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Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Ben Affleck Did Not Show ‘Any Interest’ in Fixing Marriage to Jennifer Lopez. Now She's Ready to ‘Move On’ (Exclusive) — “She's very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn't given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage,” a source tells PEOPLE
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Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Alex Rodriguez Posts Cryptic Social Media Update amid Jennifer Lopez's Divorce Filing with Ben Affleck — Rodriguez shared the quote the same day that his former fiancée filed for divorce from her husband of two years — Alex Rodriguez shared a cryptic social media update amid news …
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Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marital woes started during their honeymoon in Italy: source — The honeymoon was over just as it started ... Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's relationship issues began on their honeymoon in Lake Como, Italy, a source familiar with the situation tells Page Six.
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Connie Rusk / Daily Mail:
Is this where it all went wrong for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck? …
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Sameer Suri / Daily Mail:
How Jennifer Lopez is ‘moving on’ amid divorce after Ben Affleck showed ‘no interest’ in fixing marriage
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Joe Hutchison / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Lopez's own friends ‘are fed up of her antics’ as she files for divorce for fourth time...with Ben Affleck ‘deploying very clever tactic against her’
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Escher Walcott / People:
Ben Affleck Steps Out Without His Wedding Ring After Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce
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Rachel McRady / E! Online:
What Ben Affleck Was Up to When Jennifer Lopez Filed for Divorce
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People:
Richard Simmons' Cause of Death at 76 Revealed by Fitness Guru's Brother Lenny (Exclusive) — “The Family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss,” Simmons' family spokesperson says — Richard Simmons' death was accidental, his brother, Lenny Simmons, tells PEOPLE exclusively.
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Hannah Sacks / People:
Ashanti and Nelly Welcome First Baby Together — and Share His Name: ‘So in Love’ — Ashanti is a mom! — The singer, 43, and her husband Nelly, 49, have welcomed their first baby together, sharing the exciting news on Instagram. In the photo, Ashanti posed in her Frida Mom disposable underwear …
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Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Ashanti Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Nelly
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TMZ.com:
Joey Lawrence's Wife Samantha Files For Divorce, Wants Sole Physical Custody — JOEY LAWRENCE WIFE SAMANTHA FILES FOR DIVORCE ... Wants 100% Physical Custody Of Daughter … Joey Lawrence's wife has filed for divorce ... citing irreconcilable differences — and she's asking for sole physical custody …
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Esther Kang / People:
Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope Split After 2 Years of Marriage
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Wall Street Journal:
Edgar Bronfman Raises Offer for National Amusements, Paramount Stake to $6 Billion — The bid gives non-Redstone, nonvoting Paramount shareholders an option to sell shares at a premium — Edgar Bronfman Jr. has sweetened his offer for Shari Redstone's media empire, a move that could scuttle …
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Peter White / Deadline:
Chick-Fil-A Hatches Plans For Streaming Service As Reality TV Comes Home To Roost … Deadline understands that the fast-food firm has been working with a number of major production companies, including some of the studios, to create family-friendly shows, particularly in the unscripted space.
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Ilana Kaplan / People:
Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo Perform Surprise ‘Hot to Go!’ Duet at ‘Guts’ Show in L.A. — Roan supported Rodrigo as an opener during the first leg of the ‘Guts’ tour and a ‘Sour’ show — Olivia Rodrigo made Chappell Roan dance with her at the Guts World Tour.
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Meredith Woerner / Variety:
Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo Sing ‘Hot to Go!’ Duet at ‘Guts’ L.A. Show
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TMZ.com:
Chris Pratt's Stunt Double Tony McFarr's Cause of Death Revealed — EXCLUSIVE — Tony McFarr — a stuntman who served as a double for big Hollywood stars like Chris Pratt — died from a heart issue likely brought on by acute alcohol poisoning from prolonged heavy drinking.
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Us Weekly, The Mirror, Ok - home, Daily Mail, Suggest, New York Daily News and Deadline
Bilge Ebiri / Vulture:
Did the Megalopolis Trailer Use Fake Movie-Critic Quotes? — We've all seen movie-marketing campaigns that try to pull the wool over our eyes, taking out-of-context quotes and trying to pretend that a widely derided film is actually a widely beloved one. Every once in a while …
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PAPER Magazine:
Sabrina Carpenter, Superstar — STORY BY ERICA CAMPBELL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHIE TALBOY / STYLING BY RONNIE HART / HAIR BY EVANIE FRAUSTO / MAKEUP BY CAROLINA GONZALEZ / NAILS BY JUAN ALVEAR / SET DESIGN BY CAYLAH JEAN — “Sorry! I'm in a hilly-type area. Can you hear me?”
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Danielle Campoamor / Marie Claire:
The Internet Can't Get Enough of Doug Emhoff's Ex-Wife, Kerstin, Supporting Him at the DNC … The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is officially underway, and everything from the rousing speeches to Democratic nominee for president Vice President Kamala Harris' tan suit …
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Just Jared:
Paul Rudd & Jack Black Eying Roles in ‘Anaconda’ Refresh, Details Revealed — Paul Rudd and Jack Black are said to be eying starring roles in a refreshed version of Anaconda. — If you forgot, the original movie premiered in 1997 starring the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Ice Cube and Owen Wilson.
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CNN:
Pink to close out the DNC with a performance. John Legend will take the stage Wednesday — Pink has been tapped for a closing night performance by the Democratic National Convention, a source familiar with the plans told CNN. — The award-winning singer-songwriter and global pop icon …
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