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Chris Willman / Variety:
Will Jennings, Co-writer of ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ ‘Tears in Heaven’ and Other Classics, Dies at 80  —  Will Jennings, an Oscar winner for “My Heart Will Go On” and “Up Where We Belong” and one of the best known lyricists in the contemporary songwriting community, has died, his longtime publisher confirms to Variety.
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Christy Piña / The Hollywood Reporter:
Will Jennings, Oscar Winner for “My Heart Will Go On” and “Up Where We Belong,” Dies at 80  —  The composer was also well-known for other classics.  —  Will Jennings, the Oscar-winning co-writer behind hits like “My Heart Will Go On” and “Tears in Heaven,” has died.  He was 80.
BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift attend model Karen Elson's wedding at NYC's Electric Lady Studios  —  Travis Kelce was quite the gentleman as he helped his girlfriend Taylor Swift on their way to Electric Lady Studios in New York City on Saturday.  —  The couple was photographed packing …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Vogue, E! Online, Just Jared and Elle
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Taylor Swift gets ‘a little drunky’ at Travis Kelce's post-win party with Chiefs teammates
Charlotte Phillipp / People:
Nicole Kidman Misses Best Actress Win in Venice Due to Her Mother's Death: ‘Family Is Heartbroken’  —  Halina Reijn, the director of Kidman's film ‘Babygirl,’ announced that the actress left the festival early to be with her family  —  Nicole Kidman's mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, has died.
Kirsty Hatcher / People:
Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon Have ‘Long, Deep Conversation’ at Unstoppable Afterparty amid Ben Affleck Divorce (Source)  —  Affleck, who co-produced the film, was noticeably absent from the movie's premiere and afterparty in Toronto  —  Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon engaged in a …
People:
Nick Cannon Says He Is Happy Mariah Carey ‘Moved on from My Crazy Antics’: ‘Dealing with Me Must Be Madness’ (Exclusive)  —  Cannon and Carey were married for six years and share 13-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe  —  Nick Cannon is laughing off the idea of a possible reconciliation with ex-wife Mariah Carey — at least on her end.
Discussion: HELLO! and Page Six
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Jenna Anderson / Comic Book:
Dave Bautista Hopeful for Guardians of the Galaxy Reunion in the DC Universe  —  Bautista reunites with Pom Klementieff in The Killer's Game.  —  The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise undeniably left a mark on Marvel Cinematic Universe viewers, introducing a ragtag band …
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
Ashleigh Gray / Daily Mail:
Rihanna turns heads in a brown silk dress with a VERY racy slit up the front amid New York Fashion Week  —  Rihanna put on a fashionable display in a custom silk shirt and wrap skirt as she stepped out during New York Fashion Week over the weekend.  —  The 36-year-old bombshell …
Nicholas Rice / People:
Megan Thee Stallion Says She Wants to Collaborate with Taylor Swift: 'She's a Stallion Too' (Exclusive)  —  “We would be so cute next to each other,” the three-time Grammy winner tells PEOPLE  —  Megan Thee Stallion is a certified Swiftie!  —  In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE …
Wendy Geller / Us Weekly:
Former Clemson Wide Receiver and 2-Time National Champion Diondre Overton Dead at 26  —  Former Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton, who helped his team win two national championships, has died at the age of 26, according to a statement from the school that was released on Saturday, September 7.
Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
Elton John Says Donald Trump Calling Kim Jong Un ‘Little Rocket Man’ Was ‘Brilliant,’ but Urges People to Vote for a ‘Calmer, Safer’ America  —  Several years after Donald Trump called Kim Jong Un “Little Rocket Man,” Elton John has weighed in on his hit song being the inspiration for the North Korean dictator's nickname.
Discussion: Just Jared and Stereogum
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
‘RHOSLC’ Star Lisa Barlow Gives Us Her ‘Controversial’ Take on Wearing Fur: 'It's Back In' (Exclusive)  —  According to Lisa Barlow, wearing fur — the real thing, not faux — will never go out of style.  —  “I'm always a fur girl,” Barlow, 49, exclusively told Us Weekly …
Discussion: Page Six
Just Jared:
Jennifer Lopez, Demi Moore & More Stars Attend Road to Golden Globes Party at TIFF 2024  —  So many stars walked the red carpet at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto while attending the Road to the Golden Globes Party amid the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday evening (September 7) in Toronto, Ontario.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Ashley Tisdale Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 2 With Husband Christopher French  —  High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale gave birth to her second child with husband Christopher French.  The couple also share Jupiter, 3.  —  Ashley Tisdale is bopping to the top of motherhood.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Elle, People, Page Six and Just Jared
People:
Dick Van Dyke Busts a Move as He Ties Record for Oldest Creative Arts Emmys Winner at 98: 'I Can't Believe It'  —  The legendary actor showed off his best dance moves on Sept. 7 after winning for his variety special, ‘Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic’  —  Dick Van Dyke is beyond giddy …
Discussion: Deadline and Billboard
 
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