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2:15 PM ET, September 1, 2022

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Julia Jacobs / New York Times:
Lea Michele Is Well Aware That the Pressure Is On  —  She's landed her dream role in “Funny Girl.”  Now she's tasked with rescuing the faltering Broadway show and proving that she is not the person she once was.  —  Fifteen years ago, Lea Michele was sulking in her “Spring Awakening” …
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Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Lea Michele Addresses Past Allegations and “Sad” Claim That She Can't Read  —  Ahead of her debut in Broadway's Funny Girl, Lea Michele said she experienced an “intense time of reflection” following past allegations surrounding her conduct at work.  —  Ahead of a new chapter in her career, Lea Michele is discussing her past.
Discussion: Just Jared
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Chrishell Stause Slams “Fake” Selling Sunset Co-Star in Fiery Messages  —  Amid filming season six of Selling Sunset, Chrishell Stause is spilling the tea about the dynamic with one of her co-stars: “Of COURSE you have a huge issue with me now.”  —  Chrishell Stause isn't buying what one of her co-stars is apparently selling.
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
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People.com:
Jason Oppenheim Says He's ‘Open’ to Being a Husband After Meeting Girlfriend Marie-Lou Nurk
Nika Shakhnazarova / Page Six:
Newly single Leonardo DiCaprio parties at exclusive NYC club after Camila Morrone split  —  Catch him if you can.  —  It looks like the newly single guy on the block, Leonardo DiCaprio, is chasing the good times following his split from model Camila Morrone this week.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Daily Mail and RADAR
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Brent Lang / Variety:
Billy Eichner Is Here to Fight Hollywood Homophobia and Fulfill Your Gay Rom-Com Dreams  —  Oops, it happened again.  Billy Eichner, eligible gay bachelor, was kicked off Tinder.  Somehow, the team behind the dating app had the audacity to boot Eichner from its screens because they thought …
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and The Wrap
Allison Crist / E! Online:
Bethenny Frankel Shares Altered Bikini Pics in Message About “Deceptive” Filters  —  RHONY alum Bethenny Frankel shared side-by-side bikini photos—one edited, one untouched—to highlight just how damaging Photoshop and editing apps can be.  —  Bethenny Frankel is using Photoshop for good.
Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Georgia Slater / People.com:
TikTok Stars Josh and Abbie Herbert Expecting Baby No. 2: ‘We Are Blessed and Thankful’  —  The couple is already parents to daughter Poppy James, 15 months  —  The Herbert family will soon be a party of four!  —  TikTok stars Josh and Abbie Herbert are expecting their second baby together next year …
Discussion: Just Jared
Hailee Shane / Celebrity Insider:
The Possessions Of Emily Ratajkowski Were Being Removed By Movers, Who Were Seen In Front Of The Residence  —  Emily Ratajkowski just finalized her divorce from Sebastian Bear-McClard.  On Tuesday, she was photographed packing up their joint NYC residence.  The ramp pro's furniture …
Discussion: Daily Star and Page Six
Omid Scobie / Yahoo News:
Diana's treatment will always be a stain on the royals - no matter how hard they try to erase it  —  Eldest son and heir-apparent of Queen Elizabeth II (born 1948)  —  First wife of Charles, Prince of Wales (1961-1997)  —  Twenty-five years on from her tragic passing and the impact of Diana's storied life remains as strong as ever.
Discussion: Marie Claire and Cele|bitchy
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Lindsay Lohan Making ‘Irish Wish’ At Netflix  —  Mean Girls and The Parent Trap star Lindsay Lohan is set to headline the Netflix romantic comedy, Irish Wish, as part of the actress' two picture creative partnership with the streamer.  —  Lohan will be reteaming with filmmaker Janeen Damian …
FemaleFirst:
Armie Hammer's aunt 'wasn't shocked' by rape and ‘cannibal’ allegations against the actor  —  Armie Hammer's aunt “wasn't shocked” by rape allegations against the actor. … Armie Hammer's aunt “wasn't shocked” by the rape and “cannibal” allegations against the actor.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Jada Pinkett Smith reveals exciting update in family as Red Table Talks kicks off new series … Jada Pinkett Smith is no stranger to working alongside her family and she is one third of the popular Red Table Talks hosts.  —  The TV star presents the talk show with her daughter Willow Smith …
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor enjoy US Open date night after reconciliation  —  Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor are still a “match.”  —  The “Zoolander” co-stars were all smiles at a U.S. Open date night six months after revealing their reconciliation.
Tamantha Gunn / E! Online:
Stacey Dash Breaks Down in Tears After Learning DMX Died Over a Year Ago  —  While DMX died more than a year ago, in April 2021, Clueless actress Stacey Dash just learned of his passing.  See her tearful reaction to the news below.  —  Watch: DMX Dead at 50: His Life & Legacy
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears' Ex-Husband Kevin Federline Says Sons Are Shunning Her  —  KEVIN FEDERLINE ‘MORTIFIED’ FOR BRITNEY UNDER CONSERVATORSHIP ... Says Sons Are Shunning Her Now  —  PROTECTING MY CHILDREN  —  Kevin Federline says he felt badly for Britney Spears while she was under the conservatorship …
The Hollywood Reporter:
‘House of the Dragon’ Shake-Up: Co-Showrunner Miguel Sapochnik Leaving Hit Series (Exclusive)  —  Emmy-winning ‘Game of Thrones’ veteran Alan Taylor will join the team for season two.  —  There's been a big shakeup inside House of the Dragon: The HBO fantasy drama's co-showrunner …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and FemaleFirst
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Vivian Kwarm / E! Online:
The Morning Show Season 3: Tig Notaro Joins the Cast  —  Another star has been added to the cast of Apple TV+'s The Morning Show.  Get the update on the casting shakeups for season three.  —  We've got some fresh a.m. tea about another new addition to The Morning Show cast.
Discussion: Just Jared
Page Six:
‘RHONJ’ newbie Rachel Fuda snags full-time slot from Jackie Goldschneider  —  The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast is getting a major shakeup, Page Six has exclusively learned.  —  Multiple sources tell us that Rachel Fuda will join Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Jennifer Aydin …
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Mystery over Meghan Markle's Nelson Mandela claims as actor who says he's the ONLY South African in Lion King live action film insists he's NEVER met Duchess …
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Chelsea / The Ashley's Reality Roundup:
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Teen Mom 2’ Dad Bar Smith Arrested; Being Held Without Bail in Nevada & Charged With Being a Fugitive
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Celebuzz
Louise McCreesh / Daily Star:
Gogglebox star Sandra Martin pays special tribute to Princess Diana 25 years on
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