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10:25 AM ET, June 26, 2025

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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.
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
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  —  The next James Bond film has found it's director!  —  Dune filmmaker Denis Villaneuve has landed the coveted job of directing the next installment in the franchise.  He will also executive produce alongside Tanya Lapointe.
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
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
People:
Tanner Martin Dies at Age 30, 41 Days After His First Baby Was Born  —  Tanner Martin became a first-time dad on May 15, five years after he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 25  — Influencer Tanner Martin announced his own death on Wednesday, June 25
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.
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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Bentley Maddox / E! Online:
DoorDash Exec Josh Pickles Celebrating Mom's Birthday During Fatal Boat Accident  —  DoorDash executive Josh Pickles, who died alongside his parents after his boat capsized on Lake Tahoe June 21, began the water outing as a birthday celebration for his mom, per the family's rep.
Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Alan Hamel, 88, confirms romance with late wife Suzanne Somers' co-star Joanna Cassidy  —  Alan Hamel is dating Joanna Cassidy — the former co-star of his late wife, Suzanne Somers — he exclusively tells Page Six.  —  “I don't know where this relationship is going,” he says of his tryst with the “extremely accomplished” actress.
Shaun Curran / The i Paper:
Billy Idol: Learning I had a son wasn't a surprise.  I had sex with a million people  —  INTERVIEW The rock'n'roll sensation talks about nearly dying of an overdose, making it big in the US, and why his peers were just jealous  —  If you want to get some idea of the life Billy Idol has lived …
Just Jared:
‘BOOP!  The Musical’ Sets Broadway End Date, Becomes 4th Show to Announce Closing After Tonys  —  Another Broadway show is closing within weeks of the 2025 Tony Awards!  —  BOOP!  The Musical just announced they will be putting on their final performance on July 13th, following 25 preview shows and 112 regular performances.
 
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
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The UK government begins its review of the BBC's charter, set to expire in 2027, as ministers consider licence fee reforms and allowing more commercial revenue

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