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Ben Affleck Praises Jennifer Lopez's ‘Spectacular’ Performance In ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’  —  Ben Affleck is praising Jennifer Lopez and director Bill Condon for their work in “Kiss of the Spider Woman.”  Affleck's production company, Artists Equity, produced the film …
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Ben Affleck makes rare comment about co-parenting with ex-wife Jennifer Garner
Discussion: People
Jenna Bush Hager / Voices at the Table:
How to Parent in Our World  —  “I want the world to be peaceful and the scary stuff to be fake”  —  Sometimes, like all parents, I sneak into my kids' rooms and watch them sleep.  I walk amid toys scattered on their floor like tiny mines, sit on their beds, and stare at them with unadulterated love …
Discussion: TODAY.com and People
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Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Jenna Bush Hager Reacts to Being the Subject of Daughter Mila's Homework
Discussion: People
Nick Reilly / Rolling Stone UK:
Louis Tomlinson reflects on Liam Payne's death: ‘It was impossibly difficult’  —  “I've never lost a friend before.”  —  Louis Tomlinson has reflected on the death of Liam Payne, while hailing the late singer's influence within One Direction.  —  Payne died tragically in Argentina after falling from a hotel balcony in October 2024.
TMZ.com:
Zach Bryan Slammed by DHS for Criticizing ICE Raids in His New Song  —  ZACH BRYAN DHS GIVES SINGER MUSIC ADVICE ... Stick to ‘Pink Skies’!!! … Zach Bryan is now in the crosshairs of the Department of Homeland Security, sorta ... officials at the federal agency are clapping back at his critique of ICE in his latest song.
People:
What Prince William's Surprising New Openness Signals About the Monarchy — and Why It's ‘Not a Criticism of His Father’ (Exclusive)  —  The future King speaks candidly about family, fatherhood and his vision for a more modern monarchy — a shift insiders say is not a critique of King Charles
Perez Hilton:
Charlie Sheen Apologizes To Dax Shepard For ‘Inappropriate’ Behavior — Hear The Story!  —  Charlie Sheen, the uber-Hollywood bad boy, just did something no one saw coming: he publicly apologized for being, in his own words, an “a**hole-5,000” to Dax Shepard.  And it was over something that happened more than 20 years ago!
Discussion: HELLO!, E! Online and People
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
LeAnn Rimes Gets Candid on Her Ups and Downs: ‘We All Have to Break’  —  In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies  —  Not everyone who has worked in show business for 30 years comes out the other side and while LeAnn Rimes has emerged triumphantly — that doesn't mean it has always been easy.
Discussion: People, E! Online and Just Jared
Luke Chinman / People:
Influencer Dies at Age 31 After Reportedly Experiencing Complications from Cosmetic Procedure  —  Adair Mendes Dutra Junior, who had over 100,000 followers on Instagram, claimed that he had experienced an infection after a facial procedure in March  — Brazilian fashion influencer Adair …
TMZ.com:
‘Real Housewives of Miami’ Star Todd Nepola Sues Bravo for Defamation  —  ‘RHOM’ TODD NEPOLA SUES NBC/BRAVO FOR DEFAMATION … “Real Housewives of Miami” star Todd Nepola is taking Bravo and NBCUniversal to court, claiming the network straight-up lied about his finances to juice …
Discussion: Page Six, RADAR and Just Jared
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Is Emma Watson Engaged?  Inside the Meaning of the Ring She Wore on That Finger  —  There are no wedding bells in Emma Watson's future — for now, at least.  —  Watson sparked engagement speculation during Paris Fashion Week when she stepped out at the Miu Miu runway show on Monday, October 6.
Discussion: Elle, W, E! Online, InStyle and HELLO!
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Dolly Parton's Sister Freida Asks for Prayers for Singer's Health  —  Dolly Parton's sister Freida Parton gave fans an update on the “9 to 5” singer's health one week after she had to postpone her December 2025 Las Vegas residency until next September.  —  Freida Parton is looking for support.
Megan Rubenstein / E! Online:
Country Singer Cody Johnson Cancels Concerts for “Immediate Surgery” of Eardrum Rupture  —  Country singer Cody Johnson shared that he has to cancel his performances for the rest of the year due to needing immediate surgery to repair a severe eardrum rupture.  —  Cody Johnson has to put down his microphone for the foreseeable future.
Hannah Malach / InStyle:
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Step Out in Matching Leather for First Joint Appearance in Months  —  They stepped out for a screening of Chalamet's new movie, “Marty Supreme.”  —  Close … Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet just stepped out together for the first time in months.
Hennessy:
HENNESSY AND LEBRON JAMES LAUNCH A NEW COLLECTOR'S V.S.O.P LIMITED EDITION  —  The Hennessy V.S.O.P Limited Edition by LeBron James launches globally in October 2025  —  Hennessy, the world's leading cognac, and global icon LeBron James present the Hennessy V.S.O.P Limited Edition by LeBron James …
Discussion: People and Essence
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Channing Tatum Denies That He and Vanderpump Rules' Jax Taylor Were Roommates: ‘Absolutely Not’  —  Channing Tatum is clearing up rumors that he and Jax Taylor were once roommates before they both moved to Hollywood.  —  “Channing, since I have you, I need to ask you an unsolved mystery …
TMZ.com:
'Too Hot to Handle's Emily Miller & Cam Holmes Get Engaged  —  ‘TOO HOT TO HANDLE’ STARS EMILY MILLER & CAM HOLMES ARE ENGAGED!!!  —  CONGRATS TO THE COUPLE!  —  Things are warming up for Emily Miller and Cam Holmes — who first met on Netflix's “Too Hot To Handle” — they just got engaged!
Discussion: E! Online and People
Margaux Anbouba / Vogue:
Amal Clooney Chops Off 8 Inches for Fall  —  Considering a fall reset?  It doesn't have to be dramatic—just ask Amal Clooney.  Days after serving up toasted glamour in London with long, waist-skimming locks, she's gone shorter for fall.  —  Of course, shorter is a relative term here.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six, InStyle and People
Alice King / Star Magazine:
Kendra Scott Believes Fiance Zac Brown's Ex-Wife Kelly Yazdi Is a ‘Vengeful Ex’ Amid Lawsuits  —  With five divorces between them, Zac Brown and Kendra Scott got engaged in July, announcing they were “so happy and grateful that we found each other,” per People.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, E! Online and People
Christine Pelisek / People:
Woman Reported a Dead Dog in a Tote with a Chemical Smell.  Police Then Uncovered a Disturbing Story  —  Kiley Dodd is facing a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge  — Kiley Dodd is facing a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge … An Indiana woman is facing a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge …
Discussion: Suggest
Just Jared:
Nicholas Hoult Backs Out of New York Comic-Con 2025 Appearance Due to Knee Surgery  —  Nicholas Hoult has announced that he has been forced to pull out of his appearance at the 2025 New York Comic-Con.  —  The 35-year-old Superman actor was scheduled to reunite with X-Men co-stars James McAvoy …
Discussion: People, FemaleFirst and E! Online
Stephanie Wenger / People:
Teresa Giudice ‘Cried the Whole Night’ After Leaving Daughter Gia on Special Forces: ‘It Took a Lot Out of Me’ (Exclusive)  —  “I wasn't myself until Gia came home.  I really wasn't,” the ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ star tells PEOPLE … Warning: This story contains spoilers …
Discussion: Us Weekly and E! Online
 
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