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3:40 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, Just Jared and Stereogum
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The Sun:
Was Shakira attacked by wild boars?
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Natalia Penza / Daily Mail:
Pop star Shakira is attacked by two wild boar who ‘snatched’ her handbag and destroyed it in a Barcelona park
Discussion: People.com
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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
Cosmopolitan:
Everything You Need to Know About 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 18  —  We're not getting rid of Meredith Grey so easily....  Grey's Anatomy  —  fans, I'm about to announce the best news of your life (or rather, your 2021): We're getting another season...and it's already here (almost)!
Discussion: E! Online
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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
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
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
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
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, Suggest and Bossip
Sarah O'Hara / Daily Star:
Bond star Daniel Craig's wild life: famous ex, Love Actually romance and £95m net worth  —  The new highly anticipated James Bond film, No time to die, is due to hit cinema screens next week, featuring Daniel Craig's final outing as Bond.  —  The film will be released on September 30 2021 …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Radio Times
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: RADAR and The Sun
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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
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 …
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: Page Six
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Here's the Truth About Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd's Relationship Status After Their Dinner Dates  —  After Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd were spotted enjoying an intimate dinner, sources exclusively told E! News what's really going on between them.  —  It appears this dating rumor will be Gone in Sixty Seconds.
Discussion: Elle and RADAR
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FemaleFirst:
Suni Lee felt ‘too scared’ to talk to Justin Bieber
Discussion: Just Jared
Julie Mazziotta / People.com:
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Greta Bjornson / People.com:
Jennifer Garner and John Miller Spotted Grabbing Coffee Together in New York City
Discussion: Just Jared
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Lenny Kravitz Asks Daughter Zoe's Boyfriend Channing Tatum for ‘Magic Mike’ Role

Discussion: E! Online and FemaleFirst
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Some Theories About Who Is Trapped Inside the Banana Split on ‘The Masked Singer’
Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
Greg Evans / Deadline:
Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra Jonas Join Producing Team Of Broadway's ‘Chicken & Biscuits’
Discussion: Just Jared
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Unkempt Matthew Perry wears baggy shorts, T-shirt on coffee run
Discussion: RADAR
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Halsey's Birthday Gift to Fans Includes the Cutest Photos of Baby Ender Yet
Discussion: Just Jared, People.com and Perez Hilton
 

 
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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