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Joe Jonas Shouts Out Fellow Parents Before Performing ‘Little Bird’ amid Custody Battle with Sophie Turner  —  The Jonas Brothers member previously told PEOPLE that “Little Bird” is a “beautiful song to share with other parents out there”  —  Joe Jonas took a moment to speak to the parents and parents-to-be among his fans.
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Jack Irvin / People:
Sophie Turner and Taylor Swift Were ‘Completely Normal’ at Dinner 2 Days Before Custody Lawsuit: Source (Exclusive)  —  The pair's outing came shortly before Turner filed a lawsuit requesting her two kids with husband Joe Jonas be returned to England amid their recent split
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift & Sophie Turner Hang Out Again Amid Joe Jonas Divorce
TMZ.com:
Sophie Turner Spotted with Daughter Hours After Suing Joe Jonas Over Custody
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Joe Jonas fires back at Sophie Turner's lawsuit: I did not ‘abduct’ my children
NBC News:
Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas to return their 2 children to England, says he won't turn over kids' passports
TMZ.com:
Sophie Turner Says Joe Jonas Is Illegally Refusing to Allow Kids to Return to England
Angela Andaloro / People:
Sophie Turner Sues Joe Jonas, Demands Kids Be Returned to England After Being ‘Wrongfully Detained’ amid Split
NBC News:
Lizzo's team was mocked and bullied by wardrobe manager, designer says in a new lawsuit  —  In the suit, the woman who designed outfits for Lizzo's dancers alleges that the singer's wardrobe manager referred to dancers as “fat,” “useless” and “dumb.”  —  Designer claims in new lawsuit that Lizzo's team was mocked and bullied
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Lizzo Sued by Tour Employee for Racial Harassment, Sexual Harassment and More
People:
Chrissy Teigen Says Vow Renewal with John Legend was ‘Really Special’: ‘I Just Feel So Lucky’  —  Chrissy Teigen told PEOPLE that the couple's 10th wedding anniversary celebration, which took place in Lake Como, Italy was “way more emotional than I anticipated”
Melissa Romualdi / ET Canada:
Matthew McConaughey On Camila Alves Saying His Mom Tested Her At The Start Of Their Relationship: ‘My Family Is Big On Rites Of Initiation’  —  Last month, Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves revealed that her mother-in-law used to “test” her at the start of their relationship; now …
CBS News:
Gisele Bündchen on her divorce from Tom Brady  —  In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on “CBS News Sunday Morning” September 24, supermodel Gisele Bündchen talks with Lee Cowan about her headline-making divorce from football great Tom Brady.
Jason Brow / Us Weekly:
Gavin Rossdale Praises 17-Year-Old Son Kingston's Songwriting: He's Making Some ‘Justin Bieber Quality’ Music  —  Being the child of Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani, it makes sense that Kingston Rossdale would have a gift for music, but even his father is amazed at what his teenage son is making.
Discussion: Page Six and OK Magazine
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Selena Gomez Hilariously Pokes Fun at Her Relationship Status in TikTok PSA  —  Selena Gomez gave her TikTok followers a hilarious update on her love life in a new video nearly one month after releasing her new anthem “Single Soon.”  —  Selena Gomez just wanted to remind everyone she'll still be single soon.
Discussion: Just Jared
Nomia Iqbal / BBC:
Russell Brand: Woman says star exposed himself to her then laughed about it on Radio 2 show  —  A woman has accused Russell Brand of exposing himself to her and then laughing about it minutes later on his BBC radio show.  —  The woman says it happened in 2008 when she was working in the same building as the BBC in Los Angeles.
Tonya Mosley / NPR:
How comic Leslie Jones went from funniest person on campus to ‘SNL’ star  —  Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones was a college freshman when a friend signed her up for the funniest person on campus contest.  It was the first time she'd ever done stand-up, but Jones says grabbing the mic felt …
Discussion: Deadline, The Wrap, Variety and Insider
Ayaan Ali / The Mirror:
BBC presenter overwhelmed with emotion during final show after 37 years on air  —  Radio presenter Dave Monks, who is longest-serving radio presenter at BBC Essex, said a tearful goodbye as he stepped away from role after a spectacular 37 years on air  —  A cherished BBC Essex radio presenter expressed …
Discussion: Daily Star
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere Eyes Delay as Celebrities Begin to Drop Out Amid WGA Strike  —  The “Dancing With the Stars” premiere will more than likely be delayed next week, as talent has begun dropping out of the show amid rising pressures during the WGA strike.
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Stephanie Wenger / People:
Matt Walsh Announces ‘Pause’ from ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in Solidarity with Hollywood Strikes
 
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