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Washington Post:
Woodward book: Trump says he knew coronavirus was ‘deadly’ and worse than the flu while intentionally misleading Americans — President Trump's head popped up during his top-secret intelligence briefing in the Oval Office on Jan. 28 when the discussion turned to the coronavirus outbreak in China.
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CNN, Towleroad Gay News, The Wrap, The US Sun and New York Times
Jessica Chia / Allure:
Selena Gomez Is in Full Control of Her Life … Hoop Dreams … Rare Form — Selena did her own makeup for the Allure shoot, with the remote aid of makeup artist Hung Vanngo. … Fringe Benefits — Selena's new makeup line, Rare Beauty, is founded on the principle of inclusion.
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Perez Hilton, Us Weekly, Page Six, Egotastic and Oh No They Didn't!
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
Denise Richards Leaving ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ (EXCLUSIVE) … The drama around Richards during the show's tenth season has fueled this season's ratings — “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” has been the top-rated cable show on Wednesday nights this year — but the actor has clearly been miserable throughout.
Christina Dugan / People.com:
Niecy Nash Says Her Marriage to Jessica Betts Was a ‘Going Into Myself,’ Not a ‘Coming Out’ — Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts sealed their love in an intimate California ceremony on Aug. 29 — Niecy Nash is on cloud nine! — In this week's issue of PEOPLE, the Claws actress and newlywed …
Gene Maddaus / Variety:
Kevin Spacey Sued for Alleged Sexual Assault on 14-Year-Old Boys in 1980s — Two men sued actor Kevin Spacey on Wednesday, alleging that he committed sexual battery against them when they were 14 years old in the 1980s. — One of the plaintiffs is Anthony Rapp, the actor …
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The Wrap and New York Times
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TMZ.com:
Tory Lanez Apology to Megan for Alleged Shooting, ‘I Was Too Drunk’ — Tory Lanez allegedly opened fire on Megan Thee Stallion because he was wasted — that's what he claimed in a text sent to her shortly after the bloody incident ... as she was still in a hospital bed.
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Dlisted, Cele|bitchy, Bossip, Perez Hilton, Stereogum, Oh No They Didn't!, Page Six and Rap-Up
Ally Mauch / People.com:
It's a Boy! Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Welcome Fifth Child Together: 'We Couldn't Be Happier' — Hilaria and Alec Baldwin already share three sons and a daughter, while Alec is also a father to daughter Ireland — Hilaria Baldwin is a mother of five! — The Mom Brain podcast co-host …
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Hilaria Baldwin gives birth to her fifth child with Alec Baldwin
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HELLO!
Simon Perry / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Set New Rules for Speaking Engagements: Here's What They're Asking — Requirements for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's online speaking engagements have been revealed — Since stepping down as senior working royals in March, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry …
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Camilla Tominey / Telegraph:
Exclusive: Harry and Meghan demand total control over who introduces their lucrative US speeches
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The US Sun, Cele|bitchy, Page Six and People.com
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Drew Barrymore Admits She's a ‘Hopeless Romantic’ But Swears She Will ‘Never’ Get Married Again — The actress, entrepreneur and mom of 2 daughters is hosting The Drew Barrymore Show premiering on Sept. 14 — Drew Barrymore loves love. — The actress, entrepreneur and mom to two daughters …
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Page Six and Oh No They Didn't!
Oscars.org:
ACADEMY ESTABLISHES REPRESENTATION AND INCLUSION STANDARDS FOR OSCARS® ELIGIBILITY — Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new representation and inclusion standards for Oscars® eligibility in the Best Picture category, as part of its Academy Aperture 2025 initiative.
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POPSUGAR, The WOW Report, Us Weekly and Queerty, more at Mediagazer »
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
David Harbour and Lily Allen Are Married! Couple Tie the Knot in Las Vegas — The wedding came one day after the couple obtained a marriage license — David Harbour and Lily Allen are married! — The “Smile” singer, 35, and Stranger Things actor, 45, tied the knot in Las Vegas on Monday …
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Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
How Halle Berry Fought Her Way to the Director's Chair — On the day Halle Berry shot the big fight scene for her new movie “Bruised,” in which she plays a disgraced mixed martial arts fighter, she cracked two ribs. — Berry, 54, had injured herself on the set of a movie before …
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Bruce Haring / Deadline:
Ronald “Khalis” Bell Dies: Kool & The Gang Co-Founder And ‘Celebration’ Songwriter Was 68 — Ronald “Khalis” Bell, a co-founder and singer of Kool & the Gang who also wrote some of the group's biggest hits, has died Wednesday morning at age 68. Bell died at his home in the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to publicist Sujata Murthy.
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Rolling Stone, Associated Press and Variety
Allison / Dlisted:
Ellen DeGeneres Will Talk About The Allegations Against Her (Of Which There Are More) — Ellen DeGeneres' daytime talk show Ellen is premiering, as usual, this fall, even though it's been hit with an Everest-sized mountain of reputation-damaging press. Ellen confirmed that the 18th season of her show is a go.
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Deadline, Page Six and The US Sun
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Why ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ is ending after 14 years — They got tired of keeping up with themselves. — On Tuesday, Kim Kardashian and the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan announced the end of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” shocking fans and reality TV lovers around the world.
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Perez Hilton, New York Times, Just Jared and TMZ.com
