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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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NBC News:
Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert plot confessed to planning suicide attack, officials say  —  “The situation was serious, the situation is serious.  But we can also say: A tragedy was prevented,” Interior Minister Gerhard Karner told a news conference.
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
How ‘very concerned’ Travis Kelce reacted after terrorist attack at Taylor Swift's Vienna Eras Tour was foiled  —  Travis Kelce is worried about his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, after a terrorist attack nearly took place at one of the pop superstar's Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria, Page Six can exclusively reveal.
CNN:
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack
CNN:
ISIS-inspired suspect planned suicide attack at Taylor Swift concert, Austrian authorities say
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Olivia Leach / CBS News:
Oklahoma college students possibly drugged at Mexican resort, hospitalized in Dallas  —  DALLAS - Several college students from Oklahoma are back in the United States after two girls in their group were possibly drugged at a resort in Cancun, Mexico.  One of the girls spoke from her hospital bed in Dallas, where she is recovering.
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Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Rod Stewart Cancels 200th Las Vegas Residency Show Due to Illness: 'I'm Desperately Sorry'  —  Rod Stewart announced that he had to cancel his milestone Las Vegas residency show after coming down with strep throat.  —  “I'm desperately sorry to miss this 200th show celebration,” the singer …
TMZ.com:
Marc Anthony's Dominican Republic House Catches Fire, Caught on Video  —  MARC ANTHONY DOMINICAN REPUBLIC HOUSE CATCHES FIRE ... Family, Staff Safe … Marc Anthony's house in the Dominican Republic went up in flames Thursday ... burning up part of the building — and a local TV crew caught it all on camera.
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 …
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 …
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Nina Dobrev Still Has ‘A Ways to Go’ in Recovery After Knee Surgery  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Nina Dobrev is opening up about the “very long process” of recovering from her recent knee surgery.  —  Dobrev, 35, gave a health update to People on Wednesday, August 7 …
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 …
Julie Jordan / People:
Colin Farrell Recalls First Question He Asked Doctor After Son's Special Needs Diagnosis (Exclusive)  —  The actor is launching the Colin Farrell Foundation to support adult children who have intellectual disability through advocacy, education and innovative programs
Samantha Sutton / Page Six:
Bethenny Frankel details ‘disaster’ wardrobe malfunction at ‘It Ends With Us’ premiere  —  It ends with a handful of fashion mishaps.  —  While Bethenny Frankel pulled out all the stops for the premiere of “It Ends With Us,” walking the red carpet in a ruched pink Dolce & Gabbana dress …
 
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Associated Press:
Rapper Nelly is arrested and accused of having illegal drugs. His lawyer says the case will die
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Lucy Needham / The Mirror:
Noel Gallagher brutally booed on stage as crowd turns hostile
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Amazon's new competition TV show, debuting October 30, will have entrepreneurs pitch judges, including Amazon execs; finalists' product will be sold on Amazon

Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
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