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"He's absolutely smashing it," influencer and former reality show star Georgia Harrison, who has 1.3 million followers on Instagram, told Times Radio.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Intense public scrutiny about Grande's personal life, her health and her weight have prompted the star to withdraw from the public eye when the tour ends in London next month.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The self-confessed NBA fanatic - inspired by LeBron James' live show by the same name in 2010, when the basketball star joined the Miami Heat - was attempting to own his narrative.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The Dodgers are the large-market powerhouse loaded with star power seeking their third straight World Series trophy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
“It could be pitch-black outside, and JP would find the one star in the sky. You’re lucky to have him as a friend, baby girl.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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The stars taking on the roles of seven characters in the new movie were unveiled at Disney's D23 fan event in the US on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Kyle Chandler stars as the DC Universe’s intergalactic policeman, who begrudgingly works with a younger member of his force played by Aaron Pierre.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
First up was a short-sleeved button-up with blue stars and seashells, as well as red stripes made out of different fish.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
This approach also goes far beyond nails, with jewellery, hairstyles and outfits being used by sports stars, and beyond, in the hope of enhancing their performances.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
After a moment, when Sam's eyes adjusted to the dark, he could see the two big windows and the dark sky outside and a few stars.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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He starred in Under Armour ads and a Super Bowl campaign for Bud Light.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
That year, he starred in a short film called “Dating Up,” which is not listed under his IMDb or Wikipedia filmographies.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
She also starred in this year’s “The Drama,” an independent feature that became a surprise hit for A24, grossing over $132 million worldwide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The dampening effect of “Wonder Man’s” cancellation aside, Abdul-Mateen, who also starred in Netflix’s “Man on Fire” series this spring, has more on the horizon this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
I flip through it to see that someone—Gram, probably—has underlined certain phrases and words and starred some of the poems.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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Despite starring Derry Girls' O'Donnell and Tara Lynne O'Neill, McMenamin said that's where the comparisons end with Lisa McGee's hit show, which was also set during the same period in Northern Ireland.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Read an explainer of the year’s most bizarre rom-com: One Night Only, the buzzy new movie starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, is garnering plenty of chatter—and raising plenty of questions.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
The trial will revisit the battle between Death Row, founded by Marion "Suge" Knight, and Bad Boy Records, the East Coast label created by Sean "Diddy" Combs and starring Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G."
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
“I remember there was one I followed religiously called ‘Quinceañera,’ starring Thalia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The Midwest team, starring Marjory Muldauer, had two.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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