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TMZ.com:
Blac Chyna Going into the Music Biz, Inspired by Nicki Minaj  —  Blac Chyna doesn't just want to be in music videos with Nicki Minaj, she wants to BE the new Nicki Minaj, and several record labels are jumping at the chance to make it happen.  —  Several sources close to Blac Chyna tell us she's entering …
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Karate Kid’ TV Sequel, Starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, a Go at YouTube Red (Exclusive)  —  The 10-episode half-hour comedy ‘Cobra Kai,’ exec produced by Will Smith's Overbrook, landed at the subscription service in a competitive situation following offers from Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and AMC.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Debra Messing: 2016 Election ‘Absolutely Was the Catalyst’ for the Return of ‘Will & Grace’  —  We can thank President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton for the upcoming revival of Will & Grace, according to Debra Messing.  —  “The campaign season between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton absolutely …
Discussion: Variety, Dlisted and Hollywood Reporter
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C.J. / Dlisted:
“Will & Grace” Reboot Will Pretend The Meh Finale Never Happened
Discussion: Hollywood Reporter and Cele|bitchy
Catherine Thorbecke / ABC News:
Chris Cornell's daughter, 12, performs tribute to her late father and Chester Bennington  —  Toni Cornell, the 12-year-old daughter of late singer Chris Cornell joined the band OneRepublic onstage live on “Good Morning America” today, where they performed a moving tribute of the Leonard Cohen song “Hallelujah.”
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Robert Pattinson refused sex act with dog for new film  —  Robert Pattinson gave new meaning to faking it on the set of his new film, “Good Time.”  —  During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Thursday the 31-year-old actor recalled a NSFW experience involving his canine co-star …
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
It's official: LuAnn and Tom file for divorce … LuAnn de Lesseps' marriage to businessman Tom D'Agostino is over after just eight months, Page Six has learned exclusively.  —  We're told the pair filed jointly for divorce in Sag Harbor, Long Island, on Thursday after a tumultuous romance.
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TMZ.com:
Caitlyn Jenner Shows Support for Trump after Transgender Ban  —  Caitlyn Jenner isn't letting the whole transgender ban thing get in the way of what appears to be her undying support for President Trump.  —  Jenner was out and about Thursday, in a sporty car sporting a “Make America Great Again” hat.
Abby Stern / People.com:
Channing Tatum Says He's Extending Magic Mike Stripper Show to ‘Worship Women’ — And He'll Make a Cameo  —  Don't worry ladies, Channing Tatum has you in mind.  —  Tatum's Magic Mike Live show in Las Vegas was recently extended, and the actor, 37, opened up to PEOPLE about what he thinks makes the show such a success.
TMZ.com:
Usher's Wife Standing by Him, Not Concerned About STD Lawsuit  —  Usher and his wife, Grace Miguel, are rock solid on the heels of the $20 million lawsuit against him for allegedly giving a woman herpes ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... Grace isn't concerned …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
Meghan Markle Takes Mom Doria to London: Inside Their Secret Mother-Daughter Trip Across the Pond  —  This mother-daughter paid a visit across the pond.  —  A source confirmed to E! News, Meghan Markle and her mom, Doria Radlan, hopped on a plane and headed to London last week.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Cele|bitchy
Kate Stanhope / Hollywood Reporter:
‘UnREAL’ Star Reveals Dramatic 70-Pound Weight Loss for Season 3  —  Josh Kelly also discussed the recently ordered fourth season of the Lifetime drama.  —  Jeremy is going to look very different when Lifetime's UnREAL returns for season three.  —  Josh Kelly, who plays Everlasting cameraman and Rachel's …
Discussion: People.com
TMZ.com:
Vanity Fair Sued Over Marilyn Monroe's Famous Happy Birthday Photo  —  Vanity Fair straight-up jacked a famous Marilyn Monroe photo and splashed it on its pages to make a buck ... so says a collector suing the magazine.  —  Aric Hendrix says he owns rights to the Marilyn pic taken during …
Discussion: Bossip
Vanity Fair:
Vanity Fair Responds to Angelina Jolie's Comments Related to Its September Cover Story  —  Our September cover story, “A Life in Bold,” a portrait of actress Angelina Jolie by contributing editor Evgenia Peretz, has been the subject of some controversy, specifically the paragraph that follows …
Allison / Dlisted:
Luke Duke From “The Dukes Of Hazzard” Got Arrested For Putting His Fingers Where They Don't Belong  —  And I'm not talking about in someone else's moonshine still.  Although now that I think of it, that could be an entirely tasteless term for the grossness that allegedly happened.
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TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Mocks Pastor Bro for Stealing His Moves with the Paps
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Michael O'Connell / Hollywood Reporter:
‘American Idol’ Producer Talks Revival Salaries, New ABC Home
Discussion: PerezHilton and Page Six
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Kendra Wilkinson Baskett Is Taken Aback When Her Son Says 'I Feel Like I Didn't Have a Mom' — Find Out Why!
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Derek Lawrence / EW.com:
Justice League toys offer first detailed look at villain Steppenwolf
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Telegraph:
Game of Thrones's Sophie Turner: ‘I got a job over a better actress because I had more followers’
Discussion: Vanity Fair and Page Six
Samantha Highfill / EW.com:
Bachelor in Paradise will air footage of Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson
Gary Levin / USA Today:
ABC drops plans for ‘Little Mermaid’ musical
Discussion: EW.com
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Anya Leon / People.com:
Theo Rossi Welcomes Son Arlo Benjamin
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Dave Chappelle: Donald Trump Is ‘Like a Bad DJ at a Good Party’
Discussion: TMZ.com, The Blemish and Cele|bitchy
Aili Nahas / People.com:
New Mom Lauren Conrad Won't Hurry to Lose Her 35 Lbs. of Baby Weight: 'I've Never Had Boobs Before!'
Discussion: PerezHilton
New York Daily News:
Hip hop pioneer Kidd Creole charged with murder in fatal stabbing of homeless man on Midtown street: police
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