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1:25 AM ET, August 13, 2024

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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.
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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!
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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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 …
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.”
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 …
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: HELLO!, People, Page Six and New York Post
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: Daily Mail, Page Six and E! Online
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 …
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 …
Discussion: HELLO!, Page Six, Just Jared and Deadline
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
Discussion: Page Six and FemaleFirst
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
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TMZ.com:
‘Scarface’ Actor Ángel Salazar Dead at 69
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.
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, theJasmineBRAND and Vibe
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
 
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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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