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Daniela Avila / People:
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom End Engagement, Break Up After 9 Years  —  The singer and the actor share daughter Daisy Dove, 4½  —  Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have called it quits.  —  PEOPLE can confirm that the couple, who got engaged in 2019, have gone their separate ways.
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Us Weekly:
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Split, End Their Engagement After 7 Years Together  —  Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have called it quits after nearly a decade of dating.  —  “Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,” a source close to the pair exclusively tells Us Weekly.  “It's not contentious at the moment.
Rebecca Lawrence / Daily Mail:
Orlando Bloom kisses Kim Kardashian after Katy Perry ‘split’ as they enjoy Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's $20M Venice wedding party - after he was caught ‘checking her out’  —  Orlando Bloom enjoyed a friendly reunion with Kim Kardashian as they mingled in Venice ahead of of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's $20 million wedding.
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘The Social Network Part II’ In Works At Sony With Aaron Sorkin Set To Write And Direct; Pic Inspired By WSJ's ‘The Facebook Files’ … Insiders say that while it's being called part two, it's not a straight sequel but rather a follow-up to the original movie that explored the origins …
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Just Jared:
‘The Social Network Part II’ In the Works: Aaron Sorkin Returning, Early Plot Hints Revealed
Discussion: Variety
About Amazon:
Amazon MGM Studios sets Denis Villeneuve as director of next James Bond film  —  Amazon MGM Studios today announced that Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film.  Additionally, Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer. … Villeneuve commented, “Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007.
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Just Jared:
Dune's Denis Villaneuve to Direct Next James Bond Film, Shares His Excitement In New Statement
Charna Flam / People:
Love Island Alum Cashel Barnett Accused of Sexually Assaulting His Ex in the Presence of a Child in 2024  —  The TV personality was charged with three felonies in relation to an alleged incident in late 2024  — Cashel Blew Barnett was previously charged with two felonies …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Hollywood Life
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TMZ.com:
‘Love Island’ Star Faces New Charges of Alleged Sex Assault of Ex in Front of Their Child
Discussion: New York Daily News
Angela Giuffrida / The Guardian:
Jeff Bezos alters Venice wedding plans after threat of inflatable crocodiles  —  Amazon founder reportedly forced to change venue for his wedding celebrations in Italian city  —  Campaigners in Venice have claimed victory after Jeff Bezos was reportedly forced to change the venue …
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Ashlyn Robinette / People:
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Spotted for the First Time as They Arrive in Venice for Lavish Wedding
People:
Travis Decker's Neighbor Reveals ‘Weird’ Encounter Before His 3 Daughters Died  —  “He was skinny.  He had long hair and a beard.  I said, ‘Is that you, Travis?’” neighbor Binh Nguyen tells PEOPLE of how the murder suspect looked on the day he picked up his three daughters
Discussion: E! Online
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Princess Kate's secret engagement with Prince William after missing Royal Ascot  —  The Princess of Wales continues to find balance after cancer treatment  —  The Princess of Wales quietly carried out a joint engagement with the Prince of Wales on Wednesday, after pulling out of attending Royal Ascot last week.
Madison E. Goldberg / People:
Jack Schlossberg Says 'I Don't Give a F—' About ‘Pissing Off’ His Cousins After Slamming Their Dad Andrew Cuomo  —  Kerry Kennedy, Schlossberg's first cousin once removed, was previously married to Cuomo  — Jack Schlossberg is doubling down on his endorsement of N.Y.C. Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Porsha Williams' ex-husband Simon Guobadia ‘absolutely’ regrets their marriage: ‘I was targeted for financial reasons’  —  Porsha Williams' ex-husband Simon Guobadia “absolutely” regrets their short-lived marriage, the Nigeria-born businessman tells Page Six in an exclusive interview.
Us Weekly:
Scott Wolf Files for Restraining Order Against Estranged Wife Kelley Amid Divorce (Exclusive)  —  Scott Wolf filed for a restraining order against his estranged wife, Kelley Wolf, amid their contentious divorce, Us Weekly can exclusively report.  —  According to court records obtained by Us …
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
LeAnn Rimes runs off stage after her teeth fall out mid-concert  —  LeAnn Rimes bolted off stage after her teeth fell out mid-performance.  —  The “I Need You” singer was mid-song at The Skagit Casino Resort in Washington Friday when her dental bridge became detached.
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Samantha Agate / Us Weekly:
LeAnn Rimes' Teeth Fell Out of Her Mouth Mid-Performance: ‘The Show Must Go On’
Discussion: InStyle and Page Six
 
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Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Arkansas PBS severs ties with the PBS network, the first state public TV system to do so since Congress cut CPB funds, citing the annual $2M+ membership cost

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