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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 …
TMZ.com:
‘Vanderpump’ Alum & ‘The Valley’ Star Jax Taylor Seeks In-Patient Treatment for Mental Health Struggles  —  JAX TAYLOR SEEKING IN-PATIENT TREATMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH … Jax Taylor is taking time for himself and seeking in-patient treatment for mental health struggles …
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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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
Discussion: Just Jared
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax has been in ‘multiple’ electric bike accidents, friends concerned  —  Pax Jolie-Pitt has been in “multiple” electric bike accidents prior to Monday's crash, a source exclusively tells Page Six, adding that he almost never wears a helmet.
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Angelina Jolie Is by Son Pax's Side as He Recovers in Hospital After Accident: 'He's Stable' (Source)
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Caitlyn Jenner attends granddaughter Honey's 1st birthday party after Brody's parenting diss  —  Brody Jenner's daughter Honey's 1st birthday party was a family affair — even after he dissed Caitlyn Jenner's parenting.  —  The former “I Am Cait” star attended her grandchild's backyard bash Monday …
Discussion: People
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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CNN:
Two children killed and nine injured in knife attack at dance class in northern England
Sameer Suri / Daily Mail:
Sandra Bernhard reflects on ‘sad’ breakdown of her relationship with former bestie Madonna after mysterious falling-out  —  Sandra Bernhard confessed that ‘it really makes me sad’ that she and Madonna were unable to ‘maintain’ their friendship.  —  The pop star and the comedian became famously close gal pals …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Us Weekly and OK Magazine
Winston Cho / The Hollywood Reporter:
Gina Carano Calls for Pedro Pascal, Kathleen Kennedy to Testify Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing  —  The actress claimed that Disney discriminated against her by turning a blind eye to politically-charged posts from her male co-stars. … In a joint filing from the ex-MMA fighter and Disney …
Discussion: Daily Mail
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 …
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
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.
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
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.
 
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Francine Pascal, Creator of ‘Sweet Valley High’ Book Series, Dies at 92
 

 
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Bloomberg:
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Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks
 
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