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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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
Discussion: Deadline and RADAR
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Brett Malec / E! Online:
The Real Housewives of Dallas Is Not Returning to Bravo in 2022
Discussion: Just Jared
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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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.
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, Oh No They Didn't! and RADAR
Travis Barker / Perez Hilton:
Travis Barker Pays Tribute To Kourtney Kardashian For Helping Him Fly Again: ‘With You Anything Is Possible’ … Kourtney Kardashian is the wind beneath Travis Barker's wings!  —  As we reported, the KUWTK star helped the Blink-182 member get over his crippling fear of flying last weekend …
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
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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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 …
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
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 …
Alan Butterfield / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Unlucky in love!  Sandra Lee's new fiancé is still MARRIED to wife of six years and fighting for custody of twins - as friends say he's an ‘opportunist’ who boasted about dating the ex-girlfriend of sex pest Governor Cuomo  — Governor Andrew Cuomo's ex-girlfriend Sandra Lee …
Discussion: Page Six and RADAR
TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Syesha Mercado Says She's Being Deprived of Time with Babies  —  ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ SYESHA MERCADO I'M BEING DEPRIVED OF PRECIOUS TIME ... Since Babies Were Taken From Me  —  DEPRIVED OF MOTHERHOOD  —  “American Idol” finalist Syesha Mercado broke down in tears describing …
Discussion: E! Online, RADAR and Us Weekly
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”
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
 
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Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
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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
Tiffany Walden / The TRiiBE:
Medical Examiner's Office identifies Pivot Gang's Squeak as second victim in Austin shooting
Discussion: Daily Star
Lauren Cox / Page Six:
Broadway star Alice Ripley denies TikToker's grooming claims
Discussion: Just Jared
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:
Halle Berry Sued By Former UFC Fighter Cat Zingano Over Movie Role
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From Mediagazer:

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

Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch:
PlayAI, which uses AI to clone voices for $49 per month and recently rolled out AI agents, raised a $20M seed co-led by 500 Startups and Kindred Ventures

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Press freedom groups send six questions to the Scott Trust over The Observer sale, including why there is only one bidder and why staff can't speak out freely

 
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