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12:20 PM ET, August 9, 2022

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Serena Williams / Vogue:
Serena Williams Says Farewell to Tennis On Her Own Terms—And In Her Own Words  —  This morning, my daughter, Olympia, who turns five this month, and I were on our way to get her a new passport before a trip to Europe.  We're in my car, and she's holding my phone, using an interactive educational app she likes.
Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Pete Davidson Has Been in Trauma Therapy Due to Kanye West's Online Harassment: Source  —  “The attention and negativity coming from Kanye and his antics is a trigger for [Pete] and he's had to seek out help,” an insider tells PEOPLE  —  Pete Davidson is seeking help for online harassment …
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Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's Breakup Is ‘Upsetting’ for Both of Them
Discussion: Daily Star
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TMZ.com:
Olivia Newton-John Dead at 73
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Neve Campbell on Whether She'd Return to ‘Scream’ Franchise: 'I Don't Know That I'm Done for Good'  —  “I don't believe it's dead in the water, but we'll see,” Neve Campbell tells PEOPLE of a potential future return to the franchise, after exiting Scream 6  —  Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott …
Discussion: The Wrap
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Rita Ora secretly marries film director Taika Waititi and has new name as she flashes ring in Paris  —  RITA ORA has tied the knot with Taika Waititi less than two months after I told how the Hollywood director had popped the question.  —  The Hot Right Now singer said I do in an intimate ceremony …
Discussion: Daily Star, Bustle and Just Jared
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Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Rita Ora and Taika Waititi get married in London: report
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Adam Silverman / VSP Press Releases:
Re: Shaftsbury Barracks / Burglary  —  Public information officer Vermont State Police  —  From: Johan Sheridan <JSheridan@news10.com>  —  To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>; Silverman, Adam <Adam.Silverman@vermont.gov>  —  EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments …
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Anne Heche Is in a Coma and ‘Has Not Regained Consciousness’ Since L.A. Car Crash: Rep  —  The Emmy winner's rep also tells PEOPLE that Heche has “a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention”  —  Anne Heche's condition …
Discussion: The Sun, TMZ.com and Us Weekly
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Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Taylor Swift Tells Judge That ‘Shake It Off’ Was ‘Written Entirely by Me’  —  The star herself filed a sworn declaration in court saying she'd “never heard the song” she's accused of copying.  —  Taylor Swift herself weighed in Monday (Aug. 8) on a lawsuit that claims she stole the lyrics to …
Just Jared:
‘Do Revenge’ Trailer Debuts Online, Teases Amazing Cast in Netflix's New ‘Hitchcock-ian Dark Comedy’ - Watch Now!  —  The trailer for Netflix's new “subverted Hitchcock-ian dark comedy” film, Do Revenge, has just debuted online.  —  Here's a synopsis: Drea (Camila Mendes) …
Discussion: The Wrap and POPSUGAR
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Camila Cabello confirms she is dating Lox Club CEO Austin Kevitch  —  Camila Cabello confirmed she has moved on and is dating Lox Club CEO, Austin Kevitch, as they were spotted holding hands and sharing a quick kiss during a romantic outing.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Addison Rae unfollows mom Sheri on Instagram after dad Monty's alleged affair  —  Addison Rae unfollowed her mom Sheri Nicole Easterling's Instagram account after her dad Monty Lopez's alleged affair.  —  When @tiktokroom revealed the social media diss Sunday, Easterling, 42, commented that it was “heart wrenching” with a sad face.
Discussion: Just Jared, New York Post and Egotastic
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Inside Khloe Kardashian's 1st Days With Her and Tristan Thompson's Son: 'She's Over the Moon'  —  Happy as a clam!  Khloé Kardashian is embracing her new role as a mother of two after welcoming a baby boy with ex Tristan Thompson via surrogate earlier this month.
Discussion: Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
Kevin Federline's Attorney Says Britney Spears' Kids Support Jamie  —  KEVIN FEDERLINE VS. BRITNEY SPEARS K-Fed Attorney Fires Back KIDS SUPPORT JAMIE!  —  The war of words between Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline is raging on ... and now his attorney says their teenage boys are backing Jamie Spears.
Chris Heath / Vanity Fair:
Lewis Hamilton: The F1 Superstar on Racism, His Future, and the Shocker That Cost Him a Championship  —  The maverick driver can handle anything.  But spiders.  And traffic.  —  When Lewis Hamilton became a Formula 1 driver, success came quickly, but an easy sense of belonging did not.
Discussion: The Sun, Variety and Deadline
Clay Skipper / GQ:
How Jacob Elordi Became Gen Z's Leading Man  —  After finding instant fame as a rom-com heartthrob, Jacob Elordi became a sensation for his portrayal of an enthralling, toxic antihero on Euphoria.  Now he's living in the shadow of the Hollywood sign, balancing his big-time silver screen ambitions …
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Joe Giudice Reveals He's ‘Very Happy’ for Teresa Giudice After Wedding to Luis Ruelas: ‘She Deserves All the Happiness in the World’  —  A supportive ex.  Joe Giudice is opening up about Teresa Giudice's wedding to Luis Ruelas - and he wishes them nothing but the best.
Discussion: Page Six and Celebuzz
Just Jared:
Britney Spears & Elton John ‘Tiny Dancer’ Duet Confirmed, ‘Hold Me Closer’ Coming Soon!  —  A press release has confirmed some big news: Britney Spears and Elton John have collaborated on a duet, “Hold Me Closer.”  —  It was reported late last month Britney and Elton recorded a new duet of his classic song “Tiny Dancer.”
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Andy Halls / The Sun:
Gemma Owen in talks for ‘six figure’ clothing deal — but snubs chance to follow in Molly Mae's footsteps  —  LOVE Island star Gemma Owen is soon to become the first of this year's contestants to cash in — having been in talks for a big-money deal to be the face of clothing brand Boohoo.
Discussion: Daily Star
 
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
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Brett Malec / E! Online:
Nick Viall and Ben Higgins Call Out The Bachelorette's “Messy” Joint Lead Format
Discussion: Us Weekly
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
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James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
Peter Jackson Considered Hypnosis to Try and Forget ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Discussion: New York Post
Kristen Baldwin / EW.com:
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Discussion: People.com and Page Six
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