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2:35 PM ET, September 19, 2024

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Janelle Griffith / NBC News:
Allegations that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs tampered with witnesses contribute to bail denial  —  Sean Combs had his bail denied a second time by a judge Wednesday.  —  Last week, on the day he was sued for at least the ninth time in less than a year, Sean Combs was determined to get a message through …
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Associated Press:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will stay in jail after bail is denied for a second time
CNN:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in custody after judge denies bail appeal in racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking case
Ilana Kaplan / People:
Zach Bryan Apologizes for ‘Drunkenly’ Tweeting He Prefers Kanye West over Taylor Swift, Deletes X Account: ‘Love Taylor’  —  In an Instagram Story on Thurs, Sept. 19, the country star said he “was drunkenly comparing two records and it came out wrong”  —  Zach Bryan has apologized …
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Erin Doyle / Us Weekly:
Zach Bryan ‘Drunkenly’ Claims He Prefers Kanye Over Taylor Swift Before Deleting Social Media  —  UPDATE — 9/19/2024, 9:35 a.m. ET: Country singer Zach Bryan issued an apology after tweeting about Taylor Swift and Kanye West.  —  “For the record guys I wasn't coming for Taylor the other night …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Chris Willman / Variety:
Zach Bryan ‘Drunkenly’ Expresses Preference for Kanye West Over Taylor Swift, Then Apologizes and Deactivates X Account  —  Zach Bryan has ghosted X (formerly Twitter), at least for now, after stirring up a hornet's next by tweeting out a preference for Kanye West over Taylor Swift …
BBC:
Mohamed Al Fayed accused of multiple rapes by staff  —  Five women say they were raped by former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed when they worked at the luxury London department store.  —  The BBC has heard testimony from more than 20 female ex-employees who say the billionaire …
FemaleFirst:
Michael Madsen files for divorce  —  Michael Madsen has filed for divorce from DeAnna Madsen after 28 years of marriage and accused his estranged wife of driving their son to suicide.  —  Michael Madsen has filed for divorce and accused his estranged wife of driving their son to suicide.
Puja Patel / Harper's BAZAAR:
Jennie Is Going Her Own Way  —  As one of the most beloved K-Pop idols, she's always thinking about what her fans want from her.  But what does she want for herself?  —  Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor.  We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.
Discussion: People, Just Jared, Billboard and Teen Vogue
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Brittany Cartwright reveals the secret cosmetic procedure she had done BEFORE filing for divorce from Jax Taylor so she could flaunt a ‘revenge body’  —  Brittany Cartwright has gone through a secret cosmetic procedure.  —  The 35-year-old star of Bravo's The Valley told DailyMail.com exclusively …
Charlotte Everett / The Mirror:
Zoe Ball BBC Radio 2 return date finally ‘revealed’ after mysterious absence  —  Zoe Ball has been taking some time off her Radio 2 show for five weeks which has sparked concern among fans  —  Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 return date has been “revealed” after her mysterious absence.
Discussion: The Sun, Ok - home and Daily Star
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Lady Gaga Never Spoke Out Against Rumors Claiming She's a Man 'Because I Didn't Feel Like a Victim With That Lie': 'I'm Used to Lies Being Printed About Me'  —  Lady Gaga appeared in the second episode of “What's Next?  The Future With Bill Gates” and explained her decision not to speak …
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Sabrina Picou / Page Six:   Lady Gaga reveals why she never addressed rumors she was a man: 'I didn't feel like a victim'
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
RHOSLC's Lisa Barlow Shares Her Thoughts on ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ Reveals Who She Knows  —  Salt Lake City is big enough for both the Real Housewives and Mormon Wives, according to Lisa Barlow.  —  “I think it's interesting, and I think culturally it makes sense,” …
Discussion: Page Six, Cosmopolitan and E! Online
Ford Hatchett / ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix:
VIDEO: MCSO inmate crawls to female side of facility in attempted sexual assault  —  A male inmate detained by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is accused of sexually assaulting a female inside the Intake Transfer and Release Facility near 27th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
Discussion: TMZ.com and New York Post
Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Is ‘Very Committed’ to His Future With Girlfriend Ines De Ramon: 'They're Super in Love' (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon's connection is stronger than ever after making their red carpet debut earlier this month.
Just Jared:
Kylie Minogue Announces ‘Tension II,’ New Single & World Tour - Cities, Dates & Ticket Info!ounces ‘Tension II,’ New Single & World Tour - Cities, Dates & Ticket Info!  —  Kylie Minogue is coming to a city near you!  —  The “Padam Padam” icon revealed a bunch of exciting news on Thursday …
Just Jared:
‘Beyond the Gates’ Cast - 3 Leads for New CBS Soap Opera Revealed!  —  Beyond the Gates is beginning to round out its cast!  —  CBS has just announced three leads set to star in their new soap opera, formerly called The Gates.  —  Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley …
TMZ.com:
Diddy's Life Is In Danger Behind Bars, Former MDC Brooklyn Warden Says  —  DIDDY LIFE IN DANGER BEHIND BARS ... Former MDC Brooklyn Warden Claims … Diddy should watch his back in prison ... 'cause a former warden at the facility he's in says there are a whole lot of inmates who would see killing him as a badge of honor.
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Susan Young / People:
Crystal Hefner Opens Up About Relationship with New Boyfriend James Ward: ‘I Am So Lucky’
Discussion: Page Six and Daily Star
Jen Juneau / People:
George Clooney and Brad Pitt Were ‘Totally Fine’ Making Fun of Their Age in Wolfs, Says Director
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Katie Holmes enjoys ‘mini’ Dawson's Creek reunion with unrecognizable co-star - 21 years after show ended
Discussion: Marie Claire and HELLO!
Daily Mail:
Why Liam Hemsworth is Miley Cyrus' biggest fear in copyright lawsuit after she is SUED for allegedly ripping a Bruno Mars hit for her Grammy-winning song Flowers
Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
Lin-Manuel Miranda on Whether ‘Warriors’ Is His Next Broadway Show, Writing for ‘Mufasa’
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New York Times:
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