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12:40 PM ET, August 27, 2022

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Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
American Idol winner asks for help after being rushed to hospital … American Idol winner Samantha Diaz, a.k.a. Just Sam, has reached out for help after being rushed to the hospital twice this week.  —  The singer - who won the 2020 series during the pandemic - shared several Instagram Stories …
Discussion: E! Online, TMZ.com and Page Six
Andi Ortiz / The Wrap:
Florence Pugh Limits 'Don't Worry Darling' Press, Fueling Speculation Over Split With Olivia Wilde (Exclusive) … Florence Pugh has severely limited her promotional press for the upcoming feminist thriller “Don't Worry Darling,” fueling speculation that she and director and co-star Olivia Wilde have fallen out.
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Shia LaBeouf Denies He Was Fired From Olivia Wilde's 'Don't Worry Darling': ‘I Quit Your Film’
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Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
New Doc Claims Prince William Jumped in a Car to “Confront” Prince Harry After He “Slammed” a Phone Down
Discussion: Marie Claire and The Sun
Rebecca Lewis / HELLO!:
Prince Harry pays moving tribute to mother Princess Diana on eve of 25th anniversary
Discussion: E! Online
Mike Walters / The Blast:
James Van Der Beek Sues Sirius XM Over Dropping His $700,000 Podcast Deal  —  Home / Exclusive / James Van Der Beek Sues Sirius XM Over Dropping His $700,000 Podcast Deal  —  James Van Der Beek is suing Sirius XM over a podcast deal, which was supposed to guarantee him three-quarters of a million dollars.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Son Joseph Baena Joins Cast of ‘DWTS’  —  JOSEPH BAENA I'M JOINING ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ CAST!!! … Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, Joseph Baena, is already known for his physique — but now he's trading in his dumbbells for dancing shoes — with an appearance on ‘DWTS.’
Matt Wilkinson / The Sun:
Prince Charles makes ‘highly unusual’ daily visits to Queen at Balmoral as health fears grow  —  PRINCE Charles has been making regular morning visits to the Queen at Balmoral as she continues to suffer mobility problems.  —  They are a sign of his concern for his mother …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Daisy Maldonado / E! Online:
Kourtney Kardashian's Daughter Penelope Shows Off Her Makeup Routine  —  Kourtney Kardashian's daughter Penelope might only be 10 years old, but it looks like she's already a makeup pro.  See what products are in her beauty bag.  —  Could a Penelope Cosmetics be in the works?
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Lanae Brody / People.com:
Adrienne Bailon Shares How She Kept ‘Nerve-Wracking’ Pregnancy a Secret: ‘Everyone Was Shocked’  —  “It was really sacred to me,” Bailon tells PEOPLE exclusively of the secret she kept for nine months  —  Adrienne Bailon has been an open book about her struggles to conceive with husband Israel Houghton.
Vanessa Etienne / People.com:
Richard Simmons Thanks Fans for ‘Kindness and Love’ Days After Documentary on His Disappearance  —  Simmons' manager Michael Catalano confirmed the post's authenticity in a statement to PEOPLE  —  Richard Simmons is popping back on social media to share his appreciation.
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TMZ.com:
Richard Simmons Breaks Silence, Posts Message to Fans on Heels of TMZ Documentary
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Denise Petski / Deadline:
‘Floribama Shore’ Shelved Indefinitely By MTV  —  Don't expect to see a new season of Floribama Shore anytime soon.  MTV has opted not to move forward with a fifth season of the reality series, at least for now, sources tell Deadline.  We hear the future of the series is being evaluated.
Discussion: Just Jared
The Hollywood Reporter:
Ezra Miller Meets With Warners Leadership in a ‘The Flash’ Course Correct (Exclusive)  —  The meeting on the Burbank lot between the actor, their agent and Warners' Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy sought to quell concerns over the star's arrests and controversies.  —  This was one of the most consequential weeks in DC's history.
Daisy Maldonado / E! Online:
How Paris Hilton Is Supporting “Queen” Britney Spears' New Song With Elton John  —  In honor of Britney Spears' new collaboration with Elton John, her longtime friend Paris Hilton celebrated the occasion with a solo dance party.  See the star's tribute to her “sis.”
Discussion: Daily Star, FemaleFirst and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Ne-Yo's Wife Seen Without Wedding Ring After Filing For Divorce  —  NE-YO ESTRANGED WIFE SPOTTED WITHOUT WEDDING RING We're Not Getting Back Together!!!  —  NO RING NO PROBLEM  —  Ne-Yo and his estranged wife Crystal Renay are done for REAL this time... so says Crystal …
Discussion: Page Six
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  — 3.8K … Jennifer Lopez can't get enough of Ben Affleck ... that's exactly what she told him with a song …
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!
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Resident Evil’ Series Canceled By Netflix After One Season
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
I found lump days after mum was diagnosed with breast cancer, says Charlotte Crosby as she opens up on family pain
Discussion: Daily Star
Louis Wise / Tatler:
Zawe Ashton, the star of new must-see period drama Mr Malcolm's List, is the October cover
Discussion: Just Jared
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Barbie Ferreira left ‘Euphoria’ over tension with creator Sam Levinson: insider
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TMZ.com:
NBA's Taurean Prince Arrested In Miami, Charge Involves ‘Dangerous Drugs’
 

 
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Matthew Keys / The Desk:
C-SPAN's own business choices keep the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms like YouTube TV, as it stays reliant on cable and satellite funding

John Burn-Murdoch / Financial Times:
Studies show a negativity bias in US coverage of the economy and gas prices, particularly cable news, as the tone of economic news moves away from reality

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Memo: Spotify's head of podcast studios, Julie McNamara, is leaving the company after nearly three years, emphasizing Spotify's reduced ambitions in podcasts

 
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