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5:45 PM ET, August 12, 2024

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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.
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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
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Jennifer Lopez Spends Time with Ben Affleck at His L.A. Home Ahead of His Birthday (Exclusive Source)  —  A source previously told PEOPLE that Lopez and Affleck hadn't seen each other “in weeks” and they're “moving on separately”  —  Jennifer Lopez visited Ben Affleck at his home over the weekend …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
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 …
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: Rolling Stone, Just Jared and UPROXX
Just Jared:
John Slattery to Star in ‘The Rainmaker’ Series for USA Network!  —  USA Network is rebooting John Grisham's The Rainmaker, and John Slattery will star!  —  The 61-year-old Mad Men alum will be leading the to-be-announced cast of the drama from Lionsgate Television and Blumhouse Television, THR reports.
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: Vibe, UPROXX and theJasmineBRAND
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.”
Discussion: Daily Mail, The Mirror and The Sun
Julia Moore / People:
Bachelorette Alum James McCoy Taylor Accused of ‘Shoving’ Woman, ‘Restricting’ Her ‘Movements’: Probable Cause Doc  —  A probable cause document stated the 38-year-old allegedly “tackled” the woman and “got on top of her when she tried to leave” his apartment
Discussion: TV Insider
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
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: People, Just Jared and Full Feed
Catherine Santino / People:
Violet Affleck Recycles Romantic Dress Jennifer Lopez Wore on 2023 Valentine's Day Date with Ben Affleck  —  Lopez previously wore the chiffon Dolce & Gabbana dress in February 2023 for a night out with her husband  —  It looks like Violet Affleck has been shopping in her stepmother Jennifer Lopez's closet.
 
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Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

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

 
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