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Andrew Marchand / New York Times:
ESPN parts ways with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of rape lawsuit: Sources  —  ESPN has cut ties with NFL Hall of Famer and media analyst Shannon Sharpe less than two weeks after he settled a lawsuit in which his ex-girlfriend accused him of rape, sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic on Wednesday.
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TMZ.com:
Shannon Sharpe Out at ESPN After Settling Rape Lawsuit  —  Shannon Sharpe's days at ESPN are over — the network has cut ties with the Pro Football Hall of Famer less than two weeks after settling a rape lawsuit, TMZ Sports has confirmed.  —  News of the split just dropped minutes ago …
Discussion: The Wrap and New York Post
Dominic Patten / Deadline:
Trump Now “Seriously Considering” Pardon For Sean Combs Ahead Of Sentencing; White House Officially Says Nothing … Nearly two months after Trump publicly entertained the notion of a Diddy pardon in an Oval Office gaggle, a comprehensive get out of jail card for Combs is being “seriously considered …
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Donald Trump ‘seriously’ considering pardoning Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: report
Discussion: Baller Alert
Collider:
James Bond Fan-Favorite Rules Himself Out of the Running [Exclusive]  —  Taron Egerton might have the looks, the charm, and the Kingsman credentials, but don't expect him to don a tuxedo and order a martini anytime soon.  While chatting with Collider's , Joe Schmidt to promote his new film She Rides Shotgun …
BBC:
Osbourne family in tears as tens of thousands turn out for Ozzy procession  —  Summary  — Tens of thousands of fans have gathered to pay respects to Ozzy Osbourne in his home city of Birmingham  — The family, visibly upset, took the opportunity to look at the tributes
Page Six:
Meghan Markle's ex-best friend Jessica Mulroney splits from husband — ‘sad, but also relieved’: sources  —  Meghan Markle's ex-best friend Jessica Mulroney has split with her husband Ben after 16 years of marriage, Page Six can reveal.  —  The Canadian stylist and her husband are divorcing …
199 - Tom Brady's Newsletter:
Your actions reflect your priorities … It's been more than a week since Scottie Scheffler won The Open at Royal Portrush.  Yet he is still doing interviews about an answer he gave during Media Day, in response to this question: “What would be the longest you've ever celebrated something?”
TMZ.com:
Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Draws Thousands to UK Streets, Fans Say Goodbye  —  OZZY OSBOURNE THOUSANDS PACK UK STREETS TO SAY GOODBYE ... Sharon Breaks Down In Tears  —  Ozzy Osbourne's fans are saying one last goodbye to the “Prince of Darkness” ... flooding the streets of his hometown to say farewell before he's laid to rest.
Amy Denman / Mirror:
Paul Mario Day dead: Iron Maiden's original singer dies as new band pays tribute  —  Paul Mario Day, who was the original singer of Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 69.  His cause of death is yet to be announced but tributes have begun pouring in  —  3AM  —  Original Iron Maiden singer Paul Mario Day has died at the age of 69.
TMZ.com:
Brooke Hogan Asked to Be Taken Off Hulk's Will, Won't Get Anything From Estate  —  BROOKE HOGAN ASKED TO BE TAKEN OFF HULK'S WILL ... Will Receive Nothing From Estate … Brooke Hogan is deep in grief over the loss of her dad, Hulk Hogan, after his passing last week …
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown & Live Nation Sued by Breezy Swim Over ‘Breezy Bowl XX’ Tour Copyright  —  CHRIS BROWN, LIVE NATION SUED You're Confusing the Customers ... ‘BREEZY SWIMWEAR’ BEEN HERE FOR YEARS!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 165 … Chris Brown's American leg of his “Breezy Bowl XX” …
Discussion: Baller Alert and Billboard
Steve Brenner / The US Sun:
Truth behind Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau ‘date night’ with ex-Canadian prime minister ‘ready for serious relationship’  —  Friends of former Canadian leader spill the beans about possible future plans with newly single Katy Perry  —  JUSTIN Trudeau is looking forward to spending …
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TMZ.com:
Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau Wrapped Up Dinner With Cozy Terrace Drinks
Tommy McArdle / People:
Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman's Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde Go to Partners' Counseling in Funny Zootopia 2 Trailer  —  Ke Huy Quan also lends his voice to ‘Zootopia 2,’ in theaters Nov. 26  — Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprise their voice roles as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in the latest trailer for Zootopia 2
Discussion: Just Jared, ABC7, The Wrap and Gold Derby
Angelique Jackson / Variety:
Harrison Ford Goes Deep on ‘Star Wars,’ His First Emmy Nomination for ‘Shrinking’ and the Future of America: 'Rich Get Richer.  Poor Get Poorer.  That Ain't Right'  —  “Is it just me or does he look like the president of the United States?”  That's what Jessica Williams whispered to the producers of …
Discussion: People, TODAY.com and Just Jared
Bailey Richards / People:
The Bachelor Star Joey Graziadei Shares the 2 Things That Make Fiancée Kelsey Anderson ‘Marriage Material’  —  The reality star opened up about his marriage must-haves in a recent podcast appearance  — Joey Graziadei revealed the two things that make someone “marriage material” to him in a July 30 podcast appearance
Discussion: E! Online and TV Insider
Beatriz Colon / HELLO!:
Jennifer Hudson reveals career move away from her show amid hiatus  —  The EGOT winner has joined a star-studded cast  —  Jennifer Hudson is keeping busy during her summer break.  —  The Dreamgirls actress is on hiatus from her eponymous talk show, which is slated to return for a fourth season in September.
Discussion: People, The Wrap and Deadline
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
Christina Applegate Says Her Daughter Sadie, 14, Misses Who Her Mom Was Before Her MS Diagnosis  —  Christina Applegate is opening up about an honest conversation she had with daughter Sadie amid her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.  —  “I get up [in the morning] because of [Sadie] …
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Heather Rae El Moussa Breaks Silence on HGTV's Mass Cancellations, Teases ‘The Flip Off’ Season 2 (Exclusive)  —  Heather Rae El Moussa addressed the ongoing cancellations at HGTV — and what it means for season 2 of The Flip Off.  —  The reality star, 37, spoke exclusively with Us Weekly …
Discussion: E! Online and Full Feed
People:
Lady Gaga Shouts Out Fiancé Michael Polansky During L.A. Tour Stop, Calls Him ‘the Love of My Life’  —  The pop megastar, who is currently in the midst of The Mayhem Ball Tour, was performing during the second night of her Los Angeles concert  — Lady Gaga gave Michael Polansky a sweet shout-out during her latest concert
Discussion: Just Jared and Billboard
Mara Levinsky / Soap Opera Digest:
Suzanne Rogers And Her Character, Maggie, 'Aren't Going Anywhere,' Says Days of Our Lives Rep (EXCL)  —  Rumors have been circulating on social media that Suzanne Rogers — the Daytime Emmy-Award winning actress who has portrayed Maggie Simmons Horton Horton Kiriakis since 1973 …
Telegraph:
Princess Margaret 'left with foetal alcohol syndrome from Queen Mother's drinking'  —  Biographer claims condition could have played significant role in princess's personality  —  Princess Margaret suffered from foetal alcohol syndrome brought on by the Queen Mother's drinking during pregnancy, a biography has claimed.
Discussion: InStyle, People and GB News
Sarah Jones / People:
Amy Bradley's Brother Slams Online Critics After Netflix Doc: We're Not ‘Racist Homophobes’ (Exclusive)  —  Netflix's ‘Amy Bradley Is Missing’ explores the 1998 unsolved disappearance of the 23-year-old, who vanished at sea  — Amy Lynn Bradley's disappearance during a 1998 cruise is explored …
Discussion: E! Online
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Julie Chrisley Says She Has a ‘Lung Condition’ Following Prison Stay, Getting ‘Tests’ From Doctor  —  Julie Chrisley's 28 months in prison apparently led to some health issues.  —  “Listen, I have a lung condition from being in prison,” Julie, 52, revealed during the Wednesday, July 30 …
Discussion: E! Online and TV Insider
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Jinger Duggar's Husband Jeremy Vuolo Reflects on Facing ‘Deep Betrayal’ in Early Marriage  —  Jinger Duggar's husband, Jeremy Vuolo, is opening up about a challenging time in the early days of the pair's marriage.  —  During the Wednesday, July 30, episode of the “Jinger & Jeremy Podcast …
Discussion: Star Magazine, E! Online and Full Feed
 
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Angela Andaloro / People:
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Discussion: Page Six, Quince and InStyle
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Audrey Rock / Page Six:
Iconic talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael, 90, looks unrecognizable in rare photos amid her retirement
Discussion: The US Sun and E! Online
Hilary Lewis / The Hollywood Reporter:
Alon Aboutboul, Israeli Actor Known in U.S. for Roles in ‘Snowfall’ and ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ Dies at 60
Naomi Clarke / BBC:
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announce separation
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Financial Times:
Sources: WBD's board wanted a proposal it could sign immediately, and Netflix was the only bidder whose paperwork was fully executable the night of December 4

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agree to part ways and let her contract expire at the end of the year, following new allegations about her affair with RFK Jr.

Kat Tenbarge / Wired:
Some Reddit moderators say a surge of AI slop on the site is eroding its authenticity and could lead to a feedback loop of AI models training on AI content

 
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