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Thieves scaled fence, busted window before ransacking Brad Pitt's L.A. home, sources say  —  Pitt wasn't home, sources said.  The thieves ransacked the home and took an unknown amount of miscellaneous property.  —  LOS ANGELES — Police are investigating a reported burglary at “F1” …
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Itzel Luna / Associated Press:
Home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police say  —  Police are investigating a break-in at a home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt, who has been on a globe-spanning promo tour for his new movie, “F1.”  The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed they responded to a break …
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TMZ.com:
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star Richard Hurst Dead at 79  —  RICHARD HURST ‘DUKES OF HAZZARD’ ACTOR DEAD AT 79 … Richard Hurst — best known as Deputy Cletus Hogg on “The Dukes of Hazzard” — has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  His first wife, Candace Kaniecki, tells TMZ ... Rick passed away on Thursday in Los Angeles.
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Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Dukes of Hazzard star dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 79 just days before appearance at fan event  —  US actor Rick Hurst, best known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg on the iconic TV show Dukes of Hazzard, has passed away at the age of 79, his wife has announced  —  Dukes of Hazzard star Rick Hurst has died at the age of 79.
Lisa Lockwood / WWD:
American Vogue Seeks New Head of Editorial Content  —  Anna Wintour will continue in her roles as chief content officer for Condé Nast and global editorial director, Vogue. … On Thursday, Anna Wintour, the 75-year-old chief content officer for Condé Nast and global editorial director …
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People:
Anna Wintour Stepping Down as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue After 37 Years
Madison E. Goldberg / People:
Lalo Schifrin, Mission: Impossible and Dirty Harry Composer, Dies at 93  —  Schifrin scored more than 100 films and earned six Academy Award nominations  — The composer is responsible for the iconic Mission: Impossible theme  — He received six Academy Award nominations and scored 100 films throughout his career
Colson Thayer / People:
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Began Renting Out Their $15M Montecito Home in February: Source  —  Perry once said she envisioned the property as a place “where we will be able to grow together as a family”  — Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom started renting out their Montecito home in February, a source tells PEOPLE
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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’
Hannah Sacks / People:
That's So Raven's Anneliese van der Pol Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby with Husband Johnno Wilson: ‘So Excited’ (Exclusive)  —  Anneliese, who starred as Chelsea in 'That's So Raven,' met her actor husband when the two filmed the show's sequel, 'Raven's Home'
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TMZ.com:
King Combs and Kanye West Team Up for Diddy-Supporting Album  —  KING COMBS & KANYE WEST FREE DIDDY, SO HERE'S OUR EP ... North West Joins In Too!!!  —  Kanye West's support for Diddy now has a musical home — thanks to a collaboration project with the mogul's youngest son, Christian ‘King’ Combs!!!
Kelsey Stewart / Page Six:
Sydney Sweeney brings the heat in plunging pink dress for Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez's pre-wedding party  —  Sydney Sweeney is heating up Venice.  —  The “Euphoria” star arrived in Italy for Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos' three-day wedding weekend on Thursday …
Discussion: Daily Mail, WWD and HOLA!
Adrianne Reece / E! Online:
Charlize Theron Calls Out Raya Dates for Lying About Their Jobs  —  Charlize Theron got candid about online dating, including how she comes across the same unsavory suitors on the popular celebrity dating app Raya.  —  To Charlize Theron, the online dating scene is drearier than the Wasteland.
Discussion: Just Jared, Mirror, Full Feed and Us Weekly
Just Jared:
The New ‘Golden Bachelor’ Star Mel Owens Makes Controversial Comment, Vows to Eliminate Any Woman Over 60  —  Mel Owens is the new star of The Golden Bachelor and he's not going to win over many people with his new comments.  —  The 66-year-old former NFL player, who became a lawyer later in life …
Rachel McRady / People:
Mormon Wives' Jen Affleck Goes into Labor at the Nail Salon, Gets a Cervix Check on the Floor  —  The reality star shared the unexpected experience on TikTok  — The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck went into labor while getting a manicure at the nail salon
Discussion: E! Online and TODAY.com
Mirror:
Glastonbury bosses forced to shut down area and issue warning as Lorde performs secret set  —  Glastonbury bosses have been forced to shut down part of the festival as crowds gathered to watch pop star Lorde perform a secret set  —  Glastonbury bosses have been forced to shut down part of the festival as crowds descend on a tent.
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Singer who appeared in hit film Mulholland Drive dies at home aged just 57  —  Singer-songwriter Rebekah Del Rio, who appeared as Llorando in David Lynch's iconic 2001 thriller Mulholland Drive, has sadly died aged just 57 at her home in Los Angeles  —  Mulholland Drive star Rebekah Del Rio has died aged 57.
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Halle Berry, 58, suffers bikini malfunction as bottoms slip off during sexy dance  —  Catwoman actress Halle Berry accidentally flashed the camera when her bikini bottoms fell off in a hilarious clip that saw her dancing to her boyfriend's new song  —  Halle Berry accidentally flashed the camera when her bikini bottoms fell off.
Rachel Martin / NPR:
Michelle Obama addresses *those* divorce rumors — and how she defines her own story  —  Can't see the video?  Watch it here.  —  A note from Wild Card host Rachel Martin: Michelle Obama has lived a lot of her adult life under immense scrutiny, which meant carefully thinking through every word she uttered in public.
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TMZ.com:
Michelle Obama Says Public Can't Expect to See Life With Barack on Socials
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