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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, The Sun and TechNrjs
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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Carly Thomas / The Hollywood Reporter:
Did Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Have a Rift Over ‘It Ends With Us’? Sleuthing TikTokers Think So
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
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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  —  The untitled film, which was set to be Haynes' “May December” followup, is on pause after star Phoenix pulled out of the project on location in Mexico.  People still need to be paid.  — Post
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  —  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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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 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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Just Jared:
Lily Sullivan to Star in ‘M3GAN’ Spinoff Movie ‘SOULM8TE’  —  Lily Sullivan has landed the lead role in the upcoming M3GAN spinoff movie!  —  On Friday (August 9), it was announced that the 29-year-old Australian actress will be starring in the upcoming erotic thriller SOULM8TE from director Kate Dolan.
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Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Lily Sullivan Lands Lead In ‘M3GAN’ Spinoff ‘SOULM8TE’
Discussion: The Wrap
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
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, The Sun, Daily Star and GB News
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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’
 
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