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2:50 PM 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 …
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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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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People:
Meghan Markle Joins Prince Harry at the Invictus Games, Shouts Out Archie and Lilibet in Sweet Speech
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!
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
Keaton Bell / Vogue:
Thank You for the Music: An Oral History of Mamma Mia!  —  When Meryl Streep arrived in Tokyo for the Japanese premiere of Mamma Mia!, she was alerted that there may be a surprise guest in the audience.  Empress Michiko, the first commoner to marry into the Japanese Imperial family …
Discussion: People, Just Jared and IndieWire
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 …
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
Evan Real / Page Six:
Tom Schwartz flirts with ‘so hot’ ‘Below Deck’ star Katie Flood in ‘Winter House’ trailer  —  Tom Schwartz has set his sights on another Katie.  —  The “Vanderpump Rules” star — who finalized his divorce from Katie Maloney in October 2022 — flirts with “Below Deck Mediterranean” …
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 …
 
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