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NBC Los Angeles:
‘Reservoir Dogs,’ ‘Kill Bill’ and ‘Donnie Brasco’ actor Michael Madsen dies at 67 … Prolific Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has died after he was found unresponsive early Thursday at his Malibu home, according to authorities and his representatives.  —  He was 67.
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Zack Sharf / Variety:
Virginia Madsen Says ‘I Miss My Big Brother’ After Michael Madsen's Death: 'I'll Miss Our Inside Jokes, the Sudden Laughter, the Sound of Him' … The “Kill Bill” and “Reservoir Dogs” star died at 67 years old from what appeared to be a cardiac arrest, according to his representatives.
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Actor, Dies at 67  —  He also made the ‘Kill Bill’ films, ‘The Hateful Eight’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ with Quentin Tarentino.  —  Michael Madsen, the rough-and-tumble actor best known for his work in the Quentin Tarantino films Reservoir Dogs …
Daniel Arkin / NBC News:
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 2’ actor, dies at 67  —  In an acting career spanning more than 40 years, Madsen racked up dozens of screen credits.  But he was best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino.  —  Michael Madsen, the gravel-voiced character actor best known …
Michaela Zee / Variety:
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ Actor, Dies at 67  —  Michael Madsen, the actor known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films including “Kill Bill: Vols.  1 & 2″ and “Reservoir Dogs,” has died, Variety has confirmed.  He was 67.  —  Madsen was found unresponsive …
Jack Smart / People:   Virginia Madsen Mourns Brother Michael After His Death at 67: 'I'll Miss the Boy He Was Before the Legend'
Todd Feurer / CBS News:
4 killed, 14 wounded in Chicago mass shooting outside River North nightclub  —  Four people were killed and at least 14 others were wounded in a drive-by mass shooting outside the Artis Lounge nightclub in Chicago's River North neighborhood on Wednesday night.
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NBC Chicago:
Mass shooting outside downtown Chicago lounge leaves 4 dead, 14 injured … A mass shooting outside a lounge in Chicago's busy River North neighborhood overnight has left at least four people killed and 14 others injured, police said, with several victims hospitalized in critical condition.
Christian Fuller / BBC:
Star Wars actor Kenneth Colley dies aged 87  —  Star Wars actor Kenneth Colley has died at the age of 87, his agent has announced.  —  The film and television performer is best known for starring in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as Admiral Piett, an imperial officer in command of Darth Vader's flagship.
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TMZ.com:
‘STAR WARS’ ACTOR KENNETH COLLEY DEAD AT 87 ... Played Admiral Piett  —  ‘Star Wars’ actor Kenneth Colley, who played an Imperial officer in command of Darth Vader's ship in the hit movie franchise, is dead.  —  Ken died peacefully in his home Monday after contracting COVID and developing pneumonia …
Discussion: Deadline, RADAR, Mirror, WKYC-TV and Just Jared
Associated Press:
Juror in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial pushes back on claim that celebrity influence played a role in verdict  —  The juror said the jury's decision was “based solely on the evidence presented.”  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs reacts after he was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted …
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kim Porter's best friend has shocking reaction to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict
Discussion: Bossip, Vibe and Us Weekly
Samantha Barry / Glamour:
Amal Clooney and Charlotte Tilbury on Sisterhood, Social Change, and Setting Boundaries  —  In honor of their charitable work with The King's Trust, the human-rights attorney and the beauty mogul sat down with Glamour's global editorial director Samantha Barry to discuss sisterhood, advocacy …
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Reps Break Silence on Split: ‘Love, Stability and Mutual Respect’  —  Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's reps have broken their silence on their split.  —  “Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on coparenting,” …
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Ryan Coleman / Entertainment Weekly:
Scheana Shay opens up about grief, OCD diagnosis, and Eddie Cibrian affair in excerpt from memoir My Good Side  —  The Bravolebrity bares all about her career in the limelight and very public dating history.  —  Schaena Shay is tired of keeping secrets.  —  The actress, musician …
Associated Press:
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE for deportation, federal officials say  —  Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application and will be deported to Mexico …
Kirsten Murray / Daily Mail:
Mystery over ‘lost’ Lauren Sanchez wedding outfit: One of Mrs Bezos' 27 nuptial dresses has vanished following $20million wedding - amid denials it was stolen by an ‘elegantly dressed party crasher’  —  One of Lauren Sanchez's 27 nuptial dresses has vanished following her $20million wedding to Jeff Bezos.
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez Debuts New Songs at Top-Secret Fan Listening Party After ‘Very Difficult’ Year (Exclusive)  —  Jennifer Lopez is ready for her next chapter.  —  The singer invited 30 of her biggest Los Angeles-based fans to a top-secret listening party on Wednesday, July 2 …
Discussion: Page Six
Ashlyn Robinette / People:
Chicago Fire Star Jake Lockett Elopes with Dominique Domingo in ‘Serene’ Hawaiian Waterfall Ceremony (Exclusive)  —  The couple's parents met for the first time on the destination wedding trip and were the only guests  — Chicago Fire star Jake Lockett married Dominique Domingo in Kauai, Hawaii, on June 18
Discussion: Just Jared
Megan Rubenstein / E! Online:
Why Hailey Bieber's New Rhode Lipgloss Belly Chain Has the Internet Divided  —  While Hailey Bieber's Rhode lipgloss-holding phone case was a hit, her new lipgloss-carrying belly chain is getting a mixed reaction.  —  Hailey Bieber will never say never to expanding her business.
Discussion: People, Page Six and Cosmopolitan
 
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