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Daily Mail:
Kelly Clarkson hit by unimaginable double tragedy after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's shock cancer death: Fears as star ‘feels lost’  —  Kelly Clarkson is ‘feeling lost’ as she grieves the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock and attempts to counsel their two young children.
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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
TMZ.com:
Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Dead at 48
Just Jared:
Kristen Wiig to Star With Jonah Hill in New Comedy ‘Cut Off’  —  Kristen Wiig has joined Jonah Hill's new movie!  —  On Friday (August 8), it was announced that the 51-year-old Emmy-nominated actress will be starring opposite the 41-year-old Oscar-nominated actor in the upcoming comedy Cut Off.
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Us Weekly:
Nicholas Alexander Chavez Reacts to Being Cut From ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (Exclusive)  —  Nicholas Alexander Chavez is sharing his thoughts on being cut from the new I Know What You Did Last Summer - and teasing if he'd ever return for another sequel.  —  “I mean, [director] Jennifer [Kaytin Robinson] is a good friend.
Discussion: Just Jared
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, TODAY.com and Us Weekly
Audrey Rock / Page Six:
Cash Warren spotted on date night with model 21 years his junior after Jessica Alba split  —  Cash Warren is back on the dating scene six months after his split from estranged wife Jessica Alba.  —  In photos obtained by Page Six, the movie producer, 46, stepped out with Hana Sun Doerr …
Discussion: InStyle, Us Weekly, TMZ.com and Just Jared
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Paula Patton Confirms She's ‘a Single Woman’ and ‘Enjoying Every Moment’ (Exclusive)  —  The actress also shares how her film ‘Finding Faith’ helped her find forgiveness on her sobriety journey  — Paula Patton is the latest guest on PEOPLE in 10  — During her appearance on the show …
Discussion: E! Online, Just Jared and BET
TMZ.com:
‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ Set to Return This Fall, Moving Forward After Ex-Husband's Death  —  KELLY CLARKSON TALK SHOW TO RETURN THIS FALL ... Moving Forward After Ex-Husband's Death … Kelly Clarkson's deep in grief over ex-hubby Brandon Blackstock's death — but her talk show's still slated for a fall return, TMZ has learned.
Daniel S. Levine / People:
Jennifer Lopez Unfazed When Denied Entry by Chanel Store in Istanbul  —  Lopez visited high-end fashion stores in Turkey's largest city the day before her performance there  — Jennifer Lopez stopped by a Chanel store during a visit to high-fashion shops in Istanbul
Cara Lynn Shultz / People:
Kim Kardashian Slammed for Promoting Pricey Stem Cell Treatment Not Available in U.S.: 'Hey Kim, We're Poor'  —  The reality star traveled to Mexico for an expensive procedure to treat “debilitating pain,” prompting an outcry: “We're not all billionaires”
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
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Jordana Comiter / People:
Who Was Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband, Brandon Blackstock? All About the Late Talent Manager
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: HELLO! and RADAR
Gibson Johns / E! Online:
Hilary Swank Shares Rare Look at One Of Her Twins During Relatable Family Travel Day  —  Hilary Swank gave fans a peek at the “reality of traveling with twin toddlers” with a relatable new snap.  The actress is mom to 2-year-old twins Aya and Ohm with husband Philip Schneider.
Discussion: People and Page Six
Just Jared:
Olivia Holt to Return for ‘Cruel Summer’ Season 3, TV Show Moving Forward at Hulu & Freeform  —  A third season of Cruel Summer is in the works, almost two years after it was announced that Freeform had canceled the anthology series.  —  Season one of the show was a big hit for the network …
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap and TVLine
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, Page Six and FemaleFirst
Jack Smart / People:
Zendaya Spends Time with Fiancé Tom Holland on Spider-Man: Brand New Day Set in London  —  The next ‘Spider-Man’ movie will bring the engaged couple back to the big screen in 2026  — In photos from the London set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Zendaya can be seen supporting Tom Holland
Discussion: Glamour, Elle and PinkNews
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
 
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