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10:00 AM ET, September 5, 2021

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Simon Hattenstone / The Guardian:
Angelina Jolie: ‘I just want my family to heal’  —  The actor opens up about why her divorce from Brad Pitt is a human rights issue, escaping Harvey Weinstein and what young activists have taught her  —  Angelina Jolie sits at a desk, back straight as a rule and rather regal.
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Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Is Still ‘Hopeful’ Her Kids Can Testify in Brad Pitt Custody Case
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Daily Star and The Sun
Sabrina Park / Harper's BAZAAR:
Watch Celebrities Pay Tribute to Beyoncé on Her 40th Birthday  —  .  —  It's a big milestone for Beyoncé, as the singer—who has reigned over the pop scene for decades—turns 40 today.  —  In honor of the occasion, fans and fellow celebrities shared their best wishes in a video for
Discussion: Elle and Just Jared
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Beyoncé Shares Never-Before-Seen Photos of Life Milestones to Celebrate 40th Birthday
Discussion: Perez Hilton and FemaleFirst
Jennifer Roback / The Sun:   HAPPY BIRTHDAY How old is Beyoncé?
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Sarah Harding dead: Girls Aloud singer, 39, dies after breast cancer battle as mum pays tribute to ‘shining star’  —  SARAH Harding has died aged 39 following a battle with cancer.  —  The Girls Aloud star was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer last August and underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy in a bid to prolong her life.
Discussion: TMZ.com, Daily Star and Just Jared
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
David Beckham flashes his naked bum as he relaxes in the pool in cheeky snap shared by wife Victoria  —  DAVID Beckham flashed his bum as he sprawled out in his swimming pool in a cheeky snap shared by wife Victoria.  —  The 46-year-old football legend was shown lying on his front in the sunshine …
Discussion: Daily Star and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Comedian Fuquan Johnson Among 3 Dead After Suspected OD, 4th Hospitalized  —  COMEDIAN FUQUAN JOHNSON AMONG 3 DEAD AFTER SUSPECTED OD ... 4th Comic Hospitalized  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 6.6K … Comedian Fuquan Johnson died this weekend of an apparent overdose — along with two others …
Discussion: The Sun and New York Post
Drew Weisholtz / TODAY.com:
Willard Scott, legendary TODAY weatherman, dies at 87  —  Willard Scott — the legendary TODAY weatherman known for his exuberant personality and launching the tradition of celebrating fans who reached the century mark — died this morning, TODAY's Al Roker has confirmed.  Scott was 87 years old.
Page Six:
Camila Cabello says therapy saved her life after burnout and anxiety  —  Camila Cabello has revealed how lockdown helped her turn her life around after nine years of non-stop work left her “burnt out and broken.”  —  The US pop superstar, best known for her hits “Havana” and “Senorita,” …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and FemaleFirst
Dana Rose Falcone / People.com:
Teen Beach Movie's Garrett Clayton Marries Blake Knight in ‘Fairytale’ Garden Party Wedding  —  “We're just excited,” the actor tells PEOPLE of being able to tie the knot after postponing their big day three times  —  And they lived happily ever after!  —  Teen Beach Movie star Garrett …
Discussion: Just Jared
C. D. / Perez Hilton:
Stanley Tucci Reveals He Was Diagnosed With Cancer 3 Years Ago … Stanley Tucci is opening up about his health.  —  In a new interview with Vera Magazine, the 60-year-old actor revealed he was diagnosed with cancer three years ago — a condition he never talked about until now.
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online and Just Jared
Ed Gleave / Daily Star:
Celebrity Naked Attraction shelved after bosses fail to convince stars to take kit off  —  EXCLUSIVE: A special version of Naked Attraction which would see celebs take their position in the infamous coloured tubes has been shelved after TV bosses struggle to find enough willing celebs
Discussion: The Sun
Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst refused to drive Reliant Regal over 35mph  —  Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst opened up about his feelings towards the iconic Reliant Regal car in documentary The Story of Only Fools and Horses  —  Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Mark Ronson Just Confirmed He Married Grace Gummer With a Heartwarming Tribute  —  “Shallow” Oscar winner Mark Ronson and Mr. Robot actress Grace Gummer tied the knot after about year together.  Read the English artist's too-cute-for-words message to his wife.  —  Meryl Streep can now officially call Mark Ronson her son-in-law!
 
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TMZ.com:
Wrestling Star Daffney Unger Died From Apparent Gunshot Wound To Chest
Discussion: The Sun
Naledi Ushe / People.com:
Kaley Cuoco's Split from Karl Cook Was ‘Pretty Shocking’ to Friends: Source
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Abby De La Rosa Reveals If She and Nick Cannon Planned Her Pregnancy
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Dermot O'Leary's real name revealed as This Morning star prepares to host Soccer Aid this weekend
Discussion: Daily Star
Quinci LeGardye / Cosmopolitan:
Britney Spears May Be Tying The Knot with Boyfriend Sam Asghari
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Franco Panizo / Miami Total Futbol:
Sources: David Beckham's son Romeo has signed with Fort Lauderdale CF
Discussion: ESPN, Page Six and The Sun
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Little Mix's Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reveal their baby son's unusual name
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Just Jared and Daily Star
Amy Brookbanks / The Sun:
Katie Price forced to cancel Mighty Hoopla performance as her horse is dying
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Star
Nicole Chenoweth / The Sun:
RHOA's NeNe Leakes dances while kissing husband Gregg in emotional throwback after his tragic death from colon cancer
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
 

 
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

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

Reporters Without Borders:
Investigation: how hack-for-hire Appin tried silencing 15+ outlets since 2022 over articles, newsletters, and podcasts covering Appin's “ethical hacking”

 
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