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6:30 AM ET, August 9, 2022

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TMZ.com:
Olivia Newton-John Dead at 73  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  — 406.5K … UPDATE  —  1:10 PM PT — John Travolta just posted about Olivia's passing, saying, “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.  Your impact was incredible.  I love you so much.
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People.com:
Stockard Channing Remembers Late ‘Grease’ Costar Olivia Newton-John: ‘I Will Miss Her Enormously’  —  “I don't know if I've known a lovelier human being,” Stockard Channing tells PEOPLE in a statement following the death of her late Grease costar Olivia Newton-John
Discussion: HELLO!, Daily Mail and Just Jared
Adam Silverman / VSP Press Releases:
Re: Shaftsbury Barracks / Burglary  —  Public information officer Vermont State Police  —  From: Johan Sheridan <JSheridan@news10.com>  —  To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>; Silverman, Adam <Adam.Silverman@vermont.gov>  —  EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments …
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Rita Ora secretly marries film director Taika Waititi and has new name as she flashes ring in Paris  —  RITA ORA has tied the knot with Taika Waititi less than two months after I told how the Hollywood director had popped the question.  —  The Hot Right Now singer said I do in an intimate ceremony …
Discussion: Just Jared
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Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Rita Ora and Taika Waititi get married in London: report
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Anne Heche Is in a Coma and ‘Has Not Regained Consciousness’ Since L.A. Car Crash: Rep  —  The Emmy winner's rep also tells PEOPLE that Heche has “a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention”  —  Anne Heche's condition …
Discussion: The Sun, TMZ.com and Us Weekly
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Clay Skipper / GQ:
How Jacob Elordi Became Gen Z's Leading Man  —  After finding instant fame as a rom-com heartthrob, Jacob Elordi became a sensation for his portrayal of an enthralling, toxic antihero on Euphoria.  Now he's living in the shadow of the Hollywood sign, balancing his big-time silver screen ambitions …
TMZ.com:
Kevin Federline's Attorney Says Britney Spears' Kids Support Jamie  —  KEVIN FEDERLINE VS. BRITNEY SPEARS K-Fed Attorney Fires Back KIDS SUPPORT JAMIE!  —  The war of words between Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline is raging on ... and now his attorney says their teenage boys are backing Jamie Spears.
Daisy Maldonado / E! Online:
Tyler Cameron and Model Paige Lorenze Break Up After Brief Romance  —  After enjoying a whirlwind romance, Tyler Cameron exclusively revealed to E! News Daily Pop on Aug. 8 that he and Paige Lorenze have broken up.  Find out why below.  —  Tyler Cameron is back on the market.
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:   Single Again! Tyler Cameron and Paige Lorenze Are ‘Not Dating Anymore’
Just Jared:
Britney Spears & Elton John ‘Tiny Dancer’ Duet Confirmed, ‘Hold Me Closer’ Coming Soon!  —  A press release has confirmed some big news: Britney Spears and Elton John have collaborated on a duet, “Hold Me Closer.”  —  It was reported late last month Britney and Elton recorded a new duet of his classic song “Tiny Dancer.”
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Taylor Swift Tells Judge That ‘Shake It Off’ Was ‘Written Entirely by Me’  —  The star herself filed a sworn declaration in court saying she'd “never heard the song” she's accused of copying.  —  Taylor Swift herself weighed in Monday (Aug. 8) on a lawsuit that claims she stole the lyrics to …
Julia Emmanuele / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Go Wakeboarding and Watch the Sunset on Family Lake Getaway: ‘Sunday Funday’  —  A new adventure.  Kourtney Kardashian and husband Travis Barker took their love to new heights during a family vacation to the mountains.  —  “Used to be afraid of heights …
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Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Keep Up With Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Latest Family Getaway
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Pete Davidson Has Been in Trauma Therapy Due to Kanye West's Online Harassment: Source  —  “The attention and negativity coming from Kanye and his antics is a trigger for [Pete] and he's had to seek out help,” an insider tells PEOPLE  —  Pete Davidson is seeking help for online harassment …
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Neve Campbell Says ‘It Was Sad’ to Leave ‘Scream 6’ but She 'Couldn't Bear' Feeling ‘Undervalued’  —  Neve Campbell chats with PEOPLE about her new PSA for the American Red Cross and her surprising decision not to reprise her role as Sidney in Scream 6  —  Neve Campbell's decision not to return …
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Camila Cabello confirms she is dating Lox Club CEO Austin Kevitch  —  Camila Cabello confirmed she has moved on and is dating Lox Club CEO, Austin Kevitch, as they were spotted holding hands and sharing a quick kiss during a romantic outing.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared and POPSUGAR
People.com:
Demi Lovato Is in a ‘Happy and Healthy Relationship’ with New Musician Boyfriend: Source  —  Lovato — who is gearing up for the release of their eighth studio album — has been quietly dating someone new, PEOPLE confirms  —  Demi Lovato has a new romance in her life!
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and POPSUGAR
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Zazie Beetz In Talks To Return For ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’  —  EXCLUSIVE: We hear on good authority that Zazie Beetz is in talks to reprise her role as Sophie Dumond in the Todd Phillips directed Warner Bros/DC sequel Joker: Folie à Deux.  —  The movie, which is set to start shooting …
Discussion: Variety and Just Jared
 
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Tom Cruise & Christopher McQuarrie Plotting New Musical, Action Thriller & More Les Grossman While Speed Flying Through ‘Mission: Impossible 8’
Discussion: Just Jared
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Director Lars von Trier Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease
Brett Malec / E! Online:
Nick Viall and Ben Higgins Call Out The Bachelorette's “Messy” Joint Lead Format
Discussion: Us Weekly
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Fargo’: Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris & Richa Moorjani Join Season 5 Of FX Series
Discussion: Variety, E! Online and Just Jared
James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
Peter Jackson Considered Hypnosis to Try and Forget ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Discussion: New York Post
Kristen Baldwin / EW.com:
Whoopi Goldberg once had an elevator fart war with Robin Williams and Billy Crystal
Discussion: People.com and Page Six
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Kyle Richards and Kathy Hilton's Ups and Downs: ‘American Woman’ Drama, Mauricio Umansky and Rick Hilton Fallout and More Explained
Discussion: E! Online
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Selome Hailu / Variety:
Zendaya's ‘Euphoria’ Role Almost Went to a First-Time Actor, and More Secrets From Emmy-Nominated Casting Directors
Discussion: E! Online
Bekka Barnard / Daily Star:
Kylie Jenner compared to Kylie Minogue as star wears a strikingly similar outfit
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
Evan Real / Page Six:
Tana Mongeau goes after Addison Rae's dad: ‘If you want war, so be it’
Discussion: Egotastic
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

 
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