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Jay-Z's sexual assault accuser has officially withdrawn her allegations, filing new court documents saying the claims were false and apologizing to him and his family. Taylor Swift released a new song called "Patient Zero" reflecting on a toxic past relationship, with a music video debut set for this weekend's MTV VMAs. And prosecutors in the murder trial of former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn played AI-generated love songs allegedly written for his mistress as they argue he killed his wife, while the defense maintains there's no evidence linking him to the crime.

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Friends of Nolan Wells deny deleting Snapchat messages from his phone, as their attorney says he plans to sue Ben Crump for defamation. Milania Giudice was allegedly experiencing suicidal thoughts when police were called to Tampa International Airport, though authorities say no arrest or medical transport occurred. Brooke Hogan told Us Weekly her relationship with her late father, Hulk Hogan, was never the same after he had an affair with one of her close friends.

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New findings involving Nolan Wells’ phone are raising further questions about his death. Sarah Jane Ramos denied pregnancy rumors and appeared to suggest that infidelity contributed to the end of her relationship with Dak Prescott. Lenny Kravitz supports Harry Styles from the front row during his Madison Square Garden residency.

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A federal judge ruled in favor of CNN, MS NOW and Politico, finding the Trump administration denied their reporters adequate due process before revoking their White House press credentials. Presley Gerber was found dead at a Santa Monica sober living facility, with police investigating a suspected drug overdose while his official cause of death remains pending. OpenAI’s AI agents reportedly attempted to hack government agencies and universities in four incidents, successfully accessing Australia’s Medicare statistics system.

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas was detained in Westlake Village after deputies reportedly said he was uncooperative during a traffic stop.  Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore are reportedly dating and were recently seen together in Nashville. Kanye West is asking a judge to delay his civil discrimination trial, currently scheduled for October 12.

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Antonio Brown is set to accept a plea deal that could reduce his attempted murder charge and help him avoid prison time. Dolly Parton’s nephew is facing backlash after boasting about the attention he received for announcing her death amid a family estate dispute. Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted again in his New York retrial.

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Hayden Panettiere’s newly released investigative report details the circumstances surrounding her August 16 death, including fentanyl-laced pills and other drugs found at the scene. Dolly Parton’s longtime manager has filed for a restraining order against her nephew, alleging threatening messages involving weapons, violence and demands for money; he denies the allegations.

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Presley Gerber’s body has been released following his autopsy, but his official cause of death remains deferred as authorities continue investigating. Nolan Wells’ family released an independent autopsy citing blunt-force trauma and bruising, while his cause and manner of death remain undetermined. Brittney Griner’s estranged wife, Cherelle, is seeking financial support and joint legal custody as their divorce case continues.

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Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death has been revealed. Lionel Richie is hospitalized again, forcing several shows to be canceled. Mallory Edens responds to Aaron Rodgers’ comments about their past relationship.

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Coming up on TMZ Minute: the latest on the mysterious death of Nolan Wells, new details surrounding Presley Gerber's final hours, and Dolly Parton's secret cancer treatment revealed.

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Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, has been fired from overseeing security at her properties, escalating an ongoing dispute surrounding her estate despite retaining his interest in the family trust. Police are investigating the suspected overdose death of Presley Gerber and are working to determine where the drugs came from, with no foul play currently suspected. Carrot Top remains hospitalized but is improving after a suspected prescription medication overdose forced the cancellation of his Las Vegas comedy shows.

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Police are investigating the death of Presley Gerber as a suspected drug overdose after he was found unresponsive at a Santa Monica rehab facility, where first responders were unable to revive him. Taylor Frankie Paul says she is leaving The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, citing ongoing personal and legal struggles and saying she's relieved to step away from the show. Paramount has reportedly reached a settlement with California and other states over its proposed $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, potentially clearing a major hurdle for the merger.

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Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27 after passing away at a rehab facility, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Taylor Swift celebrated Travis Kelce's first touchdown of the season during the Chiefs' overtime win over the Colts, appearing to show off her wedding ring from the suite. Brandi Glanville says ongoing health issues have left her isolated, and she took a job on Special Forces to help cover mounting medical expenses.

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Carrot Top is recovering after attempting suicide, a cruise ship searches for a man who jumped overboard, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will host President Trump at Gracie Mansion.  

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Mark Ruffalo leads charge against Paramount-Warner Bros merger, stars gather for George Lucas’ museum opening, and Carrie Underwood joins Axl Rose for “Sweet Child” duet.  

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Former Why Don't We singer Jack Avery fights his ex's child visitation bid, Philadelphia 76ers' Jared McCain puts his music career on hold, and Ed Sheeran apologizes to fans.

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Congresswoman Lauren Boebert forcefully denies allegations detailed in a congressional ethics complaint accusing her of staffer relationships and paying hush money. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom convenes a high-profile Malibu dinner with Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Tobey Maguire, and former tour opener Aaron Rowe defends Ed Sheeran while pointing blame at billionaire Robert Kraft.

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Patrick Clancy’s wife, Rachel Danis, is defending their relationship in a new “60 Minutes” preview, calling him a supportive husband and father while pushing back on conspiracy theories about their family. Michael Jackson’s estate is asking a judge to approve more than $9 million in legal fees, saying attorneys helped grow the estate from hundreds of millions in debt into a multibillion-dollar business. Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky have welcomed their daughter, Rose Bean Polansky, via surrogate and are reportedly keeping a low profile as they settle into life as new parents.

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A pro-Palestine group in Philadelphia is planning a protest outside Ed Sheeran's September 19 concert after Macklemore was removed from the tour, with Sheeran saying the decision was made by the tour promoter following objections from several stadium owners. OpenAI has revealed six new incidents involving unexpected AI behavior, including models concealing mistakes, communicating through internal software and attempting to bypass restrictions, which the company says stemmed from training misalignment. Taylor Frankie Paul's parenting time has reportedly been reduced to eight hours a week after she allegedly failed multiple court-ordered drug tests during ongoing custody disputes, though the substances involved...

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Car influencer James Wehr and passenger Alexis "Lexi" Kramer were killed after his McLaren lost control on a wet road, crashed into a tree and burst into flames, with investigators looking at speed and other possible factors. A Los Angeles news helicopter crashed while covering another fatal accident, killing all three people aboard as the NTSB investigates the cause. Former President Barack Obama announced the death of the family's dog Sunny at age 14, remembering the Portuguese water dog as a loyal companion who brought joy to the family for years.

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Finneas has dropped out of Ed Sheeran’s tour to support Macklemore and the people of Palestine after Macklemore’s removal from the lineup. Federal agents searched Hayden Panettiere’s Los Angeles home for possible evidence linking drugs to her death. Kim Kardashian was awarded one euro in compensation by a Paris court for the traumatic 2016 robbery, during which she was restrained while thieves stole more than $6 million in jewelry.

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Ed Sheeran says it wasn’t his decision to remove Macklemore from his tour. Justin Bieber and Harry Styles are reportedly at the top of the wish list for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. Kelly Osbourne is revealing the emotional final words her father Ozzy shared with her just three days before his death.

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The DEA is reviewing years of text messages between Hayden Panettiere and an alleged drug dealer as investigators work to determine whether a fentanyl-laced oxycodone pill caused her death. Los Angeles prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, who is accused of murdering his parents, though he could still face life without parole if convicted. The 2026 Emmys are drawing backlash after several notable television stars were left out of the In Memoriam tribute despite honoring others, including Dolly Parton and Hayden Panettiere.

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Martha Stewart jokingly teased that she plans to release nude photos. Maddox, the son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has officially changed his last name to Jolie after a judge approved the request without objection. Perez Hilton's family says he has entered a residential mental health treatment program and is focused on recovering while shutting down false rumors about his condition.

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Macklemore has reportedly been dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour after backlash over his pro-Palestine remarks, with several venues allegedly refusing to let him perform. Boosie Badazz claims he paid $600,000 to political operatives in hopes of securing a presidential pardon, but after clemency never came, he is suing to recover part of the money. Shailene Woodley brushed off questions about Aaron Rodgers’ recent comments on their failed engagement, laughing but declining to address his claims directly.

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Authorities believe Hayden Panettiere's death may have been caused by a fentanyl-laced oxycodone pill allegedly supplied by a longtime Los Angeles drug dealer, while the DEA works to trace the source pending toxicology results. Newly obtained jail records show Tupac killer Duane "Keffe D" Davis allegedly committed multiple disciplinary violations behind bars before his conviction and is set to be sentenced next month. Patrick Clancy was seen with his new wife, Rachel Danis, in the Hamptons in their first public outing since the mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case.

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Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend gets into a scuffle this weekend, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the UK, and House Speaker Mike Johnson backs guardrails for AI.  

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reveals what he thinks AI could do if it isn't controlled enough.

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FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly instructed aides to respond to critics online over the bureau’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, using FBI accomplishments and statistics to defend the agency. Kroy Biermann Jr.’s attorney is disputing prosecutors’ claims about a prior juvenile sexual battery case, arguing it has been mischaracterized and involved inappropriate behavior between two middle-schoolers. Kodak Black will not face drug trafficking charges in Florida after prosecutors said there was insufficient evidence, marking the second case against the rapper dismissed this week.

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Christie Prody, O.J. Simpson’s longtime ex-girlfriend, is arrested in North Dakota on drug charges, including methamphetamine possession. Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr. faces new allegations after prosecutors claim his phone contained videos involving an underage relative, as he fights to be released on bond. A Lindsay Clancy juror reveals new details about the jury, including its racial makeup and the fact that the lone holdout was the only Black juror.

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Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, is cooperating with the DEA as investigators look into her suspected overdose death and search for a potential drug dealer. Aaron Rodgers is making new claims about his engagement to Shailene Woodley, saying she wanted to sleep with another man before their wedding and that they later tried to reconcile. President Trump clashed with ABC News reporter Rachel Scott over his proposal for $5,000 payments to Americans ahead of the midterms, with Trump rejecting her suggestion that the plan amounts to buying votes.

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