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Variety:
Shia LaBeouf Denies He Was Fired From Olivia Wilde's 'Don't Worry Darling': ‘I Quit Your Film’  —  Shia LaBeouf has come forward to dispute the assertion that he was fired from “Don't Worry Darling” by director Olivia Wilde just as production was starting in 2020.
Laura Snapes / The Guardian:
'Britney was broken.  I've been broken and it's horrible': Elton John on helping Britney Spears sing again  —  After being freed from her 13-year conservatorship, it was unclear if Spears would ever perform again.  Now she's back with a new duet with John - and calling the shots in the studio
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TMZ.com:
Kobe & Gigi Bryant Statue Sculptor Donates Four Replicas For Mamba Day  —  The sculptor who made the iconic Kobe and Gigi Bryant statue that was placed at the crash site earlier this year has made several replicas of the tribute ... and he tells TMZ Sports he's giving them out to fans in honor of Mamba Day.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson Is ‘Trying to Make Himself Happy’ After Kim Kardashian Split: Details  —  Putting himself first.  Pete Davidson is focusing on his next chapter following his split with Kim Kardashian — and work is at the top of the list.  —  Pete Davidson's Dating History: Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande and More!
Discussion: Daily Mail and Sandra Rose
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TMZ.com:
NBA's Taurean Prince Arrested In Miami, Charge Involves ‘Dangerous Drugs’  —  NBA'S TAUREAN PRINCE ARRESTED IN MIAMI ... Charge Involves ‘Dangerous Drugs’ … 7:46 AM PT — According to police documents obtained by TMZ Sports, Prince is currently being held on no bond due to a charge involving “dangerous drugs.”
Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Nico Tortorella and Bethany C. Meyers Expecting First Baby Together: ‘Today Is a Celebration’  —  Nico Tortorella and partner Bethany C. Meyers have been open about their fertility journey over the past two years  —  Nico Tortorella and Bethany C. Meyers are going to be parents!
Rebecca Lewis / HELLO!:
Prince Harry pays moving tribute to mother Princess Diana on eve of 25th anniversary  —  Prince Harry has marked the 25th anniversary of his mother the Princess of Wales' death with a moving tribute.  —  MORE: Prince Harry polo: best action shots and intimate moments with Prince William, Prince Charles and Meghan Markle
Discussion: E! Online
TMZ.com:
Gavin Rossdale Brings Kids Zuma and Apollo On Stage During Show  —  GAVIN ROSSDALE BRINGS KIDS ON STAGE FOR BIRTHDAY ... All Grown Up!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 407 … Gavin Rossdale took his kids on stage during his latest show for some birthday celebrations ... making longtime fans wonder where the hell the time has gone?!?
Discussion: HELLO!
TMZ.com:
‘Zoey 101’ Star Alexa Nikolas Protests Unsafe Work Environment At Nickelodeon  —  ‘ZOEY 101’ STAR ALEXA NIKOLAS I DIDN'T FEEL SAFE AT NICKELODEON!!!  Demanding Change for Today's Kids  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 498 … Former “Zoey 101” star Alexa Nikolas is deeply concerned …
Discussion: People.com, Us Weekly and Page Six
Charlotte Hulme / The Sun:
Rak-Su star Myles Stephenson's one-year-old son rushed to hospital with suspected hypothermia  —  RAK-SU star Myles Stephenson has revealed his 16-month-old son was taken to hospital this week after he showed signs of hypothermia.  —  The 30-year-old shares his baby son Shiloh Stephenson …
TMZ.com:
Charli D'Amelio and Mom Heidi D'Amelio Joining ‘DWTS’ Cast  —  TikTok star Charli D'Amelio and her mom are goin' toe-to-toe ... by competing against each other in the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars.”  —  Production sources tell TMZ ... Charli and Heidi both signed on to join season 31 of the dancing competition series.
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Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:   Travis Barker's Son Landon Barker and TikTok Star Charli D'Amelio's Relationship Timeline
Lynette Rice / Deadline:
Joe E. Tata Dies: ‘Beverly Hills, 90210 Actor’ Was 85  —  Joe E. Tata, the actor best known for playing Nat on Beverly Hills, 90210, has died.  He was 85.  —  His longtime 90210 costar Ian Ziering announced his death on Instagram.  Tata's character was the owner of the Peach Pit.
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FemaleFirst:
Lisa Rinna says Harry Hamlin is her “hero” after 25 years of marriage  —  Lisa Rinna says Harry Hamlin is her “hero” after 25 years of marriage on Instagram on Thursday (25.08.22). … Lisa Rinna says Harry Hamlin is her “hero” after 25 years of marriage.  —  'The Real Housewives …
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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
‘Housewives’ defend Garcelle Beauvais' son Jax after racist comments
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Joe Utichi / Deadline:
I like to think that to love someone is to find the practice of the possible in the impossible.  But for these characters, it's really a double task, and very complicated.  —  If setting up a home has been a long process for Guadagnino, it hasn't interrupted his work as a filmmaker.
Emily Longeretta / Variety:
Kelli Giddish's ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Exit Was Not Her Choice … According to multiple sources, the “SVU” shake-up was a call made from above, with one insider noting that the company is always looking to keep the show as up to date and current as possible.  Mariska Hargitay …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Relative Of Floyd Mayweather's GF Dies by Suicide In Boxing Legend's Condo  —  A relative of Floyd Mayweather's girlfriend, Jamie Lynn, died by suicide at a Las Vegas condo owned by the boxing legend earlier this week, TMZ Sports has learned.  —  We're told 24-year-old Jarrett Johnson …
Discussion: RADAR and The Sun
 
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Michael Showalter To Direct Anne Hathaway In ‘The Idea Of You’ For Prime Video; Cathy Schulman & Gabrielle Union Producing
Discussion: Just Jared
FemaleFirst:
Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols will have her ashes launched into space
Discussion: Daily Star
Omid Scobie / Yahoo Life:
Meghan's podcast proves she's got her voice back - and Buckingham Palace is worried
Discussion: Marie Claire and Cele|bitchy
Tashara Jones / Page Six:
‘Mike’ star Russell Hornsby defends Hulu biopic from Tyson criticism
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Shakira Is ‘Heartbroken’ by Photos of Ex Gerard Pique With Clara Chia: It's a ‘Tough Time’
Discussion: Just Jared
B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Home Alone Star Devin Ratray Being Investigated For 2017 Rape Allegation
Discussion: Daily Star
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Michelle Branch Domestic Assault Case Dismissed by State Authorities in Tennessee
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and Rolling Stone
Daily Mail:
Rihanna shows off her incredible figure in a sexy date night outfit just three months after giving birth... as she and boyfriend A$AP Rocky arrive at the Ned hotel in NYC
Discussion: People.com and Sandra Rose
Rosa Sanchez / Cosmopolitan:
Kylie Jenner Channels Marilyn Monroe in a Silky White Dress and Elegant Curls
Discussion: E! Online and Daily Star
Georgia Slater / People.com:
Nick Cannon Expecting Baby No. 9, His Third with Brittany Bell: ‘Time Stopped and This Happened’
Discussion: Celebrity Insider and Dlisted
 

 
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

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: MLB is in advanced talks to make Roku the new home for Sunday morning baseball this season, in what would be Roku's first major live rights deal

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, an all-time record

 
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