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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
Olivia Truffaut-Wong / Cosmopolitan:
Jennifer Aniston Recalls Her “Love Triangle” Tabloid Era With Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
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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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
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.
Discussion: Us Weekly
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
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
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
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
Discussion: Just Jared
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
Ryan Naumann / Us Weekly:
Judge Orders Cher's Son Elijah Blue Allman to Pay Ex Spousal Support Weeks After Alleged Overdose (Exclusive)
Discussion: People
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
King Felipe and Queen Letizia begin ‘real’ ultra-private summer holiday in Greece
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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
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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
Becca Longmire / People:
Exes Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas Reunite for Camp Rock Performance as The Jonas Brothers Kick Off 20th Anniversary Tour