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4:40 PM ET, August 9, 2024

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NBC News:
Travis Scott arrested in Paris after allegedly assaulting a hotel security guard  —  The rapper is in Paris for the Olympics and saw the U.S. men's basketball team win on Thursday.  —  PARIS — Rapper Travis Scott has been arrested following an alleged fight involving a security guard …
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Saskya Vandoorne / CNN:
Travis Scott arrested in Paris after hotel fight with his bodyguard, authorities say  —  American rapper Travis Scott was arrested in Paris early Friday morning after getting into a fight with his bodyguard, authorities in the French capital said.  —  Police were called to the George V luxury hotel …
TMZ.com:
Travis Scott Arrested After Fighting Paris Bodyguard and Hotel Security  —  TRAVIS SCOTT Dramatic Arrest Video ... AFTER FIGHTING BODYGUARD & HOTEL SECURITY … 7:30 AM PT — Paris authorities are making it clear ... Travis was arrested for “violence against a security guard” who worked for the Georges V hotel.
Discussion: People, Vibe and The Sun
Tommy McArdle / People:
It Ends With Us Director Justin Baldoni Suggests Blake Lively Should Direct Sequel: ‘Better People for That One’  —  “I think Blake Lively's ready to direct, that's what I think,” Justin Baldoni said  —  It Ends With Us director and star Justin Baldoni isn't sure he's up to the task …
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Jack Smart / People:
Justin Baldoni Says It Ends With Us Is for ‘That One Person’ Who 'Doesn't Go Back Home' to an Abusive Partner (Exclusive)
Hedy Phillips / People:
Blake Lively Shopped Her Jewelry Vault for It Ends with Us: ‘She Has Incredible Taste,’ Costumer Says (Exclusive)
Discussion: Daily Mail
Associated Press:
3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna  —  Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack  —  Authorities foil plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts  —  Austrian authorities on Friday announced a third arrest …
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The US Sun:
‘Concerned’ Travis Kelce spoke to Taylor Swift for ‘hours’ on phone after Eras Tour terror threat & wants to fly to her  —  Kelce has a phone by his side at all times for Swift to call  — David Scott- Steve Brenner  — David Scott- Steve Brenner  —  TRAVIS Kelce was one of the first …
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Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Todd Haynes' Joaquin Phoenix Gay Romance Pic Not Moving Forward As Actor Exits Set … Producers during that time were trying to put this back together again.  —  Production is dead, and not paused, as there are no plans to recast the role played by The Joker Oscar winner.
Discussion: Just Jared and ComingSoon.net
Ryan Lattanzio / IndieWire:
Joaquin Phoenix Drops Out of Todd Haynes' Gay Romance, 5 Days Before Production — Exclusive
Discussion: The Wrap and World of Reel
Mike Ryan / IndieWire:
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Writers Unpack Major Cameos and Who Said No, and Hint at the Source of That Iconic Leak  —  [Editor's note: The following interview contains spoilers for “Deadpool & Wolverine."]  —  Judging by its box office numbers — currently approaching one billion dollars …
Discussion: Just Jared, ComingSoon.net and Variety
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Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers to Perform at Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The handoff of the Summer Olympic Games from Paris to Los Angeles just got a lot louder. … All three artists will be seen from Los Angeles in a mix of pre-taped and live performances.
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People:
Justin Timberlake Judge Admonishes Prosecution for Coming to Court Unprepared During DWI Hearing  —  The pop star's next court date is set for Sept. 13  —  A judge in Justin Timberlake's DWI case stemming from his June arrest admonished the prosecution during a tense court hearing on Friday, Aug. 9.
Discussion: Just Jared and New York Daily News
Press Association:
Katie Price released on bail hours after dramatic Heathrow arrest in front of Harvey  —  A bandaged Katie Price has been bailed just hours after she was arrested upon her return to the UK from Turkey after failing to appear at court, and was initially remanded in custody
Discussion: The Mirror, Daily Star, The Sun and GB News
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TMZ.com:
Johnny Knoxville Settles Divorce From Second Wife  —  Johnny Knoxville has finally wrapped up his divorce from his estranged wife Naomi Nelson, ... two years after he first filed — he's now officially a single man.  —  According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Johnny and Naomi have hashed …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Extra
People:
Channing Tatum Says Filming with Fiancée Zoë Kravitz Is ‘Like Creating a Marriage’ (Exclusive)  —  “To get to create something with someone that you love is probably one of the most gratifying things,” Tatum tells PEOPLE of working with Kravitz on her directorial debut ‘Blink Twice’
People:
David Boreanaz Is Ready to Give His Body a Rest After SEAL Team Series Finale: ‘I Had 4 MRIs in 4 Months’ (Exclusive)  —  The actor is leaving the military drama after its seventh and final season because he listened to his body.  'It doesn't move like it used to!'  —  Close
Discussion: Daily Mail, UPROXX, CBS News and The Mirror
Janet Di Lauro / Soap Opera Digest:
Exclusive: Emily O'Brien (Theresa) Says Good-Bye To DAYS  —  Last October, Emily O'Brien, who had begun playing Gwen Rizczech on Days of Our Lives in 2020, exited the canvas in that role — and in the same day, she made her debut as a different character, Theresa Donovan, who had previously been played by Jen Lilley.
 
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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”

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

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
 
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