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10:50 PM ET, September 2, 2023

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Rip / TMZ.com:
Jimmy Buffett Dead at 76 from Skin Cancer  —  JIMMY BUFFETT DEAD AT 76 SUFFERED FROM SKIN CANCER  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  — 74.3K … UPDATE  —  8:57 AM PT — Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Jimmy was diagnosed with skin cancer 4 years ago that turned into lymphoma, and we're told that was the cause of death.
Laura Snapes / The Guardian:
'I had all these feelings of rage I couldn't express': Olivia Rodrigo on overnight pop superstardom, plagiarism and growing up in public  —  She was a TV child star - then the single Drivers License made her a music phenomenon.  Now on her second album, the singer is trying to make sense of her extraordinary young life
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Wednesday's Jenna Ortega, 20, shuts down ‘ridiculous’ rumors that she is dating Johnny Depp, 60: ‘Leave us alone’  —  Jenna Ortega has shut down the ‘ridiculous’ speculation that both she and fellow actor, Johnny Depp, are dating as she recently took to Instagram.
Melissa Romualdi / ET Canada:
Chris Rock Escapes Burning Man After He And Diplo Hitch A Ride In The Back Of A Pickup Truck  —  Thousands of other attendees, however, have been asked to shelter in place and conserve food and water.  —  Chris Rock is no longer trapped at the Burning Man Festival.
The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Jimmy Buffett  —  A poet of paradise, Jimmy Buffett was an American music icon who inspired generations to step back and find the joy in life and in one another.  —  His witty, wistful songs celebrate a uniquely American cast of characters …
Sadie Bell / People:
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's Relationship Is ‘Much Different Than What Has Been Portrayed’ (Source)  —  The couple met and became friends while filming the upcoming ‘Wicked’ movie in London  —  Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are still going strong and doing their best to navigate …
Discussion: Marie Claire, Elle, Glamour and Perez Hilton
Kate Dennett / Daily Mail:
Dua Lipa shows off her incredible figure in a skimpy gold bikini as she lounges by the pool during her balmy Ibiza getaway  —  Dua Lipa looked as incredible as ever as she lounged by the pool during her sun-soaked family holiday to Ibiza.  —  The singer, 28, took to Instagram on Saturday …
Discussion: Elle
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Travis Barker, pregnant Kourtney Kardashian seen leaving hospital after ‘urgent family matter’  —  Travis Barker and his pregnant wife, Kourtney Kardashian, were seen leaving a hospital Saturday after he and his band postponed their tour for an “urgent family matter.”
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Selena Gomez Posts New Photos of Broken Hand in Cast After Revealing She Tripped in Summer Dress  —  The actress and singer recently released a new track “Single Soon”  —  Selena Gomez is giving fans another look at her latest arm accessory.  —  On Friday, the singer and actress, 31 …
Discussion: Marie Claire, HuffPost and Elle
TMZ.com:
Hulk Hogan Says He's 8 Months Alcohol-Free, Down 40-Plus Pounds!  —  HULK HOGAN I'M 8 MONTHS ALCOHOL-FREE, BROTHER!!! ...  Down 40-Plus Lbs … Hulk Hogan is runnin' wild on his latest fitness journey ... saying this week he's now abstained from alcohol for eight months — and it's done his body so good, he's down 40-plus pounds!!
Discussion: The US Sun
Janine Henni / People:
Sarah Ferguson Shares How Breast Cancer Diagnosis Stopped Her from Comparing Herself to Princess Diana  —  “When I look back, okay, I've got good legs, but I didn't like myself and that was because, I think, I was always compared to Diana,” the Duchess of York shared
Discussion: Marie Claire, ET Canada and The Mirror
Jen Juneau / People:
Tom Holland Wishes Girlfriend Zendaya Happy Birthday with Sweet Posts: ‘My Birthday Girl’  —  The actor posted a tribute to his girlfriend and ‘Spider-Man’ costar on Instagram Friday in honor of her 27th birthday  —  Tom Holland is celebrating another year around the sun for Zendaya!
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Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: The Mirror
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hit up Beyoncé's ‘Renaissance’ tour on date night
Brent Furdyk / ET Canada:
Elton John, David Letterman, Bill Clinton & More Pay Tribute To The Late Jimmy Buffett
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Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI acquires tech news show TBPN, promising editorial independence; TBPN was on track to make over $30M in revenue in 2026 and will wind down its ad business

Variety:
Sources: the legal team for Paramount President Jeff Shell has engaged in preliminary talks about a possible exit from the company, where he was hired in 2024

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