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1:50 PM ET, August 5, 2025

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Alex Marshall / New York Times:
Ozzy Osbourne Died of a Heart Attack, Death Certificate Shows  —  The document also notes that he suffered from Parkinson's disease.  —  Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal and reality television star, died of a heart attack and had suffered from coronary artery disease and Parkinson's …
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Andy Robinson / The Sun:
Ozzy Osbourne's official cause of death revealed after Black Sabbath legend died aged 76 just weeks after last show  —  OZZY Osbourne's official cause of death has been revealed after the rock icon passed away aged 76.  —  The Black Sabbath legend, who died on July 22 …
Ben Beaumont-Thomas / The Guardian:
Terry Reid, British musician championed by the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page and more, dies aged 75  —  Known as ‘Superlungs’, Reid turned down the role of frontman in Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple to focus on solo career  —  Terry Reid, the British musician whose soaring and soulful voice earned …
Discussion: Rolling Stone, Billboard and Stereogum
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Escher Walcott / People:
Lizzo Speaks Out About Her Weight Loss Transformation: ‘Same Belly, Same Thighs, Just a Smaller Version’  —  “Body positivity is the radical act of daring to exist loudly,” the singer told 'Women's Health U.K.'  — Lizzo discussed her weight loss transformation in an interview with Women's Health UK
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Jessica Herndon / Women's Health:
How Lizzo is reinventing her life and her body - on her own terms  —  From rock bottom to rock solid, the reinvention of Lizzo has got many talking.  Here, she tells the story of her transformation - from the inside out  —  It's 11am on a sunny Monday, and Lizzo and I are powering through …
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online and Mirror
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Bretman Rock and Justice Fester Break Up After One Year Together  —  Bretman Rock confirmed that he and boyfriend Justice Fester have broken up, emphasizing, “If we're really meant for each other, then we will find each other again.”  —  Bretman Rock is focusing on himself.
Discussion: Just Jared
FemaleFirst:
Lady Gaga leads nominations for 2025 MTV Video Music Awards  —  Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar are the front-runners for this year's VMAs.  —  Lady Gaga leads the nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), scoring an impressive 12 nods.  —  Lady Gaga lead the nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
Ashlyn Robinette / People:
All the Details of Mel B's ‘Sexy’ Red Morocco Wedding Dress that Took Over 850 Hours to Complete (Exclusive)  —  The intricate craftsmanship behind the hand-beaded, sheer fit-and-flare gown required a team of six artisans  — Mel B and Rory McPhee had a second wedding celebration in Morocco on Aug. 2 …
Discussion: InStyle
Sam Gillette / People:
Dad Went to See Days-Old Daughter in the Hospital So She Wouldn't Feel ‘Alone.’ He Died in Crash on His Way Home (Exclusive)  —  Even before she knew about the crash that killed her boyfriend, Amberly Trocke tells PEOPLE she “knew in my heart something was wrong”
Discussion: Suggest
Erin Carlson / Us Weekly:
Did Tiffany Haddish Welcome a Baby With Jason Lee?  Actress Leaves Fans Confused With New Photos  —  Did Tiffany Haddish welcome a baby with Jason Lee?  —  On Sunday, August 3, the friends shared photos via Instagram in which they happily posed with an adorable infant.
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Lady Gaga to Release New Song, ‘Dead Dance,’ for ‘Wednesday’ Season 2  —  It's hardly a surprise given the widespread fan speculation, but two sources close to the situation confirm to Variety that Lady Gaga will release a song titled “Dead Dance” that will appear in the forthcoming season 2 …
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Joanna Carson, Johnny Carson's Glamorous Third Wife, Has Died  —  Joanna Carson, the glamorous model who became Johnny Carson's third wife — and whose divorce settlement was fodder for many of his self-deprecating jokes — has died.  —  According to friends online, Ms. Carson's death …
Discussion: People and The US Sun
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Matthew Koma Teases Hilary Duff for Having Sex With Him in Unwashed Lollapalooza Shirt  —  Matthew Koma revealed that his wife, Hilary Duff, had sex with him while he was wearing the “sweaty” shirt he performed in at Lollapalooza.  —  Duff, 37, took to Instagram on Monday, August 4 …
Discussion: E! Online, Cosmopolitan and People
Luke Chinman / People:
Influencer Chase Filandro Dies at Age 20  —  Chase Filandro was remembered by his sister as “a shining light” and for his “incredible zest for life”  — Chase Filandro, a 20-year-old influencer based in New York City, died unexpectedly on July 31  — The content creator was an amateur actor …
Discussion: The US Sun and gofundme.com
David Canfield / Vanity Fair:
George Clooney and Adam Sandler's Jay Kelly Explores What Movie Stardom Really Means  —  The two actors explain Noah Baumbach's new Hollywood tale, which forced them to dig deep and forge a tight bond: “I kept telling the cast, 'Don't call him Sand Man.'”  —  After George Clooney agreed …
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Conor Maynard rushed to hospital and ‘screaming in pain’ in concerning health update  —  Singer Conor Maynard has opened up about the devastating health battle that's stopped him releasing new music and forced him to step away from public life in recent months  —  Conor Maynard was rushed to hospital due to a nasty health battle.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Mirror and The Sun
Jordan Lloyd Beck / Mirror:
Coronation Street icon dyes hair ahead of making major comeback this week  —  Catherine Tyldesley is set to reprise her role as blonde bombshell Eva Price on Coronation Street, and has gone back to her character's signature colour in time for filming  —  Catherine Tyldesley has dyed her hair …
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Daily Star:
Jo Whiley had ‘horrible’ interview with music legends who made her feel ‘tiny and stupid’  —  Radio 2 legend Jo Whiley has revealed she had an extremely unpleasant experience interviewing two huge music stars, and that fame had changed one into another “creature”
Discussion: The Sun, NME and Mirror
Meg Walters / InStyle:
Carrie Underwood Brings Back Her Natural Hair Color 30 Years Later  —  Bye blonde, hello natural.  —  Close … Carrie Underwood has returned to her roots—quite literally.  In a new Instagram post, the singer showed off a bold new hair transformation.  When you think of Underwood …
Dave Quinn / People:
Carole Radziwill Makes Surprise Return to Bravo After 7 Year Absence — and Shares Hug with Andy Cohen: ‘So Crazy’  —  The former ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ star reunited publicly with her former boss, after years of not speaking  — Carole Radziwill made a surprise return to Bravo …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Just Jared
Ashlyn Robinette / People:
DeVon Franklin Marries Maria Castillo in ‘Deeply Spiritual,’ Star-Studded Wedding (Exclusive)  —  Among the celebrity guests were Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, plus a surprise performance from MAJOR. … DeVon Franklin is married!
Discussion: E! Online, TheGrio, Rolling Out and Vibe
Naman Ramachandran / Variety:
Song Young-kyu, Korean Star of ‘Extreme Job,’ Dies at 55 … He was 55.  —  Song was found unresponsive inside a parked car in Cheoin-gu, Yongin, south of Seoul, around 8 a.m. local time, according to local authorities.  Police confirmed there were no signs of foul play and no suicide note was found.
 
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Ellen Gamerman / Wall Street Journal:
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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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