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8:45 AM ET, August 16, 2016

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Johnny Depp / TMZ.com:
Cuts Off Fingertip in Fit of Rage ... Amber Claims  —  Johnny Depp accidentally cut off his fingertip in a fit of rage ... then dipped the stump in dark blue paint and wrote on the wall in paint and blood the name “Billy Bob” — the actor with whom Johnny accused Amber Heard of cheating — this according to Amber and her people.
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Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Amber Heard Did Not Cheat on Johnny Depp with Billy Bob Thornton, Says Source  —  Billy Bob Thornton did not have an affair with Amber Heard, a source tells PEOPLE.  —  During a heated argument that allegedly resulted in the actor severing his finger, Johnny Depp reportedly accused Heard …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Cele|bitchy, What's New and AOL
Billy Bob Thornton / TMZ.com:
Johnny, I Never Banged Amber!!!  —  Johnny Depp could have saved the paint — and the blood —  when he allegedly wrote the words “Billy Bob” with what was left of his finger on a mirror ... because Mr. Thornton says he never hooked up with Amber Heard.  —  TMZ broke the story …
TMZ.com:
Massive, Constant Conflict Fuels Reality Show  —  Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna squabble, scream and yell at each other, and that's the core of their upcoming reality show.  —  Production sources tell us fight topics range from Rob's diet to social media and lots in between, including money and fame.
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Blac Chyna Screams at Rob Kardashian in First ‘Rob & Chyna’ Trailer: ‘Are You Still Texting Bitches?!’  —  Can you hear her now?  Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian recently had a massive blowout — and it was all caught on camera.  In the first trailer for their E! docuseries, Rob & Chyna …
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Scott Disick: I've Given Rob Kardashian ‘A Lot of Advice’ About Being a Dad
Hasani Gittens / NBC News:
U.S. Swimmer Ryan Lochte Robbed at Gunpoint in Brazil  —  Ryan Lochte gives details of robbery in Rio: ‘He put a gun to my forehead’ 2:51  —  U.S. Olympic swimmers Ryan Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen were robbed at gunpoint while in Rio de Janeiro overnight Saturday, NBC News has confirmed.
Discussion: New York Post, AOL, Towleroad and Us Weekly
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Rachel Axon / USA Today:
Ryan Lochte held up at gunpoint in Rio, mother says  —  RIO DE JANEIRO — Ryan Lochte and at least one of his U.S. teammates were held up at gunpoint early Sunday morning, according to the swimmer's mother.  —  Reached by USA TODAY Sports, Ileana Lochte confirmed a report that Lochte was robbed.
Steve Helling / People.com:
Ryan Lochte Describes Moment Robbers Posing as Police Put Gun to His Forehead During Night Out in Rio
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Bella Thorne and Gregg Sulkin Split After More Than a Year Together  —  Summer lovin' is over for Bella Thorne and Gregg Sulkin.  —  After a PDA-filled year together, the couple are going their separate ways, reps for the stars confirm exclusively to PEOPLE.
Discussion: PerezHilton and POPSUGAR Celebrity
John Koblin / New York Times:
Comedy Central Cancels Larry Wilmore's Late-Night Show  —  In the midst of a wild and unpredictable presidential campaign, Comedy Central is upending its late-night lineup and canceling Larry Wilmore's show.  —  The final episode of Mr. Wilmore's 11:30 p.m. “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore” …
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Dancing with the Stars Champion Nyle DiMarco Is the Next Chippendales Headliner!  —  Dancing with the Stars and America's Next Top Model champion Nyle DiMarco is the next headliner for Chippendales!  —  PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that the model, actor and activist will take the post …
Discussion: Towleroad
Ashley Iasimone / Billboard:
Adele Did Not Get Super Bowl Halftime Show Offer, Says NFL and Pepsi  —  Adele revealed that she turned down the opportunity to perform at 2017's Super Bowl halftime show while performing at a concert in Los Angeles Saturday (Aug. 13).  Now, the NFL and halftime show sponsor Pepsi are denying …
Hollywood Reporter:
Thomas Gibson Mulls Lawsuit Over ‘Criminal Minds’ Firing as New Details Emerge  —  The actor was terminated Friday after allegedly kicking writer-producer Virgil Williams during an on-set argument.  —  Thomas Gibson, fired on Friday after an altercation on the set of his CBS drama Criminal Minds …
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Thomas Gibson Hires Lawyer to Pursue Lawsuit Over ‘Criminal Minds’ Firing
Discussion: Real Stories and Cele|bitchy
Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘The Kardashians are a bad family- A$AP Rocky can do so much better’ - rapper's stepmom blasts new girlfriend Kendall Jenner  — Kari Mayers, stepmom of A$AP Rocky - real name Rakim Mayers - says the Kardashians ‘are a bad family for Rakim to be involved with’
Discussion: Bossip
E! Online:
Kevin Hart Marries Eniko Parrish: Get the Details About Their Big Day  —  As Kevin Hart has told us before: I'm gonna lock the chocolate up and put it in the freezer...he's married!  —  A source confirms to E! News that the 37-year-old actor and his wife, Eniko Parrish …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Maya Anderman / People.com:
Kevin Hart Marries Longtime Love Eniko Parrish
 
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Andrew Goudsward / Reuters:
A US judge orders the White House to lift access restrictions imposed on the AP while the AP's lawsuit moves forward

Josh Xiao / Bloomberg:
Two influential Chinese bloggers say China is considering a ban on Hollywood movies as part of a set of measures to retaliate against Trump's tariffs

Nicole Meir / The Associated Press:
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