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Luigi Mangione Guilty Plea: Everything We Know So Far Aug 14, 2026

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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges in Brian Thompson’s killing, potentially complicating his upcoming New York state murder trial. U.S. sailors and their families are alleging broken toilets, undercooked food, supply shortages and burnout during lengthy deployments at sea. President Trump dismissed concerns over the USS Abraham Lincoln’s nearly nine-month deployment, saying it was “not nearly long enough.” Matthew McConaughey says invoking Jennifer Lopez and The Wedding Planner turned a tense Mexico traffic stop into selfies with police and no ticket.

Hosts: Branson Quirke, Lauren Tonsich

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McKenna West’s Legal Battle Over Surrogate Baby Intensifies Aug 14, 2026

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Surrogate McKenna West vows to fight for custody of her baby, with her attorney saying they’ll take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.

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Perez Hilton’s Sister Describes Finding Him After Horrific Live Stream Aug 13, 2026

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Perez Hilton’s sister Barbara Lavandeira recalled finding him bloodied and holding a box cutter after a horrific livestream. Nicole Kidman revealed she was warned marrying Tom Cruise could damage her career, but said she was so madly in love that she didn’t care about potentially being known only as his wife. Lionel Richie mocked Chris Brown and Usher’s viral R&B tour by joking that when he and Earth, Wind & Fire did it decades ago, “we didn’t go to jail,” taking a pointed shot at Brown’s legal history.

Hosts: Branson Quirke, Karah Rainwater

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Diddy’s Prison Nightmare Takes a New Twist Aug 13, 2026

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Diddy is out of solitary confinement at FCI Fort Dix after allegedly fighting another inmate, though it remains unclear whether he will face further disciplinary action. He is also countersuing former videographer Rodney Jones, alleging Jones stole footage and sold it to Netflix for a competing documentary. Meanwhile, Chris Watts is reportedly seeking to marry a woman he met while incarcerated, Don Toliver’s Houston concert was cut short after a man was arrested with a handgun, and Tyga’s $TARFACE received a rare 0/10 rating from Pitchfork over criticism of its music and use of A.I.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Toni Brattin Opens Up About Viral QVC Moment & Jimmy Fallon Aug 13, 2026

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Toni Brattin reflects on her viral QVC moment, her full-circle appearance with Jimmy Fallon, and how the unexpected spotlight has changed her life.

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Luigi Mangione's Team Negotiating Plea Deal with Feds Aug 12, 2026

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Luigi Mangione’s legal team is reportedly negotiating a possible federal plea deal that could dramatically reshape both the federal and state murder cases against him.

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Perez Hilton’s Mom Files for Temporary Custody of His Three Kids Aug 12, 2026

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Perez Hilton’s mom filed for temporary custody of his three children following his mental health crisis, and Perez agreed to the arrangement. President Trump said the Secret Service and military ordered him to secretly switch planes because of a security threat linked to Iran. Plus, Drake is following through on his promise to buy Pinkchyu’s mom a house after she won his “20-v-1” dating show.

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Suge Knight Says Keefe D Wasn't The Only One Involved In Tupac's Murder Aug 11, 2026

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Suge Knight says Keefe D wasn't the only person involved in Tupac Shakur's murder, claiming the 1996 shooting was a larger "assassination" as Keefe D's trial gets underway.

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Trump Used Secret Decoy Plan Amid Alleged Iranian Assassination Threat Aug 11, 2026

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President Trump reportedly used a catering truck and decoy plane to secretly leave Turkey after officials learned of a credible assassination threat from Iran.

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Courtney Clenney’s Father Speaks Out After Manslaughter Sentence Aug 10, 2026

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Courtney Clenney’s family is speaking out following her guilty plea and prison sentence.

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