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12:30 AM ET, September 6, 2025

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Charlie Sheen Opens Up About Sexual Encounters with Men for the First Time in New Memoir and Documentary: ‘So What?’  —  The former ‘Two and a Half Men’ star is reflecting on his past and his experiences with drugs, booze and sex in two new projects about his life
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Daniela Avila / People:
The Turtles Co-Founder Mark Volman Dies at 78 After a ‘Brief, Unexpected Illness’  —  In 2020, Volman was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia  — Volman died in Nashville, Tenn., after a “brief, unexpected illness,” his rep confirmed  — In 2020, Volman was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia
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Andrew McGowan / Variety:
Mark Volman, Turtles and Flo & Eddie Co-Founder and Singer on ‘Happy Together,’ Dies at 78  —  Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960s rock band the Turtles and singer known as “Flo” of Flo & Eddie, died in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday after a brief sudden illness.  He was 78.
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Taylor Swift Not Attending MTV VMAs 2025  —  Taylor Swift will miss the 2025 VMAs ahead of The Life of a Showgirl's release in October, E! News has learned, a departure from the last three years where she had a front-row seat.  —  Watch: Taylor Swift Not Attending MTV VMAs 2025
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TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Skips Chiefs Against Chargers Game in Brazil  —  Kansas City Chiefs football is officially back ... but the team will be missing its most popular fixture for the 2025 season kickoff in Brazil — Taylor Swift.  —  TMZ has confirmed the superstar will be notably absent tonight …
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GLEN POWELL & OLIVIA JADE SPOTTED IN NYC  —  Could there be a new couple in town?  The ever-charming Glen Powell and social media personality Olivia Jade Giannulli were spotted together not once, but twice, this past Sunday and the sightings have sparked a flurry of speculation about the nature of their relationship.
Discussion: People, Page Six, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Anna Kaplan / TODAY.com:
Orlando Bloom Addresses Where Things Stand with Katy Perry After Breakup  —  The couple announced they had split in July after a nearly 10-year relationship.  —  Orlando Bloom shared how he's doing in the wake of his breakup with his longtime partner, Katy Perry.
Madison E. Goldberg / People:
Macaulay Culkin Says John Candy Was One of the First to Notice That His Father Was ‘a Monster’  —  Culkin speaks about his time working with Candy in filmmaker-actor Colin Hanks' new documentary ‘John Candy: I Like Me’  — Macaulay Culkin recalls John Candy having a “paternal” presence while they filmed Uncle Buck together in 1989
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Pamela Anderson Calls PR Stunt Relationships a ‘Death Sentence’ amid Report She and Liam Neeson Faked Romance  —  While accepting a career achievement tribute at the Deauville American Film Festival, Anderson said she doesn't “feed into PR stunts”  — Pamela Anderson appeared …
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Fede Álvarez Not Directing Alien: Romulus Sequel (Exclusive)  —  An Alien: Romulus sequel is incoming ... but Fede Álvarez won't be directing this time around.  —  While talking to TooFab on the red carpet at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood on Thursday night …
TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Will Wed at End of Month at Top-Secret Venue  —  SELENA GOMEZ, BENNY BLANCO SAYING ‘I DO’ BY MONTH'S END ... Venue So Secret, Even Guests Are Clueless!!! … Selena Gomez is so close to swapping “Miss” for “Mrs.” ... TMZ hears she's tying the knot with fiancé Benny Blanco at the end of this month!
People:
Matt and Angela Lanter Are ‘Soaking Up Every Single Sweet Moment’ After Welcoming Baby No. 2 (Exclusive)  —  The couple is also parents to daughter MacKenlee, 7  — Matt and Angela Lanter have welcomed their second baby together, a son named Ford Hayes  — The couple tells PEOPLE they're …
Discussion: Just Jared
WSB-TV:
Family of singer Angie Stone files lawsuit against tractor-trailer company, drivers  —  ATLANTA — The family of Atlanta R&B singer Angie Stone is now filing a lawsuit against the drivers of her van that overturned and another tractor-trailer, as well as the companies that own them.
Discussion: People, Vibe, BET and Bossip
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Gene Maddaus / Variety:
The MPA urges ByteDance to curb its AI video model Seedance 2.0, saying the model engages in unauthorized use of US copyrighted material “on a massive scale”

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