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Dakota Johnson and MGK step out in LA, a month after the rumors

E! News reports the pair were photographed in Los Angeles a month after the Verity actress first sparked rumors with the rapper; still no statement.

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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly stepped out together in Los Angeles tonight, and E! News says it is an even bigger splash than the first one.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe first one being a month ago, when the Verity actress sparked the romance rumors. I'm told it was a lot of rumors.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou remembered the month, Dale.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIt's on a calendar. Everything is on a calendar eventually, and then it ends.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNobody has confirmed anything, but they walked outside together, in public, in daylight.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat is practically a wedding announcement for people who read the headlines like I do.

  7. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFine, rate it.

  8. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOn the BBN Drama Index, a six. Lots of lunch, no statement.

  9. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA six. I had a seven.

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