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9:20 AM ET, August 13, 2024

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Justin Kroll / Deadline:
A24 Circling Anthony Bourdain Biopic ‘Tony’ From Star Thrower Entertainment With ‘The Holdovers’ Breakout Dominic Sessa In Talks To Star: The Dish … Sources also tell Deadline that A24 is in negotiations to acquire the package.  —  Tim and Trevor White of Star Thrower and Matt Miller are producing along with director Matt Johnson.
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Just Jared:
Dominic Sessa in Talks to Star as Anthony Bourdain in New Biopic ‘Tony’
Discussion: Variety and Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Skai Jackson Arrested For Domestic Battery After Fight With Boyfriend  —  DISNEY CHANNEL STAR SKAI JACKSON ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY ... After Public Fight W/Boyfriend … Skai Jackson has joined the ranks of former child stars who've had run-ins with the law ... the Disney Channel alum was recently arrested ... TMZ has learned.
GQ:
Kit Harington Is Ready to Shake Up Industry  —  With a show-stealing turn on HBO's hotter-than-ever sex-and-banking drama and a lead part in the most talked-about play of the year, Kit Harington is on a career-redefining run—one that's only possible because of a hard-earned new outlook on life.
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British GQ:
Kit Harington on the Game of Thrones finale, Snow and Industry
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
John Mulaney Confirms Marriage to Olivia Munn: 'It's the Best'  —  John Mulaney is gushing about married life with Olivia Munn!  —  The comedian confirmed his marriage to Munn for the first time during an appearance on the Monday, August 12, episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and ComingSoon.net
Rosa Sanchez / Elle:
Kate Middleton Shows Off a New Sapphire Eternity Band  —  The stunning piece nods subtly to Princess Diana.  —  Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance in a new video released Sunday celebrating the achievements of Team Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
Not another one!  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new chief of staff ‘quits after only three months’ on the eve of their ‘quasi-royal tour’ of Colombia  —  When the Duke of Sussex appointed Josh Kettler as his grandly titled chief of staff earlier this year, it was said that he was the perfect man …
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Bachelorette Jenn Tran Admits She ‘Got it Wrong’ About 1 Frontrunner, Tells Another Man She's Falling for Him  —  The physician assistant student narrowed her dating pool to four guys ahead of Hometowns on the Aug. 12 episode of ‘The Bachelorette’  —  Jenn Tran said “goodbye” to three men for good before heading to Hometowns.
Discussion: Deadline and Daily Mail
Brian Marks / Daily Mail:
Rihanna is FINALLY readying release of ninth studio album after eight-year drought - and ‘headlining Glastonbury’ to celebrate: ‘The wait is almost over’  — Rihanna, 36, is reportedly planning a massive world tour to promote the LP  — She has focused on raising two sons with partner A$AP Rocky in recent years
Daily Mail:
Jennifer Lopez's close bond with Ben Affleck's son Samuel revealed as they hug on shopping spree... after warring couple reunited at actor's home amid divorce drama  —  Jennifer Lopez was spotted on a rare outing with Ben Affleck's son Samuel on Monday shortly after spending time with her estranged husband at his LA home.
Discussion: People, HELLO!, Page Six and New York Post
Julia Moore / People:
Danielle Fishel Recalls How a Boy Meets World Episode Was Written About Her and Will Friedle's Weight Gain  —  “No one had said anything to me about it.  I had been aware that I had gained weight, but I was still, you know, I was a size 4,” Fishel said on her podcast  —  Close
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Jared Padalecki Joins ‘Fire Country’ For Guest Arc That Could Lead To New Franchise Offshoot … The former Supernatural star, coming off a four-season run as the lead of Walker, has been tapped for a three-episode arc on the upcoming third season of CBS' hit drama series Fire Country, headlined and executive produced by Max Thieriot.
Amy Mackelden / Marie Claire:
Sorry, The Spice Girls Reunion Tour Isn't Happening After All … Earlier this year, Mel B got our hopes up that a Spice Girls reunion tour was finally happening.  While appearing on British chat show Loose Women, Mel B revealed (via People), “We are definitely doing something.”
People:
Halle Berry Brings Naked Dressing to The Union Premiere in Sheer Dress (Wait Till You See the Back!)  —  The Oscar-winning actress stars alongside Mark Wahlberg in the Netflix film  —  Halle Berry is turning heads with her sultry red carpet appearance.  —  The actress, 57 …
TMZ.com:
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's Heated Convo On Set, Source Says Not Sign of Feud  —  BLAKE LIVELY ANIMATED ON-SET CONVO WITH JUSTIN BALDONI ... Fuels ‘It Ends with Us’ Feud Rumors … Blake Lively's rumored feud with her “It Ends With Us” costar/director Justin Baldoni is all the buzz on social media …
Discussion: Page Six, Daily Mail and E! Online
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 …
Bailey Richards / People:
Lainey Wilson Performs ‘Best of Both Worlds’ from Hannah Montana to Honor Miley Cyrus Becoming a Disney Legend  —  “Now that right there is what ya call a full circle moment,” the former Hannah Montana impersonator said of the cover  — Lainey Wilson paid tribute to Miley Cyrus …
Georgia Slater / People:
Vince Vaughn's 2 Kids Make Rare Appearance as They Support Their Dad at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony  —  The actor shares daughter Locklyn and son Vernon with wife Kyla Weber  —  Vince Vaughn had his family by his side as he got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
TMZ.com:
YG and Saweetie Have Heated Fight Broken Up By Cops  —  YG & SAWEETIE NOTHING SWEET ABOUT HEATED FIGHT ... Cops Intervene!!! … It was trouble in paradise for YG and Saweetie ... we've learned the couple had a run-in with cops after getting into one spicy skirmish.
Discussion: Daily Mail, UPROXX, Vibe and theJasmineBRAND
 
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Ankush Khardori / Politico:
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