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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  —  James Darren, famous for his work on movies like “Gidget” and TV shows like “T.J. Hooker” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” is dead.  —  The veteran actor died peacefully in his sleep Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles ... his son, Jim Moret, confirmed to TMZ.
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 …
Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly, TMZ.com and The Mirror
Simon Perry / People:
Prince Harry Stayed at Althorp, Princess Diana's Childhood Home, During Recent U.K. Visit (Exclusive)  —  The Duke of Sussex was hosted by his uncle Charles Spencer at his late mother's ancestral home  —  Prince Harry made a poignant visit Althorp House, the ancestral home of his late mother …
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Simon Perry / People:
Prince Harry's Emotional Tribute to Late Uncle Leaves Guests ‘Astounded’ and Him ‘Pleased,’ Source Says (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Mirror and Extra
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
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
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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Telegraph:
Prince Harry has ‘no interest’ in returning to royal duties  —  Duke of Sussex focused on future in US, according to sources, after speculation he is seeking fresh start  —  The Duke of Sussex has “no interest” in returning to royal duties in the UK and is focused solely on his future in the United States …
Carina Fischer / Vogue Hong Kong:
Anya Taylor-Joy On Dance, Discipline & The Power Of Conviction … Tucked away in the heart of downtown LA, a nondescript sliding gate gives way to a lofty, cavernous warehouse.  There's a makeshift classroom in one room.  In another, shelves filled with stereo TVs.
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Jen Juneau / People:
Anya Taylor-Joy Wants to Play Frozen's Elsa: I'd 'Be the Favorite at Every Kid's Birthday Party'
Discussion: Deadline and ComingSoon.net
 
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