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9:50 AM ET, August 2, 2021

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Jonathan Dean / The Sunday Times:
Is Matt Damon the last of Hollywood's leading men? … Matt Damon is baffled by how his children watch films — infuriated as they pause and chat their way through the art form he adores.  “The way they watch is different to how we did,” he says.  “How can you watch a movie if you are texting?
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Bryan Brunati / The Sun:
‘THAT WORD IS DANGEROUS’ Matt Damon admits he stopped using homophobic ‘F-slur’ just months ago after daughter wrote ‘beautiful treatise’
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Mark Anthony Green / GQ:
The Weeknd vs. Abel Tesfaye  —  With an instantly recognizable voice and songs that have been streamed several billion times, he's one of the most ubiquitous pop stars in the world.  But where does Abel Tesfaye end and his dark, grimy public persona begin?  Mark Anthony Green finally gets the artist to explain.
Discussion: Page Six and Variety
TMZ.com:
Veteran Soap Opera Star Jay Pickett Dies on Set of Movie at 60  —  Longtime soap opera actor Jay Pickett has died — this while he was actually doing his job in front of the camera.  —  Jay passed Thursday on the set of a new film he was working on called “Treasure Valley” in Idaho …
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
General Hospital's Jay Pickett Dead at 60 While Filming a Movie
Discussion: Deadline and Just Jared
HELLO!:
Exclusive: Binky Felstead marries fiancé Max Fredrik Darnton in intimate London ceremony … Seven weeks to the day after welcoming son Wolfie, Binky Felstead and her fiancé Max Fredrik Darnton turned their newborn love bubble into newlywed bliss with HELLO! …
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
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Amanda Devlin / The Sun:   MISS TO MRS Made In Chelsea star Binky Felstead secretly marries Max Darnton
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
‘Vaxxed and Masked!’  Ariana Grande Encourages COVID-19 Vaccinations … Staying safe!  After announcing a virtual Fortnite concert via Instagram, Ariana Grande had a serious message to share with her followers.  —  Stars Who Support the COVID-19 Vaccine
Ekin Karasin / The Sun:
REGULAR KID?  Kim Kardashian's daughter North, 8, sells lemonade for $3 after star was accused of ‘flaunting’ her billionaire status  —  KIM Kardashian's daughter North sold lemonade and bracelets for $3 this weekend after her mom was accused of “flaunting” her wealth.
Discussion: E! Online
Rap-Up:
Fetty Wap Mourns 4-Year-Old Daughter's Death  —  Fetty Wap is mourning the death of his daughter.  —  The rapper's 4-year-old daughter, Lauren Maxwell, has sadly passed away.  Following reports of her death in June, her mother, Turquoise Miami, took to Instagram on Saturday (July 31) to confirm the devastating news.
TMZ.com:
Jonah Hill Debuts New ‘Body Love’ Tattoo with Surfer Boy Blonde 'Do  —  Jonah Hill has slowly been turning into a surfer bro right before our eyes — and now, the transformation is complete ... behold!  —  Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Just Jared and E! Online
Sasha Morris / Daily Star:
Lauren Goodger thought ‘she was going to die’ having baby Larose in drug-free birth  —  Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger has opened up about her traumatic seven hour labour as she welcomed baby daughter Larose, which left her fearing she was going to die  —  Lauren Goodger has opened …
Discussion: The Sun
Fay Leyfield / The Sun:
MAKING A SPLASH Katie Price beams in sweet swimming pool snap with Harvey and Princess after fleeing to St Lucia for fourth holiday  —  KATIE Price looked over the moon as she splashed about in the pool with her son Harvey, 19 and daughter Princess, 14.  —  The 43-year-old fled to St Lucia …
Discussion: Daily Star
Ashley Judd / Perez Hilton:
Ashley Judd Reveals She Is Walking Again Nearly 6 Months After Shattering Her Leg In The Rainforest! … Ashley Judd is finally back on her feet!  —  Almost six months after shattering her leg in a harrowing accident, the 53-year-old actress took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal that she can walk on her own again.
Discussion: E! Online, FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Mary Gallagher / The Sun:
IT'S NOT OVER Love Island shock as Chloe backtracks and admits she'd be open to Toby reunion  —  LOVE Island's Chloe Burrows admitted she wants to get back with Toby Aromolaran in an epic relationship u-turn last night.  —  Viewers were left open-mouthed at the end of Sunday's episode …
 
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Fiona Nimoni / The Sun:
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Naledi Ushe / People.com:
Taylor Swift Song ‘Ronan’ Will Be on Her Remastered Red Album; ‘I Cried’ Ronan's Mother Says
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Lauren Cox / Page Six:
‘RHOC’ alum Jo De La Rosa is engaged
Discussion: Just Jared
Charlotte Griffiths / Daily Mail:
TALK OF THE TOWN: Ant's Saturday night giveaway wedding! …
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TMZ.com:
Skateboarder Terry Kennedy's Alleged Victim Dies from Injuries
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Sophia Vilensky / Us Weekly:
RHONJ's Melissa Gorga Reveals Her Worst Date Ever Was With Husband Joe Gorga
Discussion: Page Six
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Clare Crawley Feels “Amazing” After Surgery to Remove Breast Implants
Discussion: Page Six
Laura Armstrong / The Sun:
‘MUGGED OFF’ Love Island's Lillie Haynes slams ‘cheating’ Liam after he dumped her for Millie
 

 
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Lucia Moses / Business Insider:
The New York Times says the Tech Guild is ending its strike after a weeklong work stoppage; during the strike, dozens of tech workers crossed the picket line

Lily Ford / The Hollywood Reporter:
Gary Lineker plans to step down from soccer show Match of the Day after 26 years, but extends his BBC Sport contract; he is the BBC's highest-paid presenter

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
Daily Mail EIC Ted Verity says Mail+ has hit 100K paying subscribers, after launching the partial paywall in January 2024, and plans a US Mail+ launch in 2025

 
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