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8:30 AM ET, August 17, 2022

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Nick Parker / The Sun:
Tragic Darius Campbell Danesh was on verge of Pop Idol comeback weeks before his death aged 41  —  POP Idol legend Darius Campbell Danesh was found dead at 41 in his US flat — weeks before he was to star in a reunion show in Britain.  —  The singer won hearts on the first series of the ITV talent show …
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
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Teresa Roca / The Sun:
Heartbreaking call reveals moment Pop Idol's Darius Campbell Danesh was found unresponsive in bed in his US apartment
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Andrea Cuttler / Harper's BAZAAR:
Don't Worry Darling star's greatest gift as an actor is her ability to discover the essential truth in every character  —  PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN EDMONDS; STYLING BY KELLY-ANN HUGHES  —  Florence Pugh knew it was going to be a  —  thing.  —  At Valentino's couture show in Rome this past July …
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Kelly Gilmore / E! Online:
Rachel Bilson Has a NSFW Response When Asked About Ex Bill Hader  —  Rachel Bilson gave an eyebrow-raising response when asked what she missed most about her ex Bill Hader after their split.  Learn her candid answer below.  —  Rachel Bilson just went from The O.C. to the OMG.
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Tommy Dorfman  —  Listen to this episode from Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson on Spotify.  This week, Rachel and Olivia get to know the beautiful, real, honest, talented and cool Tommy Dorfman [13 Reasons Why, Insatiable, Sharp Stick].  From her childhood in Atlanta, to family support …
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Why the FBI did not charge Brad Pitt in Angelina Jolie jet incident that led to their split  —  Angelia Jolie is “desperately trying to find something new” in her ongoing fight with ex-husband Brad Pitt after allegedly suing the FBI for records that she already had, according to sources close to Pitt.
Discussion: The Blemish and Oh No They Didn't!
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Hunter Harris / Wall Street Journal:
A New Side of Zoë Kravitz  —  For her provocative directorial debut, ‘Pussy Island’—starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum (whom she's now dating)—the 33-year-old actor and musician was ready to write her own script.  —  The One with Zoë Kravitz  —  Skip Ad  —  in 15  —  YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Zoë Kravitz Says She's ‘Really Grateful’ New Movie with Channing Tatum ‘Brought Him Into My Life’
Discussion: Glamour
Alfredo Mineo / Allure:
Joe Jonas Told Us All About His First Time Getting Injectables  —  He wasn't scared, it didn't hurt, and he brought a friend to get it done, too.  —  Joe Jonas earned international fame at an early age.  If you're reading this, you've certainly heard of the Jonas Brothers …
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Hedy Phillips / People.com:
Joe Jonas Gets Candid About Using Injectables in New Campaign: ‘We Can Be Open and Honest’
Discussion: Dlisted, Page Six and POPSUGAR
Hailee Shane / Celebrity Insider:
Kanye West Is Using Trash Bags To Market His New Line Of Apparel  —  The former rapper-turned-fashion designer is receiving criticism online for holding a sale for his most recent clothesline using trash bags.  —  A Twitter user from New York posted a picture of disorganized goods crammed …
Discussion: Daily Star and Page Six
Sharnaz Shahid / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton and Roger Federer unite for exciting new venture … The Duchess of Cambridge has confirmed she will be teaming up with Roger Federer to raise money for disadvantaged and vulnerable children.  —  In an announcement shared by Kensington Palace on Wednesday …
Discussion: Marie Claire
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
NeNe Leakes and Husband Gregg Leakes Relationship Ups and Downs: Split, Reconciliation and More … Not always peachy.  Bravo fans have gotten an inside look at NeNe Leakes' marriage to husband Gregg Leakes over the years — even as their relationship went through the wringer.
Discussion: Page Six and E! Online
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
‘Million Dollar Listing’ agent Matt Altman's wife arrested for domestic violence  —  The wife of “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” agent Matt Altman was arrested for felony domestic violence earlier this month, Page Six has exclusively learned.  —  Johanna Altman, 40 …
Discussion: People.com and Daily Mail
Georgia Slater / People.com:
‘Sister Wives’ Star Mykelti Brown and Husband Tony Reveal Sex of Twins on the Way  —  Mykelti Brown Padron and Antonio “Tony” Padron will soon welcome two baby boys into their family.  —  The Sister Wives couple, who is expecting twins in early December, will be having sons, their rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.
Discussion: E! Online
Perez Hilton:
Actress Who Went Missing After First Date Found 4 Days Later — In Jail!  —  Some missing persons cases end with a heartwarming reunion.  Others end tragically.  Then there's cases like this...  Last week, Laura McCulloch (above) seemingly disappeared after going on a first date with a man she met on a dating app.
 
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Sophie Schillaci‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
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Paige Strout / E! Online:
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson Are Not Friends After ‘Girls Next Door’: Their Feud Explained
Discussion: RADAR and E! Online
N. S. / Perez Hilton:
Fire Captain At The Scene Of Kobe Bryant Crash Says Taking The ‘Horrifying’ Photos Will ‘Haunt’ Him Forever
Discussion: TMZ.com
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Mike Masnick / Techdirt:
Meta revamping its content moderation systems with Community Notes is good, but Zuckerberg pretending it's about free speech is bad, and the timing is stupid

Cristiano Lima-Strong / Washington Post:
Meta's fact-checking overhaul is set to deepen a growing schism between how platforms do content moderation in the US and in stricter regions like Europe

Hadas Gold / CNN:
A book by a Politico reporter claims Trump's team was given the questions asked by Fox News anchors at an Iowa town hall last January in advance; Fox is probing

 
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