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4:05 PM ET, August 14, 2025

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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
Discussion: TMZ.com and The US Sun
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Boston.com:
Local obituary: Hayley McNeff, Concord native, UMass Amherst grad, and champion bodybuilder
Discussion: People and Us Weekly
Entertainment Tonight:
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
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’  —  Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's passed away on August 7 following a three-year battle with cancer.
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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 …
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,” …
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TMZ.com:
Patrick, Brittany Mahomes FaceTimed With Taylor Swift After Recording ‘New Heights’
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’”
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 …
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
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.
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.”
Rachel Raposas / People:
All of the Ways Taylor Swift Channels William Shakespeare in Life of a Showgirl  —  It's certainly not the well-read star's first time referencing the Bard, either  — Taylor Swift's new album bears a few references to William Shakespeare's works  — The first track on Life of a Showgirl …
Discussion: E! Online and Cosmopolitan
Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
Oasis fan dies hours before Edinburgh gig after falling ill at hotel  —  An Oasis fan died in a hotel room just hours before the the Edinburgh gig, after flying in from Italy especially for the reunion show  —  An Oasis fan died just hours before he was set to see the reunited band perform in Edinburgh, it has been confirmed.
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Isley Zegas / Star Magazine:
Pete Davidson Recalls Being a ‘Big Drug Addict,’ Says Smoking Weed Gave Him ‘Psychosis’  —  Pete Davidson is opening up about his struggles with addiction.  —  During an appearance on Power 105.1 FM's The Breakfast Club on Wednesday, August 13, the Bupkis star, 31, shed light on his past drug use …
Just Jared:
‘The Amazing Race’ Season 38 Cast Revealed: Meet All the Former ‘Big Brother’ Contestants & Their Partners!  —  The Amazing Race is back this fall with Season 38, and this time, it features former Big Brother standouts racing with their favorite travel companions.
Discussion: MLive.com, The Wrap and Variety
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Swifties convinced ‘messy’ Lana Del Rey shaded Taylor Swift with Jack Antonoff-produced song tease  —  Does this mean bad blood?  —  Lana Del Rey teased a new song via Instagram on Wednesday — and seemingly shaded Taylor Swift in the process.  —  “Track 13 @jackantonoff,” the …
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Lorna Raver, Actress in ‘Drag Me to Hell,’ Dies at 81  —  The stage and audiobook veteran also appeared on ‘The Young and the Restless’ and on three TV series for David E. Kelley.  —  Lorna Raver, who chillingly portrayed the elderly woman who plants a curse on Allison Lohman's bank executive …
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Jen Juneau / People:   Drag Me to Hell Actress Lorna Raver Dies at 81
 
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Rebecca Lewis / HELLO!:
Chicago Fire star bids emotional farewell to show that ‘changed my life’
Discussion: Just Jared and TVLine
Isabel Drugan / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Princess Kate's ‘brilliant’ rugby role set to ignite Women's World Cup - and spark fun rivalry with Prince William
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Mirror
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Just Jared:
Billy Bob Thornton's ‘Landman’ Series Gets Season 2 Premiere Date on Paramount+
Discussion: Variety, Deadline, TVLine and The Wrap
US Food and Drug Administration:
Dollar General Announces Voluntary Recall of Clover Valley® Instant Coffee Due to Potential Presence of Glass
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Transformation to ‘Ye’ Documented in New Film Set for Theatrical Release
 

 
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Sara Guaglione / Digiday:
WaPo has launched its creator network, where half a dozen creators will launch new series every few weeks in different verticals and retain IP ownership

Sam Spratford / Publishers Weekly:
HarperCollins partnered with AI animation studio Toonstar to adapt its books into YouTube series, starting with Friendship List by Lisa Greenwald

Tom Friend / Sports Business Journal:
Main Street Sports Group is officially winding down, leaving future broadcasts for seven NHL clubs and 13 NBA teams in limbo, with a streaming NBA hub uncertain

 
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