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12:25 PM ET, August 28, 2025

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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  —  Where is Jay Kelly?  —  George Clooney, who portrays the eponymous fictional movie star in Noah Baumbach's dramedy “Jay Kelly,” didn't attend the movie's official press conference at the Venice Film Festival.
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.”
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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
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Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Health Update on Bruce Willis Revealed
HELLO!:
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 …
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
Discussion: Page Six, InStyle, SheKnows and Cele|bitchy
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, GamesRadar and Deadline
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Just Jared:
Anthony Ippolito to Portray Sylvester Stallone In Movie About the Making of ‘Rocky’
Discussion: People
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
Discussion: Star Magazine, E! Online and Us Weekly
Katie Fitzpatrick / HELLO!:
Christina Applegate reveals that her MS battle has ‘broken’ daughter Sadie  —  Christina Applegate opened up about how living with Multiple Sclerosis has changed her relationship with her teen daughter, Sadie  —  Christina Applegate has leaned on her family and friends since receiving …
FemaleFirst:
The Hangover actor Floyd Levine dead aged 93  —  After a career that saw him rack up performances in big-screen hits including Dog Day Afternoon, actor Floyd Levine has died aged 93.  —  Actor Floyd Levine has died aged 93.  —  Best known for TV and big-screen roles including in Murder …
HELLO!:
Prince William and Princess Kate double down on rule at home with 3 children  —  The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to move home later this year, but there's one hard and fast rule that they won't be changing  —  Prince William and Princess Kate are upsizing from Adelaide Cottage …
Discussion: InStyle, GB News and Star Magazine
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Todd Haynes' Previously Shuttered Gay Romance ‘De Noche’ Being Revived With Pedro Pascal Circling - The Dish … According to sources, the plan is for this feature to get up and running in the New Year in Guadalajara, Mexico and a lot of that is being worked around the 4x Emmy nominated actor's busy schedule from now into 2026.
TMZ.com:
‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Suffered Stroke That Led to Car Crash, Says Rep  —  ‘NIP/TUCK’ STAR DYLAN WALSH STROKE LED TO CAR CRASH ... According to Rep  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 355 … “Nip/Tuck” star Dylan Walsh's serious car crash in New Jersey is taking an interesting twist …
Discussion: New York Post and Just Jared
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People:
Nip/Tuck Actor Dylan Walsh Allegedly Had Open Alcohol Containers in Car at Time of Crash, Looked ‘Very Red’: Police Report
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Jordon Hudson's Company Files For ‘Gold Digger’ Trademark  —  JORDON HUDSON I WANNA OWN ‘GOLD DIGGER’ ... Co. Files To Trademark Term  —  Jordon Hudson appears to be leaning into the “gold digger” claims ... 'cause Bill Belichick's girlfriend's company — which is managed by the 24-year-old — just filed to trademark the term.
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Luke Chinman / People:
Jordan Hudson Files to Trademark ‘Gold Digger’ amid Relationship with Bill Belichick
Discussion: Atlanta Black Star
 
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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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