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NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict live updates: Jury convicts Combs of 2 counts in sex trafficking trial  —  Combs was acquitted of three other charges.  He denied all the allegations against him. … Dozens of journalists stand outside federal courthouse after Combs verdict  —  Reporting from Manhattan Federal Courthouse
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Steven J. Horowitz / Variety:
Cassie's Lawyer Praises Her ‘Strength’ Despite Split Diddy Verdict: ‘Change Is Long Overdue’ and ‘We Will Continue to Fight on Behalf of Survivors’  —  Casandra “Cassie” Ventura's lawyer has responded to the bombshell verdict in Sean “Diddy” Combs' federal trial, where he was found guilty …
NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking, but convicted of lesser charges  —  The Bad Boy Records founder faced federal charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.  He denied the allegations.
Associated Press:
Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial but is told to keep deliberating
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Cassie Breaks Silence After Diddy Found Not Guilty of Sex Trafficking
Sakshi Venkatraman / BBC:
Jury told to keep deliberating after partial verdict in Diddy trial
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Simon Perry / People:
Kate Middleton Speaks Out on the Phase After Cancer Treatment After Missing Royal Ascot: It's ‘Really, Really Difficult’  —  The Princess of Wales, who announced she was in remission in January, described “finding a new normal” as a “rollercoaster”  — Kate Middleton returned to public duties …
Sean Coughlan / BBC:
Catherine talks candidly of ‘life-changing’ cancer treatment  —  The Princess of Wales has spoken candidly about the life-changing long-term challenges of recovering after chemotherapy, as she visited a hospital in Essex.  —  Catherine said during treatment “you put on a sort of brave face” …
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Jason Kelce Reveals His Surprising Connection to Brad Pitt's Brother Doug  —  Jason Kelce just revealed his surprising connection to Brad Pitt's brother.  —  During the Wednesday, July 2, episode of Jason, 37, and Travis Kelce's “New Heights” podcast, the duo interviewed Pitt, 61, about his new movie, F1.
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Rachel McRady / People:
Jason Kelce Details Getting His First Bikini Wax, Says Wife Kylie Wanted Him to Get a Brazilian  —  The retired NFL star got the wax after losing a weight loss bet with his friend, Beau Allen  — Jason Kelce shared that he got a bikini wax after losing a weight loss competition with his pal Beau Allen
Discussion: Page Six and InStyle
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Spotted in Ohio  —  TAYLOR SWIFT TRAVIS SHOWING HER AROUND OHIO  —  Taylor Swift is getting to know Travis Kelce's old stomping grounds ... because it looks like he's showing her around his home state ... Ohio.  —  Taylor and Travis were spotted Tuesday …
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Dory Jackson / People:
The Bachelor's Caila Quinn Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 with Husband Nick Burrello: ‘We Are So Happy’ (Exclusive)  —  The couple's new little one joins siblings Teddi Marie and Christian Anthony  — PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that Caila Quinn Burrello and Nick Burrello are expecting their third baby together
Discussion: Us Weekly and Extra
Escher Walcott / People:
18-Year-Old Man Dies After Doing Backflip to Celebrate ‘New Life’ with Girlfriend in New Apartment: Reports  —  Sonny Blundell died from his injuries on June 30, according to reports  — 18-year-old Sonny Blundell died from injuries he sustained after hitting his head while doing a backflip on June 24, according to reports
Discussion: Suggest, Daily Mail and Mirror
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Charlize Theron, 49, Details Recent 1-Night Stand With 26-Year-Old Man: ‘Really F***ing Amazing’  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Charlize Theron is fully on board for one-night stands — especially after her most recent experience.  —  “I've probably had three one-night stands …
Alan Johnson / Mirror:
Taylor Swift fans think they know title of her next album after spotting ‘Easter eggs’  —  It's been 14 months since Taylor Swift released her double album, The Tortured Poets Department - and now fans believe they've spotted clues as to the title of it's follow-up record
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Daily Star:
Dave Grohl seen at Wimbledon with wife months after secret lovechild scandal  —  Foo Fighters rocker Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum have been pictured together for the first time in over a year, putting on a united display at Wimbledon  —  Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl …
TMZ.com:
Shaquille O'Neal Hits ‘Gravesend’ Set, Films Scenes  —  SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Hits TV Show Set ... LIGHTS, CAMERA, SHAQTION!!! … Shaquille O'Neal was back on the set of “Gravesend” Tuesday ... filming scenes for the mob drama while looking far more like a crime boss than a lovable basketball legend.
Discussion: Celebrity Insider and The US Sun
Mackenzie Schmidt / People:
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Take $60M Beverly Hills Mansion Off Market After Failing to Sell for a Year  —  The former couple first listed their marital home in July 2024 for $68 million amid their split.  Lopez officially filed for divorce that August, following two years of marriage
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and TMZ.com
 
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