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Sean Neumann / People:
Daughter of Vlogger Ruby Franke Reacts After Mom's Arrest — ‘Finally’ — and Wants to Document Alleged Abuse  —  Ruby Franke and her podcasting partner Jodi Hildebrandt were both charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse this week  —  Shari Franke, the oldest daughter …
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Page Six:
Ruby Franke's husband trying to ‘keep his children together’ after her child abuse arrest
FemaleFirst:
Mohamed Al-Fayed dead aged 94 - ‘exactly 26 years to the day his son Dodi was killed with Princess Diana’  —  Harrods tycoon Mohamed Al-Fayed has died aged 94 - with sources saying he passed away exactly 26 years to the day since his son Dodi was killed with Princess Diana in their 31 August, 1997 Paris car
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BBC:
Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94  —  Mohamed Al Fayed, the former Harrods boss whose son Dodi was killed in a car crash alongside Diana, Princess of Wales, has died aged 94.  —  Born in Egypt, he built a business empire in the Middle East before moving to the UK in the 1970s.
TMZ.com:
Shanna Moakler Says Travis Barker's Urgent Family Matter Doesn't Involve Their Kids  —  SHANNA MOAKLER ON TRAVIS BARKER URGENT FAMILY MATTER DOESN'T INVOLVE OUR KIDS ... But Sounds Like Big Deal  —  Shanna Moakler is narrowing down Travis Barker's “urgent family matter” …
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
‘Taylor Swift: Eras Tour’ Film Earns Record-Breaking $26 Million in Presales at AMC Theatres  —  Are you ready for it?  Taylor Swift is here to save movie theaters.  —  Her “Eras Tour” concert film, which opens theatrically on Oct. 13, has already earned a massive $26 million in presale tickets at AMC Theatres.
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Just Jared:
Taylor Swift Obliterates Presale Record Held by Marvel as Fans Rush to Snag ‘Eras Tour’ Concert Film Tickets
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘Taylor Swift: Eras Tour’ Concert Film Already Blasting Past $10M+ In Ticket Presales - Watch The Trailer
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Has No Interest In OnlyFans Despite Stripper Pole, Sexual Videos  —  Britney Spears isn't looking to cash in on OnlyFans — despite the fact she's now a single lady who's really into showing off her naked body these days ... TMZ has learned.  —  There've been A LOT …
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Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
Marvel Shuffles TV Calendar with New Dates for ‘Agatha,’ ‘Echo,’ X-Men ‘97’ (Exclusive)  —  ‘What If...?’ is also getting a new date.  —  Marvel Studios has reshuffled the release dates for its slate of television shows. … The move comes amid Hollywood's strikes as well as a general pullback at Disney+.
Daily Express:
Michael Parkinson cause of death confirmed two weeks after chat show host died  —  EXCLUSIVE: Sir Michael Parkinson CBE died on August 16 at the age of 88 with the showbiz world paying their respects to the much-loved chat show host.  —  Michael Parkinson's son on his father's final public appearance
Angie Orellana Hernandez / E! Online:
Bachelor Nation's Gabby Windey Gets Candid on Sex Life With Girlfriend Robby Hoffman  —  Bachelor Nation's Gabby Windey said her sex life with girlfriend Robby Hoffman makes her feel “less judged,” adding, “It feels very safe.”  —  Gabby Windey's relationship with girlfriend Robby Hoffman is continuing to blossom.
Alexandra Bellusci / E! Online:
Penn Badgley Reunites With Gossip Girl Sister Taylor Momsen  —  Penn Badgley teased a mini reunion with his Gossip Girl sister Taylor Momsen in a TikTok video.  —  This may not be the Upper East Side, but it's one reunion you don't want to miss.  —  Penn Badgley and Taylor Momsen posed …
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Kody Brown Complains to Friends About ‘Cantankerous’ Wives on ‘Testosterone Tuesday’  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Kody Brown's plural lifestyle might be unconventional, but he's just like any other husband: sometimes he needs a good guy's night out.
Justin Ravitz / HELLO!:
How Anna Wintour masterminded an ‘epic photo op’ with Queen Elizabeth and made Vogue rival Edward Enninful cry: exclusive  —  An excerpt from a brand-new afterword from Amy Odell's ‘Anna: A Biography’ reveals how Vogue's queen orchestrated a viral fashion show hang with the Queen in 2018
Discussion: Page Six and The Messenger
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Ripped Zac Efron posts shirtless thirst traps showing off abs with brother Dylan  —  The Efron genes run strong.  —  Zac Efron sent hearts racing after posing a series of shirtless snaps alongside his younger brother, Dylan Efron, to Instagram Friday.  —  The hunky siblings looked ripped …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
Jessica Wang / EW.com:
Jaafar Jackson's resemblance to uncle Michael Jackson is ‘uncanny’ in biopic, director says  —  Antoine Fuqua was was “blown away” by his leading man. … Lionsgate's upcoming Michael Jackson biopic is set to be a family affair, with the late King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson playing the lead role …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Kim Zolciak Says Decision to Sell House was Not Kroy Biermann's Idea Amid Divorce  —  Kim Zolciak says it wasn't Kroy Biermann's idea to sell their house that is teetering on the brink of foreclosure ... it was hers.  —  Kim hit up Il Pastaio Friday night, and she said flat out ... the decision to sell their home was mutual.
Shannon Carlin / Us Weekly:
Paris Hilton Celebrates ‘45 Month Anniversary’ With Husband Carter Reum  —  Deal of the Day  —  This Jennifer Aniston-Approved Brand's $21 Cream May Be Better Than La Mer  —  A fairytale ending!  After several years of being unlucky in love, Paris Hilton and Carter Reum got married in November 2021.
Discussion: Elle, People, The Mirror and Daily Mail
Clare Fisher / People:
Kate Beckinsale Reveals Second Tattoo Tribute to Late Cat, Clive: ‘Love You Always’  —  The 50-year-old star proudly showed off the inking honoring her feline, who died in June  —  Kate Beckinsale has revealed a second permanent tribute to her beloved cat Clive following his death in June.
Angela Andaloro / People:
Chrissy Teigen Was Against Colorful Toys Before Becoming a Mom, But Postpartum Changed Her Mind (Exclusive)  —  Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are now parents of four — sons Wren and Miles and daughters Esti and Luna  —  Chrissy Teigen is sharing a lesson she took away from a painful time in her life.
Discussion: Daily Mail and E! Online
 
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Dan Laurie / Daily Star:
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Just Jared:
Barbara Walter's Final Words Revealed In Forthcoming Memoir After She Passed Away at 93 in December
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Courtney Pochin / The Mirror:
Coronation Street's Leanne's life off-screen - Emmerdale hubby, real name and tragic loss
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