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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ‘already married’ ahead of star-studded MSG celebration: sources  —  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have already wed ahead of their big Madison Square Garden bash, multiple sources exclusively tell Page Six.  —  The superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end …
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Jake Offenhartz / Associated Press:
Permit obtained by AP shows schedule for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding  —  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is slated to begin at 5 p.m. Friday at New York's Madison Square Garden and could last until 4 a.m. the next morning, according to a copy of a city permit obtained by The Associated Press.
New York Times:
N.Y.P.D. Memo Outlines Taylor Swift Wedding Events at the Garden
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Tommy Pisani / Just Jared:
Ashley Tisdale ‘Toxic Mom’ Comedy Series in the Works at Netflix  —  Ashley Tisdale is turning her “toxic mom group” essay into a series.  —  On Thursday (July 2), Deadline announced that the 41-year-old High School Musical star is working on a new comedy series, titled Toxic Moms, with Ali Wong and Sabrina Jalees for Netflix.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Perez Hilton
Brett M Malec / E! Online:
Chicago P.D.'s LaRoyce Hawkins Leaving Show After 13 Seasons  —  Chicago P.D. star LaRoyce Hawkins—who has portrayed Officer Kevin Atwater since the NBC drama debuted in 2014—is leaving the show after 13 seasons, E! News has learned.  —  Chicago P.D. is losing a beloved officer.
TMZ.com:
Stars Celebrate at Michael Rubin's Annual Hamptons White Party  —  MICHAEL RUBIN'S WHITE PARTY CELEBS ROLL UP TO THE HAMPTONS DJ Khaled, Alicia Keys, Jake Paul, More  —  THE GANG'S ALL HERE  —  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding ain't the only party in town — Michael Rubin held …
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Michael Rubin confirms he 'didn't want people to have to choose' between July 4 bash and Taylor Swift wedding
Christian Allaire / Vogue:
Sean Preston and Jayden James, Britney Spears's Sons, on Making Their Runway Debut  —  Each season, you simply never know which notable names you will see make a surprise cameo on the runways—the casting is half the fun of attending a fashion week, no?  The spring 2027 menswear shows …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Us Weekly and SheKnows
TMZ.com:
Couple Gets Engaged After Climbing To Top Of Empire State Building, Gets Arrested  —  NEW YORK CITY DAREDEVIL PROPOSAL ATOP EMPIRE STATE BUILDING ENDS IN ARREST!!! … Need your heart rate up without leaving the couch?  Two masked daredevils climbed to the very top of the Empire State Building …
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber in Talks to Perform at FIFA World Cup Final  —  JUSTIN BIEBER FIFA WANTS ME TO PERFORM AT WORLD CUP FINAL … Justin Bieber may be headed to one of the biggest stages in sports ... 'cause TMZ has learned he's in talks to perform at halftime of the FIFA World Cup final.
Discussion: Just Jared and Mirror
TMZ.com:
Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex-Husband Submits New Texts As Evidence In TRO Fight  —  TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL'S EX-HUSBAND USING TEXTS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS ... In New Plea For Restraining Order … Taylor Frankie Paul's custody fight with ex-husband Tate Paul isn't over yet …
Discussion: Us Weekly and The Hollywood Gossip
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Lil Wayne Speaks Out After Not Showing Up to Opening Night of His Tour  —  After Lil Wayne ghosted fans during the opening night of his 20 Years of Carter Classics tour in Maine, he addressed his absence, despite 2 Chainz and a DJ making their sets.  —  Lil Wayne isn't trying to be a crook and steal his fans' hearts.
Discussion: Just Jared and TMZ.com
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Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Love Island USA Producer James Barker's Death Was “Unpreventable” and “Sudden”  —  Love Island USA producer James Barker's family shared more details about his untimely death at age 40 while on location in Fiji, noting it was extremely sudden.  —  James Barker's loved ones are sharing more about his death.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Daily Star:
Jesy Nelson sobs in heartbreaking video as she hears twin daughters' diagnosis  —  Former Little Mix star Jesy has shared the heartbreaking moment she was told her twin girls have been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy as she vows to fight for her kids  —  Jesy Nelson has bravely shared …
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Daysia Tolentino / E! Online:
Chloe Bailey Reacts to Being Pitted Against Sister Halle Bailey  —  Chloe Bailey shared that fans don't realize she and her sister Halle Bailey are “so different,” leading people to pit them against each other.  —  Chloe Bailey is reflecting on the ungodly scrutiny she's faced with her sister.
Discussion: Bossip
 
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