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Julie Miller / Vanity Fair:
Zen and the Art of Being Jennifer Aniston  —  The Morning Show star opens up about how she has overcome years of tabloid absurdity (hint: a few famous friends have been key) and is channeling a quiet power in her new era.  —  To get to Jennifer Aniston's sanctuary, you climb up, up, up, into the hills of Los Angeles.
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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 …
Olivia Truffaut-Wong / Cosmopolitan:
Jennifer Aniston Recalls Her “Love Triangle” Tabloid Era With Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie  —  “It was such juicy reading for people.”  —  Jennifer Aniston is an acclaimed actor with a hit Apple TV+ show, The Morning Show, currently gearing up for its fourth season.
Discussion: Just Jared
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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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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
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.
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Corinne Sullivan / Cosmopolitan:
Fans Think Taylor Swift Is Going to Drop a Major Announcement on the ‘New Heights’ Podcast
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 …
Leah Degrazia / E! Online:
Alan Tudyk Says He Was Cut From I, Robot Promo Because Audiences Liked Him Better Than Will Smith  —  I, Robot actor Alan Tudyk—who played Sonny the Robot in the 2004 film—said that he was cut from all promo for the movie because he was “testing higher” than costar Will Smith in early screenings.
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 …
TMZ.com:
Chris Hemsworth Rings in Birthday in Ibiza With Bro Liam, Matt Damon, Rita Ora  —  CHRIS HEMSWORTH MATT DAMON, RITA ORA, BRO LIAM ... Ibiza Bday Squad Goals!!! … It's Chris Hemsworth's 42nd birthday ... and you can bet it wasn't your average celebration, because it brought all the big guns!
Discussion: HELLO! and Just Jared
Yamillah Hurtado / People:
Rachel Zegler and Boyfriend Nathan Louis-Fernand Hold Hands While on a Romantic Stroll in London  —  Zegler went public with her relationship with Louis-Fernand via Instagram last month  —  Rachel Zegler and boyfriend Nathan Louis-Fernand are going strong.
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Myles Garrett Busted For Speeding, Allegedly Drove 40 MPH Over Limit
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Ryan Naumann / Us Weekly:
Judge Orders Cher's Son Elijah Blue Allman to Pay Ex Spousal Support Weeks After Alleged Overdose (Exclusive)
Discussion: People
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
King Felipe and Queen Letizia begin ‘real’ ultra-private summer holiday in Greece
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Toria Sheffield / People:
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Just Jared:
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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
Becca Longmire / People:
Exes Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas Reunite for Camp Rock Performance as The Jonas Brothers Kick Off 20th Anniversary Tour
Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
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Tracy Schaverien / HELLO!:
EXCLUSIVE: MEL B'S ‘CRAZY’ SING-OFF WITH SPICE GIRLS BANDMATE MEL C AT SPIRITUAL MARRAKECH WEDDING
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Mirror and The Sun