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4:50 PM ET, August 13, 2025

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Paul Thomas Anderson / Esquire:
Leonardo DiCaprio Unfiltered  —  How do you get the actor talking?  Put him in a room with Paul Thomas Anderson.  During hours of conversation, two era-defining men—on the record together for the first time—went deep.  They cracked some jokes, too.  —  A Leonardo DiCaprio performance …
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Us Weekly:
Inside Brandon Blackstock's ‘Private’ Romance With Kelly Clarkson's Former Assistant Brittney Jones (Exclusive)
Daniela Avila / People:
Brandon Blackstock's ‘Soulmate’ Brittney Worked as Kelly Clarkson's Production Assistant, Moved to Montana with Him in 2020
Jen Juneau / People:
Drag Me to Hell Actress Lorna Raver Dies at 81  —  Raver died on May 12, as revealed in the Summer 2025 edition of SAG-AFTRA magazine  — Lorna Raver, known for her role in Sam Raimi's Drag Me to Hell, died on May 12, 2025  — The death of Raver, who was 81, was announced …
TMZ.com:
Patrick, Brittany Mahomes FaceTimed With Taylor Swift After Recording ‘New Heights’  —  PATRICK MAHOMES TAYLOR FACETIMED US AFTER PODCAST ... I'm Tuning In!!!  —  NO BETTER WAY TO ANNOUNCE IT!!!  —  Patrick Mahomes had an inside scoop on Taylor Swift's “New Heights” appearance before anyone else …
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TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Makes Playful Jab at ‘Male Sports Fans’ on ‘New Heights’
People:
Chrissy Metz's New Life Away from L.A.: In Love, in Control of Her Health and ‘Happier Than Ever’ (Exclusive)  —  In PEOPLE's latest cover story, ‘The Hunting Wives’ star opens up about gaining confidence, her lowkey life in Nashville and exciting new roles  — Chrissy Metz is getting candid …
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Read Blake Lively's Tense Exchange with Justin Baldoni's Lawyer in Newly Released Portion of Her Deposition  —  Blake Lively was questioned by Justin Baldoni's attorneys on July 30 as part of their ongoing ‘It Ends With Us’ legal battle  — A section of Blake Lively's July 30 deposition was made public …
Discussion: E! Online, Us Weekly, Extra and Page Six
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Amy Mackelden / Marie Claire:
How a “Lost Snake” Led to Taylor Swift's Bathroom Being “Completely Destroyed,” Leaving Zoë Kravitz “Panicking” and Terrified to Tell the Singer  —  “She's in the bathroom and she's crouched in the corner in this weird way.”  — Newsletter -
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Zoë Kravitz and Mom Lisa Bonet Almost Lost Snake in Taylor Swift's House During L.A. Fires
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Tramell Tillman on His Emotional Coming Out Story, ‘Severance’ Delays and Acting With Tom Cruise the Day After He Got ‘Mission: Impossible’ Script  —  The drive to Petersburg, Virginia, pours out of him: a memory in slow motion.  —  Green fields blurring past the windows, telephone lines trailing across the sky.
Discussion: Out Magazine and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
T-Hood Death Being Investigated as Possible Self-Defense Shooting  —  T-HOOD MURDER CASE COPS INVESTIGATING SHOOTING AS POSSIBLE SELF-DEFENSE  —  T-Hood's death is being investigated as a potential self-defense shooting, Gwinnett County police say.  —  After police confirmed the identity …
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
‘Seeking Sister Wife’ Is Back With 5 Polygamist Families Navigating New Romances, Sexual Partners (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Seeking Sister Wife is back this fall with an all-new season — and Us Weekly has an exclusive first look at the couples and their rocky relationships.
Discussion: E! Online and The Hollywood Gossip
US Food and Drug Administration:
Dollar General Announces Voluntary Recall of Clover Valley® Instant Coffee Due to Potential Presence of Glass  —  When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service.  FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Discussion: WRIC ABC 8News, WCNC-TV and MLive.com
TMZ.com:
KISS Stars Say They're Grateful for Kennedy Center Honor  —  KISS SHOUT IT OUT LOUD ... Extremely Grateful For Kennedy Center Honor!!! … KISS will get their flowers at the upcoming Kennedy Center Honors ... and, the band members couldn't be more grateful for the accolade.
TMZ.com:
Andrew Tate Countersues Ex-GF Bri Stern for $50 Million for Defamation  —  ANDREW TATE TO EX-GF BRI STERN YOU DEFAMED ME WITH FALSE ASSAULT CLAIMS ... I'm Countersuing for $50M … Andrew Tate is going on the legal offensive against his ex-girlfriend Bri Stern ... he's now countersuing her …
Discussion: Just Jared
Emma Powell / Daily Mail:
Wild details of Taylor Swift's new album - leaked: Blake Lively and TRUMP diss tracks... Travis Kelce ‘PR stunt’ song... and a private ‘dark chapter’  —  No one does Easter eggs quite like Taylor Swift.  —  The singer's back catalogue is peppered with subtle(ish) nods to her lovers and friends …
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Charlie Sheen's Ex Brooke Mueller Makes Rare Appearance in Bombshell Documentary  —  Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller made a surprise appearance in an August 13 trailer for his new Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen, which addresses the actor's scandals, sobriety and more.
Julia Moore / People:
Andy Cohen Says ‘Love Island Reunions Are No Joke’ and Confirms 'Everybody's Here' as Season 7 Taping Goes Late in NYC  —  The season 7 cast was back together in New York City on Tuesday, Aug. 12, to film the highly anticipated reunion  — Andy Cohen teamed up with the show's host Ariana Madix …
TMZ.com:
'What's Happening!!'  Star Danielle Spencer Was Hospitalized for Weeks Before Death  —  'WHAT'S HAPPENING!!'  STAR DANIELLE SPENCER'S LAST DAYS ... Brutal Hospital Stay … Danielle Spencer — famous for playing Dee Thomas on the hit '70s sitcom “What's Happening!!”
Just Jared:
Lindsay Lohan & Shailene Woodley to Star in Hulu Limited Series ‘Count My Lies’  —  Lindsay Lohan has found her next big project!  —  The Freakier Friday star will join Shailene Woodley in a brand new Hulu series.  —  The streaming service has officially given a series order to Count My Lies …
Just Jared:
Dan Levy's Upcoming Netflix Comedy Series Gets Official Title, Full Cast Revealed  —  Dan Levy's new TV series has started filming!  —  The 42-year-old actor and writer serves as creator, executive producer, showrunner and star of the upcoming comedy Big Mistakes for Netflix.
Colson Thayer / People:
Diana Ross Cancels Appearance on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship That She Was Named ‘Godmother’ of ‘Due to Unforeseen Circumstances’  —  The singer, 81, just finished a U.K. arena tour and is set to embark on a U.S. tour on Aug. 16  — Diana Ross will no longer appear at Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas' showcase cruise
Dave Quinn / People:
Mira Sorvino to Make Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago: ‘Literally a Dream Come True’  — Mira Sorvino will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago this fall  — The Oscar winner will perform at New York City's Ambassador Theatre from Sept. 15 to Nov. 2
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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