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5:45 PM ET, August 15, 2022

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Emma Carmichael / Elle:
The Glorious Age of Adele  —  First came a brutal pandemic year.  Then a career low point.  In an intimate new interview, Adele talks about the artistic and personal rebirth that has her as happy as she's ever been.  —  BY EMMA CARMICHAEL AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO SORRENTI.  STYLED BY GEORGE CORTINA.
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Elle:
Rolling With It  —  First came a brutal pandemic year, then a career low point.  In an intimate interview, Adele talks about the artistic and personal rebirth that has made her as happy as she's ever been.  —  PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARIO SORRENTI; STYLING BY GEORGE CORTINA  —  Adele
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Alex Ritman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Johnny Depp to Direct First Movie in 25 Years; Al Pacino Co-Producing ‘Modigliani’ Biopic About Italian Artist (Exclusive)  —  Barry Navidi also co-produces the feature, which marks the star's first feature as director in 25 years.  —  Johnny Depp has lined up his first film directing gig in 25 years …
Ayomikun Adekaiyero / Insider:
‘Jurassic World’ star Bryce Dallas Howard says she was paid ‘so much less’ than Chris Pratt for sequel: ‘I was at a great disadvantage’  — Exclusive: The “Jurassic World” star Bryce Dallas Howard was paid “so much less” than Chris Pratt.  — Howard said reports she was paid $2 million less …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Heading to the U.K. and Germany: All the Details  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will travel to the U.K. and Europe to check in with some causes close “to their hearts,” a spokesperson says  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are returning to the U.K. for a poignant reason.
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Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Will Return to the U.K. in September for the First Time Since the Queen's Jubilee … Since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the U.K. and renounced their duties as senior royals, glimpses of the couple at public engagements are few and far between.
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Kenya Barris To Write & Direct Reimagining Of ‘Wizard Of Oz’ For Warner Bros; Khalabo Ink Society Producing  —  EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros just set Kenya Barris to write and direct Wizard of Oz, a reimaging of the fantasy classic, with his Khalabo Ink Society producing.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Just Jared
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Dorit Kemsley Fires Back After ‘RHOBH’ Alum Dana Wilkey Shares Mauricio Umansky Affair Theory … It's been years since Dana Wilkey — and her infamous $25,000 sunglasses — were featured on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but the former “friend” is inserting herself into the mix …
Mia Galuppo / The Hollywood Reporter:
Viola Davis Joins ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel as Villain (Exclusive)  —  The Oscar winner will play Dr. Volumnia Gaul, the head gamemaker of the 10th annual Hunger Games.  —  Viola Davis has joined Lionsgate's Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
Inside Joe Jonas' raunchiest sex confessions - massive manhood to S&M antics  —  As DNCE frontman Joe Jonas prepares to celebrate his 33rd birthday with a bang, the Daily Star have taken a look at his raunchiest sex confessions over the years  —  He is known for being the lead singer …
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
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Sameer Suri / Daily Mail:
Sophie Turner shows off stunningly trim midriff less than a MONTH after announcing birth of second child as she steps out with Joe Jonas
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kellan Lutz and wife Brittany Gonzales welcome second child, a baby boy  —  Kellan Lutz's wife, Brittany Gonzales, gave birth to their second child, a baby boy named Kasen, on Aug. 10.  —  “We are in love and soaking up all the baby cuddles,” the couple captioned a joint Instagram statement Monday.
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Michelle Branch Files for Divorce from Patrick Carney  —  MICHELLE BRANCH FILES FOR DIVORCE On Heels Of Cheating Allegations, Arrest  —  Michelle Branch has filed for divorce from Patrick Carney, a move that comes just days after cheating allegations and the singer's domestic assault arrest.
Kim Kardashian / Perez Hilton:
Kim Kardashian Shares Jaw-Dropping Gym Shoot After Pete Davidson Breakup! … OK, Kim Kardashian is just showing off at this point!  —  The 41-year-old reality TV star took to Instagram over the weekend to share some super-sexy bikini shots to bare her insane abs.
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Neia Balao / Celebs:
Ben Affleck turns 50!  See the best eye candy photos from when he was young  —  Who didn't have a crush on Ben Affleck back in the day?!  Join Wonderwall.com as we celebrate the newlywed Oscar winner's milestone 50th birthday on Aug. 15, 2022, with a look back at the best eye candy photos …
Tamantha Gunn / E! Online:
Van Hunt Honors “Wonderful, Loving, Funny” Halle Berry in Heartfelt Birthday Message  —  Halle Berry is celebrating another year around the sun.  See the sweet message boyfriend Van Hunt penned to the actress for her 56th birthday.  —  Halle Berry is feeling all the birthday love from her boyfriend Van Hunt.
Discussion: Daily Star and POPSUGAR
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Chrissy Teigen Shows Off Her Baby Bump on Instagram … Chrissy Teigen is being characteristically open about her pregnancy journey.  —  In a new Instagram post, the model and TV star shared a mirror selfie of her baby bump, captioning it, “the in between stage is my least fun stage. just be huge already please !!!!
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and Just Jared
 
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Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg:
Meta unveils Movie Gen, which creates up to 16-second videos from a text prompt, available to some staff and partners; Meta plans to add it to its apps in 2025

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