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5:40 PM ET, September 6, 2021

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New York Post:
‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams found dead in NYC apartment  —  “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment Monday afternoon, law-enforcement sources told The Post.  —  Drug paraphernalia was found in the apartment, suggesting a possible overdose, sources said.
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Nicole Chenoweth / The Sun:
The Wire actor Michael K Williams found dead in NYC apartment surrounded by drug paraphernalia  —  THE Wire actor Michael K. Williams was found dead at the age of 54 surrounded by illegal drug paraphernalia, The Sun can confirm.  —  The TV star was found dead in his Brooklyn, New York apartment on Monday, law enforcement revealed.
Discussion: Daily Star
Abbey White / Hollywood Reporter:
Michael K. Williams, ‘The Wire’ Actor, Dies at 54  —  The 54-year-old ‘Lovecraft Country’ star and Emmy nominee passed away on Monday, his reps confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.  —  Michael K. Williams, best known for his role in The Wire, has passed away, a rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
Georgia Slater / People.com:
Cardi B and Offset Welcome Second Baby, a Son: ‘We Are So Overjoyed’  —  Cardi B and husband Offset are also parents to 3-year-old daughter Kulture  —  Cardi B is officially a mom of two!  —  The “I Like It” rapper, 28, and husband Offset, 29, welcomed their second child together, a son …
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TMZ.com:
CARDI B GIVES BIRTH TO BABY NO. 2 ... IT'S A BOY!!!  —  BREAKING NEWS  — 17.3K … 10:48 AM PT — Offset just officially announced the arrival of his fifth child by posting a cute pic with his son along with the caption, “Chapter 5.”  —  10:11 AM PT — A rep for Cardi B confirms …
Hayley Minn / The Sun:
How Sarah Harding's cancer diagnosis reunited Girls Aloud after years of ‘bitter’ feuding between Cheryl and Nadine  —  THERE was a time when Girls Aloud's relationships were so fractured that it seemed unlikely they'd ever get back together.  —  After their split in 2013, Cheryl and Nadine Coyle had a huge, public falling out.
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Megan Baynes / Sky News:
Sarah Harding ‘fought incredibly hard for 15 months’ and was ‘really resilient’, says consultant who treated her breast cancer
Discussion: The Sun
Dory Jackson / People.com:
Scott Disick and Amelia Hamlin Are ‘Having Issues’ After Kourtney Kardashian DM Drama: Source  —  Scott Disick was allegedly caught shading Kourtney Kardashian's PDA with boyfriend Travis Barker in apparent leaked DMs from her ex Younes Bendjima  —  Scott Disick and Amelia Gray Hamlin are working through some relationship issues.
Discussion: Page Six
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Amelia Hamlin reminds Scott Disick he has a girlfriend after DM leak
Discussion: Us Weekly and TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Hugh Jackman's Dad Christopher Dead at 84 On Australian Father's Day  —  Hugh Jackman's dad has passed, and making it even tougher ... it happened on Australian Father's Day.  —  Hugh made the announcement about his father, Christopher John Jackman ... “In the early hours of Father's Day (AU), my Dad peacefully passed away.
Sarah Grealish / The Sun:
Only Fools and Horses star John Challis cancels tour after secret health battle  —  ONLY Fools And Horses favourite John Challis has cancelled a speaking tour due to ill health.  —  The TV star, 79, had started his 30-date spoken word tour, but was told to stop after completing just one date.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Machine Gun Kelly Accused of Battery on Parking Attendant During Movie Shoot  —  MACHINE GUN KELLY ACCUSED OF SHOVING PARKING ATTENDANT ... His Camp Denies It  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 397 … Machine Gun Kelly's first time directing a movie is already eventful — a parking lot attendant …
Discussion: Page Six, Perez Hilton and FemaleFirst
Heather Waugh / The Sun:
FIRST SNAP!  Mindy Kaling shares very first photo of son Spencer on his 1st birthday & reveals tot's cute nickname  —  MINDY Kaling shared a photo of her son Spencer with fans for the very first time.  —  The 42-year-old actress paid tribute to her boy as he turned one on Monday …
Discussion: E! Online
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Phoebe Waller-Bridge Exits Amazon's ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Series (Exclusive)  —  The project starring Donald Glover will recast the role and remains on track for a 2022 debut.  —  Amazon's Mr. & Mrs. Smith is in the market for a new leading lady.  —  Phoebe Waller-Bridge has exited the straight …
McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Bond With Nicki Minaj's Baby Boy in Sweet Photos  —  Rihanna's unexpected playdate with Nicki Minaj's son quickly began trending online, and it's not hard to see why!  See the adorable moment the artists shared with their respective significant others.
Discussion: Page Six
Amy Brookbanks / The Sun:
Katie Price buys second elite level security dog ‘to make home safer’ after alleged assault  —  KATIE Price now has TWO security dogs to guard her after her alleged assault as she works “to make her home feel safer”.  —  The 43-year-old revealed her bruised and battered face after claiming …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton celebrates happy family event ahead of school return … It might be the last few days of the summer holiday but for the Duchess of Cambridge, the fun is far from over!  —  On Monday, Pippa Middleton turned 38 and, given the sisters' close bond, it's highly likely …
Discussion: Us Weekly
 
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Prince William, Kate Middleton's Royal Foundation to focus more on diversity
Discussion: New York Post and Daily Star
Dan Laurie / Daily Star:
Phil Jerrod dead: Mock the Week stand-up comedian passes away after cancer fight
Discussion: The Sun
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
JESS HAVING FUN Jessica Chastain and on-screen husband Oscar Isaac display their chemistry at Scenes From A Marriage screening in Venice
Discussion: Marie Claire
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Jeremy Kyle reveals fiancée Victoria pulled him back from the brink after he fell into deep depression
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Mary Nightingale / Daily Mail:
'The doctor warned me, whatever you do, don't Google it': ITN editor Geoff Hill, 52, describes devastating cancer diagnosis in powerful interview with his friend …
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
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Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Kanye West Lands 10th No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With ‘Donda’
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly Enjoy Afternoon Stroll in New York City Months After Split
Discussion: Just Jared
Quinci LeGardye / Cosmopolitan:
Angelina Jolie Pushed Salma Hayek's Face into a Birthday Cake
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Just Jared
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Elle King Welcomes Baby Boy With Fiancé Dan Tooker: Find Out His Unique Name
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Joe Biden's Granddaughter Naomi Biden Is Engaged to Peter Neal: See Her Ring
Discussion: Just Jared
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

 
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