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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
The Wrap:
Eminem to Guest Star on 50 Cent's ‘BMF’ as White Boy Rick (Exclusive) … Eminem stans are gonna want to make sure they subscribe to Starz.  The Real Slim Shady is set to guest star on new upcoming drama “BMF” ("Black Mafia Family"), TheWrap has learned exclusively.
Discussion: Stereogum
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Monica Sisavat / POPSUGAR:
50 Cent Promises Black Mafia Family Is Going to Be the “Biggest Show” on TV - Get All the Details  —  Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett / Frazer Harrison / Paul Archuleta  —  Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has another drama series on the way.  In addition to his hugely successful Power universe …
Discussion: Daily Star, E! Online and Deadline
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: The Sun and Just Jared
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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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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
Discussion: 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 …
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
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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Samantha Leach / Bustle:
Camila Cabello Talks ‘Cinderella,’ ‘Familia,’ Shawn Mendes, & TikTok … Camila Cabello's mother and I are on chichi watch.  It's a blistering day in Los Angeles, and Sinuhe Estrabao has invited me to join her under the refuge of the oversized umbrella where she is supervising her daughter's Bustle photo shoot.
Brandi Fowler / InStyle:
Inside the Day of Indulgence, Hollywood's Most Exclusive Invite  —  Jennifer Lopez picking up gifts for Ben Affleck's kids, Olivia Rodrigo chatting with the Apatow girls, and free clothes, jewelry, and beauty products as far as the eye can see.  —  Pulling off the ultimate girls' day out safely …
Discussion: 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.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Page Six and Just Jared
Just Jared:
Elizabeth Debicki & Dominic West as Princess Diana & Prince Charles in ‘The Crown’ - First Look Photos!  —  The first look at photos of Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West as Princess Diana and Prince Charles in season five of The Crown.  —  Season five started production in the UK last month …
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”
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
Georgia Slater / People.com:
CNN's Abby Phillip Welcomes First Baby, Daughter Naomi Angelina, with Husband Marcus Richardson  —  Abby Phillip shared her pregnancy news to The Cut back in March  —  This just in: Abby Phillip is officially a mom!  —  The CNN senior political correspondent, 32, welcomed her first baby …
Discussion: E! Online
 
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Dianne Bourne / Manchester Evening News:
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
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