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9:30 AM ET, September 29, 2023

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Sylvia Hui / Associated Press:
Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ films, dies at age 82  —  Veteran actor Michael Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died, his publicist said Thursday.  He was 82.
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Zack Sharf / Variety:
Daniel Radcliffe and ‘Harry Potter’ Cast Mourn the Loss of Dumbledore Actor Michael Gambon: ‘One of the Most Brilliant, Effortless Actors’  —  “Harry Potter” actor Daniel Radcliffe honored his late co-star Michael Gambon in an emotional statement in which he called Gambon “one of the most brilliant …
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai still living together amid ‘devastating’ divorce: report  —  Jeezy and estranged wife Jeannie Mai are still living together amid their divorce that has left the “Real” co-host “devastated.”  —  Sources told TMZ that although the pair are under the same roof …
Discussion: Sandra Rose, Perez Hilton and People
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TMZ.com:
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai Still Living Together Amid Divorce, Uncomfortable Situation
Discussion: Entertainment Tonight
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Stacy London ‘sobbed’ during reconciliation with ‘What Not to Wear’ co-host Clinton Kelly after 10-year feud  —  Stacy London and Clinton Kelly are giving their friendship another shot.  —  The former “What Not to Wear” co-hosts opened up about their “emotional” reconciliation following …
Discussion: TODAY.com
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Daniela Avila / People:
55 Tina Turner Tracks to Be Sold as a Set for the First Time, Honoring the Late Singer's Solo Career  —  The “Proud Mary” singer died in May at age 83  —  Looking for the perfect piece of Tina Turner memorabilia?  A box set with her greatest hits may be “The Best” option.
TMZ.com:
Cops Visit Britney Spears for Welfare Check After Disturbing Knife Video  —  9:38 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us the initial call for the welfare check was made by a member of the LAPD Smart Team (a group that handles mental evaluations).  Cops made the decision to go to Britney Spears' house …
Steven J. Horowitz / Variety:
Ice Spice's Red Hot Rise: The Rapper on Being a ‘Marketing F—ing Genius,’ Her Debut Album and Becoming BFFs With Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj  —  Only a year ago, a 22-year-old budding rapper from the Bronx named Isis Naija Gaston attended her first MTV Video Music Awards as a friend's plus-one.
K.J. Yossman / Variety:
'13 Going On 30′ Musical Adaptation Set From Film's Original Writers  —  Beloved 2004 comedy “13 Going On 30,” which featured Jennifer Garner in the title role, is set to get a musical adaptation from the film's original writers.  —  Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa are working …
Discussion: E! Online and The Messenger
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TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Hit It Off with Patrick Mahomes' Wife Brittany At Travis Kelce Party  —  TAYLOR SWIFT HIT IT OFF WITH BRITTANY MAHOMES At Private Post-Game Bash  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 1.7K … Taylor Swift might be inching closer to adding another member to her girl squad …
Lynn Hirschberg / W:
Sofia Coppola Talks Family, Fashion, & Seeing Herself in Priscilla Presley's Story  —  With Priscilla, the famed director continues to plumb the depths of the female experience.  —  Styled by Karl Templer  —  Sofia Coppola wears a Chanel Haute Couture dress; Cartier ring, bracelet, and watch.
Discussion: The Wrap, IndieWire and ET Canada
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
Gayle King Addresses Cindy Crawford Calling Out Oprah Winfrey Over Past Comments (Exclusive)  —  Gayle King Reacts to Cindy Crawford's Comments About Oprah Winfrey on ‘The Super Models’ Doc (Exclusive)  —  Cindy Crawford Calls Out ‘So Not OK’ Moment With Oprah Winfrey in ‘The Super Models’
Joe Crutchley / Daily Star:
Benidorm co-stars engaged and look worlds away from characters 5 years after show  —  ITV Benidorm co-stars Adam Gillen and Laila Zaidi have delighted fans by announcing their engagement with a loved-up snap - five years after the hit show ended  —  Benidorm couple Adam Gillen and Laila Zaidi …
Discussion: HELLO!, The Mirror, Ok - home and The Sun
Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Melania Trump ‘quietly’ renegotiated prenup with Donald ahead of potential second presidential term, legal woes: sources  —  Sources tell Page Six that Melania Trump has “quietly” renegotiated her prenuptial agreement with Donald Trump in advance of his potentially serving a second term in the White House.
Discussion: GB News, The Mirror, RADAR and OK Magazine
Sadie Bell / People:
People's Choice Country Awards 2023: Everything to Know About the Inaugural Award Show  —  The inaugural award show will be held on Sept. 28 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville  —  The inaugural People's Choice Country Awards are here!  —  The all-new, fan-voted award show …
Stephanie Nolasco / Fox News:
Former Nickelodeon child star joins Playboy, says ‘odd’ fetish requests stunned her: ‘No shame to anyone’  —  Madisyn Shipman starred in ‘Game Shakers’ alongside Kel Mitchell of ‘Kenan & Kel’ fame  —  Madisyn Shipman was ready to shed her squeaky-clean image.
Discussion: The Mirror and New York Post
Rina Sawayama / BBC iPlayer:
In Conversation  —  Japanese-British musician Rina Sawayama sits down with BBC gender and identity correspondent Megha Mohan for an in-depth and personal conversation.
Discussion: Billboard, BBC, Full Feed, ET Canada and Variety
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Mark Jefferies / The Mirror:
Peter Kay on creepy Jimmy Savile encounter and biggest issue with Car Share  —  The comedian has plenty of stories, anecdotes and laughs in his career, and In his brilliant new book he talks us through what he says are his ‘TV memories and adventures’  —  He is Britain's most popular stand …
Discussion: Metro and Daily Star
Lauren Ramsay / HELLO!:
Amal Clooney's dazzling Versace dress featured Autumn 2023's standout cool-girl trend  —  The glamorous human rights lawyer hosted the Albie Awards with husband George Clooney  —  Though the meticulous glamour of Paris Fashion Week has dominated sartorial conversations this week …
Discussion: The Mirror, Cele|bitchy, WWD and Vogue
People:
Dazzling Duo Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Command the Red Carpet in Coordinated Style at The Albies  —  The couple attended the second annual award ceremony alongside a slew of Hollywood elite  —  Emily Blunt and John Krasinski showed off their love at The Albies.
Natasha Dye / People:
Travis Kelce Makes Another Public Declaration of His Interest in Taylor Swift: ‘Just Sign Me’  —  Kelce responded to Mark Cuban's request for Swift to date a player on his Mavericks, with the NFL star saying he'll join the team  —  Travis Kelce made another public declaration of his interest in Taylor Swift.
Associated Press:
US guitarist Al Di Meola suffers a heart attack on stage in Romania but is now in a stable condition  —  The award-winning U.S. guitarist Al Di Meola suffered a heart attack during a performance in Romania's capital but is currently in a stable condition and receiving treatment, a hospital spokesperson said on Thursday.
 
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People:
The Real Housewives of Potomac Alum Monique Samuels and Ex Chis Samuels Finalize Their Divorce (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six
Karu F. Daniels / New York Daily News:
Nick Cannon says he 'wouldn't be alive' if it wasn't for ex-wife Mariah Carey
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Julie Ann Trainor / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Leigh Francis reveals he hasn't seen Holly Willoughby since his birthday in April but reached out to Phil Schofield in midst of This Morning drama
Discussion: Daily Star and The Mirror
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Joelle Goldstein / People:
Kourtney Kardashian Says Her ‘Happiness Comes’ When She Gets ‘the F— Away’ from Her Family — ‘Specifically’ Sister Kim
Margaret Abrams / Page Six:
Kim Cattrall channels Samantha Jones at Balmain show in Paris: ‘Va va voom!’
Discussion: New York Post, Vogue and Just Jared Jr.
Jia Tolentino / New Yorker:
Julia Fox Didn't Want to Be Famous, but She Knew She Would Be
Discussion: Page Six and Full Feed
Harry Rutter / The Mirror:
Why Top Gear named test track corner after the late Sir Michael Gambon
Discussion: The Sun
Stephanie Wenger / People:
Sister Wives' Janelle Calls Return to Kody ‘Unrealistic’ Since He Became Consumed by ‘Patriarchy’ (Exclusive)
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Expected To Attend Travis Kelce's Next Game, Sunday At New York Jets
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Amazon's new competition TV show, debuting October 30, will have entrepreneurs pitch judges, including Amazon execs; finalists' product will be sold on Amazon

Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ted Sarandos calls on streaming rivals to release their viewership numbers, says Netflix can double its viewership with live events and Christmas Day NFL games

 
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