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GQ:
Travis Kelce on His Upcoming Season, Post-NFL Ambitions, and Life with Taylor Swift  —  After a grueling Super Bowl loss, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end spent his summer vacation focused on coming back stronger than ever.  At Kelce's under the radar gym in Florida, he answers all our questions …
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Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new Netflix deal is another humiliating blow for much-maligned royal exiles  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are extending their Netflix partnership, but we hear their new contract is “much” less than their previous “$100 million deal” with the streaming company.
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Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Jennifer Aniston makes rare comment about ‘vulnerable’ Brad Pitt divorce  —  Jennifer Aniston has “some PTSD” from the media frenzy that surrounded her “vulnerable” and high-profile divorce from Brad Pitt.  —  The actress — who gave her first post-split interview to Vanity Fair in 2005 …
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Olivia Truffaut-Wong / Cosmopolitan:
Jennifer Aniston Recalls Her “Love Triangle” Tabloid Era With Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Discussion: Just Jared
Julie Miller / Vanity Fair:
Zen and the Art of Being Jennifer Aniston
Zoe Greenberg / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Ashley Biden filed for divorce from husband Howard Krein in Philadelphia  —  Ashley Biden, the daughter of former president Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden, filed for divorce from her husband, Dr. Howard Krein, on Monday in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Maureen Lee Lenker / Entertainment Weekly:
Jerry Bruckheimer says he's spoken to Johnny Depp about returning to Pirates: ‘I think he would do it’  —  The producer believes it's the pirate's life for Depp — with this one caveat. … Johnny Depp is interested in returning to the high seas.  —  In an interview with Entertainment Weekly …
Discussion: Just Jared and Consequence
FemaleFirst:
Bethenny Frankel too afraid to date  —  Bethenny Frankel is “afraid” to date after being single for so long.  —  Bethenny Frankel is “afraid” to date.  —  The Real Housewives of New York City star - who has been married twice and previously dated Tom Villante and was engaged to Paul Bernon …
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Jesse McCartney Details “Very Emotional” Jonas Brothers Reunion  —  After Jesse McCartney stunned fans by singing “Beautiful Soul” at the Jonas Brothers' Jonas20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour, he shared a heartfelt message about the experience.  —  Jesse McCartney is grateful for the Jonas Brothers' beautiful souls.
Alessandra Codinha / InStyle:
Teyana Taylor Breaks Free: “Sometimes You Gotta Escape Back to Yourself”  —  With five new major acting projects and a brand new visual album announcing her much-anticipated return to music, the world is at Teyana Taylor's feet.  —  Have you ever been so bone tired that you fell asleep in a full face of makeup?
Discussion: People
Simon Perry / People:
Prince William and Prince Harry Divided by ‘Profound Rift’: Princess Diana ‘Would Have Tried to Act as Peacemaker’ (Exclusive)  —  As the 28th anniversary of Princess Diana's death nears, William and Harry remain estranged but continue to honor their mother through their public work
Discussion: InStyle
Jake Viswanath / Bustle:
Taylor Swift Announces New Album, The Life Of A Showgirl  —  TS12 is almost upon us.  On Aug. 12, Taylor Swift announced the release of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.  The singer unveiled her new album on her official website, posting a three-hour countdown ending right at 12:12 a.m. ET.
People:
Brandon Blackstock's Official Cause of Death Confirmed After Ex-Husband of Kelly Clarkson Died at 48  —  The talent manager and former husband of Kelly Clarkson died of melanoma, a form of skin cancer, on Thursday, Aug. 7  — Brandon Blackstock died on Aug. 7 after living with melanoma, a form of skin cancer, for three years
Priscilla DeGregory / New York Post:
Son of Virginia bowling billionaire cheats on wife with their four kids' former nanny, asks for divorce on Christmas Day: court papers  —  They're headed for a 50/50 split.  —  The married son of a powerful Virginia bowling billionaire had a seamy affair with his kids' ex-nanny …
Discussion: The Sun
Lara Walsh / InStyle:
Lauren Sánchez Bezos Shares Rare Photo of Her Youngest Son as She Drops Him Off at College  —  The mom-of-three shares her youngest son with ex-husband Patrick Whitesell.  —  Close … Lauren Sánchez Bezos is closing out her busy summer with a bittersweet milestone.
Discussion: People and E! Online
Alexandra Snow / Daily Star:
Brad Pitt's burglary breakthrough as three suspects arrested in LA robbery  —  Three people have been arrested after a months long police investigation following the burglary of Brad Pitt's LA home, after a spree of celebrity break in's  —  Three people suspected of breaking into Brad Pitt's LA home …
Becca Wood / TODAY.com:
Brady Kiser Alerted to Son's Drowning by Dog Standing by Pool: ‘Poor Feeling as Soon as I Saw it’  —  A police report from the Chandler Police Department revealed new details pertaining to the the death of influencer Emilie Kiser's son.  —  New details emerged over the weekend surrounding …
 
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Yamillah Hurtado / People:
Rachel Zegler and Boyfriend Nathan Louis-Fernand Hold Hands While on a Romantic Stroll in London
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Discussion: HELLO! and Just Jared
Just Jared:
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Ryan Naumann / Us Weekly:
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
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Toria Sheffield / People:
Mom Gave Birth Early After Going into Cardiac Arrest While Chasing Her Dog. Now She's Thanking the Medics Who Saved Her
Discussion: Suggest
Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Vanderpump Rules Alum Stassi Schroeder Defends Letting Daughter, 4, Drink Coke
Discussion: People
Just Jared:
‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Gets NBC Special: Cast Lineup & Trailer Revealed!
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Hunter Doohan Debunks Popular Fan Theory About Deadly Tyler, Wednesday Scene
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Socialite Life