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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  —  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.
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: RADAR, Just Jared and The Mirror
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: Tatler, WWD, Extra and New York Daily News
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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 …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Jared Padalecki Joins ‘Fire Country’ For Guest Arc That Could Lead To New Franchise Offshoot  —  EXCLUSIVE: Jared Padalecki is returning to series television.  The former Supernatural star, coming off a four-season run as the lead of Walker, has been tapped for a three-episode arc …
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, UPROXX and Just Jared
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
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 and E! Online
TMZ.com:
Barack Obama Drops Summer Playlist with Shaboozey, Beyoncé, Saweetie & More  —  BARACK OBAMA ‘NOT LIKE US’ NOT ON SUMMER PLAYLIST ... Vibes with Bey, Moneybagg, Shaboozey & More  —  Barack Obama's got a healthy mix of hip hop, country, R&B and techno house in his ears right now …
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
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: Daily Mail and TV Insider
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.
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.
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.
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.
TMZ.com:
BOOSIE BADAZZ TWO MEN SHOT DEAD AT CONCERT VENUE  —  An Iowa concert featuring Boosie Badazz was met with gunshots before the show even began ... leaving two men dead.  —  Boosie was set as the headliner for “The Pull Up Car Show” in Pacific Junction, IA ... a day packed with muscle cars …
 
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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:
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