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Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
Dancing with the Stars season 33 cast: from Julia Roberts' brother to Olympians and a disgraced socialite — see here  —  The cast was revealed live on Good Morning America  —  Dancing with the Stars season 33 is finally upon us!  The new edition of the celebrity ballroom favorite is finally set to drop on September 17.
Discussion: The Wrap and Deadline
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Desiree Murphy / Page Six:
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 33 cast revealed: Tori Spelling, Dwight Howard, Brooks Nader and more celebs
Discussion: E! Online
Ana Calderone / People:
Ina Garten Opens Up About Childhood Abuse By Her Father: ‘I Remember Thinking He Would Kill Me’ (Exclusive)  —  Ina Garten details her difficult childhood in her forthcoming memoir, ‘Be Ready When the Luck Happens’  —  Ina Garten had a “very lonely childhood.”
Sean Neumann / People:
1,000 Lb.  Sisters Star Tammy Slaton Picked Up Amy's Children Following Arrest on Drug, Child Endangerment Charges (Exclusive)  —  Amy Slaton was arrested Monday at the Tennessee Safari Park zoo after receiving medical attention for an alleged camel bite  —  Reality star Amy Slaton …
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TMZ.com:
‘1000-LB SISTERS’ STAR AMY SLATON LEAVES ZOO ON STRETCHER ... Bandaged After Camel Bite
People:
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Divorce ‘Has the Potential to Get Ugly’ Since No Prenup (Exclusive Source)  —  A source says the exes are in mediation, but “there are some sticking points over financials”  —  Love don't cost a thing, but Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's split could prove to be pricey.
Carl Lamarre / Billboard:
Megan Thee Stallion on Kamala Harris, Going Indie & Why Female Rappers Are ‘Harder Than the Boys’  —  On her third album, she proves why she's still one of the hardest MCs in the game — but she insists she hasn't even reached her peak yet. … Although moments later she clarifies that it was a joke …
Discussion: Page Six, Variety and UPROXX
People:
Joaquin Phoenix Declines to Address Sudden Exit from Todd Haynes' Gay Romance: Speaking Out Wouldn't ‘Be Right’  —  The Oscar winner declined to talk about stepping back from the movie at a Venice Film Festival press conference for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’
Spotify:
Katy Perry: Narcissists, Blow Jobs & Red Flags [VIDEO]  —  · Join Alex in the studio for a sit down interview with Katy Perry.  Katy shares her wisdom with the Daddy Gang about what to do when your partner is jealous of you, why you should never shrink yourself for a man, and when it's time to stop playing games.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Barron Trump, 18, flanked by security as he arrives at NYU for first day of college classes  —  Barron Trump kicked off his college career Wednesday.  —  The 18-year-old arrived at New York University while flanked by security guards in photos exclusively obtained by The Post.
People:
Princess Diana's Intimate Confessions to Dance Teacher Revealed for First Time in New Memoir (Exclusive Excerpt)  —  Anne Allan, who spent nine years teaching Princess Diana, looks back on their most revealing and occasionally heartbreaking moments  —  Just weeks after Princess Diana's royal wedding …
Discussion: Marie Claire and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Naomi Campbell, Anna Wintour Blast Each Other Onstage at Fashion Event  —  NAOMI CAMPBELL & ANNA WINTOUR TAKE DIGS AT EACH OTHER ... At NYC Fashion Awards Show  —  Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour got into a catfight of sorts during an NYC fashion show ... with the two legends dissing each other onstage in front of a packed audience.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Brooke Mueller reveals she is 9 months sober after Matthew Perry ketamine investigation  —  Brooke Mueller is nearly nine months sober.  —  The actress, 47, spoke about her “hard” journey to getting clean on the “Hollywood Raw” podcast Wednesday.  —  Mueller, who was seeking treatment …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and People
Tommy McArdle / People:
A Minecraft Movie Trailer: Jason Momoa Dons a Hot-Pink Look, Jack Black Is ‘Such a Toolbag’ in First Teaser  —  Jason Momoa and Jack Black are bringing moviegoers into the world of Minecraft.  —  On Sept. 4, Warner Bros. Pictures debuted the first teaser trailer for A Minecraft Movie …
Matthew Rudoy / Screen Rant:
Ridley Scott Addresses Not Calling Russell Crowe For Gladiator 2: “Why Would I?”  —  How Gladiator 2's Evil Roman Emperor Compares To Joaquin Phoenix's Commodus Explained By Ridley Scott & Joseph Quinn  —  Denzel Washington Responds To Gladiator 2 Accent Criticism
Susannah Butter / The Times:
Justin Theroux on Beetlejuice, his cousin Louis — and his ex, Jennifer Aniston  —  The Hollywood actor talks about summers with his celebrity family, playing a villain in Tim Burton's new sequel and why his ex-wife Aniston was right to hit out at JD Vance  —  Congratulations are in order for Justin Theroux.
Breanne L. Heldman / People:
The Bachelorette Season Finale Recap: Jenn Tran Got Engaged — But the Relationship Took a Dark Turn  —  Marcus Shoberg and Devin Strader remained as the season 21 finale began, but the Bachelorette walked away single  —  Bachelorette Jenn Tran's journey reached an unexpected conclusion on Tuesday …
Us Weekly:
Miranda Lambert Lets Her Guard Down, Admits ‘Love Is Hard’ But ‘Worth It’  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  It's been over two decades since Miranda Lambert stole America's heart with her stint on the singing competition Nashville Star.  Since then, she's become …
Discussion: HELLO!
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Queen legend Brian May rushed to hospital after stroke with ‘no control’ over arm  —  Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed he was hospitalised suffered a minor stroke and has been unable to use his left arm in a worrying update shared with fans  —  Queen guitarist Brian May was rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke.
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Kendall Jenner Ditches Her Signature Style for Bold Haircut in Calvin Klein Campaign  —  Kendall Jenner ditched her long dark locks for a dramatic new look in a new campaign video for Calvin Klein.  —  Kendall Jenner's new look will have you seeing double.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
FemaleFirst:
Joshua Jackson makes rare comment about daughter following split from Jodie Turner-Smith  —  Joshua Jackson is “so thankful” for his daughter as he shares a rare update about her on social media.  —  Joshua Jackson is “so thankful” for his daughter.  —  The 46-year-old actor has three-year-old Juno …
Discussion: Us Weekly, HELLO!, E! Online and People
Charna Flam / People:
Jada Pinkett Smith Goes Private on Instagram After Posting That ‘a Woman Is Told She Must Belong to Someone’  —  The actress made her Instagram profile private at the start of the month  —  Jada Pinkett Smith has set her Instagram account to private.  —  The 52-year-old actress decided …
Discussion: HELLO!, Daily Mail and E! Online
 
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