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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 …
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 …
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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Paige Strout / E! Online:
Nikki Bella Marries Artem Chigvintsev in Paris Wedding  —  Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Chigvintsev!  Nikki Bella tied the knot with Artem Chigvintsev in Paris on August 26.  Find out how they celebrated, plus details on their upcoming E! wedding special.  —  Nikki Bella went from fighting in the ring to getting one on her finger.
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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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Kelsea Ballerini Files for Divorce, Reveals Date of Separation  —  Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans' romance began with a meet-cute worthy of a rom-com and they made fans swoon for years until their 2022 split.  —  The “Peter Pan” singer found her man through music — after cohosting an award show in his native Australia in 2016.
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Addison Rae's Dad Monty Lopez Reacts to Yung Gravy and Sheri Easterling Debuting Their 'Ship at the VMAs  —  His response is...yikes.  —  The 2022 VMAs were truly a lot to take in—in part thanks to the fact that  —  Addison Rae's mom Sheri Easterling and Yung Gravy decided to debut their relationship
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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.
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
The Baltimore Banner:
Filming halted for Baltimore TV series ‘Lady in the Lake’ after violence threatened against the cast, crew, police say  —  Production of a new, limited television series adapted from a Laura Lippman novel abruptly stopped on Friday after drug dealers urging the cast and crew to clear the set …
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Rip / TMZ.com:
‘Sopranos’ Actor Bob LuPone Dead at 76  —  “The Sopranos” actor and broadway legend Robert “Bob” LuPone has died.  —  The Tony-nominated actor passed following a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his rep.  —  The MCC Theater, an off-broadway space Bob founded …
Sean Gregory / TIME:
What Serena Williams Gave the World  —  The greatest female athlete of all time—check that: perhaps the greatest athlete of all time—has been thinking a lot about the reason she's vowed to hang up her racket for good.  —  “Olympia doesn't like when I play tennis,” Serena Williams says plainly …
Just Jared:
Daniel Radcliffe Stars as Weird Al the First Trailer for ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ - Watch Here  —  The first full length trailer for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story has been released!  —  Roku dropped a new teaser for the upcoming film on Monday (August 29), giving fans a look at Daniel Radcliffe as the famous parody artist.
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  —  The response to Kim Kardashian's now-famous remarks about people having to “work” “mortified” her.  The Skkn creator talks with her sister Khloé Kardashian …
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kylie Jenner alludes to postpartum depression: I ‘cried nonstop’ for 3 weeks  —  Kylie Jenner hints in a new trailer for “The Kardashians” that she struggled with postpartum depression after welcoming her son.  —  The reality star speaks to her sister Kendall Jenner in the Hulu teaser released Monday …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Bradley Cooper, ex Irina Shayk go on tropical vacation amid Huma Abedin romance  —  Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk reunited for a tropical trip amid his romance with Huma Abedin.  —  The model, 36, shared Instagram photos on Sunday from their vacation — which took place three years after their split …
TMZ.com:
6ix9ine's Girlfriend Arrested for Domestic Violence After Fight in Miami  —  Tekashi 6ix9ine's girlfriend was arrested this weekend after a dustup in Miami ... an altercation that's on video.  —  Rachel Wattley — who goes by Jade — was busted Sunday night on a battery charge related to domestic violence.
Discussion: The Sun and RADAR
Desiree Murphy / Page Six:
Nicki Minaj gets ‘Super Freaky’ for MTV VMAs 2022 Vanguard Award performance  —  One thing about her she's the baddest alive.  —  All eyes were on Nicki Minaj on Sunday at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.  —  The rapper, 39, stole the show while taking the stage to perform a medley of hits …
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Alyssa Ray / E! Online:
The Latest House of the Dragon Drama Has Us Firmly Planted as Team Rhaenyra  —  The events of the Aug. 28 episode of House of the Dragon has supporting the young Targaryen princess, portrayed by Milly Alcock.  Here's what went down.  (Spoilers!)  —  Watch: House of the Dragon Cast Spills Shocking Dragon Secrets!
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and POPSUGAR
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Eve Crosbie / HELLO!:
See what the incredible cast of House of the Dragon look like out of costume
Discussion: E! Online, Cosmopolitan and POPSUGAR
 
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Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
‘Elvis’ Star Shonka Dukureh Found Dead in Nashville Apartment at Age 44
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TMZ.com:
Tyrese Doesn't Want to Pay Estranged Wife Spousal Support in Divorce
Discussion: Daily Mail
Brett Malec / E! Online:
Dolly Parton Enlists Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon and More for New Christmas Special
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Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz rock matching pink outfits for date night
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Vanessa Etienne / People.com:
Halsey Suffers ‘Terrible’ Food Poisoning Before UK Festival: 'No Idea How I'm Still Alive'
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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
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Discussion: Celebrity Insider
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Pregnant Jenna Johnson, Val Chmerkovskiy reveal sex of first baby
Antonia DeBianchi / People.com:
Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back! Plus There's a New Fall Drink and We Tried It
Discussion: Just Jared
Andy Lines / Mirror.co.uk:
Owner of limo Princess Diana died in demands French authorities give it back
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