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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
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 …
Just Jared:
Charity Lawson Says ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Backlash Was Way Worse Than ‘Bachelor Nation’  —  Charity Lawson is looking back at the negativity surrounding her TV appearances and how much worse it got during her time on Dancing With the Stars.  —  The 28-year-old The Bachelorette alum …
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 …
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
‘The Bachelor’ Season 21 Contestant Hailey Merkt Dead Following Battle With Leukemia  —  The Bachelor season 21 contestant Hailey Merkt died on Friday, July 26, following a battle with leukemia.  —  “It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after a courageous fight …
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
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
TMZ.com:
Rapper Chino XL Dead at 50, Dozens of Hip Hop Stars Pay Tribute  —  CHINO XL DEAD AT 50 Hip Hop Tributes Flood Timelines 🎤🕊️  —  REMEMBERING CHINO XL  —  Rapper Chino XL's friends and family sadly announced Monday the veteran MC died Sunday ... shattering several generations of the hip hop community.
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.
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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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
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Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

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