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2:40 PM ET, August 26, 2022

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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.
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Hollywood Life:
Kim Kardashian ‘Single & Ready To Mingle’, Hopes Kanye West ‘Respects’ Her Next Romance  —  Kim Kardashian is ready to get back in the dating game after splitting with Pete Davidson earlier this month.  —  Most eligible bachelorette!  Kim Kardashian , 41, has no shortage of men vying …
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Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson Is ‘Trying to Make Himself Happy’ After Kim Kardashian Split: Details
Discussion: Daily Mail
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
Discussion: FemaleFirst
TMZ.com:
Jennifer Lopez Performed at Wedding, First Video of New Song for Ben Affleck  —  JENNIFER LOPEZ PERFORMED NEW SONG AT WEDDING ... This One Goes Out to My Husband!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 1.1K … Jennifer Lopez can't get enough of Ben Affleck ... that's exactly what she told him with a song …
Discussion: Page Six and Entertainment Tonight
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.”
TMZ.com:
Richard Simmons Breaks Silence, Posts Message to Fans on Heels of TMZ Documentary  —  RICHARD SIMMONS BREAKS SILENCE AFTER TMZ DOCUMENTARY ... Thanks Fans For All The Love  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  — 2.2K … Richard Simmons is feeling the love, more than 8 years after he disappeared …
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
New Doc Claims Prince William Jumped in a Car to “Confront” Prince Harry After He “Slammed” a Phone Down  —  Yikes yikes yikes.  —  Yet another documentary is dusting off the  —  ongoing tension between Prince William and Prince Harry.  —  According to  —  The Sun
Discussion: The Sun
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Barbie Ferreira left ‘Euphoria’ over tension with creator Sam Levinson: insider  —  Barbie Ferreira allegedly dropped out of East Highland High School over a feud with the creator of “Euphoria.”  —  Rumors swirled for months that the actress, who played Kat Hernandez in the HBO series until …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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 and POPSUGAR
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  — 426 … 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!
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!
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 …
Dory Jackson / People.com:
‘The Bachelorette’ 's Tyler Says Rachel Dumped Him ‘with the Most Class’ Ahead of Meeting His Family  —  Former Bachelorette contestant Tyler Norris also tells PEOPLE that his breakup with Rachel Recchia “still hurts”  —  The Bachelorette's Tyler Norris understands what Rachel Recchia had to do.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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: POPSUGAR, Just Jared and E! Online
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 …
Discussion: Page Six, People.com and Perez Hilton
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TMZ.com:
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Peach Pit Actor Joe E. Tata Dead at 85  —  ‘90210’ JOE E. TATA Played Peach Pit Owner Nat DEAD AT 85  —  REMEMBERING JOE E. TATA  —  The actor who played the owner of the Peach Pit on “Beverly Hills, 90210” — the watering hole for Brandon, Brenda, Dylan, Kelly and the rest of the high schoolers — has died.
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Joe E. Tata Dead: Ian Ziering Announces Beverly Hills, 90210's Nat Has Died at 85
 
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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
TMZ.com:
Relative Of Floyd Mayweather's GF Dies by Suicide In Boxing Legend's Condo
Discussion: RADAR and The Sun
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B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Home Alone Star Devin Ratray Being Investigated For 2017 Rape Allegation
Discussion: Daily Star
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Michelle Branch Domestic Assault Case Dismissed by State Authorities in Tennessee
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and Rolling Stone
Rosa Sanchez / Cosmopolitan:
Kylie Jenner Channels Marilyn Monroe in a Silky White Dress and Elegant Curls
Discussion: E! Online and Daily Star
 

 
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

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

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

 
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