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   Whitney Houston Bodyguard Disputes Oprah

   Ray Watson says Whitney Houston’s 2009 fall on Oprah’s stage was caused by poor lighting, not drug use, disputing Winfrey’s account.

   2 min readJun 25, 1:00 PM
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   Lionel Richie Concert Cut Short After Illness

   Lionel Richie left fans concerned after falling ill during the opening night of his new tour in Minnesota, where he reportedly felt dizzy and left the stage early.

   3 min readJun 25, 12:50 PM
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   Reese Witherspoon and Oliver Haarmann Debut

   Reese Witherspoon and Oliver Haarmann stepped out together at the New York City premiere of *Elle*, marking their first public appearance as a couple.

   3 min readJun 25, 12:45 PM
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   Michelle Obama Reflects on Her Marriage

   Michelle Obama said Barack Obama helped widen her view of what was possible, while Barack called her the grounding force of their decades-long partnership.

   3 min readJun 25, 12:15 PM
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   Carlos Boozer’s Draft Advice for Cameron

   Carlos Boozer said his main message to Cameron Boozer after the Grizzlies drafted him third overall was to stay present and enjoy the moment.

   2 min readJun 25, 8:30 AM
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   Elon Musk’s Trillionaire Status Unwinds

   Bloomberg data shows Elon Musk’s fortune fell to $957 billion after SpaceX and Tesla shares dropped during a wider technology sell-off.

   4 min readJun 25, 8:10 AM
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   Tom Holland’s Nickname for Zendaya

   Tom Holland called Zendaya “Maree” on a Rome red carpet, revealing a personal nickname tied to her full name and their private bond.

   3 min readJun 24, 5:25 PM
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   Michelle Obama on Why Her Marriage Works

   Michelle Obama says her marriage to Barack Obama works because they counterbalance each other, support risk-taking, and keep doing the work.

   3 min readJun 24, 5:15 PM
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   Dianna Russini Salary Hit by Vrabel Fallout

   Dianna Russini was reportedly earning close to $800,000 a year at The Athletic before resigning amid the Mike Vrabel controversy.

   2 min readJun 24, 4:45 PM
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    Bonnie Rotten Charged in Domestic Violence Case

    Bonnie Rotten has been formally charged in Texas over an alleged March domestic violence incident involving husband Jesse James.

    2 min readJun 24, 4:15 PM
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    Muni Long Reveals Double Lung Transplant

    Muni Long says doctors gave her one week to live before a double lung transplant, after pneumonia and lupus complications worsened during tour.

    3 min readJun 24, 3:00 PM