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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)  —  Director-star Justin Baldoni's new movie tells the story of a woman facing domestic abuse and choosing to break its cycle  —  Director-star Justin Baldoni is hoping his new movie serves a higher purpose.
Carly Thomas / The Hollywood Reporter:
Did Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Have a Rift Over ‘It Ends With Us’? Sleuthing TikTokers Think So
Hedy Phillips / People:
Blake Lively Shopped Her Jewelry Vault for It Ends with Us: ‘She Has Incredible Taste,’ Costumer Says (Exclusive)
Discussion: Daily Mail
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 …
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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.
Ryan Lattanzio / IndieWire:
Joaquin Phoenix Drops Out of Todd Haynes' Gay Romance, 5 Days Before Production — Exclusive
Discussion: The Wrap and World of Reel
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
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Tommy McArdle / People:
Why Robert Downey Jr. Turned Down Iron Man Cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine — Even After ‘Ryan Gave Him the Hard Press’  —  “Downey read the scenes, but what we didn't know behind the scenes was this Doctor Doom thing,' screenwriter Paul Wernick said  —  Before Marvel announced Robert Downey Jr …
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Lily Sullivan Lands Lead In ‘M3GAN’ Spinoff ‘SOULM8TE’ … Sullivan will portray the gorgeous, artificially intelligent android that a man acquires to help him cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife.  In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, the man inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.
Discussion: The Wrap and Digital Trends
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Just Jared:   Lily Sullivan to Star in ‘M3GAN’ Spinoff Movie ‘SOULM8TE’
Athena Sobhan / People:
H.E.R. to Sing National Anthem at Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony as Custom LA28 Emblem Revealed (Exclusive)  —  PEOPLE can confirm that H.E.R. will be play a significant role in the closing ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics  —  H.E.R. will be one of the performers closing out the Summer Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday, Aug. 11.
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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: Just Jared, Daily Mail and Extra
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: Just Jared, Daily Mail, UPROXX and CBS News
E! Online:
Adele Confirms Engagement to Rich Paul  —  Adele and Rich Paul are engaged, the “Hello” singer confirmed during her concert in Munich, telling the audience, “I'm already getting married.”  —  Send your love to this couple: Adele and Rich Paul are officially engaged.
Jack Smart / People:
Aaron Rodgers ‘Finally’ Shuts Down ‘Ridiculous’ Rumors Olivia Munn Caused Family Rift (Exclusive Source)  —  A new book about Aaron Rodgers makes clear that his ex Olivia Munn had “nothing to do with” years of estrangement from his family  —  Aaron Rodgers' years-long estrangement from his family had …
 
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Janine Rubenstein / People:
Yung Miami Reveals She's Been the Victim of Domestic Violence, but 'That Wasn't My Experience' Dating Diddy (Exclusive)
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