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12:20 PM ET, August 16, 2016

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TMZ.com:
CASE SETTLED!!!  —  Amber Heard has dismissed her domestic violence restraining order petition against Johnny Depp, because TMZ has learned the case has settled.  —  Amber and Johnny filed legal docs Tuesday in which Amber withdrew her request for a restraining order.
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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 …
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.
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: X17 Online, Cele|bitchy, What's New and AOL
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Reach Settlement in Divorce  —  Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have reached a divorce settlement outside of court, just one day before their scheduled restraining order hearing.  —  According to TMZ, Heard filed court papers to dismiss her domestic violence case against the actor …
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Amber Heard, Johnny Depp — Settlement Hits a Wall
Discussion: PerezHilton
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Hailey Baldwin ‘Super Upset’ at Justin Bieber Unfollow Amid Sofia Richie Drama: Source  —  Justin Bieber's latest fling with Sofia Richie is causing a lot of drama.  —  Over the weekend, the “Sorry” singer, 22, lashed out at his fans on Instagram after they bombarded his comments section …
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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Selena Gomez Has ‘Never Used’ Justin Bieber: ‘He Put Their Relationship Out There Way More Than She Ever Did,’ Says Source  —  Over the weekend, Justin Bieber accused his ex-girlfriend, Selena Gomez, of using him for fame, but a source close to the “Revival” singer tells PEOPLE exclusively that's never been the case.
CNN:
Justin Bieber quits Instagram  —  Photos:  —  21 ways Bieber's gone from ‘Baby’ to ‘Bizzle’  —  Justin Bieber officially stopped being a “teen” star when he turned 20 in 2014.  Now that he's over 21 (he turned 22 on March 1), he may be an adult — but does that make him a grown-up?
Discussion: New York Daily News, Stereogum and AOL
Megan French / Us Weekly:
Why Justin Bieber Lashed Out at Selena Gomez — and Why He Defended Sofia Richie
Discussion: AOL
Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
North Is Already Stealing Mom Kim Kardashian West's Style in $1,700 Boots: ‘At Least She Has Good Taste’  —  At 3, North West seems to have already inherited her mom's proclivity toward daring footwear.  —  The tiny toddler slipped into Kim Kardashian West's thigh-high Balenciagas on Monday …
Discussion: Yahoo Celebrity
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Kim Kardashian West: Why I Don't Call Myself a Feminist
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Yahoo Celebrity
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
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Megan French / Us Weekly:
Bella Thorne Splits From Boyfriend Gregg Sulkin After More Than a Year of Dating
Discussion: What's New
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” …
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TMZ.com:
The Game's Only 1 for 3 With Us  —  The Kardashians say The Game's lying when he boasted he slept with 3 of them on his track, “Sauce” ... he's wrong about at least 2.  —  Sources close to the Kardashians tell us you can count out Kylie, Kendall, Khloe, Kourtney and Kris ... none of them had sex with Game.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
TMZ.com:
Famous Jeweler Declares War  —  ... Where's My $200k??  —  Tyga may have opened the floodgates when he paid a fat settlement to an old landlord — 'cause a celebrity jeweler was paying attention ... and hired the SAME LAWYERS to collect on his $200k debt.  —  The man with the vendetta …
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
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 …
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Simon Perry / People.com:
A New Princess in the Palace!  Eugenie Set to Become Kate and William's Neighbor  —  Welcome to the palace, Eugenie!  Prince William, Princess Kate and Prince Harry are likely to have their cousin for a neighbor.  —  PEOPLE confirms that plans are underway for Princess Eugenie, 26 …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 
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