Oprah Winfrey 'Bought Back Rights' to Apple Documentary, Puts It on Hold

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  • Oprah Winfrey bought back the rights of an Apple TV+ documentary about her life, Page Six is reporting.

    • According to the publication, Winfrey clashed with Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald over the final product.

    • Sources told Page Six that Winfrey didn't like the movie after filming had concluded.

    • Macdonald then refused to change parts of it, after which Winfrey "paid back her fee to Apple," in 2022.

    • The film was intended to showcase 25 years of her rise to fame.
    • A spokesperson for Winfrey told Page Six: "As the Apple TV+ deal was coming to an end, Ms. Winfrey bought back the rights to her docuseries and has since decided to put the doc on hold."

    • Financial estimates on the buyback range from six to seven figures.
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Record Emmy Wins for the 'The Bear' Spark Comedy vs Drama Debate

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  • 'The Bear' won 11 Emmys out of 23 nominations at the 2024 Emmy Awards, but fans and critics alike have sparked a genre debate.

    • The FX series is facing criticism over its classification as a comedy, with many saying it should be classified as a drama.

    • At the ceremony on September 15, Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach won the lead and supporting acting comedy awards.

    • Laraine Newman, a past SNL cast member and mother of 'Hacks' actress Hannah Einbinder, also believes the show leans more towards the drama genre.

    • "Every time I think about The Bear being in the comedy category for the Emmys I can feel an ulcer developing," the comedian wrote on social media.

    • Even Emmys host Eugene Levy said in his introduction of 'The Bear': "Now, I love the show. And I know some of you might be expecting us to make a joke about whether 'The Bear' is really a comedy. But in the true spirit of 'The Bear', we will not be making any jokes."

    • One commenter wrote on Reddit: "Every time I hear this show referred to as a comedy, I’m compelled to ask, 'What’s the funniest single scene you can think of in this show?'"

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Dave Grohl Announces Birth of Child Outside Marriage to Jordyn Blum

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  • Dave Grohl announced this week that he fathered a baby girl outside his marriage.

    • The Foo Fighters frontman has been married to Jordyn Blum since 2003, and they have three daughters together.

    • Grohl, 55, expressed his intention to be a supportive parent to his new daughter.
    • He aims to regain the trust and forgiveness of his wife and children.

    • The identity of the mother of Grohl's new baby remains undisclosed.
    • Grohl turned off comments on his Instagram post to protect his family's privacy.
    • Some say the rare personal update reveals Grohl's commitment to both his family and music career.

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Elon Musk Could Become World’s First Trillionaire by 2027

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  • Elon Musk, who is currently worth  $242bn, could become the world's first trillionaire by 2027.

    • Musk's net worth increases at an average annual rate of 110%, primarily from Tesla and SpaceX, according to a report from Informa Connect Academy.

    • Other potential trillionaires by 2028 include Gautam Adani, Jensen Huang and Prajogo Pangestu.

    • Tesla's valuation may exceed $1 trillion next year due to its strong annual growth rate.
    • Musk's wealth fluctuates, affected by moves like selling Tesla shares for his Twitter acquisition.
    • Mark Zuckerberg might reach trillion-dollar status by 2030 if current trends continue.
    • Informa Connect Academy's report details dynamic market changes and wealth accumulation.

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Michael Keaton to Reintroduce Birth Name in Stage Name Change

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  • Michael Keaton has told People that he plans to use his birth name, Michael Keaton Douglas, professionally.

    • Keaton adopted 'Keaton' decades ago, as the Screen Actors Guild disallows duplicate names.

    • The guild already had a registered Michael Douglas and talk show host Mike Douglas.

    • The 72-year-old actor will start using Michael Keaton Douglas in future projects.

    • He aimed to use the new name in his directorial debut 'Knox Goes Away' (2023) but couldn't due to time constraints.

    • He will still be credited as Michael Keaton in the 'Beetlejuice' sequel.

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Con artist Anna Delvey Joins New 'Dancing with the Stars' Cast, Will Wear Ankle Monitor on the Show

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  • Anna Delvey will join 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 33, which premieres on ABC September 17.

    • Delvey, known for defrauding New York's elite, got approval from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the show.
    • She will wear a bejeweled ankle monitor during the competition to comply with legal constraints.
    • Her professional dance partner for the show will be newcomer Ezra Sosa (pictured).

    • Other contestants include Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, reality TV icon Phaedra Parks, model Brooks Nader, and actors Eric Roberts and Tori Spelling, among others.

    • Judges for this season are Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
    • Born in Russia as Anna Sorokin, Delvey, 33, posed as a wealthy heiress between 2013 and 2017 to access New York's jet-setting social and art circles.
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Judge Orders Trump to Cease Using Isaac Hayes Song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at Rallies

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  • A federal judge in Georgia has barred the Donald Trump campaign from using an Isaac Hayes song at rallies.
    • Judge Thomas Thrash issued a temporary injunction on September 3.
    • Hayes's estate sued a few weeks ago, claiming unauthorized and illegal use of the song.
    • Trump's campaign regularly used 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at rallies, including the RNC.
    • The estate seeks $3m in licensing fees from the repeated use of the song.
    • Trump's lawyer, Ronald Coleman, said the campaign had stopped using the song before the ruling.
    • Other artists like ABBA, Bruce Springsteen, Céline Dion and Jack White have also objected to Trump using their music.
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Steve Buscemi Intervenes in Dublin Bar Fight While Filming 'Wednesday'

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  • Actor Steve Buscemi intervened in a bar fight outside a Dublin pub on Saturday night, an eyewitness told the Irish Independent.
    • Buscemi, 66, was dining at Bubbas Fish Market before the fight broke out.
    • Two men started brawling outside the pub while a crowd gathered around.
    • Buscemi, known for 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'The Big Lebowski', tried to help but did not physically break up the fight.
    • The altercation naturally de-escalated as Buscemi stood by.
    • Buscemi is filming the next season of Netflix's 'Wednesday' in Dublin.
    • He will portray Barry Dort, the new head of Nevermore Academy, in the show.
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Adele Announces Indefinite Hiatus From Music After Las Vegas Residency

Adele Announces Indefinite Hiatus From Music After Las Vegas Residency

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  • Adele will take an indefinite break from music post her Las Vegas residency.
    • The singer revealed the news during a show in Munich on August 31.
    • Adele expressed a desire to rest and live the new life she has been building.
    • Her hiatus follows nearly three years of continuous performances.
    • The Las Vegas residency, 'Weekends with Adele', will wrap up on November 23.
    • Adele has no current plans for new music, hinting at exploring other creative avenues.
    • Fans reacted emotionally to the news, with Adele thanking them for their support.
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Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers Move Post-Divorce: New Homes and Financial Challenges

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  • Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers finalized their divorce last year.
    • Hammer and Chambers initially separated in 2020 amid scandalous allegations.
    • The 'Call Me by Your Name' actor faced accusations of abuse, fetishism and infidelity, which Chambers learned about in real time.
    • Chambers publicly supported Hammer initially despite the accusations.
    • Hammer is selling his truck due to high gas prices and has moved into a new LA apartment.
    • Chambers is moving with their children for the fifth time in five years, sharing the process on Instagram.
    • Chambers said last year she had been doing her best to shield their children from Hammer's negative past.
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O.J. Simpson's Ashes Turned Into Jewelry for His Children

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  • O.J. Simpson’s ashes were turned into jewelry for his four children, according to TMZ.
    • Simpson passed away at 76 from cancer in April 2024, after being paroled in 2017.
    • Simpson’s four children – Arnelle, Jason, Sydney and Justin – received the jewelry.
    • The process cost more than $4 000, including cremation, certificates and the jewelry itself.
    • Simpson's lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne, confirmed that none of the jewelry was kept for himself.
    • Simpson wished for his ashes to become keepsakes, and his kids agreed.
    • LaVergne did not confirm the type of jewelry that was produced, but TMZ says it's typically miniature urns as pendants.
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Quentin Tarantino Claims Alec Baldwin Is 10% Responsible for Rust Shooting Death

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  • Quentin Tarantino discussed the 'Rust' shooting on Bill Maher's podcast on August 25.
    • Tarantino claimed Alec Baldwin was 10% responsible for the 'Rust' incident.
    • Tarantino believes actors should inspect weapons before using them in scenes.
    • The shooting in October 2021 resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
    • Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18 months for involuntary manslaughter.
    • A judge dismissed Baldwin's manslaughter case in July due to evidence mishandling.
    • Baldwin celebrated the dismissal of his charges, avoiding an 18-month jail sentence.
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TLC Cancels Concerts After T-Boz Hospitalized for Severe Abdominal Blockage

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  • TLC canceled concerts at the New York State Fair and Foxwoods casino on Friday and Saturday due to Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins' health issues.
    • She was hospitalized for a severe abdominal blockage, causing sudden nausea and vomiting.
    • Doctors have confirmed her issue was an abdominal blockage, not food poisoning.
    • T-Boz stayed in hospital overnight for further assessment and treatment.
    • TLC, comprising T-Boz and Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas, promised to reschedule the canceled shows as soon as possible.
    • T-Boz assured fans on Instagram that she was recovering and hoped to be discharged by August 25.
    • This was the second time this year that TLC have canceled shows due to T-Boz's health problems.
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Denzel Washington Hints at Retirement After 'Gladiator II' Role

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  • Denzel Washington has told Empire magazine that 'Gladiator II' could be among his final films.
    • Washington expressed his lack of interest in new roles unless inspired by filmmakers like Ridley Scott.
    • In 'Gladiator II', Washington plays Macrinus, a role he found compelling enough to act again.
    • The 69-year-old actor praised Scott, describing him as an "inspiration" engaged in filmmaking.
    • Washington and Scott previously collaborated on the 2007 film 'American Gangster'.
    • Scott has said 'Gladiator II', set for release on November 15, is among the best films he has ever made.
    • Social media is now full of speculation about Washington's potential retirement.
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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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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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Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Drops 'Pitt' from Her Name Amid Parents' Ongoing Divorce

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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Great White Singer Jack Russell, Who Survived America's Deadliest Fireworks Incident, Passes Away at 63

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  • Jack Russell, lead vocalist of '80s glam metal band Great White, has died aged 63.
    • Russell retired last month due to health issues, including multiple system atrophy and Lewy body dementia.
    • Russell co-founded Great White in the early '80s, famous for hits like 'Rock Me' and 'Once Bitten, Twice Shy'.
    • A spinoff project of the band, Jack Russell's Great White, set off The Station nightclub pyrotechnics fire in 2003 that killed 100 people, including Great White guitarist Ty Longley, and injured 230.
    • The fire is still to this day the deadliest fireworks accident in U.S. history, with legal action against various parties, including Great White, resolved with settlements in 2008.
    • "Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive,” his family said in a statement.
    • Great White wrote on social media: "Jack was amazing. He always came ready to work. And work hard, he did. Jack stayed until he got the best performance for each song. He brought the same excellence to each performance ... Rest In Peace, to one of rock's biggest champions."
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Harry and Meghan's Chief of Staff Quits After Only Three Months

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  • Josh Kettler has quit as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's chief of staff after only three months in the job.
    • Kettler took on the role in May but has left ahead of the couple's planned trip to Colombia this week.
    • The couple's Colombia tour is set to include visits to Bogota, Cartagena and Cali.
    • The departure was described as a mutual decision, with both sides agreeing it wasn't a good fit.
    • Kettler previously worked with firms such as Cognixion and had extensive executive experience.
    • This resignation adds to a growing list of senior staff exits since Harry and Meghan's move to the US.
    • Kettler was hired to help guide the couple through a new phase in their public and private endeavors.
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Jenna Ortega and Glen Powell to Star in J.J. Abrams Mystery Movie

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  • Jenna Ortega and Glen Powell will reportedly co-star in an upcoming mystery movie directed by J.J. Abrams.
    • The project, under Warner Bros., marks Abrams' first feature as a director since 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'.
    • Ortega, known for 'Wednesday' and 'Scream', is also set to star in 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' and 'Klara and the Sun'.
    • Powell, starring in 'Twisters', has upcoming roles in 'Huntington' and a new adaptation of 'The Running Man'.
    • He also recently produced 'The Blue Angels' documentary and is in line for a remake of 'Heaven Can Wait' and a 'Top Gun' sequel.
    • The new movie script is written by Abrams, with Bad Robot producing, but most details about the film are being kept under wraps.
    • The Hollywood Reporter recently added Ortega and Powell to its 'New A-List' of actors, which also includes big names like Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy, among others.
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