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11:15 AM ET, September 13, 2023

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Jem Aswad / Variety:
Justin Timberlake and Megan Thee Stallion Had ‘Zero Fight’ Backstage at the VMAs, Source Says  —  It's never the VMAs without drama, real, manufactured or imagined, and the first hour of Tuesday night's show was no exception. … In a crowded area backstage, Megan is seen getting glam while the members of NSYNC pass.
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Zoe Phillips / Entertainment Tonight:
Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake's Backstage VMAs Meeting Goes Viral: What Really Happened  —  The backstage meeting left fans speculating about what the pair said to each other after the rapper appeared to get upset.  —  Fans are speculating about what happened between Megan Thee Stallion …
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
See *NSYNC Reunite for the First Time in 10 Years at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards  —  Yes, you read that right: *NSYNC officially reunited for the first time in a decade to present together at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards—and the moment is tearing up our hearts.
John Aguilar / Denver Post:
Lauren Boebert escorted out of “Beetlejuice” musical in Denver after “causing a disturbance”  —  Boebert campaign manager says congresswoman was just “enthusiastically” enjoying Sunday's show  —  U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert was escorted out of a Sunday night performance of the “Beetlejuice” …
People:
Meghan Markle Joins Prince Harry at Invictus Games Event — and Takes Part in Huge Group Wave  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met competitors in the wheelchair basketball in Germany on Wednesday  —  Meghan Markle is joining in the fun at the Invictus Games!
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People:
Meghan Markle Joins Prince Harry at the Invictus Games, Shouts Out Archie and Lilibet in Sweet Speech  —  “We can't wait to bring our kids also so they can experience just how awesome this is,” the Duchess of Sussex said  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are supporting the veteran community at the Invictus Games.
The Mirror:
Meghan Markle gives rare joint speech with Harry to share message of ‘coming together’
Brett Malec / E! Online:
The Sweet Way Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez Proved They're Each Other's Biggest Fans at the 2023 MTV VMAs  —  Longtime BFFs Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez couldn't calm down over their respective wins at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.  See their sweet reunion at the ceremony.
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Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
We Are Never Ever Getting Over Taylor Swift's 2023 MTV VMAs Red Carpet Look
People:
Taylor Swift Reflects on Art of Songwriting as She Wins Song of the Year at 2023 VMAs: ‘Maybe We All Have the Same Issues’
The Messenger:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ‘Quietly Hanging Out’: Source (Exclusive)  —  In July, Kelce tried — and failed — to pass his phone number to Swift ahead of a stop on the singer's record-breaking Eras Tour  —  A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article on Facebook …
Christine Pelisek / People:
Danny Masterson ‘Always Thought He Was Going to Get Away with It,’ Says Prosecutor  —  Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women  —  A prosecutor in the Danny Masterson rape trial described the behavior and actions of the former That '70s Show actor as …
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
USA Today to hire dedicated ‘Beyoncé reporter’  —  Page Six hears that Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, is hiring a dedicated Beyoncé reporter.  —  We're told the company — which on Tuesday posted an ad for a Taylor Swift reporter — plans to post a listing on Wednesday …
Angie Martoccio / Rolling Stone:
Olivia Rodrigo Is So Over Heartbreak  —  She's living her best life on both coasts while holding nothing back.  And thanks to her new album, Guts, the 20-year-old superstar has leveled up — with the whole world watching  —  Photography, Prop Concept, and Collage Creation by John Yuyi; Styling by Jared Ellner
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Charlotte Everett / The Mirror:
Hollyoaks' Owen Warner's mum needs a heart transplant after life-threatening diagnosis  —  Polly Warner has opened up about suffering with health issues all her life after being diagnosed with a congenital heart condition at 18-months-old  —  Owen Warner's mum Polly shares her diagnosis that means she needs to have a heart transplant.
Discussion: The Sun and Ok - OK
James Vituscka / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are LIVING TOGETHER in New York as he preps for new Broadway role in Spamalot - as it's revealed singer and ex Dalton Gomez STILL haven't filed for divorce  — Ariana is shacked up with Wicked costar Ethan, who filed for divorce from wife
Discussion: Metro, The Mirror, Elle and Perez Hilton
Jennie Buzaglo / Daily Star:
Bread's Nellie Boswell icon Jean Boht dies just weeks after husband  —  Jean Boht, best known for her role as Nellie Boswell in sitcom Bread, has passed away just weeks after it was announced her husband, composer Carl Davis had died  —  Actress Jean Boht has passed away aged 91.
Discussion: Variety, The Sun, The Mirror and Ok - OK
TMZ.com:
Sophie Turner Seen For First Time Since Joe Jonas Divorce Filing  —  SOPHIE TURNER SMOKE BREAK IN SPAIN ... First Glimpse Since Joe Jonas Divorce Filing  —  Sophie Turner is still hard at work in the wake of Joe Jonas' divorce filing ... taking a smoke break in Spain while on the set of her latest project.
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Selena Gomez is radiant in red-hot floral look on VMAs 2023 carpet  —  We “Can't Get Enough” of this red carpet moment.  —  Selena Gomez proved she's on top of her fashion game as she wowed in a busty red dress and six figures worth of diamonds on the 2023 VMAs red carpet Tuesday night.
 
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People:
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Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Nelly confirms rekindled romance with Ashanti: ‘Surprised us both’
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Sonia Horon / Daily Mail:
Taylor Swift's night out with the squad!  Pop megastar heads to dinner with MANY A-list pals including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Gigi Hadid, and Zoe Kravitz in New York
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Lauren Forristal / TechCrunch:
YouTube integrates Google DeepMind's AI video generation model Veo into Shorts, letting creators generate high-quality backgrounds and 1080p six-second clips

Foo Yun Chee / Reuters:
The EU's General Court annuls a €1.49B antitrust fine imposed on Google in 2019 for abusing its dominance to prevent websites from using non-AdSense ad brokers

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Lionsgate, the studio behind The Hunger Games, John Wick, and Twilight, signs a deal with Runway to use generative AI in the creation of its movies and TV shows

 
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