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R. KELLY: Jury Selection

In Chicago, the federal trial of R.Kelly got started on Monday. The defendant sat in court and watched the long, drawn out process of jury selection. The judge quizzed more than 60 potential jurors what they know about R.Kelly and this case of child pornography plus obstruction of justice. The judge denied the defense’s request to bar any juror that watched Lifetime’s damning docu-series, Surviving R.Kelly. The judge dismissed half the panel. Many of them admitted to seeing the sordid series and believing […]

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BENNIFER: Three-Day Wedding Bash This Weekend

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's big wedding bash is set for this weekend,  one month after they tied the knot in Las Vegas. A source tells Page Six, “It’s going to be all about J.Lo. Ben wants all of the focus to be on her for their big day.” The three-day “intimate celebration for family and friends” will start with a rehearsal dinner on Friday, insiders say. The wedding ceremony will take place on Saturday, and the "couple will close out their weekend with […]

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BEYONCÉ: Accused of ‘Thievery’ by Kelis

The new Beyoncé album, Renaissance, is now available. Kelis listened to the album. She's angry that Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams sampled one of her songs without asking for permission. You can hear bits of “Get Along With You” by Kelis on the Beyoncé track called “Energy.” The BeyHive claimed it’s a collaboration. Kelis replied by video and clapped her hands for emphasis (quote) “It’s not a collab -- It’s theft.” Kelis posted two videos sharing her thoughts. She accused Pharrell of passive-aggressive behavior. She feels targeted and disrespected. […]

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JENNIFER HUDSON: ‘Flirty’ Date With Common

Jennifer Hudson and Common enjoyed a dinner date. Could be a budding relationship or movie co-stars gaining chemistry. They’re currently shooting the film titled Breathe. They were spotted in Philadelphia at the trendy all-vegetarian restaurant called Vedge. Another diner said that the pair acted “flirty. Lots of cuddling and giggling.” The source provided photos to the Instagram gossip account, DeuxMoi. The pair sat on the same side of the table to close to each other. (Radar Online)  

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CHRISSY TEIGEN: One Year of Sobriety

Congratulations to Chrissy Teigen, who celebrated her first year of sobriety. She shared Monday at Instagram, (quote) “Not a drop of alcohol in 365 days!” Chrissy admitted in her lengthy post that she once drank to calm her anxiety. Funny enough, the anxiety disappeared “when I quit drinking.” She also confessed that going without alcohol has its drawbacks. (quote) “I miss feeling loopy and carefree sometimes. But toward the end, it didn’t give that fun feeling anymore anyhow.” Chrissy barely remembers attending any […]

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BENNIFER: Birthday Wedding Reception

Jennifer Lopez -- now Jennifer Affleck -- will celebrate her 53rd birthday in Georgia on Ben Affleck’s sprawling 87-acre estate. The couple are throwing a massive wedding reception for close friends and family. Celebrities like Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel and Ben’s brother Casey Affleck got invites for the weekend parties. The three-day wedding reception doubles as J-Lo’s birthday bash this Sunday. Guests will likely travel an hour to the coast. There’s suspicious activity happening right now on St. Simon Island. […]

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Ashanti and Robin Thicke make waves this weekend

 Ashanti. GRAMMY Award-winning Ashanti and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated Robin Thicke are set to make waves at the Atlantis Paradise Island on Saturday for the resort’s Music Making Waves concert series to be followed by Country Week featuring GRAMMY Award-winning Little Big Town and multi-platinum selling artist Jake Owen in August and a rescheduled Sheryl Crow performance on July 22. Jason Spencer, Atlantis vice president of on-island marketing and events said they could not be more excited to see Ashanti and […]

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ADELE: Tell-All Documentary

Sources from London indicate Adele started production on “an intimate documentary.” She follows in the footsteps of Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber and so many others. These celebs allow cameras to follow and then craft a story that bolsters their public image. Adele knows she must regain her followers’ trust after bailing at the last minute on the Las Vegas residency. An insider said, (quote) “She let fans down and sees this documentary as a way of making up for that.” Cameras were […]

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KANYE WEST: Sued for $7 Million

A production company working with Kanye West since last summer filed a $7 million lawsuit. They went to court to get paid. Phantom Labs filed on Thursday a breach of contract suit claiming (quote) “a celebrity weaponizing fame and reputation to take advantage of eager collaborators is simply unacceptable.” (Variety) Phantom Labs was under contract with Kanye for events like his Sunday Service, the Donda 2 livestream preview and his cancelled 2022 headlining gig at Coachella. Phantom Labs sent Kanye invoices, but they went unpaid. The […]

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ASHANTI Rerecording Album is Easy BUT I’LL PASS ON ‘MURDER INC.’ DOC!!! EXCLUSIVE 7/13/2022 2:25 PM PT

Ashanti's in the middle of a full-fledged renaissance, which includes a new children's book and re-recording her self-titled debut album -- and it's clear she's not looking back when it comes to Irv Gotti or her old label. We caught up with the R&B sensation in NYC, where she said laying down her album tracks -- including her #1 hit "Foolish" -- would be a sweat because she's been performing them nonstop since 2002. However, when we asked about the possibility of […]

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ENES KANTER FREEDOM RIPS LEBRON OVER GRINER COMMENTS … ‘You Are Free To Leave’ 7/13/2022 3:00 PM PT

"You are free to leave, buddy!" That's Enes Kanter Freedom squarely rejecting LeBron James explanation for questioning whether Brittney Griner -- who's in a Russian jail cell on drug charges -- should even want to return to America. James has been skewered by many in light of comments he made in a trailer for an upcoming episode of "The Shop," saying ... "Now, how can she feel like America has her back? I would be feeling like, 'Do I even want to go back to America?'" […]

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NICK CANNON I’D GET BACK WITH MARIAH … We Belong Together!!! 7/13/2022 11:08 AM PT

Play video content No matter how many kids he helps create, Nick Cannon is making it clear ... Mariah Carey is his one and true love. Nick was a guest on "The Hot Tee Talk Show" where he dove headfirst into the topic "Spin The Block" ... which asks about rekindling romance with exes. Without hesitation, Nick admitted if things "could be like they were" -- when he and Mariah were a fun-toting family -- he'd be all in for it. NICK AND MARIAH […]

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BRITTNEY GRINER: Back in Court

UPDATE (10:15 a.m. ET): Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court today to drug charges and told the judge, "I'd like to plead guilty, your honor. But there was no intent. I didn't want to break the law." It's unclear what her guilty plea will mean for her chances of being released. She faces up to 10 years in in prison. (Reuters) Imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in a Moscow courtroom today as calls for her release grow louder […]

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JUSTIN BIEBER: Smile Returns

Justin Bieber appears to be improving since his diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. For the first time in a month, Bieber was photographed with a broad smile. The disease to his nerves caused partial facial paralysis. The left side did not move. He could hardly blink and smiling became impossible. Justin and Hailey Bieber traveled to Idaho for a summer vacation. Paparazzi snapped candid photos of a shirtless Justin on the lakeside beach. He was in a great mood—smiles and all. (Daily Mail)  

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MICHAEL JACKSON: “Questionable” Songs Dropped From Streaming

Michael Jackson's label has yanked three of his songs from streaming services amid accusations that they feature a sound-alike singer and not Jacko himself. Sony Music issued a short statement on Tuesday saying, “The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music decided to remove the tracks ‘Breaking News,’ ‘Monster’ and ‘Keep Your Head Up,’ from the 2010 album Michael as the simplest and best way to move beyond the conversation associated with these tracks once and for all... "The album’s remaining tracks […]

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ADELE: Triumphant Return to London

British fans could not get enough of Adele at her first hometown show in five years. Thousands arrived seven hours in advance to hear just the soundcheck. Adele greeted last weekend’s concertgoers that got a two-hour show. (quote) “My God, I’m back at home. It’s strange to be in front of a crowd again.” (Variety) More than 65,000 packed Hyde Park on consecutive nights, Friday and Saturday. Down near the stage, Friday’s crowd was packed like sardines and they suffered in the […]

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R. KELLY: Suicide Watch

Now that R.Kelly has been sentenced to prison for 30-years, the warden at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) placed him on “suicide watch.” R. Kelly’s stuck in a unique jail cell cut off from visitors. He’s prohibited from shaving and showering. Utensils are banned. There’s no toilet paper in the cell and he must eat meals with hands. (TMZ) The lawyer representing R. Kelly filed a lawsuit against the Brooklyn jail seeking damages for emotional distress. The suit claims that a “mentally-fine” […]

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