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Liz McNeil / People.com:
Laura Prepon on Motherhood, Sharing Her Truth and Her Decision to Leave Scientology  —  “If motherhood has taught me anything so far, it's that something can work out for a period of time and then you move on,” the mom of two tells PEOPLE … FB  —  MORE  —  Motherhood has been a game-changer for Laura Prepon.
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Bryan Brunati / The Sun:
LOSING HER RELIGION Orange Is the New Black's Laura Prepon reveals she QUIT Scientology and insists 'it's no longer part of my life'
Discussion: Us Weekly
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Colin Jost confirms Scarlett Johansson is pregnant: 'We're excited'  —  Colin Jost has confirmed that his wife, Scarlett Johansson, is expecting their first child — and said he can't wait to become a dad.  —  While performing at a stand-up gig at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut over the weekend …
Discussion: Just Jared
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Brett Malec / E! Online:
The Real Housewives of Dallas Is Not Returning to Bravo in 2022  —  Bravo announced on Aug. 17 there are “no plans” for The Real Housewives of Dallas to return to TV next year.  Read the full statement.  —  The ladies of the Lone Star state might be hanging up their cowboy hats...for now anyways.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
‘Real Housewives of Dallas’ not returning for Season 6 next year  —  “The Real Housewives of Dallas” has run its course — for now.  —  Bravo confirmed to Page Six on Tuesday that the Texas-based installment of the “Housewives” franchise has not been renewed for another season.
Archewell:
A Message from The Duke and Duchess of Sussex … The Archewell Commitment  —  Like many of you, we are closely watching the crises happening across the world right now, and we are heartbroken.  Archewell is committed to putting our values into action, and we hope to do what we can to meet …
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig's Relationship Timeline … The perfect timing!  After being friends for years, Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig formed a romantic relationship after working on their first project together.  —  In February 2010, Weisz and Craig connected on the set of Dream House.
Discussion: Daily Star
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Britney Spears / FemaleFirst:
Britney Spears reveals why she's posting so many topless photos  —  Britney Spears reveals she's feeling more comfortable in her own skin and explains why she's been posting lots of topless photos lately. … Britney Spears has fired back at critics of her topless photos and revealed she's feeling more body confident.
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Beth Allcock / The Sun:
Lady Gaga's dogwalker reveals he's homeless after van breaks down as he begs for cash following ‘traumatic’ shooting  —  LADY Gaga's dogwalker is pleading for cash donations two months into a road trip prompted by his horror shooting - after “blowing through his savings.”
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TMZ.com:
Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Crowdfunding For Trip To Heal Shooting Trauma
Discussion: Page Six and RADAR
Zach Seemayer‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Alex Rodriguez Says He's ‘In a Great Place’ As He Looks Forward to Helping ‘Young Entrepreneurs’ (Exclusive)  —  Alex Rodriguez is looking forward to the future.  The baseball legend opened up to ET about growing his business and legacy, and efforts as president and chairman of Presidente beer …
Discussion: The Sun, Glamour, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Ireland Baldwin Sets the Record Straight on Her Alleged Kendall Jenner Tattoo  —  Ireland Baldwin is certainly keeping up with her tattoo game, but is her latest body of work a portrait of Kendall Jenner?  See what the actress had to say about her ink below.  —  No, Ireland Baldwin didn't get a tattoo of Kendall Jenner.
Beth Allcock / The Sun:
Kylie Jenner stuns in plunging cross-body cut-out swimsuits as star teases beach line Kylie Swim amid pregnancy rumors  —  KYLIE Jenner turned up the heat in a series of sizzling cut-out swimsuits as she teased a new bikini line, Kylie Swim.  —  The make-up mogul has turned her talents …
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Joe Jonas' 32nd Birthday Celebrations Looked Like So Much Fun  —  Joe Jonas turned 32 on Aug. 15, and his wife Sophie Turner  —  in style.  The next day, Jonas took to  —  Instagram  —  to share how touched he was by everyone who took part in his celebrations, writing, “Thank you everyone for the b-day love yesterday #32”
TMZ.com:
Lil Wayne Offered to Financially Take Care of Ex-Cop Who Saved His Life  —  LIL WAYNE OFFERED FINANCIAL HELP TO ‘UNCLE BOB’ ... Ex-Cop Saved Him After Suicide Attempt  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Lil Wayne's never forgotten “Uncle Bob” — the former New Orleans police officer who saved …
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Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Prince Harry Issues Statement to Military Veterans amid Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan  —  Prince Harry was deployed to Afghanistan twice during his 10-year service in the British Army  —  As Taliban rule takes hold in Afghanistan, Prince Harry is speaking out.
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim Made Their First Red Carpet Appearance as a Couple  —  Chrishell Stause had her “JLo” moment back in July, making her relationship with Jason Oppenheim public.  At the time, she posted photos on  —  Instagram  —  of herself canoodling with her boss and
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Tiffany Walden / The TRiiBE:
Medical Examiner's Office identifies Pivot Gang's Squeak as second victim in Austin shooting  —  On Tuesday morning, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified 26-year-old Squeak, born Javunte Wheeler, as the second victim in a fatal shooting that took place in the Austin neighborhood.
Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Halle Berry Sued By Former UFC Fighter Cat Zingano Over Movie Role  —  Halle Berry is getting dragged into the legal ring by a former UFC fighter ... Cat Zingano is suing, claiming Halle offered her a movie role but was ultimately snubbed.  —  According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ …
Discussion: Just Jared and Bossip
People.com:
Selma Blair Is ‘In Remission’ from Her Multiple Sclerosis: ‘My Prognosis Is Great’  —  The actress said that the stem cell transplant she underwent two years earlier was the key to ending her lengthy MS flare  —  Selma Blair is sharing happy news — after years in a painful multiple sclerosis flare, she's now in remission.
Discussion: RADAR and Celebs
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Just Jared:
Selma Blair Shares New Update on Her Battle With Multiple Sclerosis
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Khloé Kardashian, Tristan Thompson have ‘healthy’ co-parenting relationship  —  Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are keeping the focus on their daughter.  —  A source close to the former couple tells Page Six exclusively that the “Keeping Up With the Kardashian” …
Discussion: BET, Daily Mail, Bossip, E! Online and Dlisted
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The Wrap:
Eminem to Guest Star on 50 Cent's ‘BMF’ as White Boy Rick (Exclusive)
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Deadline
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Drew Barrymore on celeb shower debate: I bathe my daughters every weekday
Brian Steinberg / Variety:
CNN's Poppy Harlow Will Take Hiatus to Pursue Legal Studies (EXCLUSIVE)
TMZ.com:
Ex-MLB Star Felipe Vazquez Sentenced To 2 To 4 Years In Prison In Child Sex Case
Ainhoa Barcelona / HELLO!:
How Kate Middleton changed plans for Giovanna Fletcher's baby podcast
Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
Addison Rae Was ‘Crying Hysterically’ When Offered Starring Role in 'He's All That'
Discussion: Just Jared
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
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Discussion: RADAR
Emmy Griffiths / HELLO!:
White Lotus: people are going crazy for new show - but what is it about?
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Lauren Cox / Page Six:
Broadway star Alice Ripley denies TikToker's grooming claims
Discussion: justjared.com
Frederica Miller / Daily Express:
Lilibet christening: How Harry and Meghan 'won't repeat mistakes they made with Archie'
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Cele|bitchy
Dianne Bourne / Manchester Evening News:
Corrie star Adam Hussain demands action after sister suffers racist abuse on tram in Manchester
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Mama June Says She's Split with Geno Doak
Andrew Whiteford / The Sun:
Little Mix will go head-to-head in chart battle with Jesy Nelson with new music for tenth anniversary
Discussion: Daily Star
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Greg Stohr / Bloomberg:
SCOTUS seeks the US government's views in the $1B copyright fight between Cox Communications and Sony, Warner Music, Universal Music, and other music companies

 
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