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Piers Morgan / Daily Mail:
Ofcom's vindication of me is a resounding victory for freedom of speech and a resounding defeat for Princess Pinocchios who think we should all be compelled to believe every fork-tongued word they say - now, do I get my GMB job back?  —  ‘Everyone is in favour of free speech,’ said Winston Churchill …
Discussion: Daily Star
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Carly Beech / Daily Star:
Piers Morgan wins Meghan Markle row as Ofcom says comments didn't break rules  —  Ofcom has stated that Piers Morgan was entitled to say that he didn't believe The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's allegations which received a record-breaking number of complaints
Joanne Kavanagh / The Sun:
Why did Piers Morgan leave Good Morning Britain?
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
Anita Singh / Telegraph:
Piers Morgan cleared by Ofcom over criticism of Duchess of Sussex's Oprah interview
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Just Jared
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Gene Maddaus / Variety:
Britney Spears' Attorney Accuses Father of ‘Extorting’ $2 Million to Step Down … The attorney, Mathew Rosengart, has been seeking since July to have Jamie Spears removed from his position of control over her finances.  Earlier this month, Jamie Spears agreed that it would be best for him step …
Ekin Karasin / The Sun:
Justin Bieber mocked by fans as he appears to wear Kim Kardashian's Skims UNDERWEAR in new billboard  —  JUSTIN Bieber sent fans into hysterics when he appeared to wear Kim Kardashian's Skims underwear in a hilarious billboard blunder.  —  The singer's brooding Balenciaga ad accidentally matched …
Discussion: E! Online
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Kisha Forde / E! Online:
See Justin Bieber Model Kim Kardashian's Skims in Hilarious LA Billboard Mishap
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Former Bachelor Matt James Is Set to Compete on Season 30 of ‘Dancing With the Stars’  —  From The Bachelor to the ballroom!  ABC personality Matt James is set to compete on Dancing With the Stars season 30, Us Weekly can exclusively reveal.  —  James, 29, made his reality TV debut as the season 25 Bachelor.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
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Alyssa Ray / E! Online:
The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kenya Moore Will Be on Season 30 of Dancing With the Stars
Discussion: Just Jared
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Camila Cabello Reveals She “Passed Out” During Cinderella Premiere  —  Camila Cabello, who stars in Amazon Studio's Cinderella, had a bit of a scary moment at the Aug. 30 premiere.  “I'm sorry, I just passed out,” she told the audience.  “But I'm back!”  —  Camila Cabello experienced …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Inside Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz's New Romance: ‘They Have This Cute and Flirty Chemistry’  —  The new couple has been spotted enjoying time together and low-key activities in New York City  —  Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz's new romance is in full bloom.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Lori Loughlin's Daughter Olivia Jade Joins ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Cast  —  OLIVIA JADE JOINS ‘DWTS’ CAST FOR SEASON 30 … We're about to find out if Olivia Jade's a real dancer ... she's joining the star-studded cast of “Dancing with the Stars.”  —  The daughter of Lori Loughlin …
Discussion: Just Jared
Just Jared:
Tom Holland Calls Zendaya ‘My MJ’ In Sweet Birthday Post, Seemingly Makes Things Instagram Official!  —  Fans of Tom Holland and Zendaya are going to love this!  —  If you don't know, today is Zendaya's 25th birthday and Tom, also 25, took to his social media to share something really sweet.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six, E! Online and POPSUGAR
People.com:
Duggars Splinter Amid Josh's Legal Drama: Family Isn't ‘as Close as They Once Were,’ Says Source  —  “It's creating a lot of stress on the family,” a source tells PEOPLE about the latest legal drama surrounding Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's eldest son, Josh  —  The Duggar family's insular world …
Discussion: RADAR
Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Rita Ora goes braless in flannel shirt and denim underwear  —  Forget low-rise denim, Rita Ora is rocking high-rise underwear.  —  The singer, 30, shared behind-the-scenes snaps from the “Seaside” music video on Tuesday, teaming a flannel shirt with zippered denim underwear.
Discussion: Daily Star
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Simone Biles Raves About Her and NFL Boyfriend Jonathan Owens' ‘Love and Appreciation for Each Other’  —  Simone Biles tells PEOPLE about dating Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens for over a year and why it's “so exciting” to cheer him on in the NFL  —  Simone Biles celebrated another milestone in her personal life recently.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Liz Calvario‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Nicole Richie on Whether She'd Let Her Kids Do Reality TV & New House of Harlow Collection (Exclusive)  —  Nicole Richie is no stranger to reality TV, but she's not sure she would let her children sign up for it.  —  Fans met the TV-personality-turned-designer on The Simple Life with bestie Paris Hilton.
Discussion: People.com, Us Weekly and Just Jared
justjared.com:
Rose McGowan Slams Oprah Winfrey for Being as ‘Fake as They Come’  —  Rose McGowan is very publicly slamming Oprah Winfrey.  —  On Saturday (August 29), the 47-year-old actress and activist took to Twitter to speak out about her mistrust for the 67-year-old TV mogul, while including a photo …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Elaine Welteroth Exits ‘The Talk’ After One Season  —  EXCLUSIVE: Elaine Welteroth won't be returning to The Talk for CBS' daytime talk show's upcoming season as she shifts her focus on other projects.  Welteroth joins fellow co-host Carrie Ann Inaba who also recently departed the daytime talk show.
Discussion: Page Six, The Wrap and Just Jared
Tom Grater / Deadline:
Joel Edgerton & Sigourney Weaver To Star In Paul Schrader's ‘Master Gardener’; HanWay Onboard Sales  —  EXCLUSIVE: One day before Paul Schrader's The Card Counter premieres at the Venice Film Festival, I can reveal that the filmmaker's next project is already gathering pace.
Discussion: The Wrap
Jill Robinson / The Sun:
Katie Price reveals she offered mum her lung as she is still waiting for transplant as she battles terminal disease  —  KATIE Price has revealed she offered her mum her lung as she is still waiting for a transplant as she battles a terminal disease.  —  Katie's beloved mother Amy …
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West ‘Have a Lot of Love for Each Other’ Post-Split: Details  —  The Donda wedding may have been just the beginning.  Kanye West is hoping to rekindle his romance with Kim Kardashian, a source reveals exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Discussion: Daily Mail and The Sun
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Mike Richards Fired as Executive Producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ … Sony has fired Mike Richards as the executive producer of “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune.”  Michael Davies, the “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” executive producer whose Embassy Row shingle is based at Sony …
 
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Francis Coppola, A Gambling Maverick Moviemaker Who Won Big, Betting On Star Cast For Epic ‘Megalopolis’
Discussion: Just Jared
James Desborough / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Diana planned to move to Malibu with William and Harry as romance with Dodi Fayed blossomed and wanted to break into Hollywood, voice coach reveals on 24th anniversary of her death
Discussion: Page Six
Rose Minutaglio / Elle:
McKayla Maroney Is Done Being Unimpressed
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
FemaleFirst:
DaBaby meets with HIV and AIDs charities following insensitive comments at Rolling Loud
Discussion: Just Jared
Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Kat Graham Explains the Meaning Behind Her New Identity “Toro Gato”
Ben Travis / Empire:
Michael Gandolfini On Playing Tony Soprano In The Many Saints Of Newark: 'It's The Toughest Decision I've Had To Make' - Exclusive Image
Discussion: Just Jared
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Adele puts on leggy display for sexy date night with boyfriend Rich Paul
Discussion: RADAR
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Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Katharine McPhee shares rare photo of baby Rennie
Discussion: E! Online
Brandi Fowler / HELLO!:
Jennifer Lopez used this $39 product to get her megawatt goddess glow at Dolce & Gabbana Show
Discussion: People.com and Perez Hilton
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘How I Met Your Father’: Josh Peck & Ashley Reyes To Recur On Hulu's ‘HIMYM’ Spinoff
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
David Beckham helped wife Victoria do her makeup for beauty shoot
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Sun
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Cristiano Lima-Strong / Washington Post:
Meta will also block sharing of Ken Klippenstein's newsletter and other sources with the JD Vance dossier, citing foreign meddling and hacked materials policies

Tyler Falk / Current:
NPR is making changes to Morning Edition and All Things Considered, including shorter stories, a broader range of topics, and a more conversational tone

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Comcast's European pay-TV company Sky sues WBD, accusing it of violating a 2019 deal giving Sky exclusive rights to shows, including a new Harry Potter series

 
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