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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
‘Summer House’ stars Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke break up, call off engagement  —  “Summer House” stars Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke have called off their engagement, Page Six can confirm.  —  “Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard have called off their engagement,” sources told Entertainment Tonight on Thursday.
Discussion: The US Sun
TMZ.com:
50 CENT SUSPECT IN CRIMINAL BATTERY ... After Throwing Mic And Hitting Fan  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 1.3K … 8:00 AM PT — TMZ has learned ... 50 Cent is now a suspect in a criminal felony battery report.  The woman hit filed a police report Wednesday night.
TMZ.com:
Kevin Costner Says Estranged Wife Committing ‘Relentless Jihad’ in Divorce  —  KEVIN COSTNER CHRISTINE HAS COMMITTED ‘RELENTLESS JIHAD’ IN DIVORCE … Kevin Costner has come out swinging in his divorce from Christine Baumgartner, claiming she has become so unreasonable she has engaged in a …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Extra and ET Canada
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TMZ.com:
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef Reach Settlement in Divorce  —  RICKY MARTIN STRIKES DIVORCE SETTLEMENT WITH JWAN YOSEF … Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef have reached a divorce settlement.  —  According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, the former couple entered into an uncontested written agreement.
Entertainment Industry Foundation:
Who is eligible to receive relief?  —  Any adult (18 or older) who is not able to live in their primary residence due to the wildfires in Lahaina and Kula.  This includes homeowners and renters.  This does not include property owners not living in the residence.
Janine Henni / People:
Prince Harry Recalls Taking Meghan Markle to Princess Diana's Grave on the Anniversary of Her Death  —  “At long last, I was bringing the girl of my dreams home to meet mum,” the Duke of Sussex wrote in ‘Spare’  —  Prince Harry shared more than ever before in his memoir Spare …
Discussion: ET Canada
TMZ.com:
Nick Carter Claims New Woman Suing for Alleged Sexual Assault On Yacht Is Lying  —  NICK CARTER DENIES NEW SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATION ... Claims Lawsuit Full of Lies!!!  —  Nick Carter is pushing back against a woman who claims he sexually assaulted her on his yacht when she was 15 years old …
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Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Nick Carter Facing Third Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Emma Dooney / The Mirror:
Harry Potter and Star Wars director Jamie Christopher dies at 52 as stars pay tribute  —  Director Jamie Christopher, best known for his work on the Harry Potter films, has died aged 52.  —  Director Jamie Christopher, best known for his work on the Harry Potter films, has died aged 52.
Jessica Wang / EW.com:
McG is open to returning for Charlie's Angels 3: 'Maybe we've got one left in us'  —  The director says he was nearly fired from the first film “on many, many occasions” due to his zany ideas. … Somebody get a recast Bosley on the phone: McG is not closing the door on a potential Charlie's Angels 3.
Chris Willman / Variety:
Taylor Swift Concert Film Will Bring ‘Eras Tour’ to America's Movie Theaters in October  —  Anyone who couldn't procure tickets for Taylor Swift's record-breaking stadium tour in the U.S. may be about to have their wounded feelings assuaged, a little — and everyone who did can get primed for some instant nostalgia.
TMZ.com:
‘Bachelorette’ Star Josh Seiter Says Correcting Fake Death Post Wasn't His Priority  —  ‘BACHELORETTE’ STAR JOSH SEITER Here's My Side Of Fake Death Saga ... CORRECTING IT WASN'T MY PRIORITY  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 115 … Josh Seiter says he didn't correct the fake death post …
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Selena Gomez Deletes ‘Only Murders’ Instagram Post After Being Accused of Breaking SAG-AFTRA Strike Rules  —  An Instagram post that tagged her Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building” was pulled from Selena Gomez's profile after she was accused by many followers of breaking SAG-AFRTA strike rules.
Janine Henni / People:
Prince Harry Is ‘Like a Brother,’ Says Invictus Athlete, Shares Their Special Hawaii Scuba Trip (Exclusive)  —  “Once he hit the water, it was like I had another buddy,” athlete Gabriel George exclusively tells PEOPLE of scuba diving with Prince Harry  —  Gabriel “Gabe” George's participation …
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Says It Was ‘Meaningful’ Sister Noah Cyrus Took Infamous ‘Vanity Fair’ Photo  —  Miley Cyrus nearly broke the Internet in 2008 when Annie Leibowitz shot her topless Vanity Fair portrait, but it turns out there's more to the story.  —  “Everyone knows the controversy of the photo …
Sophie Hamilton / HELLO!:
Joe Wicks justifies why he's taking daughter Indie out of school  —  The PE With Joe star shares three children with his wife Rosie  —  The Body Coach Joe Wicks has opened up about his and wife Rosie's decision to take their eldest child, Indie, five, out of school for at least a year.
Discussion: Ok - OK, The Mirror and HuffPost
Isabelle Casey / HELLO!:
Simon Cowell reveals he was left ‘petrified’ for son Eric and fiancée Lauren in candid remark  —  The X Factor creator is a doting dad...  Simon Cowell opened up about feeling “petrified” about his fiancée, Lauren Silverman, and son Eric after watching his friends fall ill with Covid.
FemaleFirst:
Whitney Port spotted looking ‘sombre’ after husband said she'd be ‘hotter’ with more weight  —  Whitney Port has been seen looking downbeat in public for the first time since her husband Tom Rosenman admitted on her podcast he thought she would look “hotter” if she put on another “10 to 15
Discussion: Page Six, Perez Hilton and Daily Mail
The Mirror:
Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni dies age 68 as band shares touching tribute  —  Dire Straits confirmed the death of Jack Sonni as the rock ‘n’ roll group paid a touching tribute to the 68-year-old guitarist in a heartbreaking online post  —  Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni has died at the age of 68, it has been announced.
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Derek Jeter Jokes Kids Remind Him of Hannah 'When They're Loud and Whiny'  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Three months after welcoming son Kaius, Derek Jeter and Hannah Jeter are giving Us insight into their lives as a family of six.  —  “I think the biggest adjustment was going from two to three.
Discussion: Page Six
Audrey Noble / InStyle:
Charlize Theron Talks Dior's New Fragrance, Scent Memories, and Her Biggest Beauty Regret  —  Forget sticking to a signature scent or meticulously building out a fragrance wardrobe.  When it comes to wearing fragrance, actor, activist, and Dior beauty ambassador Charlize Theron has but one rule: go with your mood.
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and E! Online
Spotify:
Ep 1: Five Late Night Hosts Talk at the Same Time for the First Time  —  Listen to this episode from Strike Force Five on Spotify.  Episode one of “Strike Force Five” hosted by Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver is here.  All proceeds go to support their out of work staffs during the strike.
 
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