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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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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
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 …
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.
Discussion: RADAR, Associated Press and Just Jared
Angel Saunders / People:
Brandon Blackstock's Daughter Savannah Shared She's Pregnant, One Month Before His Death
Discussion: Page Six
Jordana Comiter / People:
Who Was Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Brandon Blackstock? All About the Late Talent Manager
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Kelly Clarkson helped care for ex Brandon Blackstock during cancer battle
Carson Blackwelder / People:
Jon Miyahara, Known for Playing Superstore's Brett, Dies at 83  —  Miyahara was remembered by costar Colton Dunn, who called him “a really awesome guy” who “as a performer could speak volumes with just a look”  — Jon Miyahara, best known for playing Brett on Superstore, has died at the age of 83
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Just Jared:
Jon Miyahara Dead - ‘Superstore’ Actors Dies at 83
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 …
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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 …
Discussion: Just Jared
Katy Forrester / The US Sun:
Jack Nicholson's grandson Sean arrested on felony domestic violence charge in LA  —  The Hollywood actor's grandson was booked this week and released the same day  —  JACK Nicholson's grandson has been arrested for felony domestic violence, The U.S. Sun can exclusively report.
Discussion: Page Six and People
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Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:   Jack Nicholson's Grandson Sean Knight Nicholson Arrested for Domestic Violence
People:
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
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
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 …
Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
Sam Nivola Breaks Out: ‘The White Lotus’ Favorite on Getting ‘Lost’ in Character, Why Hollywood Must ‘Create New Stars’ and Getting ‘Cut Out’ of ‘Maestro’  —  “Fuckin' hot!” are the first words out of Sam Nivola's mouth when I meet him in the back of a small Japanese restaurant.
Discussion: People, Just Jared and Out Magazine
Scott Stump / TODAY.com:
Alicia Silverstone Shares 1 ‘Goal’ of Doing ‘Clueless’ Series: 'I'm Really Excited About It'  —  The actor will reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in a series based on the classic 1995 movie.  —  Alicia Silverstone can't give fans any hints about the plot of the upcoming “Clueless” …
Thomas Hobbs / The Guardian:
'Working with Kanye?  That's definitely in the past': rap legends Clipse on beef, Bono and Mr Bean  —  Amid their triumphant reunion, the brothers Pusha T and Malice answer your questions on the wisdom of the apostles, the catharsis of writing about their late parents and the greatness of Billy Joel
Discussion: Rolling Stone, Billboard and Vibe
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: E! Online, Us Weekly, InStyle and Just Jared
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.
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 …
Gil Macias / Out Magazine:
Wednesday's Hunter Doohan talks his return as a hunky Hyde  —  It's been a wild three years for Hunter Doohan.  The actor, now 31, scored his first speaking part on Westworld in 2018.  He followed with breakthrough roles in Apple TV+'s Truth Be Told and Showtime's Your Honor.
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
 
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
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