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Allison P. Davis / The Cut:
Meghan of Montecito … The conditions are right for confession.  It is a beautiful August day in Montecito, in a beautiful sitting room, in a beautiful home.  Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, a lively 3-year-old with a shock of ginger curls identical to his father's, toddles into the room demanding …
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Michelle Lee / People.com:
Serena Williams' US Open Look Is Inspired by Figure Skaters — and Her Sneakers Have 400 Diamonds!
Discussion: POPSUGAR and The Wrap
Richard Ruelas / Arizona Republic:
Chris Rock tells Phoenix crowd he was asked to host the Oscars  —  Chris Rock, the comedian who was famously slapped by actor Will Smith during the 2022 Academy Awards, said during his Sunday night show in Phoenix that he was asked to host next year's award ceremony, an invitation he said he refused.
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Akshay Patel / Daily Star:
Chris Rock rejects ‘hosting’ Oscars 2023 after infamous Will Smith slap
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Wrap
Ashley C. Ford / The Cut:
Don't Mess With Megan … Nice is fake.  “ It's an August Sunday in Los Angeles and Megan Thee Stallion — the at once benevolent and brutal queen of the Hotties — is reintroducing herself. ”  Playtime is over and all that nicey, nicey?  That's done.  The Megan on her latest album …
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
‘Elvis’ Star Shonka Dukureh Found Dead in Nashville Apartment at Age 44  —  According to the coroner's report obtained by Us Weekly, Dukureh's official cause of death is “hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.”  The document stated that the manner of death was “natural.”
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Page Six and Just Jared
Emily Longeretta / Variety:
Jesse Lee Soffer to Exit ‘Chicago P.D.’ in the Fall — Season 10 Will Be His Last (EXCLUSIVE) … Jesse Lee Soffer is turning in his badge on “Chicago P.D.” The upcoming 10th season will be the last for Soffer, Variety can exclusively announce.  The actor has portrayed Det.
Discussion: The Wrap, Deadline and Just Jared
Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
Paris Jackson shares sweet birthday tribute to late dad Michael Jackson … Paris Jackson is part of one of the world's greatest musical families, and the most cherished part of that legacy to her is her father, the late King of Pop Michael Jackson.  —  The star, a rising musician herself …
Discussion: Daily Star, FemaleFirst and E! Online
Emily Selleck / Page Six:
Addison Rae's dad thanks Yung Gravy for ‘taking the leftovers’ to VMAs 2022  —  Addison Rae's dad, Monty Lopez, claims to be “unbothered” after his estranged wife, Sheri Nicole Easterling, kissed rapper Yung Gravy at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.  —  “Thank you @younggravy for taking the leftovers …
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
See Nicki Minaj Praise “Beautiful” Taylor Swift After 2022 MTV VMAs  —  Nicki Minaj only had mad love for Taylor Swift following the 2022 MTV VMAs, where the pop star announced her new album, Midnights.  Watch Nicki praise the “beautiful” singer at the after-party.
TMZ.com:
Tyrese Doesn't Want to Pay Estranged Wife Spousal Support in Divorce  —  One of Samantha's attorneys fired back the line of questioning was irrelevant at this point, but Graham explained why Tyrese feels it's extremely relevant.  The judge stepped in to play peacemaker, but expect more fireworks Tuesday when Tyrese takes the stand.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Mail
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev Are Officially Married After More Than 3 Years of Dating  —  Making it official!  Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev are married more than two years after they welcomed their first child together.  —  Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev: A Timeline of Their Relationship
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Louise McCreesh / Daily Star:
Katie Price ‘heartbroken’ as she has ‘limited access’ to her kids with Kieran Hayler  —  Katie Price has revealed she has ‘limited access’ to her two youngest children Jett and Bunny following a legal dispute involving her ex-husband Kieran Hayler earlier this year
Discussion: FemaleFirst
People.com:
Kelsea Ballerini Files for Divorce from Morgan Evans: ‘Deeply Difficult Decision’  —  “It's hard to find the words here...but I feel extremely grateful for the years of marriage to Morgan and hopeful for the next seasons,” Ballerini wrote  —  It's over for Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans.
Discussion: Entertainment Tonight
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Shafiq Najib / People.com:
Dixie D'Amelio Denies Noah Beck Breakup, Says Social Media ‘Causes a Lot of Drama’  —  Better for our mental health," the TikTok star told PEOPLE Sunday on the red carpet at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards  —  Dixie D'Amelio is setting the record straight when it comes to her relationship with Noah Beck.
Discussion: Just Jared
Ryan Schwartz / TVLine:
The Conners Shocker: Legacy Cast Member Out Ahead of Season 5  —  There will be at least one empty seat at The Conners' kitchen table this fall.  —  TVLine can exclusively report that legacy cast member Michael Fishman, who plays Darlene and Becky's younger brother DJ, will not be returning to the spinoff in Season 5.
Anita Singh / Telegraph:
Sarah Beeny: ‘I promised my children I will never lie to them about my cancer’  —  In a Telegraph exclusive, the presenter talks about having the disease that killed her mother and the repressed emotions it unlocks  —  Sarah Beeny knew she was going to be given a diagnosis of breast cancer …
Discussion: Daily Star
Mona Khalifeh‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Reveals He was a Stand-In Officiant for Sarah Hyland's Wedding (Exclusive)  —  Jesse Tyler Ferguson is sharing all the details about Sarah Hyland's wedding to Wells Adams.  ET's Lauren Zima spoke to Ferguson at the premiere of his new film, Ivy + Bean, Monday night …
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
 
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Joey Nolfi / EW.com:
Hocus Pocus 2 will explain the Sanderson Sisters' origins as children in the 1600s
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Janet Williams / Celebrity Insider:
In The Upcoming Season Of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian Will Address The Criticism She Received For Her Now-Famous Variety Interview
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Brett Malec / E! Online:
Dolly Parton Enlists Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon and More for New Christmas Special
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