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Jessica Radloff / Glamour:
The Golden Bachelor's Mel Owens Knows Bachelor Nation Is Angry: ‘I Deserved It’  —  In an exclusive interview with Glamour, the 66-year-old opens up about the backlash to his ageist and sexist comments on a recent podcast.  “It was unfair and insensitive, and I have to earn [the trust] back.”
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling celebrate ‘wonderful’ engagement - first look photos  —  Princess Anne's son has proposed to NHS nurse Harriet after a year of dating  —  Congratulations!  Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling have confirmed their engagement after a year of dating.
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Stephanie Petit / People:
Queen Elizabeth's Grandson Peter Phillips Announces Engagement 4 Years After Divorce  —  Peter, the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth, has two daughters from his previous marriage  — Peter Phillips is engaged to Harriet Sperling after a year of dating
Discussion: HELLO!, GB News, Royal Musings and Mirror
Us Weekly:
Gary Busey, 81, Pleads Guilty to Sex Crime at New Jersey Horror Convention  —  Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact.  —  During a court hearing on Thursday, July 31, the actor admitted to inappropriately touching a woman on August 12, 2022, at a horror movie convention.
Just Jared:
‘The Holiday’ Limited Series in the Works at Apple TV+  —  Exciting news for fans of The Holiday!  —  On Friday (August 1), it was revealed that a limited series adaption of the 2006 beloved holiday rom-com is in development at Apple TV+, Variety confirmed.
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
‘And Just Like That...’ To End With Season 3, Gets Two-Part Series Finale On HBO Max … The show will wrap up its expanded 12-episode third season, which is currently airing, with a two-part finale.  Showrunner Michael Patrick King notified cast of the decision Thursday, per our sources.
TMZ.com:
Gary Busey Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault at New Jersey Horror Convention  —  GARY BUSEY PLEADS GUILTY TO SEXUAL ASSAULT ... In Camden Horror Convention Case  —  CHANGING COURSE  —  Gary Busey's backpedaling fast — after flat-out denying he groped a woman at a horror convention three years earlier …
Audrey Rock / Page Six:
Elizabeth Hurley, 60, and mom Angela, 85, twin in animal-print swimsuits: ‘Two timeless beauties’  —  She got it from her mama.  —  In a new Instagram photo, Elizabeth Hurley, 60, rocked a leopard-printed string bikini ($91) from her eponymous swimwear line underneath a white embroidered coverup.
Discussion: People, SheKnows, The Sun, TODAY.com and InStyle
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TMZ.com:
Justin Baldoni in the Room as Blake Lively Deposition Begins
Stephanie Takyi / Daily Mail:
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Will Fergie finally strike gold with ‘eco nappy’?  —  Her quest for financial independence has taken her on a dizzying journey during which she's sold everything from fountain pens to food blenders, been an ambassador for Weight Watchers, published numerous books …
Discussion: Mirror, Tatler and GB News
JP Saxe / Variety:
JP Saxe Cancels Tour, Gets Brutally Honest About the Reason Why: 'I Aimed Too High and Didn't Sell Enough Tickets' (Guest Column) … Due to unforeseen circumstances...  The circumstance: I didn't sell enough tickets. … Ticket sales weren't where they needed to be.  The suggestion was: take the L, try again next year.
Jim Kiest / San Antonio Express-News:
Conjunto legend Flaco Jimenez dies at 86  —  Born into a family of conjunto pioneers, Flaco Jimenez took his Hohner three-row button accordion from San Antonio to the stages of the world, becoming the music's greatest ambassador.  —  Jimenez died Thursday evening at one of his son's homes following a long illness.
Nikki Onafuye / Mirror:
Cruz Beckham apologises to fans and shares new swimwear snap after tiny white trunks pic  —  Cruz Beckham has taken to Instagram to apologise to fans after he posed confidently in a pair of white trunks, thought to be his dad David's, while on holiday with his family
Discussion: Page Six, TMZ.com and Daily Star
Christina Perrier / InStyle:
Diane von Fürstenberg's Granddaughter Princess Talita Is Engaged—See Her Massive Diamond Ring  —  The start of forever.  —  Close … It's engagement season.  July was peppered with a slate of celebrity engagements, from Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein to Venus Williams …
Discussion: People and Tatler
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Justin Bieber's dramatic move amid marriage speculation... that changes everything for the troubled superstar and wife Hailey  —  It seems Justin Bieber has baby fever.  —  The pop star, 31, is eager for his wife, Hailey, 28, to expand their family as their son, Jack Blues, approaches his first birthday, the Daily Mail has learned.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, RADAR, Mirror and Page Six
People:
Paris Jackson and Fiancé Justin Long End Engagement as Star Says She Cried ‘Breakup Tears’  —  The singer-songwriter, 27, announced her engagement to music producer Long in December  — Paris Jackson and her fiancé Justin Long have ended their engagement
Steven McIntosh / BBC:
Wednesday fame was overwhelming, says Jenna Ortega  — Jenna Ortega says the sudden attention she received from starring in Netflix's Wednesday was overwhelming  — The forthcoming second season sees an increased focus on Morticia and Gomez Addams, Wednesday's parents
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.
 
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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.
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
New York Times:
Liam Neeson Goes Slapstick in “Naked Gun” Reboot