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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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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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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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Court Unseals Investors in Elon Musk's $44bn X Corp Deal, Revealing Major Names

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A court unsealed on August 22 the investor list for Elon Musk's $44bn takeover of Twitter.
- Investors include the disgraced Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Jack Dorsey, and Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud.
- Venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Fidelity Investments were major backers.
- Elon Musk secured about $30bn from private investors for the acquisition of Twitter, now X Corp.
- A federal judge ordered the disclosure after a lawsuit by former Twitter employees and a motion by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
- Disclosed names reveal Musk's continued links with controversial global entities.
- X Corp has faced declining ad revenue and lawsuits since Musk's acquisition.

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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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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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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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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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