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Hailey and Justin Bieber Welcome First Child, Jack Blues Bieber

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Hailey and Justin Bieber welcomed their first child, Jack Blues Bieber, on August 23.
- The Biebers announced the birth via Instagram with a photo of Jack's foot.
- The pregnancy was revealed in May during a countryside vow renewal ceremony.
- Hailey kept her pregnancy private, revealing her baby bump after six months.
- Celebrity well-wishers like Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian congratulated the couple.
- Justin's parents and Hailey's father, Stephen Baldwin, expressed their joy and love for their new grandchild.
- The couple will celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary on September 13.

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Liam and Noel Gallagher Hint at Major Oasis Reunion in 2025

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Liam and Noel Gallagher have hinted at a potential Oasis reunion for 2025.
- Speculation has been growing ahead of the 30th anniversary of 'Definitely Maybe' on August 29.
- Rumors suggest a 10-night stand at Wembley Stadium in London.
- Oasis might also perform at Heaton Park in Manchester and other venues.
- Fans were teased with a cryptic social media announcement scheduled for August 27.
- Liam responded to fans on social media, neither confirming nor denying the reunion.
- Oasis disbanded in 2009 after a backstage feud between Liam and Noel.

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Guillermo del Toro Encounters 'Angry Ghosts' While Filming 'Frankenstein' in Scotland

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Guillermo del Toro faced "angry and territorial" ghosts in Aberdeen, Scotland.
- The director stayed in a haunted hotel room that was vacated by a frightened producer.
- He shared his experiences on X, describing an "oppressive" atmosphere.
- Del Toro attempted to record electronic voice phenomena with his phone and posted photos of his efforts.
- Despite no visual or auditory evidence, he felt a rage-filled, territorial presence.
- Del Toro is filming a new Netflix 'Frankenstein' movie with Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth.
- He says he has stayed in haunted rooms before but rarely documented supernatural events.

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Tim Curry Returns to Big Screen in New Horror Film 'Stream' After 14-Year Hiatus

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Tim Curry has made his film return in 'Stream' after a 14-year hiatus from acting.
- Directed by Michael Leavy, 'Stream' premiered on August 21.
- Curry, known for iconic roles in 'It' and 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', took a break from acting after a major stroke in 2012.
- The horror film features stars such as Tony Todd, Jeffrey Combs and Dee Wallace.
- 'Stream' follows a family vacation that turns deadly.
- The movie faced production delays because of COVID-19.
- Leavy has hailed Curry's involvement in the film as a career highlight.

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Chris Martin Honors Taylor Swift With 'Love Story' in Vienna Following Terrorist Threats

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Chris Martin performed Taylor Swift's 'Love Story' in Vienna on August 21.
- The performance, during a Coldplay concert, was at Ernst Happel Stadium, where Swift's shows were canceled earlier this month.
- Swift's concerts were canceled due to a thwarted terrorist attack planned for her shows.
- Martin's performance was a tribute to fans who missed Swift's concerts.
- Maggie Rogers joined Chris Martin for the special 'Love Story' cover, for which two fans were present onstage.
- The audience, full of 'Swifties,' sang along during Martin's performance.
- Swift expressed sorrow over the cancellations this week and thanked Austrian authorities on Instagram.

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Rapper Juvenile Storms off American Airlines Flight After Forced Downgrade

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Rapper Juvenile was downgraded from first class to coach on an American Airlines flight.
- The incident happened because of an unplanned aircraft change with fewer first-class seats.
- Juvenile and his wife were on board when they were told about the seat change.
- Juvenile shared his frustration on Instagram Live as the incident took place and felt disrespected by the downgrade.
- The rapper and his wife, Shadonna Jones, chose to deplane after learning about the downgrade.
- American Airlines has apologized, explaining that an automated process identified affected customers.
- Juvenile took another airline to reach his destination for his scheduled performance in Texas.

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Ozzy Osbourne Mourns Death of Beloved Dog Rocky

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Ozzy Osbourne announced his Pomeranian, Rocky, passed away at age 15.
- The Black Sabbath frontman shared a heartfelt Instagram post with a photo of him holding Rocky.
- Sharon Osbourne paid tribute with a video montage on social media.
- Rocky appeared regularly on Ozzy Osbourne’s social media accounts.
- Black Sabbath's official Facebook page also honored Rocky with a photo.
- The Osbourne family is set to continue adopting rescue animals despite their loss.
- Amid his loss, Ozzy is battling health issues, including Parkinson’s disease.

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Miranda Lambert to Receive Country Icon Award at 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards

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Miranda Lambert will receive the Country Icon Award at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards.
- The award ceremony is scheduled for September 26 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
- Shania Twain will host the event, airing on NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. ET.
- The award honors Lambert's 23-year career and contributions to country music.
- NBC praised Lambert for her "fierce individualism and innovation in the industry."
- Lambert's latest album, 'Postcards from Texas', will be released on September 13.
- Toby Keith, last year's award recipient, passed away in February 2024.

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Richard Simmons’ Death Ruled as Accidental – 'Due to Falls and Heart Disease'

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Richard Simmons' death has been ruled as accidental, due to factors like complications from falls and heart disease, People reports.
- The well-known fitness instructor passed away at the age of 76 at this Los Angeles home on July 13.
- His brother, Lenny Simmons, confirmed the coroner's findings this week.
- Simmons was found by his housekeeper the day after his birthday.
- Simmons thanked his fans for his birthday wishes in a social media post less than 24 hours before passing.
- The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed no foul play at the time of his death.
- A toxicology report showed only prescribed medications in his system.

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Ashanti and Nelly Confirm Birth of Son and Share His Name

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American musicians Ashanti and Nelly welcomed their first child, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, on July 18.
- Ashanti announced the birth and shared her postpartum journey on Instagram.
- "Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. lol," Ashanti wrote. "I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings!"
- The baby's middle name honors Ashanti's father, Ken-Kaide Thomas Douglas.
- The couple have expressed overwhelming love for their new son.
- Ashanti, 43, and Nelly, 49, got married out of the public eye on December 27, 2023.
- Nelly has two other children from previous relationships.

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Taylor Swift Breaks Michael Jackson Record With Eight Shows at Wembley on Eras Tour

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Taylor Swift set a record with eight shows at London's Wembley Stadium on the Eras Tour.
- Swift broke Michael Jackson's 1988 record of seven shows at Wembley.
- The historic achievement occurred on August 20, marking the end of her European tour leg.
- Swift thanked fans for making her record-breaking Wembley shows possible.
- Special guests Florence Welch and Jack Antonoff joined Swift onstage for the final show.
- Swift's Eras Tour has grossed over $1bn and could surpass $2bn by 2024's end.
- The final European show featured a special acoustic mashup performance.

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Adam Sandler Confirms 'Happy Gilmore 2' with Travis Kelce Cameo, Filming Starting Soon

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Adam Sandler announced 'Happy Gilmore 2' will start filming in New Jersey in a "couple of weeks."
- Sandler made the announcement on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'.
- Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, who is dating Taylor Swift, would have a cameo in the sequel, Sandler said.
- Benny Safdie of 'Uncut Gems' fame will play a significant role in 'Happy Gilmore 2'.
- The sports comedy will feature cameos from real professional golfers.
- Its script was co-written by Sandler and longtime collaborator Tim Herlihy.
- The original 'Happy Gilmore', released in 1996, won an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for Sandler and Bob Barker, and established Sandler as a major comedy star.

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'Alien: Romulus' Director Fede Álvarez Confronted Disney Over Shocking Ending [Spoiler]

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Director Fede Álvarez fought Disney to retain the shocking ending in 'Alien: Romulus', he told The Hollywood Reporter.
- The film's climactic scene involves a human-Xenomorph birth, which has sparked major discussions among fans and critics.
- Álvarez used practical effects to maintain the horror feel of the original 'Alien' by Ridley Scott.
- Scott, who produced the latest 'Alien' installment, provided valuable insights and helped shape the final cut.
- Disney hesitated on the ending, fearing it was too extreme for audiences.
- 'Alien: Romulus', set between 'Alien' (1979) and 'Aliens' (1986), tells the story of young space colonists encountering terrifying life forms.
- The film earned $108m in its opening weekend to critical acclaim and audience praise.

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Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck After Two Years of Marriage

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Jennifer Lopez on August 20 filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after two years of marriage.
- The divorce petition, without a prenuptial agreement, was submitted in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
- Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in July 2022.
- The couple initially postponed their wedding in 2003 and officially broke up in 2004.
- Speculations of marital troubles surfaced in May 2024 as the pair spent significant time apart.
- Lopez listed April 26, 2024 as the date of separation in the court documents.
- She self-represented in the divorce filing, bypassing a lawyer, with people close to the breakup telling People she feels heartbroken.

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Alain Delon's Family Refuses His Wish to Euthanize Beloved Dog Loubo

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Alain Delon's family has rejected his wish to euthanize his dog Loubo after his death.
- Delon wanted Loubo, a 10-year-old Belgian malinois, put to sleep upon his death.
- Animal rights activists condemned Delon's request as "euthanasia for convenience."
- The Brigitte Bardot Foundation also advocated for Loubo's life against Delon's euthanasia wish.
- Delon's daughter, Anouchka, confirmed the family would keep Loubo.
- Several animal welfare groups, like the Society for the Protection of Animals in France, offered to take in Loubo.
- Loubo will continue living with Delon's family in the Loiret region.

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Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Drops 'Pitt' from Her Name Amid Parents' Ongoing Divorce

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Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has officially changed her last name to Jolie.
- A Los Angeles judge approved Shiloh's name change without a formal hearing.
- The name change was legally announced in the Los Angeles Times as required.
- Shiloh's attorney emphasized the notice was a legal formality, not a tabloid ad as previously reported.
- The process faced delays due to a background check issue but was ultimately resolved.
- Shiloh's decision follows her parents' publicized divorce and related "painful events."
- Several of Shiloh's siblings have also distanced themselves from Brad Pitt's surname.

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'The Acolyte' Canceled by Disney+ After Cliffhanger Season Finale

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Disney+ has canceled 'The Acolyte' after its first season.
- The 'Star Wars' spinoff, set at the end of the High Republic era, featured main characters played by Amandla Stenberg and Manny Jacinto.
- High production costs and diminishing viewership likely led to the cancellation.
- Leslye Headland created and wrote 'The Acolyte', with some critics praising the series for its bold storytelling.
- The show also saw its fair share of review bombing and fan controversies.
- Its cancellation has now left many unresolved plotlines and cliffhangers.
- Despite this, other 'Star Wars' shows like 'Skeleton Crew' will continue on Disney+.

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Trailblazing Talk Show Host Phil Donahue Dies at 88

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Talk show pioneer Phil Donahue died at 88 Sunday, surrounded by family after a long illness.
- Donahue hosted 6 000+ episodes from 1967-1996 and was known as the 'King of Daytime Talk.'
- His show featured audience participation and covered controversial topics widely.
- He interviewed major figures like Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, and Gloria Steinem.
- Donahue was a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ issues and the HIV/AIDS crisis on national TV.
- He won 20 Emmy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in May.
- Oprah Winfrey credited Donahue for paving the way for other talk shows, including her own.

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Bebe Rexha Claims Hate Crime for Speaking Albanian at Munich Airport

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Bebe Rexha claimed a hate crime at Munich Airport on August 17.
- Rexha alleged she was banned from a Lufthansa flight for speaking Albanian to a security person, who she thought was Albanian.
- The popstar posted tearful videos on Instagram recounting the event.
- The security agent, reportedly from the Lufthansa-hired ATSG company, allegedly threatened her.
- "I believe this to be a hate crime because I am Albanian," 'In the Name of Love' singer wrote on Instagram. "[The supervisor] would not let me take his name. He continued to mentally abuse me to make me feel like he was more powerful then [sic] he was."
- Rexha, who is of Albanian and North Macedonian descent, says she felt ethnically targeted.
- Lufthansa has contacted Rexha, promising a thorough investigation into the incident.

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King Charles 'Axes Prince Andrew's Security Over Royal Lodge Dispute'

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King Charles III has ended Prince Andrew's private security at Royal Lodge by October's end, The Sun reports.
- Prince Andrew, 64, has lived at the $38m Royal Lodge since 2004.
- A royal insider told the publication that Charles had made the decision after Andrew refused to downsize to Frogmore Cottage.
- Andrew's Met Police protection was cut in 2022 and Charles has been funding his private security since then.
- Andrew has been facing eviction pressures due to financial issues and scandalous ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Previous requests by Andrew for publicly funded security were denied.
- Uncertainty remains if Andrew will find new housing or fund his own security.

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