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8:00 PM ET, August 18, 2014

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TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen — Ice Bucket Challenge with a BIG Twist  —  ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE  —  With a BIG Twist  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Charlie Sheen didn't douse himself with water in the Ice Bucket Challenge ... but he did make it rain.  —  Charlie was called out by hockey star Ryan Miller …
Allison / Dlisted:
Robert Pattinson Says Acting Is Hard And That He Prepares For Auditions By Throwing Up And Punching Himself In The Face  —  During an interview to promote his new film The Rover, Robert Pattinson - the Twihard-hating Vampire trillionaire and Kristen Stewart's former partner in greasy-haired scowling …
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Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:   Robert Pattinson throws up & punches himself in the face before auditions
Daily Mail:
Chris Martin fell for Jennifer Lawrence ‘because her laid-back style is the polar opposite of wife Gywneth Paltrow’  —  Chris Martin was attracted to Jennifer Lawrence because she's the polar opposite of Gwyneth Paltrow, according to a new report.  —  The 37-year-old Coldplay frontman …
Stuff.co.nz:
Robin Williams' final message of hope  —  Months before he died, actor Robin Williams made a video clip for terminally-ill New Zealand woman's bucket list.  —  Before taking his own life, actor Robin Williams sent a message of hope, support and “love” to a terminally ill New Zealand woman.
Discussion: Gawker and Us Weekly
Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon / Us Weekly:
Christina Aguilera Announces Baby Daughter's Name, Welcomes Summer Rain Rutler into the World  —  She's got a name!  Christina Aguilera and fiance Matt Rutler have named their daughter Summer Rain Rutler, the singer announced late on Sunday, August 17 via Twitter.  —  PHOTOS: Nude, pregnant stars
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Sarah / People.com:
Christina Aguilera Welcomes a Daughter
Jen Yamato / Deadline:
Wes Bentley Joins Zac Efron In ‘We Are Your Friends’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Wes Bentley is joining Zac Efron in drama We Are Your Friends, the story of a troubled aspiring DJ named Cole who finds his place in the world of electronic dance music.  Bentley, who's been racking up credits since appearing …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown — I'm Back with Karrueche Because I'm NOT GUILTY!  —  I'm Back with Karrueche  —  'CAUSE I'M NOT GUILTY!  —  8/18/2014 10:45 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Chris Brown says he's back with Karrueche because she finally realized he did NOT have sex on a St. Tropez yacht.
Discussion: Bossip and The Hollywood Gossip
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
NEWS/ Ian Somerhalder Opens Up About Life With Rumored Girlfriend Nikki Reed: “I Couldn't Be Happier If I Tried”  —  Things are heating up between Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed!  —  With rumors of a summer romance continuing to spread like wildfire, the Vampire Diaries star finally admitted …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
NEWS/ Shirtless Will Smith Reunites With Fresh Prince of Bel Air Co-Star DJ Jazzy Jeff at Las Vegas Pool Party  —  There's no party like a Fresh Prince of Bel Air party!  —  Will Smith surprised hundreds of fans when he made an unannounced appearance at the Palms Casino Resort Ditch Fridays pool party late last week.
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Vogue's 2014 September Issue Cover Features Models Cara Delevingne, Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls, No Hollywood Celebs: See the Stunning Photo!  —  So many models, so little room!  After much anticipation, Vogue has at last unveiled the cover for its annual Fall Fashion bible, the iconic September Issue, on Monday, Aug. 17.
Agoldberg / The Smoking Gun:
Heavy Meta: Maine Man, 19, Poses For New Mug Shot Wearing T-Shirt With Photo Of His Old Mug Shot  —  Buster  —  In a marvelously meta moment, a 19-year-old last week posed for a jail booking photo while wearing a t-shirt with a reproduction of the mug shot taken of him after a June arrest for drunk driving.
Discussion: Gawker
New York Times:
Autopsy Shows Michael Brown Was Struck at Least 6 Times  —  FERGUSON, Mo. — Michael Brown, the unarmed black teenager who was killed by a police officer, sparking protests around the nation, was shot at least six times, including twice in the head, a preliminary private autopsy performed on Sunday found.
Amy Davidson / Digital Spy:
Listen to Rick Ross remix Ed Sheeran's single 'Don't'  —  0Rick Ross has remixed Ed Sheeran's single 'Don't'.  —  The reworking includes additional rap verses from Ross as well as a more explicit chorus from Sheeran.  —  The remix of the track will be available in the UK as part of Sheeran's 'Don't' EP …
Discussion: PerezHilton
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
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Carrie Dilluvio / E! Online:
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Discussion: World of Wonder
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
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Bedhead / Cele|bitchy:
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Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
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Discussion: Cele|bitchy
HELLO!:
Kimberly Wyatt announces first pregnancy in HELLO! exclusive
Discussion: Digital Spy
Zayda Rivera / NY Daily News:
Chris Pratt shares photo of Scooby-Doo van he ‘lived in’ while homeless
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Lauren Conrad Serves as Bridesmaid in Friend's Wedding, Reunites With Laguna Beach Pals: Pictures
Discussion: E! Online and POPSUGAR Celebrity
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Kimberly Nordyke / The Hollywood Reporter:
News Corp and Telstra agree to sell Australian pay TV company Foxtel Group to sports streaming platform DAZN in a deal worth ~$2.1B

Bloomberg:
A look at Crunchyroll's challenges, including current and former employees saying its management is out of touch, as Disney and Netflix's expand into anime

 
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