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Alex Heigl / Page Six:
Ben Affleck browses engagement rings at Tiffany's amid Jennifer Lopez reunion  —  The engagement so nice they're doing it twice.  —  Ben Affleck was snapped browsing engagement rings at the Century City, Calif. Tiffany's in the company of his mom Sam and son Samuel Monday — presumably for his on-again love Jennifer Lopez.
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Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
Why Ben Affleck Was Really Spotted at Tiffany's Amid Jennifer Lopez Romance
Discussion: RADAR and Just Jared
Laura Brown / InStyle:
Tommy Dorfman on the Beauty of Becoming Herself  —  The actress says she has finally found clarity.  Now, she wants others to feel freer to do the same.  —  In 2016, Tommy Dorfman, a young actor from Atlanta who had graduated from Fordham University's drama program, was cast in 13 Reasons Why …
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Tory Lanez violated Megan Thee Stallion restraining order, judge rules  —  A California state judge ruled Monday that Tory Lanez violated his restraining order when he performed at Rolling Loud on the same night as Megan Thee Stallion last month.  —  As a result, Lanez's bail was increased …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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TMZ.com:
Tory Lanez's Bail Increased for Violating Megan Thee Stallion Restraining Order
Discussion: Bossip and Sandra Rose
Adam McKay / GQ:
Jonah Hill Is SuperGood  —  His 20s were wild: a parade of raunchy, era-defining comedies.  Then Jonah Hill shifted gears, directing a deeply personal film and taking on the kinds of rich, complex roles he's always wanted.  Here he opens up to director Adam McKay (another funny guy gone serious-ish) …
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
People.com:
Stephen Curry's Parents Sonya and Dell Curry to Divorce After 33 Years of Marriage  —  “After exploring a trial separation over the past year and much thoughtful consideration, we have decided to end our marriage,” Sonya and Dell Curry tell PEOPLE exclusively  —  Sonya and Dell Curry are ending their marriage, PEOPLE confirms.
Discussion: Just Jared, The Sun, Cele|bitchy and BET
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Reggie Ugwu / New York Times:
Spike Lee, Exultant at the ‘Epicenter’  —  The filmmaker's epic new documentary series, “NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½,” is an alternately mournful and irreverent tribute to New York.  —  Spike Lee, like the city he's from, exudes a kind of brash resilience.  His resting facial expression says “Try me.”
Discussion: BET, Dlisted, The Wrap, Variety and Cele|bitchy
Samantha Holender / Us Weekly:
Ariana Grande's R.E.M. Beauty Line Is ‘Coming Soon’ — Here's What We Know  —  Try and remain calm, but Ariana Grande is launching a beauty line — and according to a new billboard in Times Square, it's all about to happen very “soon.”  —  Mwah!  Ariana Grande Snaps Sweet Pic With Husband Dalton Gomez
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Is Ariana Grande Launching a Beauty Brand? Here's What We Know
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Page Six
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Kanye West rebuilding childhood home for ‘Donda’ listening party  —  Kanye West is pulling out all of the stops for his next “Donda” listening party.  —  The “Power” rapper is rebuilding his childhood home in the middle of Chicago's Soldier Field, where he'll be playing his forthcoming album on Thursday …
Discussion: Variety, Dlisted, Just Jared, The Sun and TMZ.com
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Amy Kaufman / Los Angeles Times:
Why televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker was the hardest role of Jessica Chastain's career  —  For Jessica Chastain, highlighting Tammy Faye Bakker's compassion was key to ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ — along with all that makeup  —  Jessica Chastain's whole body was shaking.
Just Jared:
Charlie Watts Dead - Rolling Stones Drummer Dies at 80  —  Charlie Watts has sadly died.  —  The legendary drummer for the Rolling Stones passed away at the age of 80, AP confirmed Tuesday (August 24).  —  Click inside to read more...  The drummer's publicist Bernard Doherty said that he …
Lauren Burns / The Sun:
Gavin Rossdale, 55, dating a sexy new Gwen - who is six years younger than his daughter Daisy Lowe  —  GAVIN ROSSDALE spent 14 years married to singer Gwen Stefani.  —  That must mean he feels right at home with his new girlfriend, who is a model called . .  . Gwen Singer.
Discussion: Full Feed
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Billie Eilish Cut Her Hair Into a Shaggy Bob to Look Like Her Mom  —  Wait, they're identical.  —  Please be advised:  —  Billie Eilish  —  has once again switched up her look!  Nope, she didn't go back to green hair, but she  —  did  —  just get a pretty major cut inspired by none other than her mom.
Discussion: E! Online and POPSUGAR
People.com:
Bringing Up Bates' Erin Bates Expecting Baby No. 5 Following Health Complications: ‘Blown Away’  —  “Every day life is a miracle, but this is such a special miracle for our little family,” the couple tells PEOPLE of their baby on the way  —  The Bates family is about to get bigger!
Discussion: Us Weekly
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Big Sky’: Logan Marshall-Green Joins ABC Drama As Series Regular For Season 2  —  EXCLUSIVE: Logan Marshall-Green (How It Ends) is set as a new series regular — and a key character — in the upcoming second season of ABC's Big Sky, opposite returning leads Kylie Bunbury and Katheryn Winnick.
Deadline:
‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Premiere Sets Records For Most-Watched Hulu Original  —  Hulu's Nine Perfect Strangers has gotten off to a strong ratings start.  As usual, no hard numbers are being released, but the high-profile limited series, starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy …
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
Lesley Goldberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
Netflix's ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Taps Brandon Routh to Lead Cast  —  Wizards of the Coast has also unveiled a companion novel to the Netflix series, with both set to debut late next year.  —  Netflix's animated Magic: The Gathering animated series is running full-steam ahead.
Discussion: Just Jared
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton Show Subtle PDA in Rare Public Sighting  —  Almost three years after meeting as co-stars in Bohemian Rhapsody, Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton still have starring roles in each other's lives offscreen.  See their latest photo together below.
Discussion: Page Six
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Prince William and Kate Middleton send touching message ahead of Tokyo 2020 Paralympics … The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a good luck message for Britain's Paralympians ahead of the start of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on Tuesday.  —  Prince William and Kate took …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Clover Hope / Wall Street Journal:
Why Poet Amanda Gorman Wants to Be President  —  The 23-year-old believes in the political power of verse, and she's leaning into her literary talents: “I don't have to change who I am to be a leader.”  —  Amanda Gorman is out on her patio in Los Angeles, scrutinizing a poem I wrote when I was 17.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and People.com
 
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Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
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Kerry Katona / FemaleFirst:
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
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Stuart Pink / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: TOWIE's Pete Wicks tests positive for COVID-19 with best pal James Lock forced to quarantine - wreaking HAVOC on the new series
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George Stark / Daily Mail:
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Clea Skopeliti / The Guardian:
Nicole Ari Parker to join Sex and the City reboot in place of Kim Cattrall
Discussion: The Sun and Dlisted
Jill Robinson / The Sun:
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Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI acquires tech news show TBPN, promising editorial independence; TBPN was on track to make over $30M in revenue in 2026 and will wind down its ad business

Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
WME is selling sports marketing agency 160over90 to Publicis Groupe for, sources say, $500M+; WME bought the agency in 2018 for about $200M

Variety:
Sources: the legal team for Paramount President Jeff Shell has engaged in preliminary talks about a possible exit from the company, where he was hired in 2024

 
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