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1:20 PM 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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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 …
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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.
Selome Hailu / Variety:
‘The Idol’ Canceled: Controversial Series From Sam Levinson and the Weeknd Won't Get Season 2  —  Goodbye, angel.  —  “The Idol” — HBO's controversy-ridden series from Sam Levinson and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye — has been canceled after one season.  —  “'The Idol' was one of HBO's …
Rick Porter / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Idol’ Finished After One Season at HBO  —  The controversial series from Sam Levinson and Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye won't return.  —  There won't be a comeback for The Idol.  —  HBO won't move ahead with a second season of the drama from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, who also starred.
Denver Sean / LOVEBSCOTT:
Exclusive: ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Reboot in the Works, Production Is Demanding Fresh New Peaches After Disastrous Season  —  Out with the old and in with the new — ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ is all-but-officially getting a complete makeover.  —  Sources exclusively tell lovebscott.com …
Jennifer Newton / The Mirror:
'William and Charles will never back down on Queen's rule about Harry and Meghan' - expert  —  According to one royal author, King Charles and Prince William agree with the late Queen that Prince Harry cannot “pick and choose” which royal events he wants to be part of since quitting as a working royal
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FemaleFirst:
Pete Davidson 'told fans at comedy gig he's on KETAMINE'  —  Pete Davidson reportedly confessed to his comedy fans he has been on ketamine, prompting speculation he's been taking the drug as part of his treatment for depression.  —  Pete Davidson is reportedly taking ketamine.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and The Blast
Ilana Kaplan / People:
50 Cent Postpones Phoenix Concert Due to Extreme Heat: ‘116 Degrees Is Dangerous for Everyone’  —  “I'll be back in Arizona soon!” the rapper wrote on social media  —  It was simply “too hot” for 50 Cent.  —  The rapper, 48, who is currently in the midst of The Final Lap Tour …
Discussion: TMZ.com, UPROXX and Billboard
TMZ.com:
ADELE VEGAS FAN SORRY NOT SORRY FOR STANDING You Could Have Too!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 791 … The guy who got chastised (and then defended) at Adele's concert is sorry the people behind him were bothered — but says they have legs ... and should use them next time.  —  I'M SORRY, BUT ...
Corey Atad / ET Canada:
‘The Killer’ Teaser Trailer: Michael Fassbender Is A Hired Assassin In David Fincher's New Thriller  —  “Stick to your plan.  Trust no one.”  —  On Tuesday, Netflix dropped the first teaser trailer for David Fincher's highly-anticipated thriller, “The Killer”, starring Michael Fassbender as an international assassin.
Nicole Mazza / Us Weekly:
Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann: A Timeline of Their Lasting Relationship  —  Deal of the Day  —  This Jennifer Aniston-Approved Brand's $21 Cream May Be Better Than La Mer  —  Mariska Hargitay should thank Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for more than just decades of work.
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 …
Gabrielle Rockson / People:
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Hold Hands During Date Night in Beverly Hills  —  Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber are having some quality time.  —  The pair was spotted on a date night Monday after dining at Funke restaurant in Beverly Hills, California.  —  Holding onto her boyfriend's hand …
Discussion: ET Canada, Daily Mail and Just Jared
Marisa Sullivan / People:
George Clooney and Amal Clooney Make Stylish Arrival in Venice Ahead of Her Latest Honor  —  The couple complemented each other in navy-and-white ensembles on Tuesday  —  George Clooney and Amal Clooney are arriving in style.  —  The couple, who have a house a little over 200 miles away …
Linda Marx / People:
Why Melania Trump Remains Silent on Husband Donald's Mug Shot: ‘She Pays Only So Much Attention’ (Exclusive)  —  According to sources, the former president's legal issues are not the only thing Melania is focusing on right now  —  Melania Trump has taken her husband's many legal issues in stride since leaving the White House.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Queerty, UPROXX and Metro.co.uk
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 US Sun, Bossip, Perez Hilton and RADAR
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’
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
Mira Sorvino Expected to Join ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 32  —  Dancing With the Stars is returning to ABC for its upcoming season, and it seems the long-running series is bringing the heat with a star-studded cast.  —  ET has learned that Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino is expected to hit …
Discussion: Page Six, The US Sun and The Messenger
Michelle Lee / People:
Jennifer Love Hewitt Transforms Her Blonde Hair into Spicy Dark Red Bob: See the Before and After!  —  The ‘Ghost Whisperer’ star booked celebrity hairstylist Nikki Lee of Nine Zero One Salon to do her new fall look  —  Jennifer Love Hewitt is the latest star to hop on the Ariel hair trend.
Sabrina Weiss / People:
Martha Stewart Criticized After She ‘Captured a Small Iceberg’ for Cocktails During Greenland Trip  —  Stewart is traveling around Iceland and Greenland  —  Martha Stewart's followers got a little heated about how she chilled her drink.  —  While on a Swan Hellenic cruise traveling …
Discussion: UPROXX, Page Six, Insider and Cele|bitchy
 
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Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
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Angela Andaloro / People:
Sanya Richards-Ross Tearfully Details ‘Traumatic’ Miscarriage: ‘I Thought I Was Going to Die’
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TMZ.com:
‘Bachelorette’ Contestant Josh Seiter Dead at 36, Days After Posting About Depression
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