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1:25 PM ET, August 19, 2025

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Lauren Larson / Men's Health:
Austin Butler's Radical Reset  —  Since his all-consuming, radically transformative performance as Elvis, the actor's career has only gained momentum in movies like Darren Aronofsky's thrill ride Caught Stealing.  How's he gonna keep up the pace?  —  FIRST IT WAS A VIRUS.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Aubrey Plaza breaks silence on ‘awfulness’ of husband Jeff Baena's death: Grief is a ‘daily struggle’  —  Aubrey Plaza opened up about her grief following her husband Jeff Baena's death on a new podcast episode.  —  The actress broke down the “daily struggle” to Amy Poehler's “Good Hang” listeners Tuesday.
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Becca Longmire / People:
Aubrey Plaza Opens Up to Amy Poehler About Grief Following Her Husband's Death: 'It's a Daily Struggle'
Steve Helling / Daily Mail:
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were texting nonstop... then an ‘overwhelming’ moment caused a blow up.  Here's what they're telling friends  —  An unlikely pair were caught deep in conversation as they enjoyed an intimate dinner in Canada, much to the shock of fans who were still processing Katy Perry's split from Orlando Bloom.
Mike Hammer / Star Magazine:
Julia Roberts Has ‘Tremendous Love’ For Ailing Bruce Willis — How She's Showing Her Support  —  She'll be there for him!  A source tells Star Julia Roberts is devastated by the decline of her old friend Bruce Willis since the 70-year-old's 2023 dementia diagnosis.
Discussion: HELLO!
Carson Blackwelder / People:
Summer House Alum Paige DeSorbo Spotted on Set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in N.Y.C.  —  The reality star wore a feathery pink mini dress in photos captured from the film's set  — The Summer House alum wore a feathery pink mini dress in photos captured from the set
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Jack Irvin / People:
Calvin Harris Shuts Down Miley Cyrus Feud Rumors and Reveals Why Their ‘Ocean’ Collaboration Fell Through  —  Harris teased a new version of the song with Jessie Reyez after sharing a clip of Cyrus' version to social media last year  —  Calvin Harris has nothing against Miley Cyrus.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Just Jared and E! Online
Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
‘Palm Royale’ Sets Season 2 Premiere As First-Look Photos Drop … First-look photos can be found below.  —  The Emmy-nominated comedy series from creator Abe S tells the underdog story that follows Maxine Dellacorte (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavors to find her footing in the cutthroat world of Palm Beach high society.
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Joan Collins, 92, looks sensational in white swimsuit for age-defying snap  —  Hollywood legend Joan Collins put on an ageless display in a chic white swimsuit while posing by the pool at her St Tropez home in the south of France, and she teased a new movie  —  Hollywood icon Joan Collins …
US Department of Justice:
North Hollywood Woman Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Charges, Including Selling Ketamine that Killed Actor Matthew Perry  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California  —  LOS ANGELES - A San Fernando Valley woman has agreed to plead guilty …
Us Weekly:
Inside Kelly Clarkson's Ex Brandon Blackstock's ‘Special’ Celebration of Life After His Death at Age 48 (Exclusive)  —  Brandon Blackstock's loved ones gathered together in Montana to celebrate his life days after he lost a three-year battle with cancer.  —  “Brandon's closest friends …
Discussion: Page Six
Jack Smart / People:
Colin Farrell Gambles and Parties in Chaotic Ballad of a Small Player Trailer  —  Colin Farrell costars with Fala Chen and Tilda Swinton in ‘Ballad of A Small Player,’ in theaters Oct. 15 and streaming on Netflix Oct. 29  — Netflix released the first trailer for Colin Farrell's new movie Ballad of a Small Player on Tuesday, Aug. 19
Rosamund Urwin / The Times:
Prince and Princess of Wales moving to their ‘forever’ new home  —  William and Kate will relocate with their children to the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor and are expected to continue living there after he becomes king  —  The Prince of Wales will become the first monarch not to live …
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Jimmy Kimmel Blasts Reports of Stephen Colbert's ‘Late Show’ Losing $40 Million for CBS: 'Not a Snowball's Chance in Hell That's Accurate'  —  During his candid interview, the late-night host also explains why he's voting for Colbert at the Emmys  —  There's something refreshing about Jimmy Kimmel's anger.
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Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
Jimmy Kimmel saved Matt Damon from choking during dinner party gone wrong: ‘Tried the Heimlich many times’
Discussion: Just Jared
Simon Perry / People:
Prince Harry Shares Quiet Tribute to ‘Humility’ of His Grandfather Prince Philip at Wartime Anniversary  —  The Duke of Sussex asked a friend to leave the tribute on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, on August 15  — Prince Harry asked a friend to lay a wreath and leave a message at the official commemoration of VJ Day on August 15
Daniel Bird / Mirror:
Peter Andre ‘disgusted’ over Katie Price's comments about his kids as he calls in lawyers  —  EXCLUSIVE: Peter Andre is said to be ‘shocked’ over comments made by his former wife Katie Price relating to his two young children, whom he shares with his wife Dr Emily Andre
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
Just Jared:
Fans Notice 3 Clues That Madison Beer & Justin Herbert Could Be Dating After They Were Photographed Together  —  Madison Beer and Justin Herbert dating rumors are circulating after he was seen visiting her on the set of his new music video.  —  However, eagle-eyed fans have noticed …
Discussion: Us Weekly, HELLO!, Page Six, E! Online and Extra
GQ:
Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson on Breaking Out, Their Real-Life Bromance, and Adapting Stephen King  —  The pair star in The Long Walk, a violent and harrowing dystopian drama that's ultimately about the bond between two young men from very different backgrounds—a connection that's just as deep (but much more fun) offscreen.
Discussion: The Wrap and TODAY.com
People:
It Ends With Us Actress Isabela Ferrer Accuses Justin Baldoni of ‘Harassing’ Her with Subpoena Request  —  Ferrer, who played the younger version of Lively's character in ‘It Ends with Us,’ has asked the court to deny a recent motion from Baldoni's team  — It Ends with Us actress Isabela Ferrer …
Charna Flam / People:
Jenna Ortega on What ‘Terrifies’ Her About Being Young in Hollywood: 'I Don't Want to Be in That Situation Again'  —  The ‘Wednesday’ star shed some light on her career for 'Vogue México and Latin America"s September cover story  — Jenna Ortega appeared on the cover of Vogue México and Latin America's September issue
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
 
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Scott Roxborough / The Hollywood Reporter:
Gary Oldman on Almost Playing Edward Scissorhands, Bonding With Bowie and His “Diabolical Good Luck”
Discussion: People and New York Post
TMZ.com:
Ralph Lauren's Brother, Lenny Lauren, Dead at 93
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Jack Irvin / People:
David Archuleta Says He's ‘Still Open to Meeting Girls’ After Coming Out as Queer but Dating Men Is ‘Easier’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Out Magazine and Just Jared
Just Jared:
Longtime ‘The Bachelor’ Producer Returns to the Franchise After Previous Exit
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap