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Matt Damon TROUBLING CONFESSION

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It’s on! Chrishell Stause and Selling Sunset costar Jason Oppenheim admit they’ve fallen for each other.

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Worth the wait!

A look at celebs, like Halle Berry, who became moms later in life.

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READY FOR A FIGHT

Scarlett Johansson is the first major star to sue a studio over streaming compensation — and a source tells Us that Hollywood honchos are worried.

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A PAINFUL MISTAKE

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NOT JUST A GAME

Those close to gymnast Simone Biles open up to Us about her shocking Olympic exits — and what the future may hold.

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FINDING HER PEACE

Meg Ryan is single — and tells Us.

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Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava Phillippe, took a stroll with boyfriend Owen Mahoney.

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“Love a set,” admitted Vanessa Hudgens as she displayed her matching bandana and bikini.

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“Come work out with me,” said Kylie Jenner, extending an invitation to her 252 million followers on Instagram.

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“Grow up, you old goat,” joked Ryan Phillippe as he shared a shirtless thirst trap.

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“I took my first selfie in 1984,” said Kim Kardashian, who showed off her Skims in a snap.

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When it comes to cardio, Eva Longoria definitely has a favorite exercise: “[I] can’t live without my trampoline!” she’s said.

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Jump On It!

A family affair! Whitney Port broke a sweat with her 4-year-old son, Sonny. “[He] has invented his own style of yoga,” the reality star recently joked to Us.

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These celebs make health and wellness a priority

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Finding his zen!

“I stepped out of my norm and tried yoga today,” revealed Kevin Hart. “[It] was [tough] as hell, but I love the potential of what it can be for me.”

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Lady Gaga burned some calories as she practiced her swing.

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Martha Stewart scooted around her office on a KneeRover as she recuperated from a transplant in her Achilles tendon.

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Harrison Ford brought a bottle of water along for his walk to Hedonism wine shop.

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HOLLYWOOD Another One? DJ Khaled is a doting dad to two sons — Asahd, 4, and Aalam, 18 months — with wife Nicole Tuck. But he teases that baby No. 3 isn’t off the table!

“Whatever God gives us, I’m ready,” says the Grammy winner, 45, adding that he and Tuck, also 45, have talked about expanding their family. “She just had our two beautiful boys, [so I want to] make sure that she’s [alright].”

Here Khaled tells Us more about his life at home.

Q: What is your wife like as a mom?

I [recently] got some flowers and made her an award, “Mother Award of the Century.” You sit back and realize [moms] do a lot. It’s a non-stop job when you have kids.

Q: Who’s the stricter parent?

“Nicole, whatever you want to do.” That’s what I [say].

Q: Do you let your sons watch your music videos?

You gotta be smart about [what you’re] showing them.

It’s common sense. Like, make sure it’s the clean version. And then make sure it’s something they’re prepared to see.

Q: Will they follow your footsteps?

There are so many hats to wear in music. If they love it, why not?

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“We kiss the boys every five minutes,” Khaled tells Us.

By Riley Cardoza / With reporting by Mandie DeCamp, Christina Garibaldi & Emily Longeretta

Perspective Though fatherhood “wasn’t part of the plan,” Brandon Gomes feels “so blessed” to be a dad to son Quincy. “I have a human being in this world that [makes me want to] be the best that I can be,” the Siesta Key star, 26, tells Us. “It pushes me in every aspect to be better [and] further myself.”

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RANDALL’S ROUND TWO Deja vu! Randall Emmett already has two daughters — London and Rylee — with ex-wife Ambyr Childers, but he’s experiencing fatherhood all over again with his 4-month-old daughter, Ocean.

“She’s smiling at me [now],” the producer, who shares the infant with fiancée Lala Kent, tells Us. “She grabs my hands with little fingers.

It’s all happening — the personality.”

While Emmett, 50, loves watching Kent, 30, bond with their little one,

he admits that the Vanderpump Rules star is “running on fumes” while raising their daughter and filming the Bravo show. “[Lala] wants to be with the baby at all times,” explains Emmett. “[So] she’ll have me or the nannies standing off camera.”

Even though she’s exhausted, Kent’s is already talking about another. “I’m like, ‘Slow down!’” jokes Emmett, adding that they’ll likely wait a year before giving Ocean a sibling. “We’ll take it from there.”

Joshua Jackson is loving life as a father to his 15-month-old daughter, Janie, with Jodie Turner-Smith.

“A whole new world of things has just opened up to me in experiencing fatherhood and this magical, joyful, chaotic, stressful anxiety-inducing love that you did not know you had the capacity for,” the Dr. Death star, 43, tells Us. “It just expands every single day.”

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Low-key love! Dewan revealed her wedding to Kazee will be an “intimate gathering.”

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Fighting Back n July 29, when actress Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney for releasing her recent Marvel film Black Widow in both theaters and on Disney+ the same day, it sent Hollywood insiders reeling. Johansson’s claim? Because her salary was largely based on box office performance, and the studio never disclosed the movie would also be on the streaming platform, she was being unfairly compensated. But reps for Disney hit back at the star, noting she’d already received $20 million for the role, and her lawsuit was “especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.”

However, a source tells Us Johansson, 36, won’t back down. “She’s determined to stand up for what she believes is fair,” says the source, warning a ripple effect could follow. “It’s going to set a major precedent for similar cases [when it comes to streaming contracts]. The feeling is, Hollywood stars won’t be pushed around anymore. Power players at major studios are understandably nervous.”

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“She was hoping to avoid this scenario,” a source tells Us of Johansson’s lawsuit over her Black Widow compensation.

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Clarkson, who now lives in L.A. while Blackstock is in Montana, has primary custody of their two kids.

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More Money, More Problems n 2013, Kelly Clarkson joked that she was losing her creative touch because of how in love she was with her new husband Brandon Blackstock. “I’m too happy!” she said at the time. But Clarkson, 39, changed her tune after announcing the end of their seven-year marriage in June 2020. Now, the parents of River, 7, and Remington, 5, are battling over money, with Blackstock, 44, recently being granted a whopping $200,000 a month in spousal support. “It’s only

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Still, the financial demands are upsetting to Clarkson, who has also been fighting with the music manager over $1.4 million, which Blackstock and his management company claim she owes. “She is not in the best place emotionally,” a source recently told Us. “Kelly trusted Brandon with her heart and her career… now she can’t help but feel duped.”

Facing Backlash When Matt Damon announced in an interview that he’d only recently stopped using the “f-slur for a homoesexual” because one of his daughters explained how dangerous the term was, he didn’t expect the confession to blow up in his face. The Stillwater star, 50, went on to note that the word “was commonly used when I was a kid, with a different application.” Some openly gay actors like Billy Eichner, 42, took Damon to task for his admittance: “You’re still allowed to be homophobic in this fake-woke industry,” Eichner wrote on social media. “Happy Pride!”

By Gillian Telling / With reporting by Travis Cronin, Mandie DeCamp, Jen Heger, Emily Longeretta, James Robertson

O Kathy Griffin (above) underwent surgery on Aug. 2 to remove half of her left lung after being diagnosed with stage I cancer — despite having never smoked.

“Surgery went well and as planned,” a rep for the actress tells Us. “Doctors say [there weren’t] any surprises.”

O She’s cashing in!

Reese Witherspoon has sold her media company, Hello Sunshine, for a reported $900 million.

O General Hospital actor Jay Pickett, 60, passed away suddenly from unknown causes while filming a movie on July 30.

O Singer Nelly and Shantel Jackson have broken up after dating for over six years. “We’re… just friends,” Jackson confirmed.

O Rapper Fetty Wap’s 4-year-old daughter Lauren Maxwell has died of unknown causes. He shared the young girl with ex Turquoise Miami.

O Bob Odenkirk was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the set of Better Call Saul in New Mexico.

He later confirmed he’d suffered a “small heart attack,” but is “going to be OK.” Get in touch with Us: Email EDITOR@USMAGAZINE.COM

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JASMINE SANDERS

The German-American model takes Us along on her daily wellness journey

EALTHY Day

1. MOMENT OF ZEN

Sanders (a.k.a. Golden Barbie) likes to indulge in a massage as often as possible, which she says helps her mental health.

“It’s good for workout recovery, but it’s extremely important for those living with anxiety to relax and release.”

After waking up, Sanders reflects and writes.

“Journaling is a self-care priority,” she explains.

“So is burning sage. It brings in positive energy to keep me focused.”

PLAYTIME “Kilo is always ready [to play] fetch!” the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model says of devoting part of her morning to running

4. EATING RIGHT

6. CHILLING OUT

The 30-year-old beauty keeps her energy up by incorporating tons of fruits and veggies into her meals.

“It’s a lot easier said than done!” she says of eating healthy every day. “But no matter what, I try!”

After breaking a sweat, Sanders cools down with cryotherapy. “[Exercising] daily can take a toll on my joints and muscles,” she says. “A quick cryo session helps with inflammation and post workout pain.”

5. BODY Sanders doesn’t miss a workout — even if it’s just for 20 minutes. “Daily movement is vital,” she notes. “I’ve been using Tone It Up for years and loved it so much I started my own platform there, The Best by Jasmine Sanders.”

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floor exercise at the Tokyo Olympic Games, gymnast Jade Carey is well on her way to becoming an athletic icon. “It’s definitely cool that little kids are going to look up to me,” the 21-year-old Arizona native tells Us. “I hope that I can inspire them to follow their dreams.”

Q: Who has been your idol over the years?

Nastia Liukin is definitely the person I’ve looked up to. She’s really great and has been there for me throughout this whole thing.

Q: How do you handle your nerves before a big routine?

I really try to focus and remember my training in the gym — don’t do anything extra, and don’t do anything less.

Q: How did you keep up with training during the pandemic?

Our gym actually was shut down, but my teammate Riley McCusker and I were still able to use it, which we were fortunate to do.

We [worked] really hard.

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he biggest story to come out of the Tokyo Olympics isn’t who won the most medals — it’s gymnast Simone Biles’ shocking decision to withdraw from the team finals and nearly all of her individual events after losing her bearings on the vault during her July 27 performance. (At press time, Biles is confirmed to compete in the balance beam final.)

Now, Biles and those close to her — including her father, Ron — are speaking out about what really happened during that fateful vault, the unimaginable load Olympians carry and what the future holds for the 24-year-old powerhouse.

“Look at how much pressure is on her,” Ron exclusively tells Us. “I’ve talked about that numerous times.

There’s Simone, there’s Simone. She’s

everywhere!” Biles herself took to social media on July 29 to share her side of things. “For anyone saying I quit: I didn’t quit, my mind and body are simply not in sync,” she wrote in an Instagram story, adding, “Physical health is mental health.”

PERFECT STORM Biles also explained that she was dealing with an acute condition

As the world reels over the star gymnast’s withdrawal from Olympic competition, Simone Biles and those who know her best are opening up about her brave — and controversial

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COVER STORY Biles took home four gold medals in Rio in 2016.

tells Us studies show the twisties can be triggered by “stress and anxiety.”

(Biles, meanwhile, called the experience “petrifying.”)

A source says competing in Japan during Covid had left Biles feeling isolated from her family, friends and her boyfriend of one year, NFL player Jonathan Owens. “The way this Olympics has been set up has been very hard on Simone,” explains the source. “Not being able to see loved ones took a toll.”

tells Us she thinks Biles was deeply affected by not having her parents there. “If Nellie was there to give her a hug and say, ‘Simone, we love you,’ that would’ve given her a sense of security,” says Humphrey, adding that very few people can truly understand the life of a professional athlete.

“They see the glory, fame and money, but they don’t see the blood, sweat and tears, and the struggles and sacrifices,” Humphrey, who participated

in the 2004 games, continues, “It’s very hard to say, ‘No, I can’t compete.’

When someone makes that decision, you know they are deeply hurting inside.”

Lexie Priessman, who trained with Biles for several years while they both competed for the U.S. National Team, agrees, telling Us Biles was very “brave” to step back. “Simone

HOLLYWOOD IS #TEAMSIMONE!

The stars have come out to defend the reigning gymnastics queen

HODA KOTB

“[She] withdrew from team competition after vault… stayed and cheered on her teammates…

She already won,” tweeted the Today show host.

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KERRY WASHINGTON

“It takes the strength, power and bravery of a champion to put your health first,” wrote Washington. “[Simone], we love you.”

JUSTIN BIEBER

Bieber posted a heartfelt message to Biles on Instagram saying he understood her plight. “So proud of you,” he declared.

JANET JACKSON

“Putting your mental health [first] is putting you [first]. I stand with you,” the “Control” singer posted on social media.

ALY RAISMAN

“I can’t imagine the bravery that it takes to just say, ‘I’m not going to do it today,’” said Biles’ former teammate.

ADAM RIPPON

“Sending her so much love,” tweeted the former Olympic ice skater.

“It’s easy to forget she’s still human.

We love you.”

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that can affect gymnasts called “the twisties.” According to psychotherapist and The Financial Mindset Fix author Joyce Marter, the term is used to describe “a sense of confusion or disorientation of the

“She’s a leader on Team USA,” says a source.

with murder after a fatal shooting in Cleveland. (He was acquitted in June.) “Simone’s childhood made her both determined and empathetic towards others,” shares the source.

“Everything she’s been through has made her even stronger.” Adds a second source: “Simone has learned the importance of forgiveness, and to always remember there’s someone in a worse situation than herself. She has Ron and Nellie to thank for that.

Her sheer strength of character has always been her greatest asset.”

LOOKING AHEAD

MICHAEL PHELPS

The Struggle Is Real

“We’re here for her,” Biles’ dad Ron (with his daughter, and wif e Nellie) tells Us.

always wants the best for everyone.

She’s the mom of Team USA. It wasn’t because she made one mistake that she pulled out. She pulled out for her well-being and that takes a lot of courage and strength.”

TOUGH TIMES Biles has had a lifetime of practice when it comes to overcoming adversity. The most decorated gymnast in history was put in foster care as a child while her biological mother, Shanon, battled a drug addiction.

Grandparents Ron and Nellie adopted her at age 6. Biles was also one of the dozens of athletes sexually abused by former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who is currently serving a 60-year sentence at a federal prison in Florida.

In 2019, her brother Tevin BilesThomas was arrested and charged

her. “Simone is never one to listen to the haters,” notes the source.

move. “While Simone’s at the right age to retire, she isn’t your average gymnast,” says the source, adding “she could compete again.” However, the second source hints that Biles is thinking about taking a behindthe-scenes role in the sport doing commentary on TV, and also wants to take some time to reflect and work on raising awareness for mental health issues. Adds the source, “She wants to help shake the stigma surrounding it.”

Biles is taking things day by day for now. “Simone’s decision may have seemed crazy to some people, but it was just the opposite,” says a third source. “She listened to her inner voice and did the right thing. And no matter what, she will always be a  champion.”

If anyone can relate to the pressure Biles has been under, it’s swimmer Michael Phelps, who took home 28 medals during his illustrious Olympic career. “We carry a lot of weight on our shoulders, and it’s challenging,” the 36-year-old father of three recently said. “Especially when we have the lights on us and all these expectations that are being thrown on top of us… We’re human beings,” he added. “Nobody is perfect. It is OK to not be OK. It is OK to go through ups, downs and emotional roller coasters.”

Phelps — who’s been open about his battle with depression and revealed he contemplated suicide — says he feels Olympic athletes should have easy access to therapy.

“We need someone who we can trust. Somebody that can let us be ourselves and listen,” he explained.

“Allow us to become vulnerable.

Somebody who’s not going to try to fix us.”

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SECOND ACT

America’s former sweetheart has no regrets about leaving Hollywood.

Us reveals the truth about her super-private and unorthodox new life

BY JAIME HARKIN

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eg Ryan was everyone’s favorite girl-next-door.

But when her scandalous affair with actor Russell Crowe made headlines in 2000 (as did her highly publicized split from then-husband Dennis Quaid that same year), the beloved star of rom-com classics like When Harry Met Sally and You’ve Got Mail quietly decided to retreat from the spotlight.

Says a source, “She just reached a point where she didn’t want to be the center of attention or caught up in the Hollywood scene anymore.”

Now, after moving to NYC to raise her two

Mellencamp and Ryan (in 2013) “were madly in love,” says a source.

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MEG RYAN

Not Looking Back

ROMANCE DRAMA For years, Ryan couldn’t get away from the media glare, especially when it came to her love life. While she and Quaid, 67, looked like the picture-perfect couple on the outside, their nearly 10-year marriage was plagued by resentment and alleged cheating.

“Meg started to outshine Dennis, and that was a bitter pill for him to swallow,” explains the source.

“There was talk that he was unfaithful more than once — and after Meg’s affair with Russell, there was no going back [for either of them].”

Ryan fell “hard and fast” for Crowe, 57, but the source says they weren’t compatible enough for the long haul, nor was she ready for something so serious. “I couldn’t be in another long relationship, it wasn’t the time for that,” Ryan later

HER GREATEST HITS WHEN HARRY MET SALLY The smash 1989 hit “changed Meg’s world forever,” says a source.

SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE “She adores Tom [Hanks],” an insider says of her costar in the 1993 rom-com.

WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN Working with actors like Andy Garcia in the 1994 drama “was a privilege for Meg,” says the source.

CITY OF ANGELS Ryan starred alongside Nicolas Cage in the 1998 tearjerker. “She found him quirky and fun,” the insider reveals.

YOU’VE GOT MAIL Ryan and Hanks reunited for the 1998 flick.

“Meg loved teaming up again,” the source says.

said of her fling with the Gladiator actor. “So I got out.”

She thought she finally found Mr. Right with Mellencamp, 69. “They had some difficult phases,” says the source, “but there was a lot of passion

With reporting by James Robertson & Andrea Simpson

there.” Eventually, the bad times began to outweigh the good and the on-off couple called it quits for good after a tumultuous eight years. Explains the source: “Meg finally had to walk away for her own well-being.”

WORLD These days, she’s happy being single.

“Meg’s been on some dates but she enjoys her own company more than ever,” shares the source, adding that even though Ryan’s made peace with her past, she doesn’t want to rush into another

7) Ryan (in 199 t a once said th she secretly be wanted “to r totally unde the radar.”

In the meantime, she’s focused on being a great mom to Daisy and Jack — and flipping homes.

(A second insider tells Us Ryan recently sold her Santa Barbara, Calif., mansion for a whopping $13.25 million after buying it last year for just over $5 million.) The actress is also feeling more confident about her looks these days, following criticism for reportedly getting fillers in her lips. Says the first source, “Meg is embracing growing older gracefully.”

As far as a return to Hollywood goes, Ryan — who will turn 60 this November — considers offers that come her way but she isn’t forcing anything. “There’s no pressure there,” explains the source. “Meg is very happy chilling by the sea, enjoying life and taking everything as it comes.”  USM AG A ZIN E.COM

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children (she and Quaid share Jack, 29, and Ryan adopted daughter Daisy, 17, in 2006), the 59-yearold is spending more time back in California, where she’s been catching up with old friends and thinking about returning to acting.

The source tells Us that the single star — who split from fiancé John Mellencamp in late 2019 — has no regrets about the unconventional choices she’s made. “When people ask her if she misses that old glitzy lifestyle, she’ll just say, ‘Been there, done that!’” says the source.

“Meg loves her low-key life. She’s happier than she’s ever been.”

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WORTH THE WAIT

These stars prove that age is nothing but a number when it comes to being a mom Naomi Campbell

Mariah Carey The pop powerhouse was 41 when she welcomed twins Moroccan and Monroe in 2011 with her ex-husband Nick Cannon. “Our desire to have children became a force of nature,” Carey has said of longing to be a mom. She’s noted that the twins changed her life completely.

“It used to be just about me,” she said. “Now it’s all about them.”

Cameron Diaz For a long time, Diaz wasn’t sure she even wanted kids. “It’s so much more work!” she said in 2014. But that all changed when she married rocker Benji Madden. After several years trying to conceive, the couple welcomed daughter Raddix, now 19 months, via surrogate. (The actress was 47!) “It was difficult and stressful,” a source told Us of their baby journey.

“They feel beyond blessed.”

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Laura Linney

Gwen Stefani Halle Berry The Oscar-winning actress welcomed daughter Nahla, 13, (whom she shares with ex Gabriel Aubry), when she was 41, but it was her son Maceo, 7, with ex Olivier Martinez, who was the biggest surprise! “I thought I was menopausal,” Berry said of getting pregnant again at my age, honestly… it was a huge shock.”

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Quinn, who, along with the likes of Idris Elba and John Cena’s criminals, are sent to destroy a lethal creature in a mission dubbed Project Starfish. If they fail or bail, they die. The irreverent attitude is rampant, as several members spectacularly bite it before the climactic battle. The scenes are played for laughs, though please note new

director James Gunn sprinkles his film with ugly and potentially off-putting violence. When Harley puts a bullet into a villain, blood oozes from his brain. (At least she’s no longer pining for The Joker!) Still, the go-for-broke cast infuses just enough spirit into the mix to make it all go down easy.

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MOVIES FRIDAY 8/6

Annette The opening night selection of the recent Cannes Film Festival is a highly experimental, 140-minute musical with a striking, fever dream-like visual style. In other words, it’s for open-minded cinephiles only. Adam Driver stars as a self-loathing, anarchistic standup comic married to a renowned opera soprano (Marion Cotillard).

After they welcome an ethereal baby girl named Annette, their lives turn even more tumultuous.

(Just to underline the weirdness, said baby resembles a marionette.) This drama is set to songs by the pop-art duo known as Sparks — and some of the music, especially the first number “So May We Start,” is alluring. The morally repellent storyline, which meditates on the pitfalls of fame, is not. Pass, or catch it on Amazon on Aug. 20.

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The gang is back! In the mid-season premiere, Jughead (Cole Sprouse) goes missing, causing Betty (Lili Reinhart) to team up with Tabitha (Erinn Westbrook). (The CW, 8 P.M.)

WEDNESDAY 8/11

THE CHALLENGE: SPIES, LIES & ALLIES

SUNDAY 8/8

In season 37 of the hit show, 17 international players join U.S. reality stars as they all compete for the $1 million prize. Fan favorites CT Tamburello, Cory Wharton, Amanda Garcia and more return. (MTV, 8 P.M.)

THE L WORD: GENERATION Q When season 2 debuts, Bette (Jennifer Beals) is forced to reexamine everything in her personal and professional life.

Meanwhile, Shane (Katherine Moennig) throws herself into work. (Showtime, 10 P.M.) MONDAY 8/9

THE BACHELORETTE After an up-and-down season, Katie Thurston’s journey to find love comes to an end.

Here’s hoping it’s a happy one!

(ABC, 8 P.M.)

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West Hollywood, July 21

JUSTIN BIEBER THOMPSON >

TIFFANY HADDISH

He’s gone from Despacito to Desperado.

GALANTE > After winning The Biggest Loser.

KEMBLE > Greasier than a gas station taco.

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HILFIGER > Was

she changing a flat tire?

SCIUTTO > Not a good look for a Girls Trip.

CASEY > Is she selling thin mints?

WEBER > Always

keep the cap on your ballpoint pens.

HUNTER > This Canadian tuxedo needs to be deported.

HENRY > Did you do a TikTok about oil changes?

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I’m a huge fan of classical music. I grew up singing opera and playing the trumpet.

11. I keep journals. It helps me unwind.

12. I didn’t get my driver’s license until I was 29. I [took] public transport everywhere.

13. I love boxing and have started training a lot during the pandemic.

14. One of my favorite bands growing up was No Doubt.

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4. I enjoy cooking Italian dishes. Penne alla vodka is my [specialty]!

5. When I go visit my parents, I still sleep in the bedroom that I grew up in.

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I love baking banana bread.

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16. I buy rainbow cookies every time I go back to the East Coast.

My favorite drink when I I don’t enjoy flying, even

My favorite movie series is Harry Potter.

7. I have at least three coffees a day.

8. I’m a neat freak. I like to have a clean home all the time. It makes me feel good.

9. I love listening to demos in my car.

The singer just launched a capsule collection of lingerie with Adore Me.

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She has too much anxiety to go to [a professional]. It’s so tough!

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I collect vinyl records.

22. I speak three languages: English, Albanian and Spanish.

23. My favorite thing to do at night is catch up on news articles.

24. I love reading my horoscope.

25. My shoe of choice is slides. I prefer to be comfortable.

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2. I was born in Brooklyn and raised in Staten Island, N.Y. 3. I absolutely love hosting

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