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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed  —  Hulk Hogan's official cause of death has been revealed.  —  The pro wrestling legend died from acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, in which is when blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, causing tissue damage …
TMZ.com:
Justin Baldoni in the Room as Blake Lively Deposition Begins  —  BLAKE LIVELY'S DEPOSITION FACING DOWN HER NEMESIS ... Justin Baldoni's in the Room!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 601 … Blake Lively's deposition kicked off just a little while ago ... and, we're told she's staring right into the face of her legal foe.
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Us Weekly:
Blake Lively Begins Deposition for Justin Baldoni ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit (Exclusive)
Discussion: People and New York Daily News
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Jeremy Strong Front-Runner To Play Mark Zuckerberg In ‘The Social Network Part II’ … Sources say no formal offer has been presented but that he is the top choice.  —  Deadline first reported last night that Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison are top choices to star in the follow-up movie, with Aaron Sorkin writing and directing.
New York Times:
Liam Neeson Goes Slapstick in “Naked Gun” Reboot … Visuals by Geordie Wood  —  There's a line from Anthony Hopkins that Liam Neeson likes to share.  Any time Neeson asks him how he's doing, Hopkins tells him, “Great.  I haven't been found out yet.”  —  At 73, Neeson feels like he hasn't been found out yet either.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
The “Game of Thrones” alum shared his thoughts on his shocking new look in a candid Instagram video, admitting that he “hate[d]” it.  —  Welcome back, Duncan Idaho.  —  Jason Momoa shaved off his signature facial hair ahead of filming part three of “Dune” — and looks completely unrecognizable.
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Emma Banks / InStyle:
Mandy Moore Shares Rare Heartwarming Photos of Her 3 Kids on a Family Getaway  —  “What an epic few days!”  —  Close … Mandy Moore is on vacation mode after spending a few days soaking up the sun with her family at the Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico.
Discussion: People
Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Zawe Ashton Clarifies Marriage Status With Tom Hiddleston  —  Zawe Ashton confirmed her current relationship status with Tom Hiddleston after an interview referred to him as her husband.  The couple share one child and are currently expecting a second.  —  Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton haven't jumped on the marriage train just yet.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Just Jared
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Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Noah Cyrus Shares Where She Stands With Parents Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus  —  Noah Cyrus shared an update on her relationship with parents Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus after years-long rumors of a family feud.  —  Noah Cyrus is in a positive place with those around her.
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Theme Park Ride Snaps in Half and Crashes to Ground on Video  —  THEME PARK RIDE BREAKS IN HALF, CRASHES TO GROUND  —  VIOLENTLY CRASHING DOWN  —  Horrifying video shows the moment an amusement park ride snaps in two, sending riders crashing to the ground ... leaving dozens licking their wounds.
Discussion: Metro.co.uk, Suggest and Mirror
Just Jared:
Bobbi Althoff Announces the End of ‘The Really Good Podcast’  —  Bobbi Althoff is saying goodbye to her podcast.  —  The 28-year-old host got her start on TikTok before she announced that she was starting a podcast in 2023.  The Really Good Podcast featured a number of high-profile guests like Drake, Mark Cuban, and Lili Reinhart.
Daily Mail:
Ozzy Osbourne's family gather to lay him to rest in the grounds of his mansion in front of huge tongue-in-cheek sign with stars including Elton John among mourners  —  Ozzy Osbourne's widow Sharon and her family are today laying the heavy metal icon to rest in a private funeral at his Buckinghamshire home - as he desired.
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Lana Del Rey Shares Unseen Photo From Wedding to Jeremy Dufrene Ahead of 1-Year Anniversary  —  Lana Del Rey is taking a walk down memory lane.  —  The “Summertime Sadness” singer, 40, shared a previously unseen photo from her September 2024 wedding to alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene via Instagram on Wednesday, July 30.
Discussion: TODAY.com, Elle, Page Six, TMZ.com and People
Just Jared:
‘Hostel’ TV Series From Eli Roth & Starring Paul Giamatti Coming to Peacock  —  There's been a huge update on the Hostel tv series!  —  In 2024, it was reported that Paul Giamatti would star in a series based on the 2005 Eli Roth movie franchise.  After announcement that the 58-year-old actor …
Alex Duffy / Harper's Bazaar Australia:
Isla's next act: Isla Fisher is ready for her next chapter  —  Fresh in Fendi with her irresistible energy and innate flair for comedy, the Australian actress is hungry for her next challenge  —  words TESS DE VIVIE DE RÉGIE photography JAMES ANASTASI styling JULIA BRENARD
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online and People
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Hugh Jackman Escapes to the Berkshires With Sutton Foster for Summer Vacation After Finalizing Divorce (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Hugh Jackman headed to the Berkshires for some R&R with his girlfriend, Sutton Foster, after finalizing his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness …
Discussion: Page Six and RADAR
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Jeremy Clarkson ‘absolutely devastated’ as major disease strikes Diddly Squat farm  —  Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has shockingly announced that Diddly Squat farm has been struck down by the serious illness and that everyone is “absolutely devastated” by it
Discussion: Deadline, GB News, The Sun and Mirror
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Justin Timberlake reveals ‘debilitating’ Lyme disease diagnosis after lackluster performance got ‘misinterpreted’  —  Justin Timberlake has been diagnosed with “debilitating” Lyme disease.  —  The singer made the health admission in a lengthy Instagram statement Thursday reflecting …
 
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Elena Santa Cruz / Arizona Republic:
Emilie Kiser wants information cut from police report about son's drowning
Discussion: People and Us Weekly
Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Diddy Asks Judge to Overturn Convictions, Arguing ‘Freak-Offs’ Were Just Legal Movie Shoots
Liza Esquibias / People:
Jurnee Smollett Says She Gained 20 Lbs. to Play a Former Marine in Smoke (Exclusive)
Discussion: Us Weekly and Deadline
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Ethan Millman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Foo Fighters' New Drummer Revealed (Exclusive)
Just Jared:
Broadway Co-Stars Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells to Reunite For New Hulu TV Series ‘Stay Tuned’
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Jessica Alba's Estranged Husband Says He's Happy for Her New Relationship
US Food and Drug Administration:
High Noon Announces Recall of its Vodka Seltzer Beach Pack (12 Pack) Due to Inclusion of CELSIUS® ASTRO VIBE ™ Energy Drink Cans that were Inadvertently Filled with Vodka Seltzer
 

 
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.

John Koblin / New York Times:
The Netflix-WBD deal should quiet concerns, for now, from CNN employees worried about the prospect of Paramount combining CBS News and CNN in a WBD acquisition

 
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