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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Graham Greene Dies: Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Was 73  —  Graham Greene, a trailblazing Canadian First Nations actor who opened doors for Indigenous actors in Hollywood, died today, September 1, in a Toronto hospital after a long illness.  The Oscar nominee from Dances With Wolves was 73.
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Vogue:
Chloe Malle Announced as Vogue US's New Head of Editorial Content  —  Chloe Malle is Head of Editorial Content for American Vogue, effective immediately.  In this new position, Malle, who is currently the editor of Vogue.com and co-host of The Run-Through, Vogue's weekly fashion and culture podcast …
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Jessica Testa / New York Times:
Vogue Names Chloe Malle as Its New Editor  —  Ms. Malle, 39, succeeds Anna Wintour, a titan in fashion.  “There has to be a noticeable shift that makes this mine,” Ms. Malle said in an interview.  —  For the first time in 37 years, there is a new editor of American Vogue.
Glamour:
The Morning Show Must Go On  —  Nearly six years ago—long before Ted Lasso and Severance were part of the pop culture conversation—The Morning Show burst onto the streaming scene as one of Apple TV+'s first offerings.  Two of the biggest stars on the planet, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon …
Discussion: Just Jared
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Hilary George / Page Six:
Jennifer Aniston explains why she always skips the Met Gala  —  The Met Gala may be the Super Bowl of fashion, but Jennifer Aniston's not playing.  —  The “Friends” icon told Glamour she's been invited to fashion's biggest night, but putting on a full couture look and facing the famous staircase simply isn't her vibe.
Discussion: Glamour
TMZ.com:
‘Succession’ Star Nicholas Braun Arrested For Misdemeanor DUI  —  ‘SUCCESSION’ STAR NICHOLAS BRAUN ARRESTED FOR DUI … Bad look for “Succession” star Nicholas Braun — the actor got busted for DUI in New Hampshire, TMZ has learned.  —  Cops in Moultonborough pulled him over Saturday …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Metro.co.uk and The Sun
Variety:
Dwayne Johnson Uncontrollably Sobs as ‘The Smashing Machine’ Gets 15-Minute Venice Standing Ovation and Generates Oscar Buzz  —  Is Dwayne Johnson headed for the Oscars?  —  Judging by the rapturous reaction to his performance as wrestler Mark Kerr in “The Smashing Machine” …
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Patrick Brzeski / The Hollywood Reporter:
Dwayne Johnson Gets Choked Up Discussing ‘The Smashing Machine’ in Venice: “This Transformation Was Something I Was Really Hungry to Do”
Page Six:
‘RHOP’ star Karen Huger released from prison after serving 6 months for DUI  —  The Grande Dame is free!  —  “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger has been released from prison after serving only six months behind bars for her 2024 DUI.  —  A spokesperson for the Montgomery County …
Discussion: E! Online, Us Weekly and Bossip
People:
Charlie Sheen on His Wild Past, Embracing Sobriety, and Learning to Forgive Himself: 'I Still Get the ‘Shame Shivers’ (Exclusive)  —  The actor, who turns 60 on Sept. 3, is now eight years sober and telling his full story (drugs and sex included) in a new memoir and two-part Netflix documentary
Discussion: New York Post, Metro.co.uk and The Wrap
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Radio star James Whale's will uncovered with one final gift to beloved wife  —  Late broadcaster James Whale sadly died last month aged 74 after a heartbreaking battle with terminal cancer, and now the radio legend's final wishes have been revealed  —  James Whale reportedly left a huge sum to his wife and kids in his will.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Mirror and The Sun
Kayla Grant / People:
Bachelorette Alum Jed Wyatt Welcomes His First Baby with Wife Ellen Decker  —  The former ‘Bachelorette’ contestant and his wife tied the knot in July 2024 … Jed Wyatt is a new dad!  —  The former Bachelorette contestant, 31, welcomed his first baby, daughter Daisy Jane Wyatt …
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
Alexandra Macon / Vogue:
Inside Chloë Grace Moretz and Kate Harrison's Final Wedding Dress Fittings at the Louis Vuitton Atelier in Paris  —  Actor Chloë Grace Moretz and model and photographer Kate Harrison are married!  Moretz, who began her career as a child star and has gone onto star in Carrie …
Gina Bacchiocchi / The US Sun:
Bachelor Andrew Firestone announces divorce from wife Ivana after 17 years of marriage and 3 children together  —  The former reality star insists ‘this was not an easy decision’  —  BACHELOR Andrew Firestone has announced his split from his wife Ivana after 17 years of marriage.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Daily Mail and TODAY.com
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From Mediagazer:

Financial Times:
Sources: WBD's board wanted a proposal it could sign immediately, and Netflix was the only bidder whose paperwork was fully executable the night of December 4

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agree to part ways and let her contract expire at the end of the year, following new allegations about her affair with RFK Jr.

John Koblin / New York Times:
The Netflix-WBD deal should quiet concerns, for now, from CNN employees worried about the prospect of Paramount combining CBS News and CNN in a WBD acquisition

 
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