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The Hollywood Reporter:
George Clooney Scales Back Venice Itinerary as He's Feeling Under the Weather at Start of Festival  —  According to multiple sources close to ‘Jay Kelly’ and its press schedule, Clooney started to feel unwell Wednesday and was advised to head straight home and rest up ahead of a packed Thursday.
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Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
George Clooney Misses ‘Jay Kelly’ Venice Press Conference Due to Sinus Infection
Peter White / Deadline:
‘SNL’: Michael Longfellow Leaving After Three Seasons … Longfellow joined the show as a featured player in Season 48 and was promoted to the main cast ahead of Season 50.  —  He joins Devon Walker, who joined at the same time, and Emil Wakim, who are also both leaving ahead of Season 51.
Margaret Abrams / Daily Mail:
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively war hits new low: Blake KNOWS she isn't invited to wedding but insists she doesn't care... and is serving up ice cold revenge  —  Taylor Swift's announcement of her engagement to Travis Kelce on Tuesday was met with a torrent of public well wishes from her A-list pals.
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Us Weekly:
Newly Engaged Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift ‘Absolutely Want a Family’: Source (Exclusive)  —  Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are thinking about their future as they gear up to tie the knot.  —  “They absolutely want a family,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.  “Their dream is to have kids.”
TMZ.com:
Flavor Flav Volunteers to Officiate Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Wedding
People:
Why Kate Middleton and Prince William ‘Delayed’ Telling Prince George About His ‘Destiny’ as Future King (Exclusive)  —  The Prince and Princess of Wales put childhood first when it comes to Prince George's modern path to the crown  — Kate Middleton and Prince William delayed telling Prince George, 12, about his fate as future king
Dalton Ross / Entertainment Weekly:
Controversial Big Brother star Rylie Jeffries addresses treatment of Katherine Woodman  —  “It hurts to be painted as aggressive when all I've ever done is lead with passion and care.”  —  For over a month inside the Big Brother house, professional bull rider Rylie Jeffries was riding high.
Kayla Grant / People:
JoJo Fletcher Is Pregnant!  Bachelorette Alum and Husband Jordan Rodgers Expecting ‘Rainbow’ Baby  —  The couple tied the knot in May, six years after their engagement on the show's finale in 2016  — JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers are going to be parents
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared and The US Sun
Just Jared:
Hilary Duff to Star in New Series ‘Pretty Ugly’ for Hulu  —  Hilary Duff is returning to Hulu for a new show!  —  On Thursday (August 28), it was announced that the 37-year-old Lizzie McGuire actress will be starring in the new series Pretty Ugly, which is set in the world of child pageants.
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
Just Jared:
Lola Tung & Nico Parker to Star in ‘Longlegs’ Director's New Project, ‘The Young People’!  —  Lola Tung and Nico Parker are going to star in a new project together!  —  Longlegs helmer Osgood Perkins is set to direct The Young People for Neon, which is based on his own script.
Ilana Kaplan / People:
Sabrina Carpenter Says Even ‘Pearl-Clutchers’ Will Find Lyrics of Hers That Make Them ‘Chuckle’  — Sabrina Carpenter said even “pearl-clutchers” will “chuckle” at some of her lyrics  — In a clip shared on Thursday, Aug. 28, from a forthcoming CBS Mornings interview …
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Prince Harry to attend WellChild Awards on third anniversary of late Queen's death  —  The Duke of Sussex, who has been patron of the charity for 17 years, will be in the UK on the 8th of September to attend their Awards  —  HELLO!  —  Prince Harry will travel to London next month to attend …
Skyler Caruso / People:
Coco Gauff Defends Doing Her Hair and Nails for Her ‘On-Court’ US Open Look: 'I'm a Human'  —  The 2x-Grand Slam champion opened up about her fashion-forward decisions on the tennis court for a ‘Vogue’ Beauty Secrets video ahead of the 2025 US Open  — Coco Gauff defended her decision …
Discussion: Bossip
Madison E. Goldberg / People:
Kate Gosselin Admits ‘Ugly’ Divorce from Jon Gosselin ‘Did Not Turn Out Well for My Kids’  —  Kate filed for divorce in 2009 amid cheating allegations surrounding Jon  — Kate Gosselin is opening up about her divorce from Jon Gosselin and how it impacted their children
TMZ.com:
French Montana Engaged to Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra  —  French Montana & Dubai Princess WE'RE ENGAGED 💍 … Allow TMZ Hip Hop to be the first to offer congratulations to French Montana and Sheikha Mahra, a Princess of Dubai ... the “royal” couple have an engagement to celebrate!!!
Ilana Kaplan / People:
Halsey Announces Back to Badlands Tour for Debut Album's 10th Anniversary: Where She's Playing and How to Get Tickets  —  The celebratory run will kick off on Oct. 14 at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles  — Halsey has announced the Back to Badlands tour in honor of the 10th anniversary of her debut album
Brett M Malec / E! Online:
Real Housewives of Potomac Alum Makes Jaw-Dropping Return in Season 10 Trailer  —  The Real Housewives of Potomac's season 10 trailer teases Monique Samuels' surprise return, a cameo from RHOBH's Mauricio Umansky and two new castmembers joining the Bravo series.  —  Word on the street is that Monique Samuels is back.
Discussion: Decider, theJasmineBRAND, Essence and Bossip
Susan Knox / Mirror:
Zara McDermott 'moves into Louis Tomlinson's mansion' in huge romance milestone  —  Former Love Island star Zara McDermott is believed to have taken the next step in her romance with One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson following her break-up from Sam Thompson
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Rocky’ Found: Anthony Ippolito to Play Sylvester Stallone in Amazon MGM's Movie Behind Making of Boxing Classic (Exclusive)  —  Peter Farrelly is directing the feature that is intended to be released in theaters.  —  Anthony Ippolito, who portrayed Al Pacino in the Paramount limited series The Offer …
Discussion: The Wrap, Deadline and GamesRadar
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Just Jared:
Anthony Ippolito to Portray Sylvester Stallone In Movie About the Making of ‘Rocky’
Discussion: People
 
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