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Jem Aswad / Variety:
Janet Jackson's ‘Apology’ for Ill-Informed Comments About Kamala Harris Was Not Authorized … The unauthorized “apology,” first reported by Buzzfeed and repeated by multiple major outlets, was made by a man named Mo Elmasri who — apparently inaccurately — claimed to be the singer's manager.
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Matt Young / The Daily Beast:
Janet Jackson's ‘Rep’: I Was Fired Over Kamala Harris Apology Drama
Just Jared:
Kyle Chandler in Talks to Star in ‘Lanterns’ HBO Series - Role Details Revealed!  —  Kyle Chandler is in talks to star in HBO's Lanterns!  —  The series is based on the Green Lantern DC comic.  —  “No one is commenting but I hear Chandler is poised to play Hal Jordan …
Rosalind Powell / HELLO!:
James Middleton on ‘wonderful’ fatherhood and how beloved dog Ella helped him through his darkest days  —  His debut book, Meet Ella: The Dog who Saved my Life, is out next week … In this exclusive interview and photoshoot, James Middleton talks to us about how his beloved dog, Ella …
Jack Irvin / People:
Tyla Opens Up About Recovering from Her Back Injury: ‘Getting Better and Getting Stronger’ (Exclusive)  —  “I just want to do the most, but I'm being patient with myself and just taking care of myself,” Tyla tells PEOPLE after canceling her 2024 tour in March  —  The stage has been calling Tyla's name — and she's finally back.
Discussion: Just Jared
People:
Prince Harry Says ‘Much Has Changed in My Life’ Since Retracing Princess Diana's Footsteps Through Minefield in 2019  —  The Duke of Sussex spoke of becoming a father for the second time as he addressed The HALO Trust, a charity his mother also famously supported
Discussion: The Mirror, Metro.co.uk and The US Sun
Kelsie Gibson / People:
Ian Somerhalder Reveals Why He Stepped Away from Acting After Lost and The Vampire Diaries Success (Exclusive)  —  Ian Somerhalder reflects on the milestone anniversaries of ‘Lost’ and ‘The Vampire Diaries’ with PEOPLE  —  Ian Somerhalder is feeling very reflective these days.
Discussion: Just Jared
Just Jared:
Ric Flair & Wife Wendy Barlow Split After Six Years of Marriage  —  Ric Flair and Wendy Barlow are going their separate ways.  —  The 75-year-old wrestler confirmed that he and his wife are ending their marriage after tying the knot in a ceremony six years ago.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Charlotte Heathcote / The Mirror:
Harry Styles' sister reveals she struggled with suicidal thoughts during heartbreaking health battle  —  For years Gemma Styles (sister of pop icon Harry) struggled with depression and anxiety until an ADHD diagnosis provided answers - now she's helping others understand their brains better
Discussion: Daily Star and Ok - home
AiméE Lutkin / Elle:
All About Kaley Cuoco's Fiancé, Tom Pelphrey  —  Kaley Cuoco announced her engagement to actor Tom Pelphrey in August 2024, which surprised fans.  The Big Bang theory actress has frequently said she'd never get married again.  She tied the knot twice, to Ryan Sweeting and Karl Cook.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Elle:
Rebecca Minkoff Is Ready for RHONY.  Is RHONY Ready for Her?  —  For the fashion maven, doing reality TV is just good business—and a chance to bring her eponymous label “back to its glory.”  —  I expected Rebecca Minkoff to be weirder.  After the announcement that the fashion mogul-cum-social activist …
Discussion: Just Jared and SheKnows
Just Jared:
Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi to Star in Emerald Fennell's ‘Wuthering Heights’ Adaptation!  —  Exciting casting news: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are co-starring in an adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel Wuthering Heights, with director Emerald Fennell!
Just Jared:
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 3 Trailer: Mickey Haller Finds Himself in Even More Hot Water - Watch Now!  —  The Lincoln Lawyer's third season finally has a trailer from Netflix!  —  Here's the synopsis for season three: Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), an iconoclastic idealist …
Ashleigh Gray / Daily Mail:
Julianne Hough bares washboard abs in a white bikini as she playfully refers to herself as ‘the opposite of tradwife’  —  Julianne Hough took to Instagram on Sunday to share a playful video with her five million followers.  —  The 36-year-old dancer — who recently announced the new Dancing …
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online and People
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Uzo Aduba ‘Was So Sure’ She Wouldn't Find Love Until She Met Robert Sweeting: ‘He Made Me Feel Safe’ (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Orange Is the New Black’ star tells PEOPLE she thought she “waited too long” for love “or didn't give it enough attention because I was career focused”
TMZ.com:
Bam Margera Hit With Court-Ordered Addiction Evaluation After Arrest  —  BAM MARGERA UNDERGOING COURT-ORDERED ADDICTION EVALUATION ... After Arrest & Probation Violation  —  Bam Margera's sobriety journey is set to get back on track after authorities say he violated his probation last week …
Discussion: Decider
TMZ.com:
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Using Laura Wasser to Mediate Divorce  —  J LO AND BEN THE DISSO QUEEN'S MEDIATING OUR DIVORCE!!! … Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck showed up at their WeHo office building Monday morning, along with famed divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, and it's not hard to read between the lines.
Jen Juneau / People:
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez ‘Want to Stay Friendly’ amid Divorce: 'There's Still a Lot of Love' (Exclusive Source)  —  “They are still moving forward with the divorce,” a source close to Lopez tells PEOPLE  —  Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are committed to keeping things “friendly” amid their ongoing divorce proceedings.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Glamour
Simon Perry / People:
Why James Middleton Wants Dogs to Be Prescribed by Doctors: ‘They Live Every Day as Today’ (Exclusive)  —  The younger brother of Kate Middleton talks to PEOPLE ahead of the release of his memoir, “Meet Ella,” out Sept. 24  —  James Middleton understands the profound joy and support a dog can offer its owner.
James Vituscka / Daily Mail:
Dance Moms' Abby Lee Miller chokes back tears as she reveals how she nearly died after contracting sepsis on tour  —  Abby Lee Miller has bravely opened up for the first time about the terrifying moment she nearly died after contracting sepsis from a UTI this summer.
Discussion: Us Weekly and The Hollywood Gossip
Jack Irvin / People:
Victoria Monét Says She and Boyfriend John Gaines Split 10 Months Ago but ‘Plan to Remain a Family’  —  Monét, who shares 3-year-old daughter Hazel with Gaines, revealed their relationship “simply didn't work out and that's okay”  —  Victoria Monét and John Gaines have called it quits.
Discussion: Us Weekly, UPROXX and Vibe
 
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Leigh Blickley / Us Weekly:
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Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
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Discussion: FemaleFirst, Celebuzz and E! Online
Just Jared:
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

Max Tani / @maxwelltani:
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