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People:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Has ‘Briefly Spoken’ to His Children from Jail as They're in ‘Shock’ over Charges: Source (Exclusive)  —  The music mogul and father of seven was arrested on Sept. 16 and remains behind bars after pleading not guilty  —  As Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits trial from behind bars …
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TMZ.com:
Diddy's Kids Remain Supportive Despite Indictment, Maintaining Relationships  —  DIDDY KIDS REMAIN SUPPORTIVE ... Maintaining Relationships … Diddy's seven children are still firmly in their father's corner despite his arrest, indictment and some serious allegations against him.
TMZ.com:
Diddy Sued By Woman Claiming He Raped Her, Recorded Sexual Abuse  —  DIDDY SUED YOU AND YOUR PAL VICIOUSLY RAPED ME ... Recorded Sexual Abuse!!! … Diddy and a friend viciously raped a woman at the Bad Boy Records studio in New York City, and recorded the sexual abuse on video ... at least according to a new lawsuit.
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Ryan Murphy Responds to Erik Menendez's Criticism of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story  —  Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story creator Ryan Murphy shared his reaction in an exclusive interview with E! News to Erik Menendez's scathing criticism of the true crime series.
NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to same section of New York City jail housing as Sam Bankman-Fried  —  The area of the Brooklyn detention center is reserved for detainees who require special protection, sources confirm to NBC News.  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to a section of the New York City jail …
Us Weekly:
What It's Really Like to Work for Meghan Markle: Staffers Reveal Truth Behind Rumors (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Hours after The Hollywood Reporter published a piece alleging Meghan Markle's “terrible” behavior is the cause of the high turnover rate …
Discussion: SheKnows and The Sun
Clemmie Moodie / The Sun:
Phillip Schofield sensationally signs with Channel 5 for ‘top secret’ new show 16 months after being dumped by ITV  —  Phil was thought to be plotting his TV comeback after being spotted with a huge TV presenter in May  —  PHILLIP Schofield is making his TV comeback - 16 months after being axed from This Morning.
Discussion: The Mirror, Daily Star and Ok - home
Jacob Stolworthy / The Independent:
Jared Harris says ‘no’ to playing father's role in new Harry Potter reboot  —  Exclusive: ‘Foundation’ star questioned decision to adapt JK Rowling's books into a TV series  —  Your support helps us to tell the story  —  My recent work focusing on Latino voters in Arizona has shown …
SHE MD Podcast with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi …:
Shailene Woodley on Health, Healing, and Empowering Young Women  —  Award-winning actress Shailene Woodley, known for her roles in Big Little Lies and Three Women, pulls back the curtain on her personal health struggles and shares the transformative journey that led her to wellness.
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and E! Online
TMZ.com:
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck Mansion Went Into Escrow But Fell Out  —  BEN & J LO MARITAL MANSION GOES INTO ESCROW, BUT ...  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are in the final stages of hashing out the property settlement in their divorce, and they ALMOST had a lot of newfound cash to divide up …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Perez Hilton
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TMZ.com:
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Using Laura Wasser to Mediate Divorce
Sabrina Picou / Page Six:
Jennifer Garner hits the front row at Dior during Paris Fashion Week  —  Bonjour, Jen.  —  Jennifer Garner made an entrance Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, attending the Christian Dior spring 2025 show solo.  —  The “13 Going on 30” actress wore a little black dress complete with a matching belt …
Discussion: People and Reuters
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
You Need to See JoJo Siwa's NSFW Cover  —  JoJo Siwa recently stunned on the cover of LadyGunn magazine, proving the Dance Moms alum is continuing to make dramatic changes at every turn.  —  JoJo Siwa has never made this extreme of a switch.  —  After all, the Dance Moms alum recently graced …
Catherine Santino / People:
Bethenny Frankel Claps Back at Critics of Her Runway Walk L'Oréal Fashion Show: ‘Do What the F You Want’  —  The ‘RHONY’ alum said she specifically chose her platform shoes for the L'Oréal show because she “wanted to be like a giraffe”  —  Bethenny Frankel has a message for the haters.
Discussion: Page Six
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Jessica Simpson shows off trim figure in ‘daring’ corset top and lacy sheer pants  —  She's feeling “irresistible.”  —  Jessica Simpson flaunted her fit figure in an Instagram Story Monday night.  —  The “With You” singer, 44, posed in front of a mirror wearing a pink corset with black lace …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Suggest and People
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Mary Bonnet's ‘Selling Sunshine’ Memoir Revelations: From Famous Flings to ‘Selling Sunset’  —  Selling Sunset star Mary Bonnet did not hold back when writing her memoir.  —  The Netflix personality's first-ever book, Selling Sunshine: Surviving Teenage Motherhood, Thriving in Luxury Real Estate …
Discussion: Daily Mail, People and New York Post
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
‘Bachelor’ alum Vanessa Grimaldi reveals miscarriage after ‘uncomfortable’ questions about baby No. 2  —  Vanesa Grimaldi is opening up about her “shock” miscarriage.  —  The “Bachelor” alum made the reveal via Instagram Monday after receiving several “uncomfortable” questions about welcoming “more babies” after son Winston.
Discussion: People
Just Jared:
Matthias Schoenaerts Lands Villain Role in ‘Supergirl,’ Assumed to Play Krem of the Yellow Hills  —  Matthias Schoenaerts has landed the villain role in the upcoming DC Universe Supergirl movie!  —  The film will be helmed by Craig Gillespie, and will be based on the 2022 comic book series Supergirl …
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Outlaws Guitarist Freddie Salem Dies at 70: ‘Electric Performer and Beloved Musician’  —  Salem joined Outlaws at age 23, and went on to record several albums with the Southern rockers  —  Guitarist Freddie Salem, who was best known for his tenure with the Southern rock band Outlaws, has died.
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Inside Janet Jackson's Kamala Harris PR nightmare: Brother Randy controls her career  —  Janet Jackson sings about control — but some people in her circle worry she's handing it over to someone else.  —  Amid the fallout from her comments about Kamala Harris' race and her camp's chaotic attempts …
Jack Smart / People:
Why Jennifer Lawrence Is Endorsing Kamala Harris and Producing 2 Women's Rights Docs: ‘Women Are Dying’ (Exclusive)  —  Vice President Kamala Harris “will do whatever she can to protect reproductive rights,” actress-producer Jennifer Lawrence tells PEOPLE  —  Jennifer Lawrence is backing Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race.
Tommy McArdle / People:
Gwyneth Paltrow and Her Husband Brad Falchuk Enjoy a Romantic Stroll in Paris  —  The two were spotted hand-in-hand during Paris Fashion Week; the outing comes days before their wedding anniversary on Sept. 29  —  Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk are all smiles in Paris!
Discussion: Daily Mail, British Vogue and Vogue
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Halle Berry Reveals Prince Once Asked Her on a Date via a ‘Piece of Paper’ at His Concert  —  “I didn't send the paper back.  I kept the paper,” recalled the actress  —  Halle Berry was courted by Prince at one of his concerts.  —  The Never Let Go actress, 58, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! …
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Legendary quarterback Brett Favre, 54, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease  —  Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.  —  The former quarterback, 54, made the shocking announcement while testifying before Congress Tuesday about the misspending of welfare money in Mississippi.
Julia Moore / People:
Selena Gomez Has a Big Favor to Ask in the First Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Trailer: Watch!  —  Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprise their roles as Alex and Justin Russo in ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’, which premieres Oct. 29  —  Alex Russo has a big surprise in store for her older brother …
Leah Degrazia / E! Online:
What Taylor Swift Told Travis Kelce Before His Acting Debut in Grotesquerie  —  Grotesquerie creator Ryan Murphy exclusively told E! News what Taylor Swift told Travis Kelce before he stepped on set to act in the FX series, explaining that she was “very supportive.”
 
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