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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.
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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
Daily Mail:
Revealed: Woman caught on Coldplay kiss cam is divorcing her husband... and that's not the end of the fallout.  No wonder simmering ex tells us: 'He's a money-obsessed ego-maniac.  That's what I call karma'  —  When Julia Cabot's phone started buzzing with messages earlier this summer, she had a fairly good idea what it was about.
Discussion: Star Magazine, Mirror and The Sun
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 …
Julie Jordan / People:
SNL Alum Kate McKinnon Reveals She Was Diagnosed With Geographic Tongue: 'It's Gross' (Exclusive)  —  The actress, who's featured in this week's One Last Thing, is releasing her new children's book ‘Secrets of the Purple Pearl’ and stars in the movie ‘The Roses’
Discussion: Just Jared
People:
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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Deuxmoi:
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.
Angel Saunders / People:
Kate Beckinsale Shares Intimate Moments from Her Late Mom's Celebration of Life Where ‘Everybody Danced’  —  The actress' mother, Judy Loe, died on July 15 after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer  — Kate Beckinsale honors her mother, late English actress Judy Loe, after her death
Discussion: Mirror, Us Weekly and FemaleFirst
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
Maria Sarabi / HELLO!:
Martha Stewart's super ‘tight’ skin sparks reaction in new photo  —  Martha Stewart shared an age-defying photo on Instagram, showing off her ‘tight’ skin and revealing the beauty products behind her radiant glow  —  Martha Stewart is renowned for her age-defying complexion …
Discussion: Page Six
Sarah Jones / People:
Riley Keough's Emotional Personal Letter to ‘Hurtful’ Grandmother Priscilla Presley Revealed amid Lawsuit: ‘I Have Protected You’  —  The legal battle between Priscilla Presley and her former associates began in July 2024  — Riley Keough allegedly told Priscilla Presley that she “protected” …
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.
 
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Matt Jackson / Daily Star:
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Madison E. Goldberg / People:
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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

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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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