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Jake Kanter / Deadline:
Russell Brand Trial: Katy Perry Omitted By Prosecutors … Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, with two of the offenses taking place in 2009, a year before Brand and Perry married. — The prosecution planned to mention Perry in its opening argument …
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Emine Sinmaz / The Guardian:
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault — Judge says actor and comedian faces ‘significant custodial term’ after being convicted of raping a woman and assaulting three others — Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a fan and sexually assaulting three other women …
Jane Lavender / Daily Star:
Russell Brand given chilling warning before guilty verdicts - prompted his last act — Russell Brand was remanded in custody after being found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault - he will be sentenced on Monday — Russell Brand has begun his life in prison …
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Jake Kanter / Deadline:
Bear Grylls Speaks Out After Getting Heat For Baptizing Russell Brand: “It Is Right That Justice Has Been Served”
Michael Hamilton / The Sun:
‘Petrified’ rapist Russell Brand given ‘humiliating’ strip search & ‘inedible’ meal on shock first night in tough jail
‘Petrified’ rapist Russell Brand given ‘humiliating’ strip search & ‘inedible’ meal on shock first night in tough jail
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Alex Marshall / New York Times:
Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
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Salon:
Goodbye from Salon — It has been an extraordinary privilege. — Today, after 31 years, we are saddened to announce that Salon is ceasing publication. — It's difficult to find the right words for the end of something that has meant so much to so many people. Salon was never just a website.
US Department of Justice:
Thomas Wayne Markle Arrested on Federal Complaint Charging Him with Possessing Sexually Explicit Images of Himself with Minor Girls — For Immediate Release — U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California — LOS ANGELES - A Florida man was arrested today on a federal criminal …
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Shawn Cohen / Daily Mail:
Meghan Markle's estranged dad Thomas is arrested in Florida for possessing child sex abuse material after the Daily Mail reported him to the FBI over his disturbing Mexico storage unit — The Duchess of Sussex's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, has just been arrested by the FBI …
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TMZ.com:
Vince Neil's Girlfriend Allegedly Tried to Kick Motley Crue Singer in the Balls — MOTELY CRUE FRONTMAN VINCE NEAL GF ALLEGEDLY TRIED TO KICK HIS BALLS ... Ripped His Shirt, Scratched His Chest … Vince Neil's girlfriend Rain Hannah Andreani allegedly went ballistic on the Mötley …
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Spinoff ‘Other Worlds’ Ordered to Series at Netflix — The long-gestating “Stranger Things” spinoff has officially been ordered to series at Netflix, Variety has learned. — The show is titled “Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure” and is set to debut in 2028.
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New York Times:
New York Times Company in Advanced Talks to Acquire Letterboxd — The roughly $330 million deal for the cinephile community site would be part of an effort to add new products and services to the company's portfolio. — The New York Times Company has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Letterboxd …
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Jake Kanter / Deadline:
Katherine Ryan Feeling “Grief & Relief” Over Russell Brand Conviction After Calling Him A “Sexual Predator” On Comedy Central's ‘Roast Battle’ — Katherine Ryan has said she is feeling “grief and relief” after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault in London on Thursday.
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Kayla Cobb / The Wrap:
‘Melania, The Series’ Trailer Brings the Trumps Back to Prime Video — The two-episode follow-up to Brett Ratner's documentary premieres later this month — Prime Video is once again partnering with Melania Trump. The streamer released the premiere date and first trailer for “Melania …
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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Golden Bachelorette's Joan Vassos, Chock Chapple Break Up Nearly 2 Years After Getting Engaged — Golden Bachelorette stars Joan Vassos and Chock Chappel have broken up, calling off their engagement two years after they met on the inaugural season of the Bachelor Nation franchise. — Nothing Golden can stay.
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Ciara Miller Addresses Whether She's Still Friends With Paige DeSorbo After ‘Summer House’ — TAP HERE TO ADD US MAGAZINE AS A TRUSTED SOURCE — Ciara Miller addressed the status of her friendship with former Summer House costar Paige DeSorbo after being questioned by a fan.
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TMZ.com:
Martha Stewart: I Spoke To Craig Melvin After Blaming Him For Halloween Costume Controversy — MARTHA STEWART HOMELESS COSTUME I'VE SPOKEN TO CRAIG MELVIN, WE'RE GOOD!!! … Martha Stewart is saying she doesn't need to apologize to Craig Melvin for claiming he was the reason she switched …
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Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Travis Kelce 'can't wait to start new' traditions with Taylor Swift in ‘first Christmas as a married man’ — Travis Kelce is looking forward to creating new holiday traditions with his wife, Taylor Swift. — “I'm excited for this year to be my first Christmas as a married man,” …
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Lisa Lockwood / WWD:
Travis Kelce, Jisoo, Josh Hart and Others Appear in Tommy Hilfiger's Winter Campaign
Travis Kelce, Jisoo, Josh Hart and Others Appear in Tommy Hilfiger's Winter Campaign
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Sarah Jones / Page Six:
‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte's manner of death revealed — “Breaking Bad” star RJ Mitte's manner of death has been revealed. — The actor, who died at age 34 last month, died by suicide by hanging, according to an official inquest report obtained by Page Six.
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TMZ.com:
DOLLY PARTON'S MANAGER DISMISSES LAWSUIT AGAINST HER NEPHEW — 3:34 PM PT — Bryan Seaver's attorney, Dominic J. Leonardo, tells TMZ ... “Mr. Seaver cares deeply about his Aunt Dolly, her music, her family, and the incredible legacy she left behind. He has made a career out of protecting …
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Jeremy Louwerse / New York Post:
Tom Jones reveals he almost died in return to stage following serious mystery illness — Music legend Tom Jones admitted he thought he was going to die after being rushed to the hospital by paramedics last week. — The 86-year-old “What's New Pussy Cat” singer triumphantly took the stage …
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