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9:35 AM ET, September 30, 2024

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Chris Morris / Variety:
Kris Kristofferson, Country Music Legend and ‘A Star Is Born’ Leading Man, Dies at 88  —  Kris Kristofferson, who attained success as both a groundbreaking country music singer-songwriter and a Hollywood film and TV star, died Saturday at home in Maui, Hawaii.
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Kris Kristofferson, ‘Blade’ Star and Grammy-Winning Singer, Dies at 88  —  Kris Kristofferson, the beloved actor and country music singer-songwriter, died at home in Maui on Sept. 28  —  Kris Kristofferson, the renowned actor and country singer-songwriter, has died.  He was 88.
Gabi Duncan / Page Six:
Kris Kristofferson, ‘A Star Is Born’ actor and Grammy-winning country singer, dead at 88  —  Kris Kristofferson, the Grammy-winning singer known for his leading role in 1976's “A Star Is Born,” has died.  He was 88.  —  He was surrounded by family when he passed away “peacefully” …
TMZ.com:
‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor John Ashton Dead at 76  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  John David Ashton ... the actor best known as the hard-nosed, by-the-book detective in the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise has died, TMZ has learned.  —  John died peacefully Thursday in Ft. Collins, Colorado after a battle with cancer ... his rep tells us.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Is No Longer on Suicide Watch, Has Visited with Family in Prison: Sources (Exclusive)  —  A lawyer for the music mogul tells PEOPLE that Combs is “focused and very strong” as he awaits trial in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs is no longer …
Gavanndra Hodge / The Times:
Lewis Hamilton: I've struggled with depression from a very early age … Sir Lewis Hamilton is the most successful Formula 1 driver in history, with 105 (at the time of writing) grand prix victories to his name, as well as seven championships and a knighthood in 2021.
Discussion: Us Weekly, The Mirror, Deadline and The Sun
Faye James / HELLO!:
Simone Biles enjoys surprise visit from special someone during gymnastics tour  —  The 11-time Olympic medalist is currently on her Gold Over America Tour  —  Simone Biles had a heartwarming moment on her Gold Over America Tour this weekend when she received a surprise visit from none other than her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens.
Discussion: People, Us Weekly, TMZ.com and New York Post
Charlotte Phillipp / People:
Milo Ventimiglia's Wife Jarah Mariano Is Pregnant and Expecting the Couple's First Child: ‘Baby on Board!’  —  The ‘This Is Us’ actor and the model wed in Mariano's home state of Hawaii last year  —  Milo Ventimiglia is going to be a dad!  —  The This Is Us actor's wife, Jarah Mariano …
BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Halle Berry scares fans with armpit hair transformation for new movie ‘Never Let Go’: ‘Yikes’  —  Halle Berry shocked fans with her impressively hairy transformation.  —  The Oscar winner showed a glimpse at her character transformation for her new film, “Never Let Go,” …
People:
Kristen Bell Would Do a Reboot of Veronica Mars or The Good Place ‘Any Day’: ‘Never Wanted Them to End’ (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Nobody Wants This’ actress tells PEOPLE she's wide open to bringing back the two popular shows.  “I'm very transparent about it,” she says  —  Close  —  A Veronica Mars or Good Place reboot?
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
Laura Pullman / The Times:
Sophie Turner: ‘Being a single mother is a struggle’  —  The Game of Thrones actress drew on her own experience to play a notorious Eighties diamond thief in ITV's new drama Joan  —  In a Louis Vuitton black trouser suit and towering heels, Sophie Turner has mastered power dressing.
Raven Brunner / People:
Madonna Shares New Techno Song Created by Daughter Estere, 12: ‘DJ Queen’  —  The song, titled “I'll Tech House U Mix,” features an array of different high-energy tunes  —  Madonna is one proud mom!  —  The pop star, 66, shared two posts on her Instagram Stories on Saturday, Sept. 28 …
Discussion: HELLO!, SheKnows and Just Jared
 
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John Russell / People:
Lizzie McGuire's Hilary Duff and Lalaine Fell Out Over ‘Teen-Girl Drama’ and Career Competition, New Book Alleges
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Zoe Delaney / The Mirror:
Good Morning Britain's Alex Beresford to become a dad again as wife announces first pregnancy
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Costas Pitas / Reuters:
Donald Trump picks former news anchor and hardline Republican Kari Lake to be the director of US government-funded media outlet Voice of America

Katie Robertson / New York Times:
The NYT Tech Guild and its 600+ members reach a tentative deal with management on a contract enhancing job security, setting flexible hybrid schedules, and more

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
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