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Megan Thee Stallion Can Release New Music, Judge Rules Against Her Label — MEGAN THEE STALLION JUDGE CLEARS WAY FOR SONG RELEASE ... Legal Win Over Label — EXCLUSIVE — 4:18 PM PT — Megan just got the all-clear to release her remix with BTS ... according to Variety, a judge ruled in favor of Meg.
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Tory Lanez violated Megan Thee Stallion restraining order, judge rules — A California state judge ruled Monday that Tory Lanez violated his restraining order when he performed at Rolling Loud on the same night as Megan Thee Stallion last month. — As a result, Lanez's bail was increased …
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Kanye West Files to Legally Change His Name to ‘Ye’ — KANYE WEST FILES TO LEGALLY CHANGE HIS NAME ... Just Call Me ‘Ye’!!! — EXCLUSIVE — 2.2K … Kanye West is no more — that is, if he gets his way, and a judge grants him an official name change ... to something much more to the point.
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Just Jared:
Charlie Watts Dead - Rolling Stones Drummer Dies at 80 — Charlie Watts has sadly died. — The legendary drummer for the Rolling Stones passed away at the age of 80, AP confirmed Tuesday (August 24). — Click inside to read more... The drummer's publicist Bernard Doherty said that he …
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Jolie Lash / EW.com:
So You Think You Can Dance alum Serge Onik dies at 33 — The dancer also appeared on Dancing With the Stars, Marvel's Agent Carter, Bones, Jane the Virgin, and this summer's In the Heights. — MORE — Serge Onik, the dancer and choreographer who gained national fame while competing …
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Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
Why Ben Affleck Was Really Spotted at Tiffany's Amid Jennifer Lopez Romance — While it looked like Jennifer Lopez's on-again boyfriend Ben Affleck was browsing expensive rings, E! News has the full story on the Oscar winner's recent trip to Tiffany & Co. — Does Ben Affleck have engagement on the brain?
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Alex Heigl / Page Six:
Ben Affleck browses engagement rings at Tiffany's amid Jennifer Lopez reunion
Ben Affleck browses engagement rings at Tiffany's amid Jennifer Lopez reunion
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Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Billie Eilish Cut Her Hair Into a Shaggy Bob to Look Like Her Mom — Wait, they're identical. — Please be advised: — Billie Eilish — has once again switched up her look! Nope, she didn't go back to green hair, but she — did — just get a pretty major cut inspired by none other than her mom.
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Laura Brown / InStyle:
Tommy Dorfman on the Beauty of Becoming Herself — The actress says she has finally found clarity. Now, she wants others to feel freer to do the same. — In 2016, Tommy Dorfman, a young actor from Atlanta who had graduated from Fordham University's drama program, was cast in 13 Reasons Why …
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Adam McKay / GQ:
Jonah Hill Is SuperGood — His 20s were wild: a parade of raunchy, era-defining comedies. Then Jonah Hill shifted gears, directing a deeply personal film and taking on the kinds of rich, complex roles he's always wanted. Here he opens up to director Adam McKay (another funny guy gone serious-ish) …
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Samantha Holender / Us Weekly:
Ariana Grande's R.E.M. Beauty Line Is ‘Coming Soon’ — Here's What We Know — Try and remain calm, but Ariana Grande is launching a beauty line — and according to a new billboard in Times Square, it's all about to happen very “soon.” — Mwah! Ariana Grande Snaps Sweet Pic With Husband Dalton Gomez
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Reggie Ugwu / New York Times:
Spike Lee, Exultant at the ‘Epicenter’ — The filmmaker's epic new documentary series, “NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½,” is an alternately mournful and irreverent tribute to New York. — Spike Lee, like the city he's from, exudes a kind of brash resilience. His resting facial expression says “Try me.”
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David Craig / Radio Times:
Selena Gomez says she's “beyond proud” of Disney work as Steve Martin hits back at “ominous headlines” — The former child star returns to television this month with Only Murders in the Building. — Selena Gomez has clarified that she is “beyond proud” of her work for the Disney Channel …
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Clover Hope / Wall Street Journal:
Why Poet Amanda Gorman Wants to Be President — The 23-year-old believes in the political power of verse, and she's leaning into her literary talents: “I don't have to change who I am to be a leader.” — Amanda Gorman is out on her patio in Los Angeles, scrutinizing a poem I wrote when I was 17.
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Kanye West rebuilding childhood home for ‘Donda’ listening party — Kanye West is pulling out all of the stops for his next “Donda” listening party. — The “Power” rapper is rebuilding his childhood home in the middle of Chicago's Soldier Field, where he'll be playing his forthcoming album on Thursday …
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BBC:
Mission: Impossible request leads to Hollywood encounter — A family's mission, which they chose to accept, led to an encounter with Hollywood royalty. — Tom Cruise, currently in the country filming the latest Mission: Impossible film, landed by helicopter in Alison Webb's Warwickshire garden.
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Bonnie Chapman:
On the morning of August 22, TMZ released the following story about my sister and me not being invited to my dad's wedding. Later in the morning, I received a text from Francie Frane, my dad's fiancé. Francie's text message confirmed that the reason I wasn't invited to my dads wedding …
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People.com:
Stephen Curry's Parents Sonya and Dell Curry to Divorce After 33 Years of Marriage — “After exploring a trial separation over the past year and much thoughtful consideration, we have decided to end our marriage,” Sonya and Dell Curry tell PEOPLE exclusively — Sonya and Dell Curry are ending their marriage, PEOPLE confirms.
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Steph Curry's Mom, Sonya, Files For Divorce From Dell
Steph Curry's Mom, Sonya, Files For Divorce From Dell
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