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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 …
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Megan Thee Stallion reveals what really happened during ‘heated’ Justin Timberlake exchange at VMAs 2023  —  Talk to the hand — or just with it.  —  Megan Thee Stallion shut down rumors that she and Justin Timberlake had a fiery exchange backstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards Tuesday night.
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
See *NSYNC Reunite for the First Time in 10 Years at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Kyle Denis / Billboard:
NSYNC to Reunite Onstage at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
NSYNC reunites at VMAs 2023 for first time in 10 years — and Taylor Swift loses her mind
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” …
Bailey Richards / People:
Taylor Swift Had So Much Fun Partying at the 2023 VMAs That She Seemingly Broke Her $12K Ring — See the Moment!  —  The “Karma” singer appeared to lose part of her vintage ring at the ceremony, where she took home nine VMAs  —  This is why Taylor Swift can't have nice things.
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Codie Bullen / Daily Mail:
Taylor Swift puts on a leggy display in a corset dress as she joins glamorous Selena Gomez and Saweetie at The Ned NoMad afterparty in NYC after making history at the MTV VMAs  —  Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez looked incredible as they arrived at The Ned NoMad MTV VMAs afterparty in New York City on Tuesday.
Brett Malec / E! Online:
The Sweet Way Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez Proved They're Each Other's Biggest Fans at the 2023 MTV VMAs
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’
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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The Mirror:
Meghan Markle gives rare joint speech with Harry to share message of ‘coming together’
Valeska Thomas / Live Nation Entertainment:
Olivia Rodrigo Announces 2024 GUTS world tour  —  THE BREEDERS, PINKPANTHERESS, CHAPPELL ROAN, AND REMI WOLF TO JOIN ON SELECT DATES  —  REGISTRATION FOR ACCESS TO TICKETS IS OPEN NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 10 PM ON OLIVIARODRIGO.COM  —  Today, multi-platinum …
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Just Jared:
Olivia Rodrigo Announces ‘Guts’ World Tour - Dates & Cities Revealed!  —  Olivia Rodrigo has announced a world tour!  —  The 20-year-old entertainer will be taking her second album, Guts, around the world and performing in cities like Los Angeles, New York, London, Barcelona, and more.
Discussion: People, ET Canada and Rolling Stone
People:
Tom Sandoval Calls Ex Raquel Leviss Blocking Him on Her Birthday ‘Immature ... Petty ... Thirsty’ (Exclusive)  —  Sandoval exclusively reacted to the public dig at the premiere of his new show 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test', telling PEOPLE: “I just kind of feel bad for her, in a way.
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 …
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Clark Collis / EW.com:
James Wan dives deep into Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom — and the DCU's changing tides  —  The director discusses the Jason Momoa-starring superhero sequel, the overhaul of the DC Universe, Amber Heard, and more.  —  “This is definitely behind the curtain!”
Discussion: Just Jared, Variety and Collider
Stephen Rodrick / Variety:
Sean Penn's Crusade: Why He's Risking It All for Ukraine, Furious at Will Smith and Ready to Call Bulls— on Studios' AI Proposals  —  Summer light fades to gold in Malibu.  Surfers carve tasty waves just down the road.  A beautiful woman wanders toward the pool house.
Clark Collis / EW.com:
Bread still makes you fat!  Behind the scenes of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off  —  Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Kieran Culkin, and the rest of the cast from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World reprise their roles on the animated series.
Discussion: Just Jared and Collider
Daily Mail:
Selena Gomez appears to hit back at fans for making her worried expression into a meme during Olivia Rodrigo's faux stage malfunctions at MTV VMAs: 'I'd rather sit still than be dragged for being myself'  —  Selena Gomez took to her Instagram story seemingly after Olivia Rodrigo's MTV Video …
FemaleFirst:
Selena's Chris diss!  Gomez praised for sneering over Chris Brown's VMA nomination  —  Selena Gomez has been praised by fans after she was captured on camera pulling a face when Chris Brown's name was mentioned as a 2023 MTV Video Music Awards nominee.  —  Selena Gomez has been praised …
 
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Reporters Without Borders:
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Financial Times:
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