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Ellen Gamerman / Wall Street Journal:
How Jennifer Aniston Went From Sitcom Star to Hollywood Power Player  —  The actor, producer and entrepreneur has blazed her own path in Hollywood—from ‘Friends’ to ‘The Morning Show.’ Here's how.  —  As an actor and a producer, Jennifer Aniston keeps a foot in two worlds.
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Jem Aswad / Variety:
What the Hell Is Going On in Scooter Braun's Empire? … Yet unlike indictments, there is little solid information to be found on what is being positioned by some as an exodus from Braun's SB Projects.  Lovato's “amicable” departure has been confirmed off the record by sources from both camps.
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Mesfin Fekadu / Hollywood Reporter:
Source: Idina Menzel Is No Longer Being Managed by Scooter Braun (Exclusive)  —  The Broadway star signed with Braun in 2019 and left him in January.  Demi Lovato announced this week she also parted ways with the talent manager.  —  Let it go: Idina Menzel is no longer being managed by Scooter Braun.
Chris Eggertsen / Billboard:
Ariana Grande Parts Ways With Manager Scooter Braun  —  Ariana Grande has split with longtime manager Scooter Braun, sources close to the situation tell Billboard.  —  Grande has been with Braun and his SB Projects since 2013, the year she released her breakthrough debut album, Yours Truly.
Angela Andaloro / People:
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Welcome Second Baby Girl, Daughter Adira River: ‘My Beautiful Angel’  —  The couple quietly revealed the arrival of their second baby girl in a TikTok video on Tuesday  —  Serena Williams is a mom of two!  —  The tennis icon, 41, and tech entrepreneur …
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Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian welcome their second baby: ‘My beautiful angel’
Alesia Stanford / Daily Mail:
Lizzo says she's ‘doing good’ amid sexual harassment lawsuit as she steps out in thigh high silver boots to make new music: 'I'm in the studio right now'  —  Lizzo is feeling ‘Good As Hell’ despite her current controversy - involving back-up dancers who are suing the star over claims of sexual harassment.
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TMZ.com:
Lizzo Spotted for First Time Since Being Sued By Backup Dancers, Gives Update
Discussion: Decider
People:
Rumer Willis Reveals Daughter's Name was Inspired by Text Typo: ‘Divine Intervention’ (Exclusive)  —  Rumer Willis and Derek Richard Thomas welcomed daughter Louetta in April  —  Rumer Willis is revealing the inspiration behind her baby girl's name.  —  The Once Upon a Time …
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and Metro
Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Drew Barrymore rushed out of interview as stage stormed by terrifying ‘stalker’  —  Actress Drew Barrymore had to be whisked off-stage during an interview with songstress Reneé Rapp when an overly keen fan stormed the venue and demanded to talk to her
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Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Drew Barrymore Exits Stage During Scary Moment at NYC Event After Man Tells Her “I Need to See You”
TMZ.com:
Caleb Farley's Father Killed In Explosion At NFL DB's Home  —  TITANS' CALEB FARLEY FATHER KILLED IN EXPLOSION ... At Cornerback's Home … 10:15 AM PT — Authorities say Caleb Farley's father, Robert Farley, was the one who was killed in the home explosion.  —  UPDATE  —  He was 61 years old.
Laura Fox / Daily Mail:
Heidi Klum, 50, reveals her weight as she answers a fans' question while sharing the secret to her iconic figure  —  Heidi Klum has revealed her weight as she coolly answered her fans' questions in a candid Instagram chat.  —  The model, 50, credited her iconic figure to a low-fat breakfast …
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Bachelorette Charity Lawson Will Have 2 Weddings — but Not a ‘17-Year-Length Engagement’ (Exclusive)  —  Charity Lawson tells PEOPLE she and her fiancé Dotun Olubeko are “super happy to get our lives started” after getting engaged on Monday's ‘Bachelorette’ finale
Erin Clack / People:
Bobbi Brown Confesses She Has ‘No Idea’ How Much Her Hamptons Mansion Cost as She Gives Tour of Compound  —  The makeup mogul opened the doors of her sprawling residence to popular content creator Caleb Simpson  —  Bobbi Brown has opened the doors to her luxe Hamptons home.
Discussion: Marie Claire and The Messenger
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Pregnant Laura Anderson back together with ex Gary Lucy after months of feuding as they spend weekend together  —  GARY Lucy and Laura Anderson didn't have the best of break-ups - with the Love Islander accused of taking public pot shots at the actor.  —  However, The Sun can reveal the couple …
Discussion: Daily Star, Metro, The Mirror and Ok - OK
Brennan Kilbane / Allure:
New Music Isn't the Only Thing Ariana Grande Is Dropping This Month  —  The singer tells Allure about the rerelease of her debut album plus her beauty brand's latest venture.  —  It's been a busy year for many Americans, and we all look — no offense — like unemployed slackers with no hobbies …
Stephanie Petit / People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Sport Their Most Casual Cover Look Ever for Mountain Rescue Magazine  —  The Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team was asked to keep things “informal” and “fun” when the Prince and Princess of Wales visited  —  Kate Middleton and Prince William are no strangers …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and ET Canada
Alexandra Bellusci / E! Online:
Julie Bowen Weighs In on Sofía Vergara's Single Life After Joe Manganiello Breakup  —  Modern Family star Julie Bowen gushed to E! News about her “beautiful” former costar Sofia Vergara as she enters her single girl era, which includes a hot girl winter with Julie.
Page Six:
Britney Spears' brother, Bryan, steps in to help pop star amid Sam Asghari divorce  —  Bryan Spears has entered the chat.  —  Britney Spears' brother is stepping in to support the pop star amid her divorce from Sam Asghari, a source tells Page Six.  —  “He's been staying over and helping …
Sean O'grady / Daily Mail:
Kendall Jenner leaves almost nothing to the imagination as she poses nude on a horse for Stella McCartney's Winter 2023 campaign  —  Kendall Jenner left little to the imagination as she posed nude on a horse in a jaw-dropping new photoshoot.  —  The model, 27, displayed her incredible figure …
FemaleFirst:
Rolling Stones use bogus local newspaper ad to reveal title of their next album!  —  In a smart marketing stunt, The Rolling Stones have used a local newspaper advert to reveal the name of their next album.  —  The Rolling Stones have used a local newspaper advert to reveal the name of their next album.
Zoe Forsey / The Mirror:
Prince George and Princess Charlotte can't eat dinner with mum and dad at big events  —  The young royals have very strict rules when it comes to who they can eat with at big events and it's never Prince William and Kate Middleton  —  There are a lot of rules to follow if you're a royal …
Margaret Abrams / Page Six:
Fans speculate Angelina Jolie's new mystery middle finger tattoo is a ‘f—k you’ to Brad Pitt  —  She's flipping the bird to someone.  —  Angelina Jolie's tattoo artist revealed that the actress got a mystery tattoo on both of her middle fingers — and fans are having a field day in the comment section, guessing at what it could say.
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Proof Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's Daughter Stormi Is Ready for Kids Baking Championship  —  Though Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's daughter Stormi Webster is only 5, she's already a budding baker.  The rapper shared a look inside their time in the kitchen together.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Daily Mail
Scott Stump / TODAY.com:
Does the Jonas Brothers' mom have a favorite Jonas Brother?  They think so  —  In an interview with TODAY, Denise Jonas also spoke about her three sons' wives and when she knew her boys could be stars.  —  Jonas Brothers' mom shares secrets to raising four boys  —  Does the Jonas Brothers' mom have a favorite Jonas brother?
Discussion: ET Canada and Cosmopolitan
 
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Ingrid Vasquez / People:
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The Guardian:
A reconstruction of the events that led to Ukrainian reporter Victoria Roshchyna's detention and death in Russia; forensics suggest “numerous signs of torture”

Mark Stenberg / Adweek:
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Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
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