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5:10 PM ET, September 30, 2021

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BBC:
Shakira: Singer attacked by a pair of wild boars  —  Pop superstar Shakira says she was the victim of a random attack by a pair of wild boars while walking in a park in Barcelona with her eight-year-old son.  —  The Colombian singer said the animals attacked her, before seizing her bag and retreating with it into the woods.
Discussion: E! Online, Stereogum and Just Jared
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Natalia Penza / Daily Mail:
Pop star Shakira is attacked by two wild boar who ‘snatched’ her handbag and destroyed it in a Barcelona park  — Pop star Shakira was attacked by two wild boars who tried to snatch her handbag  — She was walking in a Barcelona park with her son Milan when they were attacked
Discussion: People.com
The Sun:
Was Shakira attacked by wild boars?
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Left for Vacation Ahead of Conservatorship Hearing, Says Source  —  During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Brenda Penny suspended Britney Spears' father as the conservator of her estate  —  Britney Spears made moves to take time off for herself before her father …
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Janet Street-Porter / Daily Mail:
It's easy to sneer at Katie Price as a walking, talking Disaster Barbie but the real-life woman I know is better than that.  And she deserves our mercy  —  Katie Price is lucky to be alive after writing off her car on a country lane during a night of drink and drugs.
Discussion: Daily Star
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Issy Sampson / The Sun:   Katie Price's BBC documentary with Harvey shut down ‘indefinitely’ after she goes to rehab
Simon Boyle / The Sun:   Katie Price had massive row with Carl Woods before horrific drink drive smash
Dave Itzkoff / New York Times:
Ladies and Gentlemen, Daniel Craig  —  At long last, the star of the James Bond franchise bids farewell to 007 with “No Time to Die” (and learns for the first time about his life as an internet meme).  — Read in app  —  More than a year and a half ago …
Discussion: The Wrap and What Kate Wore
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Sarah O'Hara / Daily Star:
Bond star Daniel Craig's wild life: famous ex, Love Actually romance and £95m net worth
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Radio Times
E! Online:
A Guide to Grey's Anatomy's Most Epic Romances—and Their Often Tragic Endings  —  In honor of the season 18 premiere of Grey's Anatomy, which debuts Sept. 30 at 9 p.m., take a closer look at the love in Shondaland over the last 16 years.  —  Welcome to Shondaland, where the romances always burn white-hot and usually end in tragedy.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
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Cosmopolitan:
Everything You Need to Know About 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 18
Discussion: E! Online
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Wendy Williams pushes show premiere date again amid ongoing health issues  —  Wendy Williams is going to need a seat filler for her purple chair.  —  It was announced Thursday morning that Williams will not, in fact, be premiering Season 13 on Monday as previously announced as she continues to battle ongoing health issues.
Discussion: E! Online, FemaleFirst, Bossip and Suggest
Hannah Hargrave / HELLO!:
Rebel Wilson steals the show in dazzling red carpet dress - and she looks incredible … Strike a pose!  Rebel Wilson pulled out all the stops for her latest look which turned the heads of fans and fellow celebrities who couldn't get enough of it.  —  The Pitch Perfect star lit up the room …
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Kyle Richards Refutes Claims She Spread Erika Jayne Rumors — as Lisa Vanderpump … The drama continues, darling!  Kyle Richards fired back at Lisa Vanderpump's claims that she spread rumors about Erika Jayne's legal woes — by mocking her former British costar.
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online and Daily Mail
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Dog the Bounty Hunter Shopping a New TV Series While He Chases Brian Laundrie (EXCLUSIVE) … Thinkfactory Media, the producers behind WE TV's “Marriage Boot Camp” and “Mama June: From Not to Hot” and TBS' “Rat in the Kitchen,” among other hit reality franchises, is currently shopping a new series starring the Dog.
Discussion: The Sun and RADAR
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FemaleFirst:
Suni Lee felt ‘too scared’ to talk to Justin Bieber  —  Suni Lee has revealed how she was too nervous to talk to Justin Bieber at the Met Gala and turned down the opportunity to meet him. … Suni Lee was too scared to talk to Justin Bieber at the Met Gala.  —  Suni Lee
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Post Malone's 2021 Posty Fest Canceled … “Due to logistical issues impacting the production of the festival, Posty Fest is rescheduling to 2022.  Refunds available at point of purchase.  We can't wait to make 2022 our biggest year yet.  Stay safe everyone, we'll see you soon,” a Live Nation rep said in a statement to Variety.
Discussion: Just Jared and Stereogum
Ollie Leitelmayer / oxfordshirelive:
‘Vandalism’ at Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm was Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway prank  —  The Saturday night show is famed for playing elaborate pranks on celebrities  —  Vandalism that appeared at Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm was in fact a prank for Ant …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
Sam Gillette / People.com:
Ciara and Russell Wilson Want to Inspire Kids to ‘Pursue Their Dreams’ With New Picture Book  —  On Wednesday, the couple announced that Why Not You? will be published by Random House Books for Young Readers on March 1, 2022  —  “Why not you?”  —  This is the question Ciara and Russell Wilson …
Discussion: BET
University of Nevada, Las Vegas:
Passing of Film and Theatre Professor Michael Tylo  —  It is with tremendous sadness that the College of Fine Arts and Dean Nancy Uscher share the passing of beloved film professor, Michael Tylo.  —  A native of Detroit, Michael Tylo came to UNLV as a visiting professor in theatre and film …
The Sun:
Kim Kardashian mourns dad Robert on 18th anniversary of cancer death and calls tragedy the ‘worst day of my life’  —  KIM Kardashian gave a heartfelt tribute to her late-father Robert on the 18th anniversary of his death calling the tragedy the “worst day of my life.”
Discussion: E! Online
 
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Discussion: Elle, Celebs and RADAR
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Discussion: Just Jared
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Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
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Discussion: Just Jared
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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

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

Geneva Abdul / The Guardian:
Internal email: the UK's Reach plans to merge staff at The Daily Mirror and celebrity magazine OK! to cut costs, but the move won't result in cutting of roles

 
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