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6:00 PM ET, August 23, 2025

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Escher Walcott / People:
Emily in Paris Assistant Director Diego Borella Dies at 47 After ‘Collapsing’ During Filming of the Netflix Show  —  Borella died while filming the fifth season of the series in Venice, Italy, on Aug. 22  — Diego Borella, an assistant director of Emily in Paris, has died at the age of 47
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Jacob Stolworthy / The Independent:
Emily in Paris assistant director Diego Borella dies while filming Netflix series  —  Tragedy struck while crew prepared to shoot season five's final scene  —  Your support helps us to tell the story  —  From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
New York Post:
‘The Walking Dead’ actor Norman Reedus' son, Mingus, arrested for assault in NYC  —  Actor Norman Reedus' son, Mingus Lucien Reedus, was arrested for assault in Manhattan Saturday morning, police sources told The Post.  —  The 25-year-old model spawn of former Victoria's Secret Angel Helena Christensen and …
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‘Walking Dead’ star Norman Reedus' son, Mingus, arrested for assault  —  Norman Reedus' son, Mingus Reedus, was arrested for assault, The Post can exclusively reveal.  —  The model, 25, was placed in custody on Saturday for domestic violence after officers responded to a call about a female …
Discussion: TMZ.com and People
TMZ.com:
Lil Nas X Strips Down Nude Before Arrest, See Video  —  LIL NAS X TEARS OFF TIGHTY-WHITIES, GOES BUTT NAKED ... On Camera … You might want to hold onto your undies for this one — Lil Nas X was spotted completely naked before his arrest this week ... and we've got video of the stunning moment.
Michael Hogan / The Guardian:
‘My laugh is like a horn.  A foghorn’: how Alison Hammond became TV's most joyful presenter  —  She gets trolled on TikTok, but it just makes her chuckle - the Bake Off host is determined to find the happiness in everything.  She talks giggling, golf buggies and Paul Hollywood's expensive hands
Discussion: Metro.co.uk, Mirror and The Sun
People:
John Stamos Gives a Health Update on Full House Costar Dave Coulier (Exclusive)  —  Coulier was diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2024  — John Stamos revealed to PEOPLE that he goes to visit longtime friend and former Full House costar Dave Coulier, and that he's “doing great”
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Jeff Nelson / People:
Noah Cyrus Reveals ‘Lessons’ She's Learned from Big Sister Miley — and Why She's ‘a Great Role Model’ (Exclusive)  —  “There's situations that you experience, and you're like, ‘Okay, I will keep that in mind for the future,’” Noah says of learning from Miley
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Shirtless David Beckham grabs handful of Victoria's butt during Italian yacht trip with kids  —  She'll tell you what she wants, what she really, really wants.  —  A shirtless David Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham, packed on the PDA during their lavish Italian yacht trip …
Discussion: InStyle, The Sun and Mirror
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Canceled Despite Renewal Announcement, ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Writers Room to Open Soon (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “Dexter: Original Sin” is not returning for Season 2 after all.  —  Variety has learned from sources that Paramount has opted not to move forward with another season of the prequel series.
 
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Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Arkansas PBS severs ties with the PBS network, the first state public TV system to do so since Congress cut CPB funds, citing the annual $2M+ membership cost

Financial Times:
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