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The daily gossip: August 17, 2022

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lend me your ears

Elon Musk urges Grimes not to get 'elf ear surgery'

Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul at Breaking Bad statue unveiling

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stay out of my territory

New Mexico Republicans slam Breaking Bad statues for 'glorifying meth makers'

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: August 16, 2022

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better late than never

Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather, who turned down Brando's Oscar in protest

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rocky year

A$AP Rocky charged with assault with a firearm

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'a time of intense crisis'

Ezra Miller seeks help for 'complex mental health issues'

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: August 15, 2022

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scary stuff

U.K. investigates threats against J.K. Rowling over Rushdie support

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Feature

Megan Giddings' 6 favorite magical books

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not looking good

Author Salman Rushdie is on a ventilator and 'will likely lose one eye,' agent says

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: August 12, 2022

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R.I.P.

Anne Heche dies at 53 after car accident

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Photos

The week's best photojournalism

Bill Russell stands next to an old jersey

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a legend

NBA to retire Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey league-wide

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Daily gossip

The Daily Gossip: Aug. 11, 2022

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Daily gossip

The Daily Gossip: August 10, 2022

The Golden Globes stage on Sunday night.

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they're back?

Golden Globes might return to NBC in 2023

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goodbye to the GOAT

Serena Williams announces retirement from tennis

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: August 9, 2022

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Don't Know Much about History....

Trump reportedly wanted generals like Hitler's 'German generals in World War II'

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requiescat in pace

Historian David McCullough dead at 89

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rest in peace

Grease star Olivia Newton-John dead at 73

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: August 8, 2022

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Feature

Kevin Nguyen's 6 favorite books sure to make you laugh

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Johnsplaining

John Oliver explains monkeypox

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the saga ends

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson break up

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William Falk

Bill Russell's legacy

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Briefing

The uncertain future of the DC universe

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: James Franco cast as Fidel Castro, Doja Cat shaves her head because 'I don't like having hair,' and more

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on the hook

Kevin Spacey must pay over $30 million to House of Cards producer, judge rules

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Feature

What to watch in August

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: August 4, 2022

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in and out

11 golfers sue PGA Tour over LIV-related suspensions

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growing the family

Fiona the hippo is a big sister