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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 …
Discussion: People, Us Weekly and Just Jared
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  —  When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service.
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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Ethan Millman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Foo Fighters' New Drummer Revealed (Exclusive)  —  Ilan Rubin replaces Josh Freese, who was let go from the band back in May. But there's a twist. … Rubin is best known for his work with Nine Inch Nails, where he's served as the band's touring drummer since 2009 and was inducted …
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: GB News, The Sun and Mirror
TMZ.com:
Rapper Kevin Gates' Wife Dreka Files for Divorce  —  RAPPER KEVIN GATES WIFE FILES FOR DIVORCE  —  EXCLUSIVE … Rapper Kevin Gates is getting served ... because his wife just filed for divorce.  —  Dreka Gates, who used to manage Kevin, beelined it to court Wednesday and filed for divorce from Kevin after 9 years of marriage.
Discussion: Suggest, Vibe, Sandra Rose and Extra
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: Page Six, TMZ.com and People
Chandler Tregaskes / Tatler:
The fashion moment you've been waiting for: who are the top 10 style mavens and mavericks of Tatler's Best Dressed List 2025?  —  From couture queens to party kids, who's made the roll call of style?  Tatler's style editor Chandler Tregaskes unveils the greatest list in fashion in the September 2025 issue
Discussion: Daily Star, Mirror and The Sun
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 …
Zara Woodcock / Mirror:
Katie Price's family air concerns over her weight as dad says 'it's not right'  —  Former glamour model Katie Price shared their concerns over her weight loss during the recent episode of her podcast  —  Katie Price's family shared their concerns over the former glamour model's weight loss …
Discussion: Daily Star
Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Diddy Asks Judge to Overturn Convictions, Arguing ‘Freak-Offs’ Were Just Legal Movie Shoots  —  The star's lawyers say he was merely “producing amateur pornography” and that he's protected by the First Amendment. … Combs was acquitted earlier this month on the most serious criminal charges …
Starr Bowenbank / People:
Miranda Lambert Had the Cheekiest Response to Her Viral Miniskirt Mishap: ‘Backyard Swagger’  —  “I've been warning y'all,” she told fans via TikTok  — Miranda Lambert's outfit at her July 25 concert went viral on TikTok — accidentally  — A fan shared a video on TikTok that zoomed …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Page Six, RADAR and HELLO!
Liza Esquibias / People:
Jurnee Smollett Says She Gained 20 Lbs. to Play a Former Marine in Smoke (Exclusive)  —  “I knew physically that Michelle needed to have more of a muscular presence than I personally did,” Smollett tells PEOPLE of her transformation for ‘Smoke’  — In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Deadline
Tommy McArdle / People:
Jessica Chastain Returns to School to Earn Master's Degree from Harvard University  —  The Oscar winner is taking classes at Harvard University, PEOPLE confirms  — Jessica Chastain has enrolled in Harvard University's Masters in Public Administration program at the school's John F. Kennedy School of Government
Discussion: Variety, E! Online and Just Jared
Taste of Country:
Luke Bryan Swears He Would Have Jumped Into the Crowd If He Saw Who Threw the Ball at Him [Exclusive]  —  Luke Bryan was performing a show on his Country Song Came On Tour in North Dakota when someone in the crowd chucked a ball at him and hit him right in the face.
Discussion: Billboard, Just Jared and People
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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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Dave Franco Had Sex on Disneyland Ride: Breaking Down His ‘Call Her Daddy’ Confessions  —  Dave Franco kept it cool while “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper grilled him about his sex life — but some things were still off limits.  —  “OK, so do you want to start with your sex life or your childhood drama?”
Discussion: Daily Star, The Wrap, FemaleFirst and People
TMZ.com:
Jason Momoa Shaves His Iconic Beard Off for First Time in Six Years  —  JASON MOMOA SHAVES IT ALL OFF😱  —  Jason Momoa's celebrating six years of his water company the only way Aquaman would — by making waves with a razor.  Yep, the beard's gone ... and so is half his identity!
Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
Al Calderon Exits ‘Days Of Our Lives’; Javi Hernandez Role To Be Recast … “We do not comment on the contract status of our actors, but fans should not worry, Javi is alive and well in Salem,” representatives for Days of Our Lives shared in a statement.  —  Calderon joined the long-running …
 
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Just Jared:
Broadway Co-Stars Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells to Reunite For New Hulu TV Series ‘Stay Tuned’
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
Beatriz Colon / HELLO!:
Jennifer Hudson reveals career move away from her show amid hiatus
Discussion: RTÉ, The Wrap and People
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Angela Andaloro / People:
Riley Hawk Says He and Francis Bean Cobain Enjoy a ‘Quiet Life’ with Son Ronin, with Some Help from Dad Tony Hawk (Exclusive)
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Sara Guaglione / Digiday:
WaPo has launched its creator network, where half a dozen creators will launch new series every few weeks in different verticals and retain IP ownership

Sam Spratford / Publishers Weekly:
HarperCollins partnered with AI animation studio Toonstar to adapt its books into YouTube series, starting with Friendship List by Lisa Greenwald

Jessica Hill / Associated Press:
The Las Vegas Review-Journal stops printing the Las Vegas Sun, ending the last joint operating deal stemming from a 1970 law; the Sun vows to fight in court

 
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