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2:15 AM ET, August 9, 2022

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TMZ.com:
Olivia Newton-John Dead at 73 … 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.  We will see you down the road and we will all be together again.
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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 …
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: TMZ.com, The Wrap 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 …
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Ashton Kutcher reveals autoimmune disorder left him unable to see, hear, walk
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
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!
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’
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.
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 …
Discussion: Page Six and Oh No They Didn't!
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TMZ.com:
Anne Heche Investigated for DUI, Cops Get Warrant for Blood Sample  —  Cops believe Anne Heche may have been under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol when she slammed into a garage and a house, igniting a massive blaze.  —  LAPD sources tell TMZ, authorities got a warrant to draw Anne's blood.
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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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
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Kaley Cuoco To Star In ‘Based On A True Story’ Peacock Comedic Thriller Series  —  EXCLUSIVE: Kaley Cuoco, a two-time Emmy nominee for The Flight Attendant, has been tapped for a lead in Peacock's dark comedic thriller Based On a True Story, from Emmy-nominated The Boys executive producer Craig Rosenberg …
Discussion: E! Online, The Wrap, POPSUGAR and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘Street Outlaws’ Star Ryan Fellows Killed in Crash During Show Filming  —  ‘STREET OUTLAWS’ DRIVER RYAN FELLOWS DIES IN CRASH ... Filming For Show In Vegas … 11:58 AM PT — We've obtained a photo showing the fiery wreckage, shortly after Ryan lost control of his vehicle.  —  UPDATE
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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Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
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Zack Sharf / Variety:
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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
People.com:
Demi Lovato Is in a ‘Happy and Healthy Relationship’ with New Musician Boyfriend: Source
Discussion: Page Six and POPSUGAR
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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
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: Page Six and Just Jared
Evan Real / Page Six:
Tana Mongeau goes after Addison Rae's dad: ‘If you want war, so be it’
Discussion: Egotastic
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Pregnant Chrissy Teigen Slams Trolls Criticizing Her Looks
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
 

 
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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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