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Did You Hear?… The Biggest Pop Culture Stories That Had Us Buzzing This Week
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Basmah Qazi
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Welcome to the first instalment of Did You Hear…? Where we recap the top five pieces of news from the past week in pop culture so you’re always up to speed.
It’s been a big week for the entertainment industry, with Britney Spears being investigated over an alleged battery incident to a well-known couple reportedly parting ways.
But in case you missed it, these are the biggest celeb stories that came out this week.
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1. Britney Spears in Hot Water
The superstar has been in the news quite a bit as of late, but this time, it was for the wrong reasons.
Britney is currently under investigation after it was alleged she struck an employee this week.
The incident allegedly occurred at the singer’s California home.
After returning home from the vet, Britney’s employee says her phone was smacked out of her hand during a confrontation.
Britney’s lawyer has dismissed the claims, saying it’s “sensational tabloid fodder.”
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is currently handling the investigation, and any results they find will determine whether she will be charged with misdemeanour battery.
Read the full story here.
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2. The Crown Gives a First Look at Diana and Charles
Ever since season 4 of The Crown ended, we’ve been eagerly waiting for the next.
But while we’ll most likely be waiting a while for season 5, The Crown has kindly helped our withdrawals by releasing a sneak peek at Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana and Dominic West as Prince Charles.
Elizabeth’s portrayal of the late princess is freakishly uncanny, sending fans wild and even more excited for what’s to come.
In seasons 3 and 4, Charles and Diana were played by Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin.
Both of them have been nominated for their incredible performance as the royal couple.
Read the full story here.
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3. Celebrity Break Up Alert!
In a more tragic turn of events, it is rumoured that Phoebe Dynevor and Pete Davidson are no longer together.
According to E! News, the Bridgerton actress and Saturday Night Live comedian parted ways due to distance.
The pair’s relationship first came onto the radar in March, after a fan reportedly spotted them holding hands in the UK. The rumours were confirmed a few weeks later by Us Weekly.
While they never addressed the whispers surrounding their love life themselves, they did go on a number of dates, with their most recent outing being the Wimbledon Tennis Championship in July.
Read the full story here.
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4. MTV VMAs Announce Performers
MTV VMAs are always expected to be spectacular and show-stopping, and with the performer’s list being announced this week, we can’t wait to witness everything unfold on stage.
Taking place at Barclays Centre in Brooklyn New York on September 12, stars such as Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo are getting ready to take the stage.
Other performers include Lorde, who will be returning to the VMAs stage for the first time since 2017, Megan Thee Stallion and Camila Cabello.
See the full list of performers here.
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5. The Bachelor Villain Leaves the Mansion
In more local news, Stephanie from The Bachelor walked out of the mansion on Wednesday night after being confronted about her antics.
From hating pilots to throwing other women under the bus, Jimmy asked Steph to fess up, but instead, she got up and walked out.
When asked by producers if she was okay, Steph responded: “Am I okay? Yeah, dude. I’m f****** ecstatic. I would marry my ex a thousand times before I would get with Jimmy.”
We had the chance to interview her after her dramatic exit, and she gave us all the goss surrounding her sudden departure.
Find out what she had to say here.
