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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  —  While it looked like Jennifer Lopez's on-again boyfriend Ben Affleck was browsing expensive rings, E! News has the full story on the Oscar winner's recent trip to Tiffany & Co.  —  Does Ben Affleck have engagement on the brain?
Discussion: Us Weekly, Full Feed, RADAR and Just Jared
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 …
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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
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Just Jared:
Billie Eilish's Hair Style Evolution Over the Years
Discussion: Daily Star
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: TMZ.com and 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
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
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, Cele|bitchy and Variety
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
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, Cele|bitchy, The Sun and BET
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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
Bonnie Chapman:
On the morning of August 22, TMZ released the following story about my sister and me not being invited to my dad's wedding.  Later in the morning, I received a text from Francie Frane, my dad's fiancé.  Francie's text message confirmed that the reason I wasn't invited to my dads wedding …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
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
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.
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 …
BBC:
Mission: Impossible request leads to Hollywood encounter  —  A family's mission, which they chose to accept, led to an encounter with Hollywood royalty.  —  Tom Cruise, currently in the country filming the latest Mission: Impossible film, landed by helicopter in Alison Webb's Warwickshire garden.
Discussion: People.com
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.
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
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: E! Online and Just Jared
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
 
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple has met with Hollywood talent representatives to propose a new performance-based compensation regime, as Amazon and Netflix work on similar plans

Neal Mohan / The Hollywood Reporter:
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan argues that creators should be eligible for Emmys, as the awards “should reflect what viewers are actually watching on their TV screens”

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