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Maya Salam / New York Times:
Andre Braugher Died of Lung Cancer, His Publicist Says  —  Mr. Braugher, who died this week, received the diagnosis a few months ago.  The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor won an Emmy for his work on “Homicide: Life on the Street.”  —  Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who died this week at 61 …
TMZ.com:
Madonna Pisses Off Fans by Starting New York City Show Super Late  —  MADONNA FANS CRAZY (MAD) FOR YOU!!!  Starts Super Late in NYC … 8:10 AM PT — A source close to Madonna says doors were at 7:30 PM, her opener, DJ Honey Dijon went on at 8:30 and then Madonna was scheduled to hit the stage between 9:30 and 10.
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Melody Chiu / People:
Madonna Faced Technical Issues During Soundcheck at Brooklyn Show Causing an Hour Delay: Source (Exclusive)  —  The Queen of Pop hit the stage to perform for a sold-out crowd at Barclays Center Wednesday night  —  Madonna powered through technical challenges on Wednesday night as she kicked off the latest leg of her Celebration Tour.
Mickey Rapkin / Bustle:
Tara Reid On ‘Special Forces,’ 90s Nostalgia, & Body Shaming  —  Tara Reid sits in a booth at a crowded private club in West Hollywood.  It's after sunset, the lights low, our table illuminated by the glow of her iPhone.  The actor, who starred in American Pie and has been a tabloid staple ever since …
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Tara Reid recalls ‘fun’ fling with Tom Brady, says athlete is ‘so cocky now’
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Brandon Davis / Comic Book:
Charlie Hunnam Confirms He Was Offered DC's Green Arrow Role (Exclusive)  —  The Rebel Moon and Sons of Anarchy star still won't be joining the DC Universe.  —  For years, many DC Comics fans have touted Sons of Anarchy and Rebel Moon star Charlie Hunnam as their ideal casting idea …
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Matthew Wilson / Suggest:   Charlie Hunnam Reveals He Was Offered Role as DC's Green Arrow
TMZ.com:
Brazilian Gospel Singer Pedro Henrique Collapses, Dies During Show  —  BRAZILIAN GOSPEL SINGER DROPS DEAD DURING SHOW  —  EMERGENCY ONSTAGE  —  A tragedy unfolded for fans of Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique ... as he collapsed onstage in the middle of a performance and died.
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Olivia Rodrigo and Actor Louis Partridge Pack On PDA, Confirming Romance  —  OLIVIA RODRIGO LOUIS PARTRIDGE GRABS A HANDFUL!!!  NYC PDA Confirms Romance  —  GOOD 4 U!  —  Olivia Rodrigo and actor Louis Partridge are totally an item — that was made abundantly clear by the way their hands were all over each other in the Big Apple.
Ben Ashford / Daily Mail:
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill - who got married just last month - is hit with TWO new paternity suits from separate women who say they had his babies this year and demand a big chunk of his $30m salary  — Tyreek Hill, 29, has been sued by two separate women who claim he is the father of two children both born this year
Danielle Pergament / Allure:
Victoria Beckham Is In Control  —  The fashion, and now fragrance, designer knows what she wants (what she really really wants).  And she'll work harder than everyone else to get it.  —  London is playing its part perfectly: drizzling, biting cold, gusts of leaves harassing pedestrians.
Daniel D'Addario / Variety:
Zac Efron Wrestles With His Legacy: How the ‘High School Musical’ Alum Finally Found His Purpose With ‘Iron Claw’  —  When Darren Aronofsky's “The Wrestler” came out in 2008, Zac Efron was two movies deep into the Disney Channel's “High School Musical” franchise, in which he played singing, dancing basketball phenom Troy Bolton.
Emily Chan / British Vogue:
Emma Watson On Eco-Conscious Fashion, Stepping Back From Acting & Becoming A Dog Mum  —  As Emma Watson - a champion of sustainability since child stardom - embarks on a personal and professional reset, she tells Emily Chan why the environment remains front and centre in her mission.
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Meghan McCain Is Considering Legal Action Against ‘The View’ for Libel  —  Meghan McCain is not happy with her former The View cohosts following her departure.  —  “I don't understand why my former colleagues @TheView @ABC bring me up and slander me on an almost weekly basis,” McCain, 39 …
Perez Hilton:
Pierce Brosnan Is Giving Everyone Hope For Lasting Hollywood Love!  This Is SO Sweet!  —  Pierce Brosnan is reminding us what true love looks like.  —  The James Bond actor and his wife Keely Shaye Smith have been together for 22 years, and it sounds like he wouldn't trade their love for the world!
Discussion: HELLO!, Us Weekly and Fox News
Erika Hayasaki / InStyle:
Advantage Naomi  —  After more than a year away from tennis, Naomi Osaka is returning to the court.  But this time, the four-time Grand Slam champion is a mother, an executive, and more sure of herself than ever before.  —  Before going into labor with her first child …
Discussion: New York Post, Elle, UPROXX and People
Lauren Huff / EW.com:
After Masked Singer reveal, John Oates shares if he'll work with Daryl Hall again  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Masked Singer, season 10, episode 12, “Soundtrack to My Life.”  —  Ohhh here he comes — he's an Anteater!  —  On Wednesday, Group C finally had their chance …
Emily Selleck / Page Six:
Gigi Hadid, Miles Teller and more stars attend Taylor Swift's 34th birthday party  —  And by the way, she's going out tonight.  —  Taylor Swift's birthday party was a star-studded affair in New York City Wednesday night.  —  The “Cruel Summer” singer, who turned 34, invited a slew …
Selome Hailu / Variety:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' Reality Show Scrapped at Hulu Following Sexual Assault Allegations  —  A reality show following the family of Sean “Diddy” Combs that was in the early stages of development has been scrapped at Hulu, Variety has learned.  The news comes following multiple lawsuits against Combs alleging sexual assault.
TMZ.com:
Jeremy Allen White and Rosalía Embrace During Date Night Smoke Break  —  JEREMY ALLEN WHITE & ROSALÍA SMOKING DATE NIGHT With a PDA Break!!!  —  SMOKE AND A SNUGGLE  —  Jeremy Allen White and Rosalía are looking like a couple twin flames ... kissing and hugging on date night …
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

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