Sofia Salomon: angling to become first trans Miss Venezuela
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How did Sharon Farrell die? 'The Reivers' star was once in a love triangle with Bruce Lee and Steve McQueen
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Adidas is still figuring out what to do with $1.3 billion worth of unsold Yeezys
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Taylor Swift and Matty Healy break up after whirlwind romance
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'Rust' movie medic gets $1.15 million partial settlement
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