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1:30 PM ET, August 8, 2025

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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
Angel Saunders / People:
Brandon Blackstock's Daughter Savannah Shared She's Pregnant, One Month Before His Death  —  Savannah Blackstock Lee is the eldest of the late talent manager's four kids  — Brandon Blackstock's oldest child, daughter Savannah Blackstock Lee, shared news of her pregnancy just one month before his death
TMZ.com:
Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Dead at 48
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
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.
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Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Jack Nicholson's Grandson Sean Knight Nicholson Arrested for Domestic Violence
Discussion: RADAR
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Modern Family's Frances Anderson Reveals the Story Behind Her Name Change  —  Frances Anderson—who portrayed Lilly on Modern Family under the name Aubrey Andreson-Emmons—told E! News how her new moniker plays a role in her debut EP, Drown.  —  This Modern Family star is embracing a new chapter.
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
Just Jared:
Monica Barbaro & Callum Turner to Star in Will Gluck's New Movie ‘One Night Only’  —  Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner are teaming up for a new movie!  —  On Friday (August 8), it was reported that the 35-year-old Oscar-nominated actress will be starring alongside the 35-year-old BAFTA-nominated actor …
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
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
Discussion: Just Jared
Jeff Sneider / The InSneider:
Exclusive: Taylor Swift's Directorial Debut Gets a Rewrite at Searchlight  —  Plus, rumblings on ‘The Batman Part II’ script, and my thoughts on Aubrey Plaza's Heidi Fleiss movie, Mel Gibson's ‘Christ’ sequels, and Brendan Fraser's ‘Rental Family’ trailer.  —  Happy Thursday, folks!
Discussion: E! Online, Just Jared and Consequence
Ryan Naumann / Us Weekly:
Jaime King Accused of Refusing to Pay 6-Figure Debt to Ex-Husband's Divorce Lawyers (Exclusive)  —  Jaime King is being taken to court over an alleged $100,000 debt to her ex's former divorce lawyer, Us Weekly can exclusively report.  —  According to court documents obtained by Us …
Discussion: Star Magazine, FemaleFirst and Page Six
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.
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Princess Beatrice was almost called this name - but late Queen did not approve  —  When the Duke and Duchess of York announced their daughter Princess Beatrice's name in 1988, it was viewed as an unexpected choice.  —  But Prince Andrew and Sarah also had an alternate baby name for their firstborn …
Discussion: People, InStyle, GB News and Mirror
TMZ.com:
Diddy's Lawyer May Seek Home Confinement Over Prison for Therapy Access  —  DIDDY TO PRIORITIZE FAMILY OVER MSG CONCERT AFTER RELEASE, SAYS LAWYER  —  DEAN CAIN JOINING ICE TO SUPPORT AGENTS ANY WAY HE CAN  —  BROOKE HOGAN UNLOADS ON FAMILY DRAMA, THREATENS TO SUE HULK'S TEAM OVER ‘LIES’
Discussion: Us Weekly, CBS News and Star Magazine
Meg Walters / InStyle:
Ciara Proudly Shows Off Her Stretch Marks in a Plunging Tracksuit  —  “Why am I gonna cover up when I can show off?”  —  Close … Ciara is embracing her body—stretch marks and all.  In a new Instagram post, the singer revealed that she was working on a new project that was all about letting …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
MGK breaks silence on his and Megan Fox's split, reveals secret rehab stay in new song  —  MGK finally addressed his and Megan Fox's breakup — and revealed his secret rehab stay — in an emotional song featured on his new album.  —  The singer — who formerly went by the stage name Machine Gun Kelly …
TMZ.com:
Sha'Carri Richardson Seen On Surveillance Video Pushing, Shoving Boyfriend At Airport  —  SHA'CARRI RICHARDSON PUSHED, SHOVED BOYFRIEND AT AIRPORT ... Surveillance Video Shows … Sha'Carri Richardson forcefully shoved her boyfriend multiple times during a dispute at an airport last month …
Discussion: Vibe, Mirror, Sandra Rose and New York Post
 
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