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Zac Ntim / Deadline:
Emma Thompson Talks ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Love Actually’ & How Donald Trump Stalked Her On The Set Of ‘Primary Colors’ — Locarno  —  Emma Thompson told an intriguing story this morning at the Locarno Film Festival, where this year she is a guest of honor, that featured what she described …
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Steve Bird / Telegraph:
Trump asked me out the day I got divorced, says Emma Thompson  —  The Left-wing actress turned down a date with the US president, but jokes she could have ‘changed the course of American history’  —  The prospect of Donald Trump romantically involved with Dame Emma Thompson might test to breaking point the theory opposites attract.
Discussion: Page Six, TMZ.com and People
Meg Walters / InStyle:
Emma Thompson Steps Out for a Rare Joint Appearance with Lookalike Daughter Gaia  —  Like mother like daughter.  —  Close … Emma Thompson (Love, Actually, Harry Potter) just made a rare joint appearance with her daughter Gaia Wise—and the 25-year-old actress really is her mother's mini-me.
Discussion: People
Marta Balaga / Variety:
Emma Thompson Says Donald Trump Asked Her Out on a Date: ‘I Could Have Changed the Course of American History!’  —  Donald Trump asked Emma Thompson on a date, the Oscar-winning actor revealed at Locarno Film Festival.  —  “A phone rang in my trailer, and it was Donald Trump.  I thought it was a joke.
Us Weekly:
Cheryl Burke Reveals How She Went From 145 to 109 Pounds: ‘What Matters Is How I Feel’ (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Cheryl Burke is breaking down her recent weight loss journey, which began when she was around 145 pounds.  —  “I don't weigh myself daily anymore because it was a problem.
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Audrey Rock / Page Six:
‘DWTS’ alum Cheryl Burke reveals how she dropped 41 pounds — while still eating candy  —  Cheryl Burke lost a significant amount of weight — while still enjoying the sweeter things in life.  —  “At my heaviest I was about 150,” Burke told Us Weekly in a new interview published Saturday …
TMZ.com:
Rapper T-Hood Shot and Killed at 33 in Georgia Home  —  T-HOOD DEAD AT 33 ... Shot, Killed In Georgia Home … Tevin Hood — a rapper from Georgia better known as T-Hood — was shot at his home, and later died ... TMZ has confirmed.  —  The Gwinnett County police officers responded …
Brianne Tracy / People:
Brooklyn Beckham Opens up for the First Time About ‘Beautiful’ Vow Renewal Ceremony with Wife Nicola Peltz (Exclusive)  —  “To be honest, I could renew my vows every single day with her,” the Cloud23 founder tells PEOPLE  — Brooklyn Peltz Beckham opened up for the first time about his …
Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly, Just Jared and HELLO!
BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Larsa Pippen blames ‘allergic reaction’ for her shocking face transformation  —  Larsa Pippen shocked fans with a dramatic face change this week, but the “Real Housewives of Miami” star is blaming her puffed-up appearance on an “allergic reaction.”  —  “Honey i had PRP and had an allergic reaction …
Discussion: People, E! Online and Baller Alert
Angela Andaloro / People:
Kylie Kelce Admits It Was ‘Terrifying’ Letting People Into Her World with Not Gonna Lie Podcast (Exclusive)  —  The mom of four is continuing her mission to encourage and celebrate young female athletes  — Kylie Kelce wants to encourage girls to stay in sports and celebrate their bodies
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared and SheKnows
TMZ.com:
Kourtney Kardashian Slammed For Having Son Rocky on Boat without Life Jacket  —  KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN POSTS ROCKY ON A BOAT WITH NO LIFE JACKET ... Fans Are Pissed!  —  Kourtney Kardashian is in some rough waters with fans after she posted a snap of her 21-month-old son Rocky Thirteen on a boat without a life vest.
Discussion: E! Online
BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Amy Schumer poses with a walker, reveals she underwent spinal surgery  —  Amy Schumer is putting one foot in front of the other.  —  The “Trainwrecked” star shared an Instagram photo of herself using a walker as she announced she underwent spinal surgery Friday.
 
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