blackbird,” which she considers “one of the best songs ever made”
People:
Javier Bardem Says It's Ironic He and Wife Penélope Cruz Star in Movies About Cars: ‘Neither of Us Drive’ (Exclusive)  —  Javier Bardem stars with Brad Pitt in the new movie ‘F1,’ in theaters June 27  — Javier Bardem spoke to PEOPLE at the New York City premiere of his new movie F1
Discussion: Just Jared and New York Daily News
Meg Walters / InStyle:
Scarlett Johansson Rocks the Shortest Skirt While Cosigning This Millennial Hair Trend  —  Schiaparelli and a side part.  —  Close … Scarlett Johansson just made a stylish appearance at the Jurassic World Rebirth photocall at The Corinthia Hotel.  The actress, who stars in the film as Zora …
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
Ariana Grande Mourns Death of Beloved Grandmother ‘Nonna’ at Age 99  —  Ariana Grande's grandmother, Marjorie “Nonna” Grande, has died.  —  Ariana, 31, reposted mom Joan Grande's tribute to the family matriarch via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, June 17, sharing a throwback photo of Nonna smiling as she looked off into the distance.
Olivia Bellusci / Star Magazine:
Mystery Solved: Authorities Identify the Human Remains Found Near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island Home  —  The human remains found near Taylor Swift's Westerly, Rhode Island, home have been identified.  —  In May, Police Chief Paul J. Gingerella told the Boston Globe that human remains …
FemaleFirst:
Rebel Wilson feared she'd be ‘permanently disfigured’ after ‘freak accident’ on set  —  Rebel Wilson was almost “permanently disfigured” following a “freak accident” which saw her hit in the face with a gun while filming Bride Hard.  —  Rebel Wilson was almost “permanently disfigured” …
Susan Knox / Mirror:
Kim Woodburn's co-star Aggie breaks silence on death of ‘tormented soul’  —  Celebrity Big Brother legend and How Clean Is Your House star Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83 after a short illness her family has sadly confirmed  —  Kim Woodburn's former co-star Aggie MacKenzie has broken …
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Rachel Zoe Steps Into ‘RHOBH,’ Seen Filming in West Hollywood  —  Rachel Zoe has officially stepped into the diamond-studded drama of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” — and it appears she's loving every second of it ... so far!  —  Our cameras caught up with the celeb stylist …
Rose Hill / Mirror:
Pik-Sen Lim dead: Doctor Who star dies as co-stars pay emotional tributes  —  Pik-Sen Lim rose to fame as Chung Su-Lee in 1970s comedy Mind Your Language but was best known for her appearance in Doctor Who serial The Mind of Evil  —  Actress Pik-Sen Lim has died aged 80.
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Kylie Jenner's Daughter Stormi Has Priceless Reaction to Her “King Kylie” Era  —  Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi Webster got a glimpse of her “King Kylie” era and had a lot of thoughts.  See the 7-year-old's priceless reaction.  —  Stormi Webster doesn't believe anybody should keep up with “King Kylie.”
Just Jared:
‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ Gets Official Premiere Date on Paramount+  —  NCIS: Tony & Ziva now has a premiere date and two new posters, which you can see in the gallery of this post!  —  The upcoming NCIS spinoff will officially debut its first three episodes on Paramount+ on September 4.
 
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