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2:20 PM ET, August 12, 2024

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TMZ.com:
‘Scarface’ Actor Ángel Salazar Dead at 69  —  ‘SCARFACE’ STAR ÁNGEL SALAZAR DEAD AT 69 … Ángel Salazar — best known as Al Pacino's trusted sidekick “Chi Chi” in the iconic gangster film “Scarface” — has died, TMZ has learned.  —  Salazar's rep and closest friend …
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Jen Juneau / People:
Ángel Salazar, Scarface Actor and Comedian, Dies at 68  —  Ángel Salazar, an actor and comedian known for his roles in movies like Scarface and Carlito's Way, has died.  He was 68.  —  A rep for Salazar confirms to PEOPLE that he died on Sunday, Aug. 11.
Discussion: Just Jared, RADAR and The Mirror
British GQ:
Kit Harington on the Game of Thrones finale, Snow and Industry  —  With a show-stealing turn in HBO's sex-and-banking drama Industry and a lead part in the most talked-about play of the year, Kit Harington is on a hot streak.  It's only possible because of a hard-earned new outlook on life.
NBC News:
Jordan Chiles has to give back her bronze medal because appeal was 4 seconds too late, IOC says  —  The Vancouver, Washington, native had reached the podium after judges undervalued her difficulty score.  —  PARIS — U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles must return her bronze medal in the floor exercise …
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Julie Mazziotta / People:
Jordan Chiles Is Stripped of Her Bronze, IOC Says Medal Will Go to Romanian Gymnast Ana Barbosu
Nick Remsen / British Vogue:
“It Feels Like The Right Time”: Tom Daley - Britain's Most Decorated Diver - Confirms His Retirement  —  Tom Daley - the 30-year-old British diver who, remarkably, has competed in five Olympic Games - is officially retiring.  —  The news arrives on the heels of a stellar final showing in Paris …
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Julianne Hough ‘Overcompensated’ in Ryan Seacrest Relationship: I ‘Started Playing Smaller’  —  Julianne Hough opened up about why her relationship with Ryan Seacrest didn't work out — and hinted that the difference in their levels of fame contributed to the end of their romance.
Discussion: Just Jared
Dave Quinn / People:
Rachel Fuda Is Pregnant!  Real Housewives of New Jersey Star Expecting Baby with Husband John (Exclusive)  —  “I feel like my true purpose in life is being a mom,” the reality star tells PEOPLE, adding “that fulfills me more than I ever thought possible”  —  Rachel Fuda and John Fuda are expanding their family!
Rachel Burchfield / People:
Kate Middleton Wears Rarely Seen Ring from Prince William, a Gift from Their Dating Days, in New Video  —  The Prince and Princess of Wales supported Team Great Britain in a video message released Aug. 11, and Kate sported a sentimental ring given to her by William
Discussion: Marie Claire, Tatler and Extra
Just Jared:
MTV VMAs 2024 First Round of Performers & Date Change Revealed: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter & More!  —  The 2024 MTV VMAs are coming!  —  Due to the planned presidential debate on September 10, the show will now air live from UBS Arena on Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT …
Discussion: Billboard, Deadline, The Wrap and UPROXX
Elle:
Blackpink's Lisa Is Ready to Be Unleashed  —  With a new solo project, her own management company, and her acting debut in The White Lotus, the K-pop idol is sitting pretty.  —  Dress, Ralph Lauren Collection.  Bracelets, Bulgari, from $7,150.  Sneakers, Golden Goose, $585.
Discussion: Just Jared and UPROXX
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Taylor Swift's ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Clocks 14th Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200  —  Plus: Ye and Ty Dolla $ign's Vultures 2 flies in at No. 2, while Chappell Roan's The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess hits a new high. … The last album to spend at least 14 weeks at No. 1 …
TMZ.com:
‘Pokémon’ Star Rachael Lillis Dead After Breast Cancer Battle  —  ‘POKÉMON’ STAR RACHAEL LILLIS DEAD AT 46 ... After Breast Cancer Battle  —  Rachael Lillis, the voice actor best known for voicing Misty, Jessie and Jigglypuff in the “Pokémon” franchise, has died ... her sister, Laurie Orr, confirmed.
 
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Erin Clements / People:
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Discussion: TV Insider
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

New York Times:
In a first, Telegram is set to be profitable in 2024, with $1B+ in revenue, up from ~$350M in 2023, and 12M subscribers; source: 50%+ of its revenue is from ads

Kimberly Nordyke / The Hollywood Reporter:
News Corp and Telstra agree to sell Australian pay TV company Foxtel Group to sports streaming platform DAZN in a deal worth ~$2.1B

 
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