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2:40 AM ET, August 15, 2014

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Michael K / Dlisted:
Robin Williams' Wife Issues Another Statement, Says He Had Early Stages Parkinson's  —  Robin Williams' widow Susan Schneider pulled off another layer of sad today when she issued a statement saying that on top of depression and addiction, Robin was diagnosed with early stages Parkinson's Disease.
Discussion: People.com and Celeb Gossip …
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Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon / Us Weekly:
Pierce Brosnan Talks Robin Williams' Death, Mrs. Doubtfire Co-Star Will be “Loved Forever and Missed Forever”
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
Erik Hayden / Hollywood Reporter:
Robin Williams Had 'Early Stages of Parkinson's Disease,' Wife Says
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity and Crushable
Variety:
Robin Williams Was In Early Stages of Parkinson's Disease, Says Wife
Discussion: USA Today and PerezHilton
Tony Maglio / The Wrap:
Robin Williams' Rep Knocks Down Reports of Money Troubles
Discussion: PerezHilton
Sam Rigby / Digital Spy:
Nicki Minaj beats Michael Jackson's US chart record with ‘Anaconda’  —  Nicki Minaj has bettered Michael Jackson's record for the most Billboard Hot 100 hits.  —  Minaj's latest single ‘Anaconda’ has debuted at number 19, giving the rapper her 51st Hot 100 hit, beating Jackson's previous record of 50, Yahoo! Music reports.
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Francesca D'Arcy-Orga / Digital Spy:
Nicki Minaj to perform new single ‘Anaconda’ at MTV VMAs 2014
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
NEWS/ Kendall Jenner Demands Apology, Retraction From Actress-Waitress Blaine Morris for Money-Throwing Story
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
CR Fashion Book:
ISSUE 5 PREVIEW: NORTH WEST … Photography Michael Avedon, CR Fashion Book Issue 5  —  In our latest preview from our fifth Fashion Book, we reveal the youngest subject to be photographed in a story entitled “Legends,” that celebrates the unconventional side of fashion icon status.
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Anya / People.com:
Aww! North West Makes Her Modeling Debut
Daily Mail:
‘Kanye taught me to speak my mind’: Kim Kardashian reveals marriage to outspoken rapper …
Discussion: Crushable
Eun Kyung Kim / Today:
It's a girl!  Savannah Guthrie gives birth to baby Vale  —  It's a girl for Savannah Guthrie!  —  Vale Guthrie Feldman was born early Wednesday, August 13.  Like her mom, she is apparently a morning person!  —  Little Vale weighed in at 8 lbs. 5 oz., and measured 19.5 inches long.
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Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:   Savannah Guthrie Gives Birth: Today Show Anchor Welcomes Daughter Vale
Anya / People.com:
Savannah Guthrie Welcomes Daughter Vale
Joe Lynch / Billboard:
Billboard Cover Story Sneak Peek: Ariana Grande's 5 Most Surprising Role Models  —  Ariana Grande photographed by Austin Hargrave at Quixote in Los Angeles on July 29, 2014.
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Michael Strahan, Nicole Murphy ... TOGETHER AGAIN!!!  ‘Possibility’ of Reconciliation  —  MICHAEL STRAHAN, NICOLE MURPHY  —  TOGETHER AGAIN!!!  —  ‘Possibility’ of Reconciliation  —  8/14/2014 1:47 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Michael Strahan and Nicole Murphy …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Bossip
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's Granddaughter, Engaged to Ben Smith-Petersen  —  Presley's princess has found her prince!  Actress Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter, is engaged to boyfriend Ben Smith-Petersen.  Her stuntman beau announced the news via Facebook on Thursday, Aug. 14.
TMZ.com:
Reese Witherspoon — Dancing Queen (GREAT VIDEO!)  —  DANCING QUEEN (GREAT VIDEO!)  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Reese Witherspoon was the funnest girl in Capri, Italy Wednesday ... rocking out the way only white girls can during what looks like a wedding-related event.
Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: 'I'll probably mess up on the first night!'  Lindsay Lohan reveals stage fright ahead of theatrical debut as she tells MailOnline about her move to London, love and looking to the future  —  She's the flame-haired child star turned wild party girl, who has become better-known …
Discussion: Digital Spy and PerezHilton
Dave McNary / Variety:
Betty Boop Movie in the Works with Simon Cowell (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Betty Boop is returning to the big screen, with Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment and Animal Logic Entertainment developing and producing the first feature-length film for the feisty cartoon flapper.
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Benedict Cumberbatch is more popular than Beyonce (given narrow parameters)!  —  Benedict Cumberbatch won't even return to the stage this year.  No one will be able to see his Hamlet until next year, in the late summer.  But people (Cumberbitches) are already freaking out about it.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Alex Ritman / Hollywood Reporter:   Benedict Cumberbatch Beats Jay-Z and Beyoncé on U.K. Ticketing Website
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
Mike Birbiglia Lands Role in ‘Orange Is the New Black’ (Exclusive)  —  The actor-comedian has booked a recurring role in the Jenji Kohan prison dramedy  —  Mike Birbiglia is heading to Orange Is the New Black.  —  The actor-comedian has joined the cast of the critically adored prison dramedy's third season in a recurring role.
Discussion: Digital Spy
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Derek Hough Joins ABC Drama ‘Nashville’  —  In his first major acting gig and a synergistic move, Dancing with the Stars pro Derek Hough has joined the upcoming third season of ABC's country music drama Nashville for a mulch-episode arc.  He will play Noah West, a beguiling and disarming movie star …
Joe Comicbook / Comicbook.com:
The Walking Dead: Is Daryl Dixon Gay?  Robert Kirkman Comments On Daryl's Sexuality 6  —  During the course of four seasons of The Walking Dead on AMC, there has been much fan discussion and speculation over who Daryl Dixon might eventually make a romantic connection with on the show.
 
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Tina Seals Reportedy Files for Maternity of Blue Ivy Carter
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Kathy Ehrich Dowd / People.com:
Alice Eve Is Engaged - to Her High School Sweetheart!
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TMZ.com:
Director Lee Daniels Sued — Damon Dash Claims ... He Screwed Me Out of ‘Butler’ Money
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
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