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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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Mia O'Hare / The Mirror:
Taylor Swift Wembley update as Police Commissioner speaks out after Vienna ISIS terror plot
Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift Said Her ‘Biggest Fear’ Was a Concert Attack Years Before ‘Eras Tour’ Threat
CNN:
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack
NBC News:
Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna canceled after Austrian police say foiled terror plot targeted shows
TMZ.com:
‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Gabriel Olds Arrested for Sexual Assault Allegations  —  ‘NCIS: LOS ANGELES’ ACTOR GABRIEL OLDS ARRESTED For Multiple Sexual Assaults  —  Hollywood actor Gabriel Olds — known for his roles in “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” — is behind bars, and facing multiple sexual assault charges.
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LAPD Online:
Detectives Seeking Additional Sexual Assault Victims NR24225ti  —  Mid-City: Los Angeles Police Department's Operations-West Bureau's Special Assault Section detectives are seeking additional victims and witnesses in a series of sexual assaults in the Los Angeles area.
Tommy McArdle / People:
Jennifer Lopez Stars in First Look at Upcoming Wrestling Biopic Unstoppable, Produced by Ben Affleck  —  Jennifer Lopez costars with Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale and Don Cheadle in ‘Unstoppable,’ a biopic about wrestler Anthony Robles  —  Jennifer Lopez will soon return to the big screen …
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Jaime Harkin / Us Weekly:
Inside Ben Affleck's Mindset and Next Steps Amid Jennifer Lopez Marital Woes (Exclusive)
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.
Adam B. Vary / Variety:
Sadie Sink Found Her Voice Thanks to ‘Stranger Things’ and Taylor Swift — Now She's Ready to Conquer Her Greatest Fear  —  When Sadie Sink was 11 years old, she started having panic attacks.  After acting professionally for three years, she was starring in a Broadway revival of “Annie,” which she'd been loving.
Associated Press:
Rapper Nelly is arrested and accused of having illegal drugs.  His lawyer says the case will die  —  Rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday at a St. Louis-area casino, and the Missouri Highway Patrol said an officer found four illegal ecstasy pills on him.
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Meghan Lane / KRCG:
Rapper Nelly arrested in St. Louis area for ecstasy possession, lack of insurance
Tom Lutz / The Guardian:
Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders causes stir competing in mask and sunglasses  — American aiming to upgrade silver they won in Tokyo  — Saunders says mask and alter ego helps maintain focus  —  Raven Saunders made a splash during the women's shot put qualification at the Paris Olympics …
Janine Rubenstein / People:
Yung Miami Breaks Down in Season 2 Clip of Caresha Please, Returning to Revolt TV amid Controversy (Exclusive)  —  The rapper opens up to PEOPLE exclusively about her decision to return for a new season of her show on Revolt TV, amid her ex's ongoing legal issues
Discussion: Vibe, Bossip, UPROXX and Black America Web
Emma Aerin Becker / People:
Cardi B Reveals She Had a ‘Freak Accident’ That Left Her ‘Paralyzed’ and Almost Caused a Pregnancy Loss: Report  —  The rapper recently announced she is pregnant with her third baby  —  Cardi B is opening up about an intense medical scare she recently experienced.
Discussion: Just Jared and Vibe
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.
Tom Morgan / Telegraph:
OnlyFans athlete Alysha Newman causes controversy by twerking to celebrate medal  —  Canadian pole vaulter performed the risqué celebration after claiming bronze on Wednesday  —  Alysha Newman, one of a growing group of athletes to run OnlyFans accounts, caused controversy on Wednesday …
Julia Moore / People:
Tell Me Lies Season 2 Trailer: Lucy and Stephen Teeter Along the Thin Line Between Love and Hate  —  The Hulu series returns for its long-awaited second season on Sept. 4, and the creator recently told PEOPLE Lucy is “out for revenge”  —  Is Stephen really in Lucy's rearview mirror?
Discussion: Just Jared, TVLine, The Wrap and TV Insider
Danielle Jennings / People:
Harrison Butker Doubles Down on Controversial Graduation Speech: ‘I Was Very Intentional’  —  “I'm going to continue to say what I believe to be true and love everyone along the way,” the Kansas City Chiefs kicker said  —  Months after his highly controversial commencement speech …
 
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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:
Sources: MSNBC renewed Rachel Maddow's contract early this fall, but with a pay cut; MSNBC bosses' plan to shake up daytime and weekend programming
 
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