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BLACK PANTHER STAR CONNIE CHIUME PASSES AWAY AT 72

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Connie Chiume, the veteran South African actress known for her roles in Marvel's "Black Panther" films and numerous local TV shows, has died at the age of 72. Her family announced that she passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg after a period of illness.

JESSICA SIMPSON DENIES DRINKING RUMORS, REAFFIRMS SOBRIETY JOURNEY

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Pop star and fashion mogul Jessica Simpson recently shut down speculation about her sobriety, firmly reiterating her commitment to an alcohol-free lifestyle. The 44-year-old singer took to Instagram to address a follower's misguided comment urging her to "STOP DRINKING!" on an unrelated post celebrating her son's birthday.

PARISIAN RESTAURANT RESPONDS TO SERENA WILLIAMS' CLAIM IT DENIED HER FAMILY ACCESS

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Following the tennis player's disclosure that she and her family—which includes her husband Alexis Ohanian's daughters Olympia, 6, and Adira, 12 months—had been refused entry to the Peninsula restaurant in Paris during their trip to France for the 2024 Olympic Games, the establishment reacted to her allegations by outlining the rationale for the regrettable occurrence.

DAISY RIDLEY DIAGNOSED WITH GRAVES' DISEASE

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Daisy Ridley, renowned for her role in Star Wars, has publicly revealed her diagnosis of Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid gland. In an interview with Women's Health, Ridley disclosed that she received the diagnosis in September 2023.

BRITISH OLYMPIAN HARRY CHARLES DATING STEVE JOBS' DAUGHTER

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When Steve Jobs' daughter was spotted supporting Team Great Britain equestrian Harry Charles at the 2024 Olympics after he and his team took first place in the show jumping competition, it became official that they were dating.

THE TRAGIC TALE OF MADELEINE ASTOR, TITANIC’S SURVIVOR AND AMERICA’S FAMOUS WIDOW

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At 18, Madeleine Force Astor was already a figure of immense public fascination. Newly married and pregnant, she boarded the RMS Titanic with her husband, John Jacob Astor IV, one of America’s wealthiest men. Her journey on the ill-fated ship would soon thrust her into the limelight as the most famous widow in America.

SELENA GOMEZ SHARES THE THOUGHTFUL GIFT FROM STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT

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Steve Martin and Martin Short found a creative way to celebrate Selena Gomez's Emmy nomination from a distance! The 32-year-old actress shared with The Hollywood Reporter that her co-stars sent her a thoughtful gift after she was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Only Murders in the Building last month.

MACHINE GUN KELLY CELEBRATES NEARLY ONE YEAR OF SOBRIETY

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Machine Gun Kelly, has revealed that he has been sober for almost a year following a stint in rehab. During an appearance on the "Dumb Blonde" podcast on August 5, he shared, "I'm completely sober from everything. I don't drink anymore. I haven't drank since last August."