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Associated Press:
Officials say suspects in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows hoped to kill as many people as possible  —  Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said Thursday …
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Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift Said Her ‘Biggest Fear’ Was a Concert Attack Years Before ‘Eras Tour’ Threat  —  Years before canceling her Vienna Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift previously opened up about her fear of fans getting hurt at her concerts.  —  “My biggest fear.  After the Manchester Arena bombing …
NBC News:
Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna canceled after Austrian police say foiled terror plot targeted shows  —  Two men were arrested in what police said were terror plots at major events in Vienna.  One of those arrested was a 19-year-old who allegedly pledged his allegiance to ISIS.
ABC News:
2 arrested for planning terror plot at Taylor Swift show in Vienna: Police  —  Taylor Swift has concerts in Vienna this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  —  Security measures have been increased for Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna, Austria, this week after two suspects were arrested …
Charlotte McLaughlin / The Independent:
Police will look at ‘intelligence’ ahead of Taylor Swift return to UK - minister  —  Swift was set to perform at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna before organisers suspected there was ‘a planned terrorist attack’.  —  Support truly  —  independent journalism  —  Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.
CNN:
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack  —  Organizers have canceled three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria after authorities said they foiled a terror attack planned for the Vienna leg of her blockbuster Eras tour.  —  The extraordinary decision …
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Rebecca Cohen / NBC News:
Rapper Nelly arrested in St. Louis area on charges of possessing ecstasy, not having insurance
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Glenn Whipp / Los Angeles Times:
Why Steve Martin declined Lorne Michaels' offer to play Tim Walz on ‘SNL’  —  Not long after Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, picked Minnesota's Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, social media users began to line up candidates to play Walz when “Saturday Night Live” returns in the fall.
Melody Chiu / People:
Blake Shelton Announces Las Vegas Residency: 'It's Been Swirling for Years Now' (Exclusive)  —  The country superstar — who previously appeared onstage at wife Gwen Stefani's residency shows — is headed to Caesars Palace for a run of concerts in 2025  —  Blake Shelton is bringing the yeehaw to Sin City.
Julia Moore / People:
Travis Kelce's Hosting Era Is Almost Here - See the First Look at Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?  —  Prime Video announced the premiere date for the NFL star's first game show gig  —  Travis Kelce's game show host era is almost here.  —  The Kansas City Chief's tight end is the host …
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Gina Gershon describes filming ‘first love scene ever’ with ‘gentleman’ Tom Cruise  —  Gina Gershon recalled Tom Cruise being a “gentleman” when they filmed a steamy love scene for their 1988 film, “Cocktail.”  —  “It was my first love scene ever,” Gershon said on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” Wednesday.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Decider
Just Jared:
‘The Diplomat’ Season 2 Gets Netflix Release Date, First Look Featuring Keri Russell!  —  The Diplomat season two is coming soon!  —  Netflix just announced the show's new release date, and unveiled some first look images at the second season as well.  —  Here's the synopsis of the show …
Andrew Dalton / Associated Press:
Jury finds man guilty of sending 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock  —  A Los Angeles County jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of sending his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock.  After deliberating for about four hours, jurors convicted Freddie Trone, 42, of one count of murder …
Lucy Needham / The Mirror:
Noel Gallagher brutally booed on stage as crowd turns hostile  —  Noel Gallagher got a less than warm reception as he spoke about his brother Liam and a possible Oasis reunion on stage  —  Noel Gallagher was booed after he told fans there will not be an Oasis reunion in 2025 or 2026.
Discussion: Daily Star
Tommy McArdle / People:
Angelina Jolie Was ‘Shocked and Worried’ About Son Pax's Accident but He Got ‘Very Lucky’ (Exclusive Source)  —  “It could have been much worse,” a source tells PEOPLE of Pax Jolie-Pitt's accident  —  Pax Jolie-Pitt remains in recovery after his July 29 e-bike accident in Los Angeles.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Daily Mail and Just Jared
Jaime Harkin / Us Weekly:
Inside Ben Affleck's Mindset and Next Steps Amid Jennifer Lopez Marital Woes (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  In late June, Ben Affleck appeared on the season 4 premiere of Kevin Hart's interview series, Hart to Heart.  During the nearly hourlong sit-down …
 
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Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
Internal memo: Hearst Magazines president announces layoffs as part of a decision to “reallocate resources” to “continue our focus on digital innovation”

Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced she will leave the agency on January 20; she was the first woman to be confirmed to lead the agency

Lachlan Cartwright / The Ankler:
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