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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband and Talent Manager, Dies at 48 from Cancer  —  Blackstock was a talent manager and the former stepson of Reba McEntire  — Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, has died; he was 48
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TMZ.com:
Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Dead at 48  —  BRANDON BLACKSTOCK KELLY CLARKSON'S EX-HUSBAND DEAD AT 48  —  Brandon Blackstock — Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and former manager — has died, TMZ has confirmed.  —  The statement reads, “It is with great sadness that we share …
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Kelly Clarkson ‘Devastated’ for Her Kids After Ex-Husband's Death, ‘Remained Protective of Him for Their Sake’: Source  —  Brandon Blackstock died on Aug. 7 after privately facing cancer for three years  — Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died on Aug. 7 at age 48
Discussion: E! Online, Extra and Hollywood Life
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Kelly Clarkson helped care for ex Brandon Blackstock during cancer battle  —  Kelly Clarkson took a leave of absence earlier this year to help care for her sick ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who was battling cancer, multiple sources told Page Six.  Blackstock tragically died at age 48, his family announced Thursday.
Audrey Rock / Page Six:
Ed Kelce's girlfriend, Maureen Maguire, laid to rest in somber funeral  —  Jason and Kylie Kelce put on a solemn display of support for the former NFL star's father, Ed, while attending the funeral of his girlfriend, Maureen Maguire.  —  In photos obtained by Page Six on Thursday, Jason …
Discussion: Just Jared
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TMZ.com:
JASON, KYLIE KELCE ATTEND FUNERAL OF DAD ED'S GIRLFRIEND  —  Jason Kelce was by his dad's side as Ed Kelce said his final goodbyes to his girlfriend on Thursday ... attending Maureen Maguire's memorial service with Kylie Kelce.  —  Travis Kelce's big brother and sister-in-law made the trip to Gladwyne …
Ray Waddell / Pollstar News:
Sharon Osbourne on Ozzy's Farewell Show, ‘Proving Everybody Wrong,’ Black Sabbath, More (The Pollstar Interview)  —  On July 17, Pollstar interviewed Sharon Osbourne, with whom we've had a long relationship, with the intention of getting a wrap not only on her husband Ozzy's July 5 farewell concert …
Discussion: Daily Star, People, Just Jared, Mirror and NME
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India McTaggart / Telegraph:
Prince Harry attacks his former charity for invoking memory of Diana  —  Sophie Chandauka's statement after she won control of Duke's 'life's work' is condemned as ‘in the poorest possible taste’  —  The chairman of the Duke of Sussex's former charity has been accused of acting in the …
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Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
Harry's late-night calls over Sentebale charity crisis.  Devastated Prince's rants of ‘hostile takeover’ of 'life's work' and the new British target of his rage revealed by REBECCA ENGLISH
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Eminem Details Addiction, Fatherhood and Impact of ‘Stan’ Culture in New Documentary: Revelations  —  Eminem is getting candid about his life in the spotlight — and his complicated relationship with his fans — in his new documentary, Stans.  —  The film, featuring candid interviews with Eminem …
Jennifer Maas / Variety:
‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Casts Country Music Star Kane Brown for Series Premiere Cameo (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “9-1-1: Nashville” is bringing on some serious country talent for the premiere of the Music City-set series with a cameo from singer Kane Brown, Variety has learned exclusively.
Kiki Intarasuwan / CBS News:
Sean “Diddy” Combs wants to go back to Madison Square Garden, his attorney says  —  As Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits his sentencing, his lead attorney Marc Agnifilo sat down with CBS News' Jericka Duncan in his first network interview since the highly publicized trial in which a New York jury found Combs guilty …
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Todd Chrisley bulldozes claim he's gay, had an affair in wild post-pardon clapback  —  Todd Chrisley is once again clapping back at claims he's gay and had an affair with his former business associate, Mark Braddock.  —  “Let's just be very clear: If I had f-ked him once, he'd have come back for seconds …
Natalia Senanayake / People:
Why Jonathan Scott & Zooey Deschanel 'Haven't Made Any Plans' for Wedding 2 Years After Engagement (Exclusive)  —  The HGTV star shared a wedding update with PEOPLE nearly two years after his magical proposal to Deschanel at Edinburgh Castle  — Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel got engaged …
Discussion: Just Jared, Us Weekly and InStyle
Giovanni Russonello / New York Times:
Eddie Palmieri, Latin Music's Dynamic Innovator, Dies at 88 … Eddie Palmieri in the early 1960s.Tom Copi/Michael Ochs Archives, via Getty Images  —  Eddie Palmieri, a pianist, composer and bandleader whose contributions to Afro-Caribbean music helped usher in the golden age of salsa in New York City …
Janelle Griffith / People:
Teen Disappears While Visiting Cousins.  When His Mom Woke Up, She Had a Missed Text from Him: ‘Help’ (Exclusive)  —  “He knows that I would burn this world down to find him and that I wouldn't be scared of anything or anybody,” Bridgette Pelletier says of son Giovanni
Beatriz Colon / HELLO!:
Anderson Cooper left unsure over unexpected transformation — see photo  —  The CNN anchor debuted a scruffy new look  —  Anderson Cooper has a new look.  —  The veteran CNN anchor has long been known for his icy blue eyes, steely white hair and slicked back appearance.
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Just Jared:
Dave Bautista Cast in ‘Highlander’ Remake Movie Starring Henry Cavill  —  Dave Bautista is the latest star to join the cast of the upcoming Highlander remake!  —  On Thursday (August 7), it was reported that the 56-year-old WWE star turned actor will be starring opposite Henry Cavill …
Just Jared:
Jon Miyahara Dead - ‘Superstore’ Actors Dies at 83  —  Jon Miyahara has sadly passed away.  —  The actor, known for recurring throughout Superstore as Brett, passed away at the age of 83, as confirmed by cast member Colton Dunn on Instagram.  —  A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
Rachel Burchfield / InStyle:
Kelly Clarkson Abruptly Postpones Vegas Residency for This Unexpected Reason  —  The Studio Sessions residency in Las Vegas will next hit the stage in November.  —  Close … One month after delaying the opening night of her Las Vegas residency, Kelly Clarkson has postponed shows for the rest …
 
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Ted Sarandos met with Trump in November, arguing that Netflix wasn't a monopoly; Sarandos agreed with Trump that WBD should sell to the highest bidder

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