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TMZ.com:
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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Becca Longmire / People:
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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BBC:
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 …
The Mirror:
Taylor Swift breaks silence on Southport stabbings in emotional tribute
CNN:
Two children killed and nine injured in knife attack at dance class in northern England
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 …
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 …
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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TMZ.com:
‘Scary Movie’ Actress Erica Ash Dead at 46 After Cancer Battle
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.
Discussion: Just Jared
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 …
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and Extra
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 …
Lucretia Munro / The Mirror:
Jarrod Bowen lets Dani Dyer push double buggy in Portuguese heat as they take a stroll  —  Newly engaged Dani Dyer was left holding the babies as her stapping fiance Jarrod Bowen allowed the reality TV star to push their double buggy while walking their daughters
Discussion: Ok - home and The Sun
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.
Esther Kang / People:
90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days Returns for a Brand New Season: Meet the Season 7 Couples!  (Exclusive)  —  The seventh season of ‘90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days’ premieres on September 1 on TLC  —  A brand new season of 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days is here!
Discussion: Daily Mail
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 …
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.
Discussion: Variety, Rolling Stone and Stereogum
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.
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.
Discussion: People
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.
Just Jared:
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.
Discussion: Variety, Vibe, IndieWire and Rolling Stone
Bekka Barnard / Daily Star:
Katie Price hit with arrest warrant after ‘skipping court date to go on holiday’  —  Former glamour model Katie Price failed to attend a hearing regarding her bankruptcies, which has resulted in an arrest warrant issued for the reality star  —  An arrest warrant has been issued for Katie Price.
Bryony Gooch / HELLO!:
Pink's lookalike daughter Willow is unrecognizable as she pursues her dream  —  The Stupid Girls singer has a musical bond with her daughter  —  Pink's daughter Willow shares a lot of similarities with her mother, from how they look to a love of music.  But as she took to a new skill, Willow looked absolutely unrecognizable.
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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Hannah Sacks / People:
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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

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A US FTC report on the data practices of Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and six other companies finds “vast surveillance” of consumers to monetize their information

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