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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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Alene Tchekmedyian / Los Angeles Times:
Vanessa Bryant plans to give verdict proceeds to Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation  —  Vanessa Bryant, widow of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, plans to donate the proceeds from the $16 million judgment she won Wednesday in a case against Los Angeles County to a foundation named in her husband's …
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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
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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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
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!
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
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  — 394 … Former “Zoey 101” star Alexa Nikolas is deeply concerned …
Discussion: 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 …
Ariana Romero / Netflix Tudum:
‘Umbrella Academy’ to Power Up for Fourth and Final Season  —  Grab your briefcase — The Umbrella Academy is coming back for a fourth and final season.  The entire Hargreeves family will return for the series' goodbye season, which will be executive produced by creator and showrunner Steve Blackman.
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Gretty Garcia / Cosmopolitan:
Everything You Need to Know About ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4
Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Joe Pesci to star in upcoming Pete Davidson series with Edie Falco  —  “I'm funny how?”  —  Joe Pesci will costar with Pete Davidson in the comedian's upcoming streaming series on Peacock, “Bupkis.”  —  Sources exclusively told Page Six that the “Goodfellas” legend, 79 …
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
TMZ.com:
Gavin Rossdale Brings Kids Zuma and Apollo On Stage During Show  —  GAVIN ROSSDALE BRINGS KIDS ON STAGE FOR BIRTHDAY ... All Grown Up!!! … 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!
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
FemaleFirst:
Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols will have her ashes launched into space  —  Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols will have her ashes launched into space. … ‘Star Trek’ star Nichelle Nichols will have her ashes launched into space.  —  The late actress - who died in July aged 89 …
Discussion: Daily Star
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Brandy to Star in A24 Psychological Horror Film ‘The Front Room’ Directed by Eggers Brothers … The Eggers brothers, whose older sibling Robert Eggers has collaborated with A24 on “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse,” will be directing in their feature filmmaking debut.
Tashara Jones / Page Six:
‘Mike’ star Russell Hornsby defends Hulu biopic from Tyson criticism  —  Mike Tyson has made it very clear how he really feels about “Mike,” the Hulu biopic based on his life — and it's not good.  —  But Russell Hornsby, who stars as boxing promoter Don King in the eight-episode series …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
 
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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
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
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
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Michelle Branch Domestic Assault Case Dismissed by State Authorities in Tennessee
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
 Earlier Picks: 
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
Tamantha Gunn / E! Online:
Ireland Baldwin Claps Back at Misconception She Doesn't Work
Discussion: Page Six and Egotastic
Sharnaz Shahid / HELLO!:
Geri Horner shares happy family news regarding daughter Bluebell
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
 

 
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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