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12:30 PM ET, September 4, 2021

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Eriq Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
Nicole Scherzinger Sued Over Pussycat Dolls Reunion  —  A lawsuit from the choreographer who founded the popular girls' group alleges that Scherzinger is bailing on a relaunch unless given majority ownership and complete creative control.  —  Nicole Scherzinger agreed to a reunion of The Pussycat Dolls …
Discussion: Daily Mail, The Sun, Page Six and Just Jared
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Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Nicole Scherzinger Sued By Pussycat Dolls Founder Robin Antin Over Reunion Tour  —  Pussycat Dolls' Robin Antin sued Nicole Scherzinger for allegedly trying to back out of their agreement to host a reunion tour.  Antin accused her of “extortion” and of demanding “creative control.”
Discussion: Perez Hilton and FemaleFirst
Ally Mauch / People.com:
Kaley Cuoco and Husband Karl Cook Split: ‘Our Current Paths Have Taken Us in Opposite Directions’  —  “We have made this decision together through an immense amount of respect and consideration for one another,” they tell PEOPLE in a joint statement  —  Kaley Cuoco and her husband Karl Cook are going their separate ways.
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Franco Panizo / Miami Total Futbol:
Sources: David Beckham's son Romeo has signed with Fort Lauderdale CF  —  The versatile right-sided player could make his debut with the USL side this Saturday  —  A member of David Beckham's family has joined the global superstar as part of the Inter Miami organization.
Discussion: Page Six and ESPN
David Rooney / Hollywood Reporter:
Kristen Stewart in Princess Diana Biopic ‘Spencer’: Film Review |  Venice 2021  —  Director Pablo Larraín, who upended the conventions of the genre with ‘Jackie,’ examines another iconic woman in crisis, this time as the last illusions of her fairy-tale marriage crumble.
Discussion: The Guardian, Variety, HELLO! and Just Jared
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Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Little Mix's Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reveal their baby son's unusual name  —  LITTLE Mix's Perrie Edwards has revealed she and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have called their son Axel.  —  The 28-year-old singer wrote: “2 weeks of loving you.  I've never felt love like this before!
Discussion: Daily Star
Josh Boswell / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘He brought the virus to the set!’  Actor Miles Teller tests positive for Covid after refusing vaccine, shutting down production of The Godfather spinoff series The Offer  — Filming for Paramount Plus Series The Offer was shut down in July after a production member tested positive for the virus
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Is Still ‘Hopeful’ Her Kids Can Testify in Brad Pitt Custody Case  —  Fighting on.  Angelina Jolie is still hoping that her children will be able to testify in her ongoing custody battle with Brad Pitt after several setbacks.  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Ups and Downs Through the Years
Discussion: The Sun
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Amy Brookbanks / The Sun:
Katie Price forced to cancel Mighty Hoopla performance as her horse is dying  —  KATIE Price has been forced to pull out of her appearance at a festival in London this weekend because her horse is dying.  —  The 43-year-old star had been due to surprise crowds at Mighty Hoopla in the capital …
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian West is Not Listening to ‘CLB,’ Viral Post is Fake  —  Kim Kardashian West's loyalty remains with Kanye West, and she's NOT listening to Drake's new album ... despite what a now viral photo might suggest.  —  Drizzy's highly-anticipated “Certified Lover Boy” dropped Friday …
Discussion: The Sun and Celebrity Insider
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Alex Heigl / Page Six:
Olivia Munn steps out in baggy sweats sans boyfriend John Mulaney  —  Olivia Munn was snapped out in Los Angeles Thursday, sans comic John Mulaney, whom she's most recently been linked to.  —  Munn, 41, was seen in baggy tan sweats and a black crewneck sweatshirt as she strolled through a parking garage, phone in hand.
Discussion: The Sun and RADAR
Denise Petski / Deadline:
Jamie Gray Hyder & Demore Barnes Exiting ‘Law & Order: SVU’ In Season 23  —  The upcoming 23rd season of NBC's Law & Order: SVU will be without two key characters.  Jamie Gray Hyder, who plays Officer Kat Tamin, and Demore Barnes, who portrays Deputy Chief Christian Garland, are departing the series, sources tell Deadline.
Discussion: Just Jared
Nicole Chenoweth / The Sun:
RHOA's NeNe Leakes dances while kissing husband Gregg in emotional throwback after his tragic death from colon cancer  —  REAL Housewives Of Atlanta alum NeNe Leakes danced while she kissed her husband Gregg in an emotional throwback after his tragic death from colon cancer.
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
Emma Hinchliffe / Fortune:
Meghan and Harry's Archewell hires Mandana Dayani as first COO  —  Subscribe to Fortune Daily to get essential business stories straight to your inbox each morning.  —  Archewell, the organization founded by Meghan and Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has hired tech and media …
Discussion: Just Jared and HELLO!
 
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Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Tori Spelling looks unrecognizable during night out
Discussion: E! Online and Sandra Rose
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
COVID OWN GOAL Soccer Aid could be CANCELLED as star tests positive for Coronavirus
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Tony Maglio / The Wrap:
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Is the Most-Watched Comedy Premiere in Hulu History (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared
Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:
William Shatner's Notorious ‘SNL’ Skit Disappointed ‘Star Trek’ Creator Gene Roddenberry's Family
Discussion: Just Jared
Vanessa Etienne / People.com:
Minnie Driver Recalls First Reunion with Matt Damon Since Good Will Hunting: It Was ‘Very Nice’
Discussion: Just Jared
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Jeremy Kyle breaks silence on losing ITV show and being on pills for anxiety after show guest's suspected suicide
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Eve Crosbie / HELLO!:
This original Grey's Anatomy star is returning for season 18 - and fans are thrilled!
Discussion: E! Online and Deadline
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Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly and Cosmopolitan
Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Salma Hayek celebrates 55th birthday in bold blue swimsuit
Discussion: Egotastic
Aaron Rodgers / Perez Hilton:
Aaron Rodgers Says Time Away From Shailene Woodley Will Be ‘A Good Thing’
Discussion: Page Six
Katie Campione / People.com:
Dog the Bounty Hunter Addresses Racism Allegations, Use of N-Word: ‘I Thought I Had a Pass’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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”

Max Tani / Semafor:
Hunterbrook Media's publisher failed to disclose its ownership stake in a rival to a company that was recently the subject of a critical Hunterbrook article

 
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