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Pat Saperstein / Variety:
Patti Yasutake, Who Appeared in ‘Beef’ and ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 70  —  Patti Yasutake, who was a regular on “Beef” and played Nurse Alyssa Ogawa on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” died Aug. 5 in Santa Monica of cancer.  She was 70.  —  Her manager Kyle Fritz said that “Patti was my first client when I began over 30 years ago.
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Patti Yasutake Dies: ‘Beef’ & ‘Star Trek’ Actress Was 70 … She was 70.  —  Los Angeles native Yasutake, born and raised in Gardena and Inglewood, graduated from UCLA with honors in theater.  She started her career at East West Players, where she worked with the company's co-founder …
John Yoon / New York Times:
Suga, of BTS, Apologizes for Riding Electric Scooter While Drunk  —  The artist had his driver's license revoked and may face disciplinary action after failing a breath test, his agency said.  —  Suga, a member of the K-pop group BTS, apologized on Wednesday for driving an electric scooter …
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FemaleFirst:
BTS' Suga apologises after scooter incident  —  BTS star Suga has apologised after he was booked by police for driving an electric scooter while intoxicated.  —  BTS star Suga has apologised after being booked for driving an electric scooter while intoxicated.  —  Suga has said sorry
Chris Willman / Variety:
Lauryn Hill and the Fugees' 2024 Tour Is Quietly Canceled, Three Days Before First Date  —  A tour by Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees set for late summer and fall has been canceled, with the dates removed from Ticketmaster and ticketholders receiving notices about receiving refunds late Tuesday.
Discussion: Metro.co.uk, Pitchfork and Billboard
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Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
Lauryn Hill leaves fans devastated with surprise move — details  —  The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill hitmaker has fans confused  —  A new tour by Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees, titled The Celebration Continues: The Miseducation Anniversary Tour, that was set to begin in the United States on August 9, has suddenly been canceled.
Julie Jordan / People:
Colin Farrell Starts Foundation in Honor of Son with Angelman Syndrome as He Opens Up About Their Life (Exclusive)  —  The Colin Farrell Foundation will provide support for adult children who have an intellectual disability through advocacy, education and innovative programs
Stephanie Soteriou / BuzzFeed News:
After Being Called A “Fake Latina” For Not Speaking Spanish, Jenna Ortega Has Opened Up About The “Shame” Of Not Feeling Like A “Good Enough” Representative For Her Community  —  Following years of not landing acting jobs because of her Latinx heritage, Jenna is now facing scrutiny for not being Latinx enough.
Discussion: People and UPROXX
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Michelle Ruiz / Vanity Fair:
Jenna Ortega Settles Into Fame Ahead of Wednesday Season 2 and a Beetlejuice Sequel
Lydia Slater / Harper's BAZAAR:
‘We waste so much time being down on ourselves’: Kate Winslet on reclaiming the frame  —  She's an Oscar-winning actress who has conquered Hollywood, but Kate Winslet has always had an unusual perspective on her fame.  She talks to Lydia Slater about staying true to her values and celebrating the female gaze
People:
Blake Lively on Wearing Britney Spears' ‘Actual’ Dress to It Ends With Us Premiere: ‘It Should Be in the Smithsonian’ (Exclusive)  —  Lively resurrected Spears' iconic 2002 vintage Versace dress - covered in sequin flowers and butterflies  —  Blake Lively couldn't believe she recreated …
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Euphoria's Hunter Schafer Says Ex Dominic Fike Cheated on Her Before Breakup  —  Over a year after Euphoria's Hunter Schafer and Dominic Fike broke up, the actress detailed how the singer's alleged infidelity led to their relationship's demise.  —  Hunter Schafer is sharing why a past flame burned out.
Discussion: Just Jared and Spotify
Erin Clements / People:
Pamela Anderson Moved Back to Canada to ‘Disappear’ When She Felt Her ‘Whole Life Was a Bundle of Mistakes’  —  The actress opens up about reclaiming her childhood home and finding domestic bliss in the September cover story of ‘Better Homes & Gardens’  —  Pamela Anderson is reflecting …
Discussion: Us Weekly
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Blake Lively Reveals the Romantic Gesture Ryan Reynolds Did Every Week When They Began Dating (Exclusive)  —  “It was such a beautiful, romantic thing,” recalls the ‘It Ends With Us’ star  —  Blake Lively says husband Ryan Reynolds went out of his way to be romantic back when they began dating.
Bryony Gooch / HELLO!:
Reese Witherspoon confesses heartbreaking loss: ‘We will miss your sweet spirit’  —  The Legally Blonde star loves dogs  —  Reese Witherspoon took to Instagram to share some sad news with fans, as she mourns the loss of her dog.  —  The actress shared on her Instagram Story …
Gabrielle Rockson / People:
Kourtney Kardashian Shares Sweet Armchair Cuddle with Son Rocky in Cute New Photo  —  Kourtney Kardashian is having an armchair cuddle!  —  On Tuesday, August 6, The Kardashians star, 45, shared a new snap of herself and her son Rocky, 9 months, cuddling up — with the mom of four sporting …
Discussion: HELLO! and The Sun
Bentley Maddox / E! Online:
Why Kit Harington Thinks His and Rose Leslie's Kids Will Be “Very Uncomfortable” Watching Game of Thrones  —  Kit Harington exclusively told E! News that he believes his kids—whom he shares with wife and fellow Game of Thrones alum Rose Leslie—will never want to watch the HBO series.
Discussion: Just Jared, FemaleFirst and People
TMZ.com:
Jay Kanter Dead at 97, Agent To Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe  —  JAY KANTER AGENT TO BRANDO, MONROE ... DEAD AT 97  —  Jay Kanter, a legendary film producer and former Hollywood agent to stars like Marlon Brando and Marilyn Monroe, is dead.  —  Jay died Tuesday at his home in Beverly Hills …
People:
Simone Biles Says It Was ‘Important’ for Her to Stand Up for Her Teammates (Exclusive)  —  Biles tells PEOPLE that she's been steadfast in championing herself and her fellow U.S. women's gymnasts as team lead during the Paris Games  —  Simone Biles is confident in herself and her power …
Desiree Murphy / Page Six:
Abby Lee Miller ‘not speaking to’ new face of ‘Dance Moms’ reboot: We used to be ‘good friends’  —  “Dance Moms: A New Era” is already off to a dramatic start.  —  Gloria “Miss Glo” Hampton - who is the new head coach and face of Hulu's reboot centered around a group of young competition dancers …
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
‘Black Panther’ Actress Connie Chiume Dead at 72  —  Black Panther actress Connie Chiume has died aged 72, her family said.  —  The South African actress died in a hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday, August 6.  —  “The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
MyKayla Skinner begs Simone Biles to ‘put a stop’ to cyberbullying after viral Olympics diss  —  MyKayla Skinner is pleading with Simone Biles to “put a stop” to cyberbullying.  —  One week after Biles made headlines for dissing her former teammate in an Instagram caption celebrating …
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
‘Real Housewives’ production company shooting Palm Beach pilot about ‘snowbirds’ with Sharon Bush and Libbie Mugrabi's mom  —  Palm Beach is getting the Bravo treatment.  —  Purveyors of Pop, the production company behind Bravo shows “The Real Housewives of Miami” and “Married to Medicine …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
'Grey's Anatomy' Star Sara Ramirez Settles Divorce With Estranged Husband  —  'GREY'S ANATOMY' STAR SARA RAMIREZ SETTLES DIVORCE WITH ESTRANGED HUBBY … Sara Ramirez is one step closer to being legally single ... as Sara has settled their divorce from their estranged husband, Ryan Debolt.
Discussion: Daily Mail, New York Post and Extra
 
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Lizzie Hyman / People:
Julianne Hough and Brother Derek Hough Gain New Perspective in Life After His Wife Hayley's Health Crisis: ‘Nothing Else Matters’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six
People:
Jonathan Owens Will Support Simone Biles ‘One Thousand Percent’ If She Goes for 2028 L.A. Olympics (Exclusive)
Discussion: Vibe and New York Post
TMZ.com:
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Discussion: Us Weekly, Suggest and New York Post
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