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   Variety2026-09-23

   U.K. leads the 22-country International Emmy field with 14 nominations

   The United Kingdom led the International Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, earning 14 of 64 nods; Brazil followed with nine and Spain with five. The nominees span 16 categories and 22 countries, and winners will be announced at a Nov. 23 gala in New York.
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   USA TODAY2026-09-23

   Justin Bieber's apparent MacArthur Park performance draws officials' praise

   Footage appearing to show Justin Bieber performing at Los Angeles' MacArthur Park on Sept. 22 drew praise from officials, who described the reported set as a sign of progress. Bieber's representative had not immediately responded to a request for confirmation.
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   People2026-09-23

   Hayden Panettiere honored in Malibu; source says her mother couldn't attend

   Hayden Panettiere was remembered at a celebration of life in Malibu on Sept. 19, just over a month after her death. A source says her estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, was invited but could not attend; her father and several costars were there.
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   People2026-09-23

   Judge Judy says she doubts courtroom stories and looks for signs of lying

   After 30 years on courtroom TV, Judith Sheindlin says she begins by assuming people’s accounts are usually untrue and checks whether details make sense. She told W Magazine that liars often avoid eye contact and claimed men and women show different physical signs.
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   People2026-09-23

   Sally Ann Ranney pays tribute to Ted Turner four months after his death

   At a New York luncheon on Sept. 22, Sally Ann Ranney paid tribute to Ted Turner, her partner of 16 years, four months after he died at 87. She recalled their first visit to his Montana ranch and said he taught her to value time.
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   People2026-09-23

   Jackson Olson says jaw-breaking baseball injury led to veneers

   Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson says a baseball to the face broke his jaw three years ago, and X-rays later showed his teeth were at risk of dying despite surgery. A cosmetic dentist recommended veneers after the impact shifted his teeth and left gaps.
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   People2026-09-23

   Daniel Suárez and Julia Piquet share news of son Otto’s birth

   NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez and his wife, Julia Piquet, announced on Instagram Tuesday, Sept. 22, that their first child, a son named Otto, had been born. The couple introduced him in a series of photos.
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   LA Times2026-09-23

   YouTube reports Coachella concurrent-viewer record, renews exclusive livestream deal to 2030

   YouTube renewed its exclusive Coachella livestream deal with promoter Goldenvoice through 2030 after the 2026 festival set a record for concurrent viewers on the platform, the company said. The April 2027 edition will mark 15 years of the festival on YouTube.
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   Forbes2026-09-23

   ‘Brothers’ debuts at 55% on Rotten Tomatoes as critics’ views diverge

   Apple TV’s “Brothers,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, premiered with two episodes Sept. 23. By Wednesday midday, Rotten Tomatoes’ critics’ score was 55% from 29 reviews; the site’s critics’ consensus and audience ratings were still pending.
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    Yahoo Entertainment2026-09-23

    2026 VMAs set for Sept. 27, with Madonna opening and Snoop Dogg hosting

    The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards air live Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV, with a live stream on Paramount+ Premium. Madonna will open the show, Snoop Dogg will host, and fan voting closes Sept. 25, except for Best New Artist.
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    TV Insider2026-09-23

    Shaheen Jafargholi joins ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 as Fabian Salah

    Shaheen Jafargholi will play indie musician Fabian Salah in “Heated Rivalry” Season 2, filming in Canada; Daniel Diemer will play athlete Ryan Price, Fabian’s love interest. Jafargholi said the story being told excites him; he is “honored” to join.
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    People2026-09-23

    The Love Hypothesis cast: Lili Reinhart dates Jack Martin; Tom Bateman is married to Daisy Ridley

    Lili Reinhart, who stars in The Love Hypothesis, has been dating actor Jack Martin since 2023; she messaged him after seeing his TikTok mocking Riverdale. Co-star Tom Bateman is married to Daisy Ridley. The Prime Video rom-com premiered Sept. 23.
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    People2026-09-23

    Colleen Hoover says she remains proud of ‘It Ends with Us’ film

    Author Colleen Hoover says she remains proud of the 2024 adaptation of her novel “It Ends with Us,” telling Variety she saw the completed film before learning of the dispute between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. She said she feels for everyone involved.
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    People2026-09-23

    Chipotle offers Cardi B’s Bardi Bowl with Chili Lime chips through Sept. 26

    Cardi B’s Bardi Bowl is available on Chipotle’s app and website through Sept. 26. It includes chicken, white rice, queso blanco, two salsas, sour cream, cheese and guacamole, and is paired with Chili Lime chips as a nod to her chip hack.
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    People2026-09-23

    Five celebrity couples mark 30 years of marriage after 1996 weddings

    Five celebrity couples—Ree and Ladd Drummond, Mel and Chris Robbins, Joel and Sarah McHale, Candace and Valeri Bure, and Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos—celebrated their 30th wedding anniversaries in 2026. All married in 1996, before the first Gen Z members were born in 1997.
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    People2026-09-23

    Lindsey Vonn confirms relationship with French skier Matthieu Bailet

    Lindsey Vonn confirmed she is dating French skier Matthieu Bailet by sharing affectionate vacation photos of the couple on Instagram on Sept. 23. It is her first publicly known relationship since her 2025 split from business executive Diego Osorio.
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    People2026-09-23

    Lizzie Borden never married; historians speculated about her sexuality

    Lizzie Borden never married and was acquitted of her parents’ 1892 murders, which remain unsolved. Her rumored romance with actress Nance O’Neil was never confirmed; Netflix’s series depicts a relationship between Borden and maid Bridget Sullivan.
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    San Francisco Chronicle2026-09-23

    Kara Swisher says she plans to leave CNN rather than work under David Ellison

    Kara Swisher says she plans to leave CNN rather than work under David Ellison once Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is complete. She said she'd rather work for Rupert Murdoch and has asked her agent about an early exit; her contract runs through year-end.
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    LA Times2026-09-23

    New trailer shows Nathan Fielder moving in with Elizabeth Holmes

    On Wednesday, A24 released a trailer for “You Can See Everything,” a documentary in which Nathan Fielder moves in with Elizabeth Holmes, her partner Billy Evans and their children 34 days before Holmes reports to federal prison. The film opens in theaters Oct. 16.
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    TV Insider2026-09-23

    ‘The Testaments’ brings Deborah Ann Woll and Luke Kirby aboard for Season 2

    Deborah Ann Woll and Luke Kirby have joined Season 2 of Hulu’s The Testaments, which is filming in Canada. Woll will play Sylvia, a seamstress near commanders’ wives and daughters; Kirby is Commander Fletcher, a literal-minded recluse living on a farm in Gilead’s Colonies.
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    People2026-09-23

    Claudia Oshry and Ben Soffer Are Expecting a Second Son

    The Toast podcaster Claudia Oshry and husband Ben Soffer are expecting their second child, another boy, Oshry announced on Instagram. The couple, who welcomed son Reuben in May 2025, shared a sonogram photo.
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    Hello!2026-09-23

    Diana's eight departures from royal custom ranged from parenting to AIDS advocacy

    A Hello! retrospective lists eight ways Princess Diana departed from royal convention, including her hands-on parenting, public fashion choices and advocacy for HIV/AIDS causes.
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    TV Insider2026-09-23

    Music carries The Love Hypothesis’ Star Wars tributes, director says

    Director Claire Scanlon says The Love Hypothesis channels its Star Wars fan-fiction roots through music; the team avoided naming the franchise over copyright concerns, while the score pays tribute to John Williams in two scenes featuring Adam.
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    LA Times2026-09-23

    Lucas Museum opens to crowds drawn by Star Wars and art beyond it

    The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened to the public in Los Angeles Tuesday, drawing Star Wars fans and visitors for its architecture and broader art collection. Some praised the exhibits; others said the galleries needed more explanatory text.
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    Variety2026-09-23

    Mesa and Huezo win at San Sebastián as ‘The Amateurs’ takes top forum award

    Juan Sebastián Mesa and Tatiana Huezo won San Sebastián Industry Awards in WIP Latam, while Felipe Solari Yrigoyen’s “The Amateurs” received the Best Project Award at the Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum.
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    People2026-09-23

    Hayley Williams honors late ex-husband Chad Gilbert’s hardcore influence

    In a Sept. 23 tribute, Hayley Williams called ex-husband Chad Gilbert a “legend in the scene,” saying the New Found Glory guitarist, who died Sept. 20 at 45 after a years-long cancer journey, deepened her appreciation for hardcore culture.
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    People2026-09-23

    Billy Bush takes Fox News contributor role focused on cultural analysis

    Fox News announced Sept. 22 that Billy Bush, formerly a host on Today and Extra, had joined as a contributor to offer cultural analysis across the network’s programming. He debuted Tuesday night on Jesse Watters Primetime.
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    TV Insider2026-09-23

    Higgins’s Richmond share probe points to Rupert in ‘Ted Lasso’

    In “Ted Lasso” Season 4, Episode 8, Higgins discovers A.F.C. Richmond shares are being bought up; clues and a tip from Mae point to Rupert, Rebecca’s ex-husband, as the prime suspect, but Higgins’s investigation remains unresolved.
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    People2026-09-23

    Taylor and Tay Lautner announce birth of daughter Lennon Taylor

    Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay, announced Sept. 23 in a joint Instagram post that they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lennon Taylor Lautner. They call her “Lenny”; she was born Sept. 16, the couple said.
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    People2026-09-23

    Gaby Roslin suggests a Magic Radio Christmas show for Meghan Markle

    At the 2026 WellChild Awards, presenter Gaby Roslin jokingly invited Meghan Markle to host a show on Magic Radio and suggested a Christmas special. Prince Harry said he could take the idea back to his wife, but made no commitment on her behalf.