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1:15 PM ET, September 3, 2024

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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
James Darren, ‘Gidget’ Surfer and Cop on ‘T.J. Hooker,’ Dies at 88  —  The ‘Time Tunnel’ star also was a pop singer and a crooning hologram on ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.’ … He was 88.  —  Darren died in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his son Jim Moret …
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Pat Saperstein / Variety:
James Darren, Teen Idol Actor in ‘Gidget,’ Singer and Director, Dies at 88  —  James Darren, who went from teen idol status acting in youth-oriented movies like “Gidget” to become an actor in TV shows such as “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “T.J. Hooker” and a singer and director, died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
TMZ.com:
‘T.J. Hooker’ Star James Darren Dead at 88
Discussion: Metro.co.uk and Daily Mail
Jayde Malifa / The Australian Women's Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Elle Macpherson on what she has learnt about motherhood, business and wellness  —  Known as “The Body”, Elle is Australia's first supermodel.  She carved a career out of her natural beauty and Amazonian physique - in particular her breasts - from the Tab soft drink commercial …
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Escher Walcott / People:
Olympic Marathon Runner Set on Fire by Her Boyfriend in Gasoline Attack Weeks After Competing at Paris 2024  —  Rebecca Cheptegei reportedly suffered burns to more than 75 percent of her body in the Sunday, Sept. 1 attack  —  A Ugandan athlete who appeared in the 2024 Paris Olympics …
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Wycliffe Muia / BBC:
Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack  —  Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is in a critical condition in a Kenyan hospital, after allegedly being doused with petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.  —  The 33-year-old marathon runner, who competed at the recent Paris Olympics …
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Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Inside Demi Moore's Glorious Return: How She Conquered Her Fears for a Career-Best Performance in ‘The Substance’  —  “I'm warning you: She loves to dominate a teddy bear,” Demi Moore says as her teacup Chihuahua, Pilaf, toddles into the room.  Moore, perched on a kitchen stool in her Los Angeles home, watches her dog with a sly smile.
Becca Longmire / People:
Kristin Cavallari and Boyfriend Mark Estes Agree They're the Best Sex They've Ever Had: ‘Really Hot’  —  “I think sex for women just gets better as you get older,” Cavallari said while discussing the pair's relationship  —  Kristin Cavallari and her boyfriend Mark Estes aren't holding back when it comes to discussing their romance!
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Page Six
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Nick Hoult / Telegraph:
Former Eastenders actor jailed for killing England star Gus Atkinson's mother after four-year extradition fight  —  Exclusive investigation: Former Eastenders actor Youssef Berouain sentenced to eight years for car crash that killed Caroline Atkinson  —  As Gus Atkinson was celebrating four …
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Janine Henni / People:
Queen Camilla Gives Rare Update on King Charles' Health amid His Cancer Treatment  —  While visiting a cancer center, the Queen briefly spoke about her husband seven months after his diagnosis became public  —  Queen Camilla shared an upbeat update about how King Charles is doing as he continues treatment for cancer.
Erin Clack / People:
Victoria's Secret Model Kelly Gale Marries Actor Joel Kinnaman in Burning Man Festival Wedding: ‘Soulmates’  —  The couple, who got engaged in 2021, celebrated an intimate ceremony in the desert in Black Rock City, Nevada  —  Joel Kinnaman and Kelly Gale are married.
Discussion: Just Jared and Extra
Rachel McRady / E! Online:
How Mia Farrow Feels About Actors Working With Ex Woody Allen After Allegations  —  Mia Farrow, who has accused her ex and former collaborator Woody Allen of molesting their daughter Dylan Farrow, shared her thoughts on the actors who choose to still work with the director.
 
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Abigail Hunt / Daily Star:
Adult star Emily Willis has ‘locked-in syndrome’ and ‘may never move a muscle again’
Discussion: The Mirror
Variety:
Pedro Almodóvar and New Muses Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton Land Unbelievable 17-Minute Venice Standing Ovation for ‘The Room Next Door’
Joe Faretra / Daily Star:
1,000lb Sisters star arrested at zoo for ‘child endangerment and drugs’ after suspicious odours
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