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Associated Press:
Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91  —  Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed.  He was 91.
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Guy Trebay / New York Times:
Giorgio Armani, Fashion's Master of the Power Suit, Dies at 91
Deadline:
‘The White Lotus’ Headed To France For Season 4 - The Dish … A rep for HBO declined comment.  —  The White Lotus works exclusively with the Four Seasons hotel chain which double as White Lotus hotels.  Speculation has focused on the famous Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat …
Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
Angie Stone died while desperately escaping car wreck, heartbroken family reveals in new lawsuit  —  Late singer Angie Stone's two children are suing the drivers, a trucking company and a truck manufacturer involved in the devastating car crash in Alabama that killed Stone in March.
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.
Discussion: InStyle, People, E! Online and RADAR
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Omny Studio:
👀 ‘I love him, obviously’: Miranda Kerr says she still loves Orlando Bloom following split with Katy Perry
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
Corinne Sullivan / Cosmopolitan:
Who Is Doja Cat's Boyfriend?  Her Dating History Is So Mysterious  —  She just gave a very important update on where she stands with Joseph Quinn...  So, if you're familiar with Doja Cat, then you know that the rapper isn't exactly shy.  (I mean, have you seen her TikToks?
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson Agree To Fight  —  FLOYD MAYWEATHER, MIKE TYSON Agree To Superfight ... ‘LEGEND VS. LEGEND’ … Two of the greatest boxers of all-time have agreed to a fight ... TMZ Sports has learned Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have signed a deal to square off against one another!!
TMZ.com:
Ciara Legally Adds Wilson to Son With Future's Last Name  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Ciara's son with rapper Future is legally a Wilson ... 'cause TMZ has learned the singer added Russell Wilson's last to her eldest son's legal name.  —  ICYMI ... Ciara and Russ hit the US Open this week with their kids …
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Ashley Olsen Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance With Husband Louis Eisner at Family's Nonprofit Gala  —  Ashley Olsen stepped out for a rare red carpet date night with her husband, Louis Eisner.  —  Olsen, 39, attended the 25th Anniversary Young Eisner Scholars (YES) Gala on Thursday, September 4, in Bel Air, California.
Discussion: People, Page Six and Just Jared
FemaleFirst:
Macaulay Culkin grateful John Candy noticed dad's ‘monster’ behaviour  —  Macaulay Culkin has praised the late John Candy for noticing his “monster” father's behaviour before anyone else when they worked on Uncle Buck.  —  Macaulay Culkin has praised the late John Candy for noticing his “monster” father's behaviour before anyone else.
Audrey Rock / Page Six:
Why Dierks Bentley and wife Cassidy Black started sleeping in separate beds ‘years ago’  —  Dierks Bentley and his wife, Cassidy Black, haven't slept in the same bed for years — but it's not for lack of trying.  —  The country star confessed he's a “horrible sleeper” on Tuesday's episode of the “Bobbycast” podcast.
Discussion: Us Weekly
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Marina Watts / People:
Dierks Bentley and Wife of 19 Years Cassidy Don't Sleep in the Same Room: ‘I Decided to Separate Church and State’
Discussion: E! Online
Rebecca Ford / Vanity Fair:
Sydney Sweeney Gave Everything to Christy: “We Are Actually Punching Each Other”  —  And before you ask, the Euphoria star doesn't want to talk about American Eagle at the Toronto International Film Festival: “I am there to support my movie and the people involved in making it, and I'm not there to talk about jeans.”
Inside Edition:
Joe Biden Appears to Have Large Gash on Head  —  Are Some Kids Using Beauty Products That Could Be Harmf...  Iconic Italian Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Dies at ...  Scientists Say Sharks are Losing Teeth and That's Not G...  Barefoot 5-Year-Old Sneaks Out of House to Chick-Fil-A ...
Ben Jureidini / Tatler:
Secret jobs, tennis scandals, and an unorthodox wedding: As it is announced The Duchess of Kent has died, who was this rarely-seen royal?  —  Katharine, Duchess of Kent, famously stepped back from royal duties to go incognito as a music teacher.  Tatler looks back on her life of public service
Sarah Grossbart / E! Online:
Erin Andrews Details Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's “Witty” Bond  —  Erin Andrews broke down the Xs and Os of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance in a chat with E! News and explained why teaming with Aflac on their Check for Cancer movement was a winning play.
Discussion: Page Six
Just Jared:
Taylor Momsen Flaunts Washboard Abs In New BTS Photos From The Pretty Reckless' Latest Music Video  —  Taylor Momsen is showing off her fit figure in a series of new photos!  —  The 32-year-old lead singer of The Pretty Reckless uploaded some new behind-the-scenes photos this week from the band's recent “For I Am Death” music video.
HELLO!:
Princess Kate's first public outing in weeks overshadowed by new hair - we break it down  —  The Princess of Wales joined her husband, Prince William, as the pair headed to the Natural History Museum to view its newly transformed gardens  —  The Princess of Wales turned heads as she stepped …
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Us Weekly:
‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Test-Filming With New and Old Cast Members Before Season 15 (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six
Liza Esquibias / People:
Denise Richards Requests Spousal Support from Ex Aaron Phypers
Discussion: TMZ.com and Extra
Jacqueline Weiss / People:
Meet the Real-Life Partners of the NCIS: Tony & Ziva Cast (Including an Actress from a Fan-Favorite Show)
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Travis Kelce's mom accidentally shares post about Taylor Swift's need to ‘breed’: ‘Boomers gonna boomer’
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
TMZ.com:
‘Annabelle’ Doll Wasn't in Room When Dan Rivera Died, Coroner Confirms
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Lauren Jauregui Calls Camila Cabello's Reaction to Fifth Harmony Reunion ‘Interesting’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared
 

 
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Ted Sarandos met with President Trump in November, and both agreed WBD should go to the highest bidder; Sarandos argued that Netflix wasn't a monopoly

Committee to Protect Journalists:
After the building fire, Hong Kong summoned AFP, FT, NYT, AP, Bloomberg, and WSJ journalists, telling them to avoid “trouble making”, and arrested a commentator

Barbara Moens / Financial Times:
The EU says Meta agreed to make changes to its “pay or consent” model in the EU, including ad-lite Instagram and Facebook versions, but “the case is not closed”

 
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