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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 …
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Daniel Trainor / Us Weekly:
Plans for Hulk Hogan's Memorial Service Revealed, Wrestling Legend to Be Cremated (Exclusive)  —  Hulk Hogan will be remembered in a memorial service next week following the pro wrestler's shocking death.  —  The service will take place on Tuesday, August 5, in a church in Tampa, Florida, a source tells Us Weekly.
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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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.
Taste of Country:
Luke Bryan Thinks Carrie Underwood Will Return to ‘American Idol,’ But He's Unsure Himself [Exclusive]  —  A new season of American Idol will premiere on ABC in 2026, and Luke Bryan is pretty sure Carrie Underwood will return as a judge.  —  However, he's not sure about his own plans just yet.
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: Daily Star
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.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
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.
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.
TMZ.com:
Ex-Maroon 5 Bassist Mickey Madden's Wife Claims He Sexted Teens, Attacked Her  —  EX-MAROON 5 BASSIST MICKEY MADDEN WIFE SAYS HE SEXTED TEENS, ATTACKED HER ... After She Confronted Him … Mickey Madden, the former bassist for Maroon 5, beat the crap out of his wife after she discovered …
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.
Alex Duffy / Harper's Bazaar Australia:
This is Isla's next act  —  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
Just Jared:
Melissa Gilbert Reveals Most ‘Horrible’ Aspect of Relationship with Rob Lowe  —  Melissa Gilbert is looking back at her “tumultuous” relationship with Rob Lowe.  —  If you didn't know, Melissa and Rob, both now 61, first started dating in 1981 when they were 17-years-old.
People:
Jesse Metcalfe Reveals How His Girlfriend Reacted to Ex Scheana Shay's Book Detailing Their Past Romance (Exclusive)  —  Metcalfe, who briefly dated Shay in 2007, has been dating Helene Immel since 2023  — Jesse Metcalfe revealed how girlfriend Helene Immel reacted to Scheana Shay detailing …
Discussion: E! Online
 
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Emma Banks / InStyle:
Mandy Moore Shares Rare Heartwarming Photos of Her 3 Kids on a Family Getaway
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Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
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Discussion: Just Jared
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.
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Hugh Jackman Escapes to the Berkshires With Sutton Foster for Summer Vacation After Finalizing Divorce (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six
Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Diddy Asks Judge to Overturn Convictions, Arguing ‘Freak-Offs’ Were Just Legal Movie Shoots
 

 
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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.

Pamela McClintock / The Hollywood Reporter:
A look at Paramount's culture shift under David Ellison, where the focus is on male-driven action movies, and not on prestige films seen as critics' darlings

 
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