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NBC News:
Britney Spears' father files petition to end conservatorship after 13 years at helm of pop star's estate  —  Britney Spears' father filed a petition to end his daughter's conservatorship on Tuesday, marking a major victory for the singer after her father held the reins of her estate for more than 13 years.
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Chloe Melas / CNN:
Britney Spears' father petitions to end her conservatorship  —  (CNN)Britney Spears' fight to end her court-ordered conservatorship took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when her father and the conservator of her estate, Jamie Spears, filed a petition to end the arrangement.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Variety, The Wrap and Just Jared
Melissa Veitch / Daily Star:
Britney Spears' conservatorship victory as dad Jamie files to end 13-year long battle  —  Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, has filed to end her conservatorship after his daughter labelled the control “abusive” and fans began the #FreeBritney movement  —  Britney Spears' father …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Britney Spears' dad, Jamie, files to end her conservatorship after 13 years
Discussion: RADAR
Bryan Brunati / The Sun:
Kylie Jenner confirms she's pregnant with second child with Travis Scott in Instagram video featuring HUGE baby bump  —  KYLIE Jenner revealed she's pregnant with baby number two with her boyfriend Travis Scott.  —  Fans had speculated for weeks that the Keeping Up With The Kardashians alum was pregnant.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk, Us Weekly, Elle and E! Online
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Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Watch Kylie Jenner Confirm She's Pregnant With Baby No. 2 in Touching Video  —  It's official: Stormi Webster will be a big sister!  Three years after the arrival of their first child, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have confirmed they have another little something brewing.
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Scott Disick and Amelia Gray Hamlin Split: What Went Wrong?  —  The end of the road.  Scott Disick and Amelia Gray Hamlin have officially split, multiple sources exclusively confirm to Us Weekly.  —  “Amelia was the one who ended things,” one insider tells Us.
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TMZ.com:
‘Tiger King’ Zookeeper Erik Cowie Dead at 53  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 12.9K … 12:49 PM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us Erik was in town visiting a friend at her apartment, where he was found dead.  Investigating officers learned Erik used alcohol excessively, and a large bottle of vodka was found at the scene.
TMZ.com:
Michael K. Williams Apparent Overdose Death, Cops Looking for Drug Dealer  —  Michael K. Williams' death of an apparent drug overdose has triggered a criminal investigation ... because law enforcement sources tell TMZ cops are trying to locate the drug dealer.
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TMZ.com:
Monica Lewinsky Says Bill Clinton Should Apologize But She Doesn't Need It  —  MONICA LEWINSKY BILL CLINTON SHOULD WANT TO APOLOGIZE ... But I Don't Need It  —  I'M GRATEFUL  —  Monica Lewinsky says it's taken her a long time to get past her scandal with Bill Clinton …
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Sloane Crosley / InStyle:
Anya Taylor-Joy Isn't Resting on Her Laurels  —  Even with an innate flair for the dramatic — Hair!  Outfits!  Roles! — the Queen's Gambit star is still finding her place amid all the attention.  —  Anya Taylor-Joy looks as if she were beamed here from another time.
Echo Lawrence / Egotastic:
Megan Fox Had Sex Here!  —  Megan Fox got a little cheeky with her latest instagram caption this weekend after spending some time in a luxury AirBnB with her boo Machine Gun Kelly.  Megan took a few mirror selfies while standing in the kitchen of her rental and let us know that the table behind …
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Jessica Wedemeyer / Celebs:
Megan Fox's wildest fashion and beauty moments
Discussion: Daily Star
Stephanie Soteriou / The Sun:
Carol Vorderman posts busty picture on the beach as she tells fans she's ‘cooling down’  —  CAROL Vorderman posed for a busty selfie as she sunbathed on the beach amid the UK's heatwave.  —  The 60-year-old star looked sensational as she soaked up some rays in a plunging bikini top.  —  Instagram
Discussion: Daily Star
Howell Davies / The Sun:
Jimmy Carr, 48, reveals he's become a dad for the first time  —  COMEDIAN Jimmy Carr has revealed he has become a father for the first time — by cracking sick jokes.  —  The 8 Out of 10 Cats host, 48, is thought to have secretly welcomed a baby two years ago with his long-time girlfriend, Channel 5 exec Karoline Copping, 46.
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Lily Collins Marries Director Charlie McDowell Nearly 1 Year After Engagement  —  Next chapter!  Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell are married nearly one year after their engagement made headlines.  —  ‘Emily in Paris’ Cast: Who Are They Dating in Real Life?  —  Both shared wedding photos via Instagram on Tuesday, September 7.
TMZ.com:
Rapper Polo G Arrested for Carrying Concealed Firearm in DTLA  —  Polo G is in trouble because of guns once again ... the rapper was arrested on another weapons charge.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the rapper was arrested on Monday afternoon in Downtown L.A. after cops say they found …
Discussion: Stereogum
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Selena Gomez Is on ‘Group E-Mail Chain’ with Only Murders Costars Steve Martin and Martin Short  —  “They just have a different human perspective on life than anyone I've ever met,” says Gomez, who stars in the new Hulu show with the comedy legends  —  Selena Gomez is soaking in the moment.
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Shang-Chi's Simu Liu Reveals the Surprisingly Sexy Training He Did for the Marvel Film
Discussion: Just Jared
Tomás Mier / People.com:
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Power Actor Rotimi Expecting First Baby with Fiancée Vanessa Mdee: ‘Brand-New Challenge’
Discussion: Bossip and BET
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Matt Bomer to Star in ‘Fellow Travelers’ Series in the Works at Showtime From ‘Philadelphia’ Writer Ron Nyswaner (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: Just Jared
Hanna Flanagan / People.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Keke Palmer and Ilana Glazer Will Host a Livestream of the 2021 Met Gala on Vogue Platforms
Discussion: Daily Mail
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
The Chase fans left gobsmacked as they spot ‘Royal Family connection’ on panel
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
NeNe Leakes Reunites With Former ‘RHOA’ Costars at Late Husband Gregg Leakes' Celebration of Life
Discussion: Celebrity Insider and Sandra Rose
Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Kendall Jenner Cozies Up to Boyfriend Devin Booker in Sweet Italy Photo
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
The Carrie Diaries' AnnaSophia Robb Is Engaged
Discussion: Just Jared
Tomás Mier / People.com:
Darren Criss Announces First-Ever Holiday Album Featuring Songs with Adam Lambert, Evan Rachel Wood
Discussion: Just Jared
 

 
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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

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

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