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Laurence Dollimore / Olive Press News Spain:
Star of Netflix series Elite drops dead on a beach in southern Spain: Tributes pour in for ‘tremendous’ actor as colleagues are left ‘broken with pain’  —  British widow whose husband, 59, was ‘killed by a neighbour with a gardening hoe’ in Spain appeals for help to pay €18,000 in legal fees
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Juliane Pettorossi / The US Sun:
Netflix's Elite star Julian Ortega dead at 41 after collapsing on beach as colleagues share heartbreaking tributes  —  Fellow actors have been sharing their tributes for the beloved star  —  ACTOR Julian Ortega has died suddenly after suffering an incident on a beach in Spain.
Discussion: Suggest, New York Post and Decider
TMZ.com:
‘Elite’ Star Julian Ortega Dead at 41, Collapses On Beach  —  NETFLIX'S ‘ELITE’ STAR JULIAN ORTEGA DEAD AT 41 ... Cardiac Arrest On Beach  —  REMEMBERING JULIAN ORTEGA  —  Julian Ortega — star of the viral Netflix show “Elite” — has died ... collapsing on a beach in Spain and dying …
Discussion: Just Jared and Variety
New York Times:
Trump Campaign Filming at Arlington Cemetery Dismayed Family of Green Beret  —  The family of a Green Beret buried there expressed concern about videos and photos taken by his grave.  And a cemetery employee declined to press charges after an altercation with the Trump team, fearing retribution.
People:
Justin Theroux Is Engaged to Actress Nicole Brydon Bloom (Exclusive)  —  The actor, 53, and his fiancé, 30, first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted together in February 2023  —  Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom are heading down the aisle!  —  PEOPLE has confirmed that Bloom and Theroux are engaged.
Kelsie Gibson / People:
Claim to Fame Stars Hud and Mackenzie Confirm They're ‘Hanging Out’ After Season 3 Fling (Exclusive)  —  Following the ‘Claim to Fame’ season 3 finale, Hud and Mackenzie talk with PEOPLE about the state of their relationship since filming wrapped  —  This post contains spoilers from the season 3 finale of Claim to Fame.
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Nancy Tartaglione / Deadline:
Barry Keoghan Joins Cillian Murphy & Rebecca Ferguson In ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie At Netflix … The Banshees of Inisherin and Saltburn actor is the latest high-profile name set opposite star Cillian Murphy in the Tom Harper-directed film. … Similar to Ferguson, details of Keoghan's role are being kept under wraps.
Michelle Lee / People:
Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge Are Giving Twilight Vibes in Vampy All-Black Looks at Venice Film Festival  —  The singer and British actor, who confirmed their relationship in December 2023, are a modern-day Bella and Edward  —  Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge look so in lo-lo-love!
Discussion: Vogue, Just Jared and The US Sun
Jack Smart / People:
Jennifer Lopez Is ‘Upset and Disappointed’ by Ben Affleck amid Divorce: 'It's Really Hit Her Hard' (Exclusive Source)  —  Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck on Aug. 20, the two-year anniversary of their wedding in Georgia  —  Jennifer Lopez is “upset and disappointed with” Ben Affleck amid their divorce, according to a source.
Just Jared:
‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Premiere Date Revealed!  —  Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is coming!  —  The continuation of Wizards of Waverly Place premieres with two episodes Tuesday, October 29, at 8 p.m. ET on Disney Channel.  —  The first eight episodes will be available on Disney …
Discussion: The Wrap and Deadline
Netflix Tudum:
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody Fall in Love in the Comedy Nobody Wants This  —  A podcaster and a rabbi walk into a dinner party in the new series from Erin Foster.  —  Before Nobody Wants This creator Erin Foster met her husband, she thought the funniest thing about love is when it goes wrong.
Tommy McArdle / People:
How Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Will Avoid Each Other as Both Attend the Venice Film Festival  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are set to shine at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, but don't expect the exes to cross paths in Italy.  —  The festival's artistic director Alberto Barbera recently told Vanity Fair …
Elizabeth Stanton / Fox News:
Slipknot's Sid Wilson describes gruesome injuries after bonfire explosion: ‘My face is basically melted’  —  47-year-old rocker hospitalized Saturday; returned home with girlfriend Kelly Osbourne after overnight stay  —  Slipknot's Sid Wilson has a simple message for everyone: “Don't f—k around with fire.
Discussion: Suggest, People, The Mirror and Full Feed
TMZ.com:
LL Cool J Defends Joe Budden After Yung Miami ‘Pump It Up’ Shade  —  LL COOL J Yung Miami Shouldn't Laugh At Budden... SOME ARTISTS NEVER GO GOLD!!!  📀 … LL Cool J recently hand-delivered Joe Budden his Gold plaque for the 2003 hit single “Pump It Up” — a moment …
Discussion: Vibe and The Source
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Chappell Roan Cancels Tour Dates in Paris and Amsterdam: ‘I Am So Very Sorry’  —  Chappell Roan's European tour is kicking off a little later than planned.  —  Roan, 26, announced on Thursday, August 29, that her September 3 and September 4 dates in Paris and Amsterdam, respectively, have been canceled.
Alex Bilmes / Esquire:
Winona Ryder's Songs of Innocence and Experience  —  Thirty-six years after the release of Tim Burton's haunted house classic, Winona Ryder returns to the role that made her famous, in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.  For Esquire, the singular star reflects on the highs and lows of her extraordinary life and career
Dave Quinn / People:
Alexis Bellino and John Janssen Are Engaged After 9 Months of Dating: ‘On Cloud 9,’ RHOC Star Says (Exclusive)  — Real Housewives of Orange County stars Alexis Bellino and John Janssen got engaged on Tuesday, Aug. 27, PEOPLE can exclusively confirm  — The pair first met in November 2023 …
Eric Andersson / People:
Tim Burton Explains Why Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis Aren't in the Beetlejuice Sequel (Exclusive)  —  “I didn't want to just tick any boxes,” the ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ director says  —  You can try saying their names three times, but Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis won't appear in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice …
Katcy Stephan / Variety:
A24 Lands Luca Guadagnino's ‘Queer’ Starring Daniel Craig  —  A24 has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “Queer,” the newest film from Academy Award-nominated director Luca Guadagnino. … Set in 1950s Mexico City, “Queer” follows William Lee (Craig), an American expat in his late 40s …
TMZ.com:
Caitlin Clark Meets Simone Biles After Record-Breaking Game  —  SIMONE BILES Attends First WNBA Game ... MEETS CAITLIN CLARK!!!  —  G.O.A.T. FEVER!!!  —  Caitlin Clark had a pretty good night Wednesday — she broke yet another WNBA record, logged a big victory ... and got to meet Simone Biles!!
Tommy McArdle / People:
Rosemary's Baby Prequel Apartment 7A Starring Julia Garner Gets Haunting First Trailer: Watch  —  Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest, Jim Sturgess and Kevin McNally star in the new horror film  —  Julia Garner is expanding a horror classic.  —  On Aug. 29, Paramount+ debuted the first trailer …
Sarah Sotoodeh / Daily Mail:
Kim Kardashian poses with bold red hair as she says ‘love is the whole point’  —  Kim Kardashian rocked bold red hair on Wednesday night for her Instagram.  —  The 43-year-old businesswoman revealed the electric red locks were for a shoot day for her skincare and makeup brand, SKKN by Kim Kardashian.
Discussion: People and The Mirror
 
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