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Luke Chinman / People:
Fitness Influencer Hayley McNeff's Family Speaks Out After Her Sudden Death at Age 37 (Exclusive)  —  The champion bodybuilder died at her home in Sudbury, Mass., on Aug. 8, McNeff's father confirmed to PEOPLE  — Following influencer and champion bodybuilder Hayley McNeff's sudden death at 37, her family is speaking out
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Boston.com:
Local obituary: Hayley McNeff, Concord native, UMass Amherst grad, and champion bodybuilder  —  “She later pursued graduate studies in psychology, driven by a desire to better understand and help others.”  —  1 minute to read  — ...  Hayley C. McNeff, of Sudbury, formerly of Concord, MA.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Luke Chinman / People:
Fitness Influencer and Champion Bodybuilder Hayley McNeff Dies at Age 37  —  The Massachusetts native was remembered in her obituary for her “quick wit” and “constant sense of humor”  — Hayley McNeff, a champion bodybuilder and fitness influencer, died on Aug. 8 at age 37
Sean Mandell / People:
Brandon Blackstock's Death Certificate Released and Reveals Seizures as Significant Contributing Factor (Exclusive)  — Brandon Blackstock's death certificate has been issued after he died on Aug. 7 at his home in Butte, Montana  — The document verified that the talent manager …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Just Jared and New York Post
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Margaret Abrams / Daily Mail:
Betrayed Kelly Clarkson's reaction after discovering ex Brandon Blackstock was dating her assistant... as friends hint at REAL reason for divorce and say: ‘He was not a great husband’
Andy Behbakht / Screen Rant:
James Gunn Has A Good Reason For Why Superman Is Coming To Digital So Soon  —  Following the announcement of the digital release of DC Studios' Superman, director James Gunn explains why the DC Universe movie is coming out early on VOD. 2025 became a great year for the Man of Steel in the world of cinema …
Discussion: Just Jared, Variety and World of Reel
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Ilana Kaplan / People:
Ex-Maroon 5 Bassist Mickey Madden's Wife of 3 Months Files for Divorce Weeks After Domestic Violence Claim  —  Catherine Blair Bowman previously claimed he assaulted her after she confronted him about “sexting with teenage girls”  — Ex-Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden's wife Catherine Blair Bowman …
Discussion: Just Jared and Billboard
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's Dynamic ‘Strained’ Amid Her Budding Justin Trudeau Romance (Source)  —  ET Now  —  ET Stream  —  ET Stream  —  Everything Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Said About Relationship During ‘New Heights’  —  Taylor Swift Tears Up During ‘New Heights’ Interview With Travis Kelce
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Megadeth Announce Final Album and Farewell Tour: 'Don't Be Mad, Don't Be Sad, Come Celebrate With Me,' Says Frontman Dave Mustaine  —  Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced that the long-running metal band's forthcoming album and 2026 tour will be their last.
Alex Ritman / Variety:
Sinéad O'Connor Biopic in the Works From ‘Slow Horses’ Banner See-Saw Films and Producers of ‘Nothing Compares’ Doc (EXCLUSIVE)  —  A Sinéad O'Connor biopic is in development.  —  Variety has learned that a film is in the works that will tell the story of the early life …
People:
What Princess Diana ‘Always Said’ About Prince William and Prince Harry — and Why It Hurts Now  —  Diana's biographer Andrew Morton says there is “no doubt” she would have “tried to act as peacemaker” between her estranged sons  — Princess Diana emphasized a specific feeling …
Elise Nelson / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson Reveals Hillary Clinton's Reaction to His ‘Hillary Tat’ — and Whether He Had It Removed  —  Pete Davidson is going through a tattoo removal transformation, but one piece of ink is here to stay forever.  —  “Hillary [Clinton] is staying.  I love that Hillary,” Davidson, 31 …
Discussion: Page Six
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
‘Embarrassed’ Pete Davidson describes how much ex Ariana Grande's ‘BDE’ discourse ‘hurt’  —  She's a dangerous woman.  —  An “embarrassed” Pete Davidson admitted the discourse and conversation around his penis size when he was dating his ex-fiancée, Ariana Grande “hurt.”
Justin Harp / Us Weekly:
Rachel Brosnahan's Husband ‘Likes’ Cryptic Tweet Seemingly About Superman's David Corenswet  —  Rachel Brosnahan's husband Jason Ralph caused a stir by “liking” a shady Instagram post seemingly about his wife and her Superman costar David Corenswet.  —  The controversy erupted after Ralph …
Julia Moore / People:
The Summer I Turned Pretty: Jackie Chung Breaks Down That Major Laurel-Conrad Scene and What It Means for Belly (Exclusive)  —  Chung was “hoping” the moment would make the show as she tells PEOPLE, “I remember reading this Conrad scene in the book and just thinking, ‘Oooh, I love this’”
Suzy Exposito / Elle:
Rosalía Is the Ultimate Romantic  —  Back in the studio and filming a new role on Euphoria, the Spanish diva is rewriting the rules once again.  —  One Wednesday morning in June, Rosalía decided to start her day with a pensive walk in the woods.
Discussion: Out Magazine and Just Jared
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Watch Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wrap up PDA-packed ‘New Heights’ episode with a kiss  —  She got the last kiss.  —  Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce ended the singer's “New Heights” podcast appearance by sharing a sweet smooch.  —  “And on that note, thanks for having me,” …
Lucy Knight / The Guardian:
‘We are obsessed with weight’: Bob Harper on life as a trainer on The Biggest Loser  —  As a new Netflix documentary looks back at the hugely successful - and highly controversial - TV weight-loss competition, its longest-serving trainer tells all  —  In Netflix's new documentary about The Biggest Loser …
TMZ.com:
Nick Viall's Wife Natalie Joy Suffers Third Miscarriage This Year  —  NICK VIALL NATALIE JOY SUFFERS 3RD MISCARRIAGE THIS YEAR  —  ANOTHER TRAGIC LOSS  —  Nick Viall and his wife, Natalie Joy, are going through heartbreak for the third time this year — 'cause she's just suffered another miscarriage.
 
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