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Two children dead and nine injured in dance workshop stabbing — Contains upsetting scenes. — Two children have been killed and nine injured, six critically, in a “ferocious” knife attack at a children's dance workshop. — Two adults are also in a critical condition after being stabbed …
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Third Child, a 9-Year-Old Girl, Dies After Stabbing at Taylor Swift-Themed Event in Southport — Two girls aged 6 and 7 years old also died in the knife attack on July 29, police confirmed — A third child has died following a stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class in Southport, England.
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PAX JOLIE-PITT IN E-BIKE ACCIDENT WITH CAR ... Hospitalized for Head Injury — EXCLUSIVE — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son, Pax Jolie-Pitt, is one lucky guy after police say he smashed his electric bicycle into a car on a busy L.A. street ... TMZ has learned.
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Matthew Belloni / Puck:
Kimmel's Out: Oscars Now Seeking New Host — Alas, after four hosting gigs, Jimmy Kimmel has informed the Academy that he won't return for the 2025 show. And Mulaney passed, too. — When it comes to the Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel is well on his way to Bob Hope/Johnny Carson/Billy Crystal territory …
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Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Behind Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo Brothers' Mega ‘Avengers’ Paydays — After a bruising year, Marvel is returning to the very things that worked in the past. … But bringing back key members of the old gang won't come cheap. Sources say Marvel is plunking down $80 million for Anthony …
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Erica Ash, ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ and 'Survivor's Remorse' Actress, Dies at 46 — She also was known for her work on ‘The Big Gay Sketch Show,’ ‘Scary Movie V’ and ‘Uncle Drew.’ — Erica Ash, who spent two seasons on the Fox sketch comedy show Mad TV and also stood …
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Carly Tagen-Dye / People:
Comedian Matt Rife To Publish Memoir That's Part ‘Comedy Special’ and Part ‘First Date’ (Exclusive) — Rife's new book will detail his rise to comedy fame and more, according to publisher Gallery Books — Matt Rife is bringing his signature humor to the page.
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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
2024 Olympics: Why Hezly Rivera Won't Compete in Women's Gymnastics Final — After debuting at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Hezly Rivera won't go on to the finals with Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles. — Hezly Rivera is down for the count.
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Hannah Sacks / People:
Gwen Stefani's Son Zuma, 15, Makes Stage Debut as He Performs at Stepdad Blake Shelton's Nashville Bar — Stefani shares Zuma, as well as sons Kingston and Apollo, with ex Gavin Rossdale — Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's son is taking after his musician parents.
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
2024 Olympics: Egyptian Fencer Nada Hafez Shares She Competed in Paris Games While 7 Months Pregnant — Egypt's Nada Hafez shared she competed in the Paris 2024 Olympic fencing competition while seven months pregnant with her first child. — Nada Hafez wasn't alone for her 2024 Olympic bouts.
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Usher's ‘Rendezvous In Paris’ Concert Film Heading to Movie Theaters! — Usher's latest concert tour is coming to theaters. — Usher: Rendezvous in Paris will arrive in movie theaters on September 12 for a limited theatrical run at approximately 2,000 locations, via Variety.
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Andi Ortiz / The Wrap:
Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and More Rock Legends to Pay Tribute to Robbie Robertson in Concert — “Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson” will take place in October — Just over a year after his passing, Robbie Robertson will be honored in a tribute concert this fall, featuring some heavy-hitting guests.
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The Mirror:
BREAKING: Lauryn Goodman breaks silence as she loses court battle with Kyle Walker — Lauryn Goodman had a two-day court showdown with Manchester City's Kyle Walker, who is the father of her son, Kairo, four and daughter, whose name is Kinara, one — Lauryn Goodman has broken her silence …
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Gabrielle Rockson / People:
Is Cristiano Ronaldo Married? Soccer Star Refers to Georgina Rodríguez as ‘Wife’ in Gym Tour — Ronaldo and Rodríguez have been in a relationship since 2017 — Cristiano Ronaldo is hinting that he may have tied the knot! — On Monday, July 29, Ronaldo, 39 …
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Clay Risen / New York Times:
Francine Pascal, Creator of ‘Sweet Valley High’ Book Series, Dies at 92 — The series and its many spinoffs have sold more than 200 million copies and revolutionized the world of young adult publishing. — Francine Pascal, a former soap-opera scriptwriter from Queens who conjured …
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Jack Smart / People:
Ryan Reynolds Says He and Blake Lively Are Grateful All 4 Kids Are ‘Under Our Roof Now’: ‘A Fleeting Thing’ — On the ‘Not Skinny But Not Fat’ podcast, the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ star opened up about appreciating his current phase of family life — Ryan Reynolds says he and Blake Lively …
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Kyle Eustice / AllHipHop:
Veteran Rapper Chino XL Dead At 50 — East Coast rapper Chino XL—real name Derek Emmanuel Barbosa—has reportedly died. An inside source confirmed the news to AllHipHop in a text on Monday (July 29). Friends close to him are calling it “soul crushing.”
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Carl Lamarre / Billboard:
Megan Thee Stallion to Join Kamala Harris During Rally in Atlanta for Special Performance — Megan Thee Stallion is the next celebrity to support Vice President Harris' presidential run. — Vice President Kamala Harris is looking to go full steam ahead on her quest to become the next president …
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Liza Esquibias / People:
General Hospital Actress Haley Pullos Is Sentenced for DUI and Wrong-Way Crash — Pullos was first arrested and charged in April 2023 but surrendered herself to 90 days in jail a year later, with hopes that those days would count toward her expected 90-day sentence — Haley Pullos has been sentenced for her 2023 DUI.
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Stephanie Wenger / People:
Kim Johnson, Survivor: Africa Alum, Dies at 79: ‘A Legacy of Strength’ — “It was a blessing to call you my friend and a privilege to experience the final tribal council with you,” Ethan Zohn shared of Johnson following her death at age 79 — Survivor: Africa alum Kim Johnson has died. She was 79.
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Charlotte McIntyre / The Mirror:
Good Morning Britain star rushed to intensive care after sudden illness — Good Morning Britain star and LBC radio host Iain Dale has revealed he's in intensive care after being rushed to hospital — Iain Dale has said he's in a “nightmare” after being admitted into intensive care.
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Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
A Pretty Woman Reunion, Ben Affleck's Cold Feet and a Big Payday: Secrets About Runaway Bride Revealed — Runaway Bride became the long-awaited onscreen reunion for costars Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, almost a decade after Pretty Woman. — It was the movie a decade in the making—in more ways than one.
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