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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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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 …
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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
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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.
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Russell Steinberg / Us Weekly:
Brandon Blackstock's Daughter Announced Her Pregnancy 1 Month Before Dad's Cancer Death — In order to view the video, please allow — Savannah Blackstock Lee, daughter of Brandon Blackstock, announced she was pregnant with her second baby just one month before Blackstock's death at age 48.
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Jordana Comiter / People:
Who Was Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Brandon Blackstock? All About the Late Talent Manager
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Rachel Burchfield / InStyle:
Kelly Clarkson Abruptly Postpones Vegas Residency for This Unexpected Reason
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Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli Break Up After Years of Dating (Exclusive) — The pair have been dating on and off since 2021 — Olivia Jade Giannulli and Jacob Elordi have broken up, a source tells PEOPLE — The couple has been dating on and off since 2021
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Andrew McGowan / Variety:
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Biopic Still Moving Forward at Sony
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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
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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's Costa Rica Trip Was ‘Big Stepping Stone’ to Getting Back Together (Exclusive) — In order to view the video, please allow — Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's recent trip to Costa Rica doesn't mean they're back together — at least not officially.
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.
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Zack Sharf / Variety:
‘The Batman 2’ Is ‘Preparing to Begin Shooting Next Spring,’ Warner Bros. Discovery Announces … In Warner Bros. Discovery's recent letter to shareholders, the company announced that Matt Reeves' long-awaited “The Batman Part II” will finally begin filming in spring 2026 for an October 2027 theatrical release.
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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.
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Colson Thayer / People:
Pete Davidson Teases ‘Some Cool Stuff’ Is Finally Happening with the 5,000-Seat Ferry He Owns with Colin Jost — The Staten Island native comedians purchased the ferry for $280,000 in 2022, per ‘The New York Times’ — Pete Davidson gave an update on the Staten Island ferry boat he owns on Late Night with Seth Meyers
