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The Columbus Dispatch:
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau dead in New Jersey bike accident  —  Blue Jackets star forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, died Thursday night, the team said.  Police said they were killed while biking Thursday night in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, close to their hometown in Salem County, New Jersey.
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NHL.com:
Columbus Blue Jackets statement on the passing of Johnny Gaudreau  —  The Columbus Blue Jackets issued the following statement today on the passing of All-Star forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew.  —  “The Columbus Blue Jackets are shocked and devastated by this unimaginable tragedy.
TMZ.com:
‘DWTS’ Pro Artem Chigvintsev Arrested for Domestic Violence  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  “Dancing With The Stars” pro Artem Chingvintsev is in jail in Napa, California ... because he's been arrested for domestic battery ... TMZ has learned.  —  Artem was booked into Napa County Jail on Thursday morning …
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TMZ.com:
Paramedics Were En Route to Artem Chigvintsev's Home But Call Was Canceled  —  ARTEM CHIGVINTSEV PARAMEDICS CALLED TO HOME, BUT SOMEONE CALLED THEM OFF … 3:01 PM PT — According to county records, Artem Chigvintsev was released at 2:18 PM PT.  —  We now know how the alarm was sounded …
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Artem Chigvintsev not returning as a ‘DWTS’ pro for Season 33 amid domestic violence arrest
The Sun:
Warring Prince William and Harry REUNITE at their uncle's funeral after Duke of Sussex makes secret dash to UK  —  A close family friend said they were ‘very happy to confirm both princes were there’  —  HARRY and William were together yesterday to say goodbye to their uncle — but were not seen talking to each other.
Jen Juneau / People:
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Struggle to Finalize Divorce After 8 Years Is ‘Pretty Shocking’ (Exclusive Source)  —  The exes “always had different approaches to life just in general,” a source adds  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's lengthy divorce is still ongoing.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
Angelina Jolie Moved to Tears During Electric 8-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘Maria’ at Venice Film Festival
Tommy McArdle / People:
How Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Will Avoid Each Other as Both Attend the Venice Film Festival
People:
Yolanda Hadid Is Engaged to Longtime Boyfriend Joseph Jingoli  —  Hadid and Jingoli got engaged in Holland two years ago, she confirms to PEOPLE  —  Yolanda Hadid is going to be a bride!  —  The model and reality TV star, 60, and her longtime boyfriend Joseph Jingoli are engaged, she confirms to PEOPLE Thursday, Aug. 29.
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Wendy Geller / Us Weekly:
Slash's Stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight's Cause of Death Revealed  —  Slash's stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight's cause of death has been revealed by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner-Coroner's office.  —  Per a statement, released on Thursday, August 29, the coroner confirmed that Knight's death …
TMZ.com:
Angelina Jolie Is Not Dating British Rapper Akala, Contrary To Reports  —  ANGELINA JOLIE NOT DATING BRITISH RAPPER AKALA … Angelina Jolie is single as a dollar bill ... she's not dating British rapper, author and activist Akala ... despite speculation the two are an item.
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Annabel Iwegbue / Cosmopolitan:
Emma Roberts Is Officially Your Literary Fairy Godmother  —  For Emma's book club collab with the trip-booking app Trainline, the actor sat down with Cosmo to outline her must-reads, *those* Britney Spears biopic casting rumors, and intel on producing Tell Me Lies season 2.
TMZ.com:
Leah Remini Says She's Getting Divorced  —  LEAH REMINI I'M GETTING DIVORCED  —  Leah Remini says she and her husband are waving the white flag on their marriage ... deciding a divorce is in their best interest.  —  The actress announced Thursday she and her actor husband, Angelo Pagán …
Ryan Naumann / In Touch Weekly:
‘RHOBH’ Star Kyle Richards' Ex Mauricio Umansky Sued Over Alleged $3 Million PPP Loan ‘Greed’  —  Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards' estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, and his real estate company are accused of obtaining $3.5 million in payroll protection program (PPP) …
Liz McNeil / People:
Brooke Shields' Younger Daughter ‘Had No Idea’ Mom Was Sexually Assaulted Until She Saw Pretty Baby Doc: ‘I Was Shocked’ (Exclusive)  —  Brooke Shields' younger daughter says it was hard to learn of her mom's sexual assault and 'couldn't even get through' the 2023 documentary, ‘Pretty Baby’
Discussion: Page Six
Rachel McRady / E! Online:
Tom Hanks Slams AI-Generated Wonder Drug Ads Featuring His Likeness  —  Tom Hanks, a Type 2 diabetic, shared that companies have been using his name, likeness, and voice generated through AI to promote products he does not endorse.  —  Tom Hanks has a cautionary message for fans.
TMZ.com:
‘RHOC’ Star Lauri Peterson's Son Josh Waring's Cause of Death Revealed  —  ‘RHOC’ STAR LAURI PETERSON SON JOSH WARING'S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED … It's been nearly 5 months since “The Real Housewives of Orange County” star Lauri Peterson announced the passing of her son, Josh Waring ... and TMZ has learned what caused his death.
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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Michelle Lee / People:
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Sarah Sotoodeh / Daily Mail:
Kim Kardashian poses with bold red hair as she says ‘love is the whole point’
Discussion: The Mirror and People
TMZ.com:
Caitlin Clark Meets Simone Biles After Record-Breaking Game
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Barry Keoghan Joins Cillian Murphy & Rebecca Ferguson In ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie At Netflix
 

 
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
The Economist introduces AI translations into French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish for Espresso, its budget-friendly, “snack-sized” journalism app

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Amazon's new competition TV show, debuting October 30, will have entrepreneurs pitch judges, including Amazon execs; finalists' product will be sold on Amazon

 
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