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John Katsilometes / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Dolly Parton is fine, rep says; prayer post ‘blown out of proportion’  —  Dolly Parton's sister made a prayer plea on Tuesday, and all heck broke loose.  —  Freida Parton, one of Parton's five sisters among her 11 siblings, posted on Facebook on Tuesday, “Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly.
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FemaleFirst:
Dolly Parton's sister asks fans to pray for the country music icon  —  Dolly Parton's younger sister Freida Parton has urged fans to pray for the Jolene singer, who was recently forced to postpone her Las Vegas residency to deal with “health challenges”.  —  Dolly Parton's sister has asked fans to pray for the country music legend.
Discussion: Mirror, Page Six and People
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Dolly Parton's Sister Freida Asks for Prayers for Singer's Health
Nick Reilly / Rolling Stone UK:
Louis Tomlinson reflects on Liam Payne's death: ‘It was impossibly difficult’  —  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.
Access:
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
David Canfield / The Hollywood Reporter:
Timothée Chalamet Spent Years Secretly Training for ‘Marty Supreme’: “This Is Who I Was Before I Had a Career” (Exclusive)  —  In their first interviews about the A24 feature, which just screened for the first time at the New York Film Festival, Chalamet and filmmaker Josh Safdie go deep …
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Orion Scott / HELLO!:
Jennifer Lopez perfects the sheer dress trend in a sparkly lace gown and sky-high heels  —  The singer donned a decadent sequin dress to promote her new film, Kiss of the Spider Woman  —  Despite what people might tell you, the sheer dress trend is still very much the leading aesthetic …
Discussion: InStyle
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Selena Gomez's kidney donor, Francia Raisa, addresses feud rumors after wedding snub  —  Selena Gomez's kidney donor, Francia Raisa, shut down rumors that they are feuding.  —  Days before the pop star was set to marry Benny Blanco, the “Grown-ish” alum was asked about claims that she was …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and RADAR
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
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Shows Off Her Showgirl Style in NYC Amid New Album  —  Taylor Swift is keeping her Showgirl sparkle going strong ... stepping out in New York City for dinner during her whirlwind press tour for her new album, The Life of a Showgirl.  —  The pop superstar was spotted Monday night …
Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
Taylor Frankie Paul's Mom Says She'll Be ‘So Pissed’ If Her Daughter Has Sex During Fantasy Suites  —  Taylor Frankie Paul's mom, Liann May, is not going to be impressed if her daughter has sex with multiple men on The Bachelorette.  —  “I will be so pissed if she goes in and does that.
Discussion: E! Online, Cosmopolitan and Full Feed
Hannah Yasharoff / HELLO!:
DWTS recap episode 4: A frontrunner gets voted off in a shocking Disney Night elimination  —  Disney Night on Dancing with the Stars brought performances to beloved songs, but not all of the celebrities' wishes upon stars came true as one frontrunner's run ended
Discussion: TODAY.com and Full Feed
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
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.
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!
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 and E! Online
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:
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.
 
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TMZ.com:
'Too Hot to Handle's Emily Miller & Cam Holmes Get Engaged
Discussion: E! Online and People
Alice King / Star Magazine:
Kendra Scott Believes Fiance Zac Brown's Ex-Wife Kelly Yazdi Is a ‘Vengeful Ex’ Amid Lawsuits
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Hennessy:
HENNESSY AND LEBRON JAMES LAUNCH A NEW COLLECTOR'S V.S.O.P LIMITED EDITION
Discussion: People and Essence
Just Jared:
Nicholas Hoult Backs Out of New York Comic-Con 2025 Appearance Due to Knee Surgery
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
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CNN:
Trump confirms Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asked him for a pardon
Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Popular 2000s Pop Singer Announces Passing Of a Family Member
Discussion: People
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Kylie Jenner Supports Timothée Chalamet in NYC Hours After Attending Paris Fashion Week