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11:00 AM ET, September 17, 2021

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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Jane Powell Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Actress & ‘Royal Wedding’ Star Was 92  —  Jane Powell, who made her screen debut with W.C. Fields, danced with Fred Astaire in Royal Wedding, was one of seven brides for seven brothers in the classic 1954 film musical, sang “Buttons and Bows” …
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Jane Powell, Star of ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,’ Dies at 92  —  As the center of attention in movie musicals, she also was wonderful in such films as ‘A Date With Judy’ and ‘Royal Wedding.’  —  Jane Powell, the radiant and refined singing star of such ebullient Hollywood musicals as A Date With Judy …
TMZ.com:
Former ‘X Factor’ Star Freddie Combs Dead at 49  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 2.6K … Freddie Combs — the minister who became a fan favorite on the second season of “The X Factor” thanks to his heavenly voice — has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to his wife Kay …
Jack Royston / Newsweek:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Time Cover Is ‘Stab in the Heart’ for Monarchy—Expert  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Time100 cover is a “stab in the heart” for the royals after bombshell racism allegations, an expert has told Newsweek.  —  As the Duke and Duchess …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Sun
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Clementine Moodie / The Sun:
Piers Morgan says his Sun deal will give Meghan Markle nightmares after she tried to get him fired
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Drake Bell Addresses “Reckless and Irresponsible” Texts to Minor  —  Drake Bell posted a video sharing “an explanation” to fans following his July sentencing after he pleaded guilty to attempted child endangerment.  —  Drake Bell is addressing fans after he was sentenced earlier …
Discussion: Page Six and justjared.com
Lesley Goldberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
'Grey's Anatomy' Book Details “HR Issues” Behind Patrick Dempsey's Exit (Exclusive)  —  In her unauthorized book, Lynette Rice explores the stories behind some of the ABC drama's biggest moments, including — in this exclusive excerpt — the factors that led to McDreamy's shocking death.
Page Six:
Wendy Williams reportedly taken to hospital for mental health check  —  Wendy Williams was reportedly taken to the hospital early this week for a mental health check, The Sun reported.  —  A spokesperson for the NYPD told Page Six Thursday that they received a call at 8:43 a.m. on Tuesday requiring …
Discussion: The Sun, Celebs, Just Jared and Perez Hilton
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TMZ.com:
WENDY WILLIAMS HOSPITALIZED FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION ... Show Premiere Delayed
Discussion: The Sun and RADAR
TMZ.com:
‘Dazed and Confused’ Star Jason London Busted for Public Intoxication  —  JASON LONDON DAZED, CONFUSED AND ARRESTED ... For Public Intoxication  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Jason London is harkening back to his most popular movie role, but in the worst way possible — cops say he was so drunk …
Discussion: Page Six and The Sun
TMZ.com:
T.I. & Tiny Won't Be Charged For Alleged Sexual Assault in Los Angeles  —  T.I. & TINY NO CHARGES FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT … T.I. and Tiny won't be charged for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2005 in Los Angeles ... we've learned prosecutors declined to move forward with the case.
Discussion: E! Online, Bossip, The Sun and RADAR
TMZ.com:
‘Grease’ Actor Eddie Deezen Arrested, Allegedly Threw Stuff at Cops in Restaurant  —  ‘GREASE’ ACTOR EDDIE DEEZEN ARRESTED FOR RESTAURANT DISTURBANCE ... Allegedly Chucked Plates at Cops!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 2.2K … Actor Eddie Deezen's restaurant problems have escalated …
Ekin Karasin / The Sun:
Pregnant Kylie Jenner hugs daughter Stormi, 3, in sweet video after revealing she's expecting second child  —  KYLIE Jenner shared a sweet video with her daughter Stormi after announcing she's pregnant with her second child.  —  The KUWTK star, 24, was filming a clip to promote …
Discussion: E! Online and Mirror.co.uk
Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Dan Walker hints at surprise BBC Breakfast exit as he struggles with Strictly schedule  —  EXCLUSIVE: BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has dropped a huge hint that he could be leaving the red sofa while appearing on Strictly Come Dancing - just a week after his co-host Louise Minchin left for good
Discussion: The Sun
Julie Mazziotta / People.com:
Sarah Hyland Got Her Third COVID Vaccine Booster Shot: ‘Stay Healthy and Trust Science’  —  The Modern Family alum has a chronic kidney condition that makes her immunocompromised and eligible for the third dose  —  Third time's the charm!  —  Sarah Hyland is now three-times inoculated …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
FemaleFirst:
Blac Chyna offers opinion on Kim and Kanye split: Put the kids first!  —  Blac Chyna - the ex of Rob Kardashian - has opened up about the split between Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West, insisting they need to put the kids first. … Blac Chyna has given her opinion on the split between Kim Kardashian West …
Discussion: E! Online
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Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to Host ‘Jeopardy’ Through 2021 After Mike Richards' Exit … Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will host the remaining episodes of “Jeopardy!” for the rest of the year, Variety has confirmed.  However, the search for a final, permanent host is still ongoing.
Discussion: Just Jared, Deadline and The Wrap
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TMZ.com:
Bam Margera's Wife Files for Custody of Son, But Not Divorce  —  Bam Margera's tough times aren't getting any better ... his wife's asking for custody of their 3-year-old son, but hasn't pulled the trigger on ending the couple's marriage.  —  According to court records …
Discussion: Page Six
Elena Nicolaou / Oprah Daily:
Katy Perry Helped Gayle and Oprah Go Shopping for Gayle's Future Grandson  —  For the last nine months, Gayle King has been eagerly anticipating her next chapter: With her “favorite daughter” Kirby Bumpus gearing up to welcome a baby boy,  —  Gayle is officially becoming a grandmother
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and People.com
Desiree Murphy / Page Six:
Nicki Minaj says she was put in ‘Twitter jail’ over COVID-19 vaccine tweets  —  Nicki Minaj claims her controversial tweets about the COVID-19 vaccine have landed her in “Twitter jail.”  —  Taking to her Instagram Story, the rapper alleged she was locked out of her account on Wednesday …
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Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey spotted dining alone amid legal battle
Discussion: RADAR
The Ashley's Reality Roundup:
Trouble at the ‘Teen Mom’ Retreat Spinoff! The DeJesus Sisters & Jade Cline Face Off with Ashley Jones (Exclusive Details!)
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and The Sun
Issy Sampson / The Sun:
Love Island's Teddy is first star to land huge primetime ITV show as he signs up to STRIP NAKED on TV
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
Sophie Cannon / Page Six:
Saweetie and Hidden Valley Ranch launch a tasty Crocs collaboration
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Bethenny Frankel Claims She Heard About Erika Jayne's Legal Trouble Years Ago: ‘Everybody Knew’
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
Zach Seemayer‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Simon Cowell Shares Hopeful Update on Nightbirde's Cancer Battle After 'America's Got Talent' Exit (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Sun
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Love Island's Maura Higgins slams ‘predatory’ man who ‘grabbed her arm and tried to pull her towards car’ after NTAs
Discussion: Daily Star
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Jessica Simpson Calls Husband Eric Johnson Her ‘Truest Companion’ in Loving Birthday Tribute
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Jessica Lester / The Sun:
Kate Ferdinand shows off incredible post-baby body in underwear nine months after giving birth
Discussion: Daily Star
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
NFL Star Brandon Short Mourns Death of 26-Year-Old Daughter Killed in “Senseless Act of Gun Violence”
Discussion: People.com and Just Jared
Celebs:
Emmy Awards 2001: Fashion flashback
Discussion: E! Online
Jessica Wedemeyer / Celebs:
Dale finally addresses rumors he and Clare eloped, plus more celeb love news
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
 

 
From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
Sources: Sony Pictures and Apollo Global formally express interest in acquiring Paramount for ~$26B; Paramount's negotiating period with Skydance ends May 3

Jem Aswad / Variety:
Universal Music Group and TikTok strike a new music licensing deal to bring UMG music back to the platform, including “improved remuneration” and AI protections

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple Q2: revenue from Services, which includes Apple TV+ and Apple Music, rose 14% YoY to $23.9B vs. $23.27B estimated

 
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