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2:45 PM ET, August 12, 2025

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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 …
Luke Chinman / People:
Mom of Influencer Couple Speaks Out After They Die in Tragic Off-Roading Accident in British Columbia  —  Matthew Peter Yeomans and Stacey Tourout — who ran the YouTube account Toyota World Runners for their 200,000 subscribers — died on Aug. 7 in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia
Discussion: Distractify and The Sun
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Danielle Spencer, Sassy Young Star of 'What's Happening!!,' Dies at 60  —  She survived a horrific auto accident during the sitcom's second season and went on to become a veterinarian. … She was 60. … She was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy in 2014 …
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TMZ.com:
'What's Happening!!'  Child Star Danielle Spencer Dead at 60  —  'WHAT'S HAPPENING!!'  STAR DANIELLE SPENCER DEAD AT 60 … Danielle Spencer — famous for playing Dee Thomas on the hit '70s sitcom “What's Happening!!”  — has died at 60 following complications from cancer, TMZ has learned.
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.
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Becca Longmire / People:
Ashley Biden Files for Divorce from Plastic Surgeon Howard Krein, Her Husband of 13 Years
Discussion: E! Online and New York Daily News
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Did Mary-Kate Olsen Really Date Retired Hockey Player Sean Avery?  He Says...  When Mary-Kate Olsen and Sean Avery stepped out together in 2024, romance rumors abounded.  Now, he's setting the record straight on where they stand.  —  It takes two to spark romance rumors.
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Diana Cooper / Daily Mail:
Sean Avery finally breaks silence on Mary-Kate Olsen ‘romance’... as he requests to dismiss restraining order filed by his ex  —  Former New York Rangers star Sean Avery has broken his silence on the rumors surrounding his relationship with Mary-Kate Olsen.  —  Sean, 45, and Mary-Kate, 39 …
Discussion: Us Weekly
FemaleFirst:
Jennifer Aniston gossips about Brad Pitt with Gwyneth Paltrow  —  Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she and Gwyneth Paltrow often gossip about their mutual ex-partner Brad Pitt.  —  Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she and Gwyneth Paltrow gossip about their shared former partner Brad Pitt.
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Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Jennifer Aniston makes rare comment about ‘vulnerable’ Brad Pitt divorce
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 …
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Page Six:
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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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
Tabitha Parent / People:
Anna Delvey Responds to Backlash After Rabbits She Used in Photo Shoot Are Dumped in NYC Park  —  “As talent, it's not my job to source or return animals, but as an animal lover, I can promise I will never work with them again without knowing exactly where they came from and how they're getting home …
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 and Essence
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.
Adrianne Reece / E! Online:
Ozzy Osbourne's Former Bandmate Details “Beautiful” Moments of His Private Funeral  —  Metallica's Robert Trujillo, who previously played in Ozzy Osbourne's solo band in the early 2000s, shared details about the late rocker's private funeral in England on July 30.  —  Robert Trujillo is remembering the Prince of Darkness.
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.
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: Us Weekly and Page Six
 
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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
Discussion: The US Sun
 Earlier Picks: 
TMZ.com:
Chris Hemsworth Rings in Birthday in Ibiza With Bro Liam, Matt Damon, Rita Ora
Discussion: HELLO! and Just Jared
Just Jared:
‘Shrek 5’ Release Date Delayed to June 2027
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
King Felipe and Queen Letizia begin ‘real’ ultra-private summer holiday in Greece
Discussion: HOLA! and People
People:
Brandon Blackstock's Official Cause of Death Confirmed After Ex-Husband of Kelly Clarkson Died at 48
 

 
From Mediagazer:

CNBC:
Paramount launches a hostile bid to acquire WBD, offering WBD shareholders $30/share in a $108.4B all-cash deal; sources say WBD rejected the same bid last week

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Ted Sarandos met with Trump in November, arguing that Netflix wasn't a monopoly; Sarandos agreed with Trump that WBD should sell to the highest bidder

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Source: Piers Morgan's YouTube-based venture Uncensored is raising £22.5M from The Raine Group, Theo Kyriakou, and others at a £97M pre-money valuation
 
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