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Fashion influencer tweet on Rihanna's split with A$AP Rocky, walks back on claim
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As per 'TMZ', putting the rumours to rest, Amina said in a statement, "I've always believed that an unfounded lie spread on social media doesn't deserve any response or clarification, especially one that is so vile. I initially assumed that this fake gossip - fabricated with such malicious intent - would not be taken seriously." However, the claims were soon refuted by 'TMZ' and they cited sources close to the couple along with Amina.
Thandiwe Newton reportedly 'heading to rehab' after 'Magic Mike 3' exit
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According to Page Six, her agent flew in from Los Angeles to try to smooth things over but on Tuesday the 49-year-old actress was flown back to the States to "hopefully check into a facility". Multiple sources informed the outlet that she has been battling emotional and family problems after separating from her husband of 24 years, Ol Parker, with whom she has three children, reports aceshowbiz.com.
'And Just Like That' actor Hari Nef joins Margot Robbie's 'Barbie'
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Directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll, Nef joins a steep bench of supporting actors, including Ryan Gosling, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Simu Liu and Will Ferrell, reports Variety. Nef is a trailblasing, out trans performer who began as a fashion darling, going on to breakout roles in 'Assassination Nation', 'Transparent' and the streaming adaption of Caroline Kepnes' novels 'You'.
'Shang-Chi' star Simu Liu thanks ex-boss at Deloitte for firing him 10 years ago
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In the note he wrote: "Ten years ago to the day, I was lead into my managing partner's office at Deloitte and told that they were terminating my employment effective immediately. A lady from HR and a security guard escorted me back onto the floor in front of the entire open concept office. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Nobody moved, offered a whisper of encouragement or even looked in my direction."
Viola Davis says portraying Michelle Obama is 'terrifying'
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Davis shared: "You're terrified whenever you start a job because you are afraid you are going to be found out - that's big imposter syndrome. But with Michelle Obama, it's like everyone has ownership over Michelle Obama. I mean, her book came out and it was (on every) bestseller list, everyone knows what she looks like what she sounds like, what her hair [is like], you know?"
Salma Hayek replaces Thandiwe Newton in 'Magic Mike's Last Dance'
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"Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from the production of Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Magic Mike's Last Dance' to deal with family matters," a spokesperson for the studio told 'Variety'.
Johnny Depp's texts about Amber's 'rotting corpse' revealed during defamation trial
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Depp's friend Isaac Baruch took the stand on day three of the highly-publicised trial on Wednesday, reports ew.com. During cross-examination, Heard's lawyer Elaine Bredehoft revealed texts between Depp and Baruch from October 2016. In the text, Depp said he hoped Heard's "rotting corpse is decomposing in the f-----g trunk of a Honda Civic."
Amber Heard's lawyer claims Depp 'penetrated her with bottle in hostage situation'
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Depp's former wife Amber's lawyer Elaine Bredehoft made the claim in court during Depp's defamation trial on Tuesday, reports mirror.co.uk. She told the jury: "He has her jammed up against the bar. He has hurled bottles and bottles at her. He has dragged her across the floor on the broken bottles.
'Fantastic Beasts 3' removes gay dialogue for China release, studio says essence of the film is intact
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As per 'Variety', the dialogue that spoke about the romantic past between male characters of Dumbledore (essayed by Jude Law) and Grindelwald (played by Mads Mikkelsen), has been axed. The lines "because I was in love with you" and "the summer Gellert and I fell in love" have been edited out from 'The Secrets of Dumbledore' release.
Johnny Depp's lawyers accuse Amber Heard of falsifying domestic violence claims
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Depp has sued Heard for $50 million, alleging that she devastated his career when she revived her allegations against him in a 2018 op-ed in the Washington Post, reports 'Variety'. Heard's attorneys, meanwhile, argued in their opening statement on Tuesday that her allegations are entirely true, and that she had a First Amendment right to express her views. Her attorney Ben Rottenborn argued that Depp is seeking to ruin Heard's life by pursuing the lawsuit. "For years, all Mr. Depp has wanted to do is humiliate Amber, to haunt her, to wreck her career," Rottenborn argued, calling Depp "an obsessed ex-husband hellbent on revenge".
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