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Jessica Taveau / NASA:
Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell  —  The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy on the passing of famed Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell.  He passed away Aug. 7, in Lake Forest, Illinois.  He was 97 years old.
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Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Inside Brandon Blackstock's Bond With Stepmom Reba McEntire  —  Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex, died at 48 after a cancer battle, his family announced Aug. 7.  Look back at his bond with stepmom Reba McEntire, who said she loved him like he was “blood.”
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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’
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.
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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Jeff Sneider / The InSneider:
Exclusive: Taylor Swift's Directorial Debut Gets a Rewrite at Searchlight
Discussion: E! Online, Consequence and Just Jared
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: Deadline and Just Jared
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: Us Weekly, Variety, The Wrap and TVLine
Jack Smart / People:
Judge Grants Blake Lively's Motion to Strike Deposition Transcript in Latest Justin Baldoni Case Development  —  “The Court has not only the power but also the responsibility to step in,” wrote Judge Lewis J. Liman in his order  — Blake Lively was deposed on July 31 …
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 …
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
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: Page Six, TODAY.com and People
TMZ.com:
Diddy's Lawyer May Ask for Home Confinement, Not Prison, to Provide Therapy  —  DIDDY LAWYER MAY ASK FOR HOME CONFINEMENT, NOT PRISON … Diddy will probably be sentenced to confinement for 1 to 3 years, and his lawyer may ask the judge to let him do the time at his home.
Discussion: RADAR, New York Post, People and CBS News
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
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Lauren Sánchez's diamond-covered watch will cost you $250,000  —  Mrs. Bezos loves her bling.  —  Lauren Sánchez and new husband Jeff Bezos have been partying it up in Ibiza with Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, but her new wedding band isn't the only sparkle the newlywed brought on her trip.
Discussion: InStyle and Daily Mail
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Jack Nicholson's Grandson Sean Knight Nicholson Arrested for Domestic Violence  —  Jack Nicholson's grandson, Sean Knight Nicholson, has been arrested for domestic violence.  —  Sean, 29, was booked in Los Angeles for a felony on Tuesday, August 5, according to police records viewed by Us Weekly.
Discussion: HELLO! and RADAR
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Kayla Grant / People:
Cole Swindell Welcomes First Baby with Wife Courtney, Reveals Sweet Connection Their ‘Greatest Blessing’ Shares with Dad
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McKinley Franklin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Why Jeff Probst Finally Let Mike White Return to ‘Survivor’ (and if He'd Make a ‘White Lotus’ Cameo)
Discussion: People and E! Online
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
MGK breaks silence on his and Megan Fox's split, reveals secret rehab stay in new song
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Modern Family's Frances Anderson Reveals the Story Behind Her Name Change
Discussion: TODAY.com, Just Jared and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Diddy's Lawyer May Seek Home Confinement Over Prison for Therapy Access
Discussion: Us Weekly