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5:50 AM ET, August 29, 2023

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Nikki Schwab / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Eminem sends Vivek Ramaswamy a cease and desist letter demanding he stop rapping his music on the campaign trail  — Rapper Eminem has objected to Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy using his music on the campaign trail, DailyMail.com can exclusively report
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TMZ.com:
Eminem Wants to Stop Vivek Ramaswamy From Playing His Music On Campaign Trail  —  EMINEM JUST LET IT SLIP, RAMASWAMY!!!  Wants to Block Candidate from Using ‘Lose Yourself’  —  Eminem is not a fan of Vivek Ramaswamy rapping one of his biggest hits on the campaign trail …
Discussion: Mediaite, Stereogum and Billboard
Katie Campione / Deadline:
‘The Idol’ Canceled At HBO After One Season  — ‘Sister Wives’ Season 18 Premiere Draws TLC Series' Strongest Ratings In A Decade After Delayed Viewing  — ‘Suits’ Marks 6 Weeks Atop Nielsen Streaming Charts; ‘Futurama’ Reboot Premiere Prompts Surge In Viewership  —  The Idol is one and done at HBO.
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Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Fallen ‘Idol’: HBO confirms controversial show won't return for Season 2  —  “The Idol” has fallen.  —  Lily-Rose Depp's highly controversial HBO Max show won't be back for a second season, Page Six can reveal.  —  An HBO spokesperson told us: “'The Idol' was one of HBO's …
People:
Elton John ‘Back Home and in Good Health’ Following Hospitalization After a Fall: Rep  —  The music legend was hospitalized Sunday night following “a slip” at his home in France  —  Elton John was hospitalized after suffering “a slip” while at home Sunday night.
Discussion: Billboard and Extra
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Blue Ribbon News:
Rockwall police make Public Intoxication/Theft Arrest  —  On Saturday, August 26th, 2023, at approximately 7:15pm, the Rockwall Police Department received a 911 call from an individual reporting a disturbance at a hotel located in the 2600 Block of Lakefront Trail in Rockwall, TX.
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Janine Henni / People:
Prince Andrew Joins Kate Middleton, Prince William on Drive to Church in Surprise Start of Balmoral Stay  —  The disgraced Prince Andrew, Duke of York, drove to Craithe Kirk with the Prince and Princess of Wales  —  Kate Middleton, Prince William and Prince Andrew are carpooling at Balmoral.
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
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People:
‘The Bachelorette’ Alum Hannah Brown Is Engaged to Adam Woolard — See Photos from the Romantic Proposal!  (Exclusive)  —  “I love his calming presence and big heart.  And how he accepts and loves all versions of me...even the crazy version,” Hannah Brown exclusively tells PEOPLE following her engagement
Karen Ruiz / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Tristan Thompson's first baby mama Jordan Craig files document to reinforce her rights to $40,000-a-month child support payment for six-year-old son as NBA star's earnings dwindle  — DailyMail.com can reveal Tristan Thompson has been doling out $40,000 a month in child support for son Prince, six, to baby mama Jordan Craig
Discussion: The Sun, Perez Hilton and RADAR
TMZ.com:
Bray Wyatt Not Wearing Heart Defibrillator at Time of Death, Despite Recommendation  —  BRAY WYATT DIED DURING NAP ... Wasn't Wearing Doctor-Recommended Heart Defibrillator … WWE superstar Bray Wyatt experienced a series of heart complications in the months leading up to his death …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Metro, New York Post and RADAR
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
I'm having best sex of my life after shedding four stone & might have surgery to fix ‘pancake’ boobs, says Ola Jordan  —  MOST couples heading towards a 20th wedding anniversary aren't afraid to admit losing their mojo when it comes to sex.  —  But that cannot be said of ex-Strictly Come …
Discussion: Daily Star, Metro, Ok - OK and The Mirror
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Dalton Gomez Is ‘Adjusting to His New Normal’ Amid ‘Public’ Ariana Grande Divorce  —  Dalton Gomez is navigating a new chapter in his life after his split from estranged wife Ariana Grande.  —  “It's been a little while since Ariana and Dalton split, but he's been adjusting to his new normal …
Discussion: Ok - OK, Daily Mail and Page Six
The Irish Times:
O'CONNOR, Sinead : Acknowledgement  —  O'CONNOR - Sinéad.  The children of Sinéad together with Sinéad's extended family wish to thank the countless kind people who sympathised and offered condolences on Sinéad's recent passing.  Their helpful support for the family is much appreciated.
Daily Mail:
King Charles plans to axe twenty per cent of middle managers working for the Royal Household, affecting dozens, in a boost to drive efficiency and save money for the taxpayer  — The cuts will hit Buckingham Palace, Sandringham and Windsor Castle  — The King wants to ‘pay people proper wages top to bottom but have less people’
People:
Ty Herndon Marries Alex Schwartz in Scenic Tennessee Farm Wedding: All the Details!  (Exclusive)  —  “We wanted a space that could accommodate our eclectic group of friends and family to celebrate love, life, and our future together,” the country star tells PEOPLE  —  Congratulations are in order for musician Ty Herndon!
Discussion: Extra and The Messenger
Tommy McArdle / People:
Halle Berry Is ‘Relieved’ Her Divorce from Olivier Martinez Is Settled: ‘Ready to Move On’ (Exclusive Source)  —  Halle Berry agreed to pay Olivier Martinez $8,000 a month in child support after they finalized their divorce settlement last week  —  Halle Berry is “relieved” …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Metro and Just Jared
Angela Andaloro / People:
Sanya Richards-Ross Tearfully Details ‘Traumatic’ Miscarriage: ‘I Thought I Was Going to Die’  —  ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star experienced a pregnancy loss before her current pregnancy, which plays out in the show's season finale  —  Sanya Richards-Ross shared some raw moments …
Discussion: ET Canada
 
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From Mediagazer:

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Greg Stohr / Bloomberg:
SCOTUS seeks the US government's views in the $1B copyright fight between Cox Communications and Sony, Warner Music, Universal Music, and other music companies

 
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