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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
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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
Joanne Kavanagh / The Sun:
Why did Piers Morgan leave Good Morning Britain?  —  PIERS Morgan is renowned for his outspoken opinions.  —  The TV presenter dramatically quit Good Morning Britain back in March 2021 following a HUGE on-air row.  —  Rex Features  —  Piers Morgan quit GMB following a row about Meghan Markle[/caption]
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
See Justin Bieber Model Kim Kardashian's Skims in Hilarious LA Billboard Mishap  —  Justin Bieber accidentally became the newest model for Kim Kardashian's Skims campaign for a brief moment—well, at least the top half of him did.  See the singer's hilarious billboard mishap.
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 …
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
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  — He said Diana planned to take sons William and Harry to the US as her romance blossomed with Dodi Fayed
Discussion: Page Six
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 …
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Adele puts on leggy display for sexy date night with boyfriend Rich Paul  —  She's head over heels.  —  Adele brought her A-game style for an intimate date night with her boyfriend, Rich Paul, on Monday night in Los Angeles.  —  The “Hello” singer, 33, was dressed very chic in a black turtleneck …
Discussion: RADAR
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  —  People:  —  The Upcoming Prequel Movie To Legendary Mobster Drama The Sopranos Is Fascinating For Many Reasons - But Chief Among Them Is A Compelling Bit Of Casting.
Discussion: Just Jared
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘How I Met Your Father’: Josh Peck & Ashley Reyes To Recur On Hulu's ‘HIMYM’ Spinoff  —  EXCLUSIVE: Turner & Hooch star Josh Peck and American Gods alumna Ashley Reyes have been cast in recurring roles on How I Met Your Father, Hulu's straight-to-series spinoff to long-running CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother.
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
FemaleFirst:
DaBaby meets with HIV and AIDs charities following insensitive comments at Rolling Loud  —  DaBaby has met with HIV and AIDs charities following his insensitive remarks at Rolling Loud last month, as he is determined to learn from his mistakes. … DaBaby has met with HIV and AIDs charities following …
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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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
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
Rose Minutaglio / Elle:
McKayla Maroney Is Done Being Unimpressed
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Kat Graham Explains the Meaning Behind Her New Identity “Toro Gato”
Alexandra Del Rosario / Deadline:
‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ Adds Alex Aiono, Mallory Bechtel & Eric Johnson As Series Regulars For HBO Max Reboot
Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Katharine McPhee shares rare photo of baby Rennie
Discussion: E! Online
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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
FemaleFirst:
Gabrielle Union honours Dwyane Wade on their seventh anniversary: ‘My inspiration’
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
David Beckham helped wife Victoria do her makeup for beauty shoot
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Sun
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Survivor's Parvati Shallow Requests Domestic Violence Protection Amid Divorce From John Fincher
Discussion: Just Jared
Ashley Spencer / New York Times:
Rachael Leigh Cook Was Always Worth the Bet
Discussion: Just Jared and Hollywood Reporter
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Brian Stelter / The Atlantic:
A look at WaPo's leadership issues under Jeff Bezos, as his hands-off approach and selection of publishers left the paper without a long-term strategy

Sara Fischer / Axios:
Time strikes a multi-year content licensing deal with OpenAI; Time will gain access to OpenAI's tech and tools to develop new products

Katie Robertson / New York Times:
Sewell Chan, EIC of The Texas Tribune, is named executive editor of CJR; Tribune managing editor Matthew Watkins will become EIC when Chan departs in September

 
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