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1:40 PM ET, August 28, 2022

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Marc Hogan / Pitchfork:
Arcade Fire's Win Butler Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women; Frontman Responds  —  Allegations of inappropriate behavior in his life offstage contrast with Butler's virtuous public reputation.  In lengthy comments, the frontman claims his extramarital relationships were consensual.
Giovana Gelhoren / People.com:
Lindsey Vonn's Mother, Lindy Lund, Dies One Year After ALS Diagnosis: ‘So Grateful for Every Moment’  —  “She was a shining light that will never fade and I will forever be inspired by her,” the four-time Olympic skier wrote on Instagram Saturday  —  Lindsey Vonn's mother, Linda Lindy Anne Lund …
Discussion: Daily Mail
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Ashley Joy Parker / E! Online:
Lindsey Vonn Mourns Mother Lindy's Death After ALS Battle  —  One year after being diagnosed with ALS, Lindsey Vonn's mother has passed away.  The athlete shared the update on her social media, calling her mom “a shining light that will never fade.”  —  Watch: Lindsey Vonn Talks Fame and Ex Tiger Woods
Discussion: Just Jared
Megan Riedlinger / Celebs:
As LeAnn Rimes turns 40, find out what she and more music child stars are up to (and look like) now  —  Getting a song on the charts is an impressive feat.  But when a child or a teen does it?  That's even more remarkable!  Join Wonderwall.com as we check in with some of your favorite …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Daily Star
Rachel Summer Small / Page Six:
John Mulaney celebrates 40th birthday with Olivia Munn and son Malcolm  —  Looks like he's “Kid Gorgeous” no more.  —  After hitting the big 4-0 on Aug. 26, John Mulaney shared photos taken the night of his birthday to Instagram that captured the comedian with Olivia Munn and their 9-month-old son Malcolm …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Hailee Shane / Celebrity Insider:
Ben Affleck's Fourth Child's Mother Jennifer Garner Is Ecstatic To Get Rid Of Him  —  Ben Affleck has received nothing but excessive praise from Jennifer Garner , her ex-husband.  —  Even though Affleck and the Hollywood All-American girl divorced in 2017 after 12 years of marriage, she has stood by his side for years.
Discussion: Elle, Page Six and FemaleFirst
TMZ.com:
LIZZO Fiercely Defended After ARIES SPEARS MOCKS HER WEIGHT, LOOKS  —  Aries Spears took some very personal shots at Lizzo as it pertains to her weight and appearance — but the internet is on her side ... rushing to her defense en masse.  —  The comedian did an interview with “The Art of Dialogue …
Discussion: Page Six and The Wrap
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
The 2002 MTV VMAs Red Carpet Was the Definition of Y2K Fashion  —  In honor of the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 28, take a look back at what stars like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera wore to the ceremony 20 years ago.  —  The early aughts were really something.
Discussion: Just Jared
Nicole Massabrook / Us Weekly:
Sydney Sweeney Addresses Backlash After Her Mom's Birthday Party Photos Spark Political Controversy: ‘Please Stop Making Assumptions’  —  Feeling the heat.  Sydney Sweeney didn't expect political backlash when she posted about planning a surprise party for her mom Lisa Mudd Sweeney's 60th birthday.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
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: FemaleFirst, E! Online, TMZ.com and Page Six
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?
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Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Meghan Trainor is looking to get ‘knocked up’ with baby no. 2 by 2023  —  Meghan Trainor is ready for baby number 2 with her husband, Daryl Sabara, recently sharing that her schedule is the only thing keeping them from trying at the moment.  —  “If I could've got pregnant months ago …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Us Weekly
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Life's Better With Her Pups!  Reese Witherspoon's Sweetest Snaps With Dogs  —  Puppy love!  Reese Witherspoon is the ultimate dog lover and she wants everyone to know it.  —  Whether she's posing with dogs on set — like she frequently did as Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde franchise …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
 
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Matt Wilkinson / The Sun:
Prince Charles makes ‘highly unusual’ daily visits to Queen at Balmoral as health fears grow
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