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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 …
CNN:
Two children killed and nine injured in knife attack at dance class in northern England
The Mirror:
Taylor Swift breaks silence on Southport stabbings in emotional tribute
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Armie Hammer's mom explains why she chose to ‘forgive’ Elizabeth Chambers for having ‘hurt’ her son  —  Armie Hammer's mother, Dru Hammer, claims she had to find it in her heart to “forgive” her ex-daughter-in-law Elizabeth Chambers — despite her son being the one to cheat on his ex-wife many times.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Hollywood Life and Extra
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Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Armie Hammer's Mom Dru Hammer Reveals Why She Stayed Quiet Amid Sexual Assault Allegation  —  In her new book Hammered, Dru Hammer reflected on the allegations her son Armie Hammer faced and why it “wasn't appropriate” for her to defend him.  —  Armie Hammer's mother is speaking out.
Discussion: Just Jared
NBC News:
Olympic gymnastics live updates: Simone Biles, Team USA win gold in women's team final  —  Stream every moment on Peacock. … Highlights: Suni Lee flies high on uneven bars  —  Defending all-around gold medalist Suni Lee stuck the landing of her uneven bars routine, helping the U.S. return to the top of the medal podium once again.
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People:
Kathie Lee Gifford Hospitalized with Fractured Pelvis After Fall amid Hip Replacement Recovery (Exclusive)  —  The 70-year-old tells PEOPLE she suffered a fractured pelvis in two places and was hospitalized for over a week for physical therapy  —  Kathie Lee Gifford was hospitalized due …
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 …
Daniel Trainor / Us Weekly:
Bill Maher Gives Blunt Opinion on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift: 'He's Gonna Dump Her'  —  Suffice it to say Bill Maher does not hear wedding bells in the future for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.  —  During a conversation with Haliey Welch (a.k.a. Hawk Tuah Girl) on the Monday …
K.J. Yossman / Variety:
The 1975 Sued by Malaysian Festival for $2.4 Million After Matty Healy's Gay Kiss Controversy (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The organizer of Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival has filed a lawsuit against the 1975 and all its members individually following frontman Matty Healy's protest against the country's anti-LGBTQ laws during the event last July.
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 …
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 …
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.
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
FemaleFirst:
Christina Applegate got plastic surgery to remove eye bags  —  Opening up about how a TV boss told her they were causing problems with lighting her face on set, Christina Applegate admitted she went under the knife to remove her eye bags.  —  Christina Applegate had plastic surgery to remove her eye bags.
Discussion: Us Weekly, People, Suggest and Page Six
Just Jared:
Seth Meyers Lines Up Standup Special at HBO!  —  Seth Meyers is taking his standup to HBO!  —  The Late Night host's next standup special is set to debut on HBO (and Max) later this fall, via THR.  —  The hour of comedy was taped in front of a live audience in June at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Ill.
Daily Mail:
Miley Cyrus' family feud takes shock twist: Mom Tish REUNITES with love rival daughter Noah for first time in 3 years after claims she ‘stole’ kinky husband Dominic Purcell from youngest child  —  Tish Cyrus and her daughter Noah Cyrus reunited for the first time in 3 years in Los Angeles on Monday …
Bailey Richards / People:
Jason Kelce Proves He's the Women's Olympics Rugby Team's No. 1 Fan with Epic Shirt Featuring Ilona Maher's Face  —  The bold look comes after the retired NFL player nodded to the 2024 Olympics' Parisian setting by rocking a blue beret  —  As Jason Kelce's bold fashion streak continues, so does his love of rugby!
Discussion: Suggest and Cosmopolitan
 
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