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4:15 PM ET, August 17, 2017

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Alanna Vagianos / HuffPost:
This Is How Taylor Swift's Donations Will Impact Sexual Assault Survivors  —  Mariska Hargitay's organization is among one of the first places Swift will donate to.  —  After a jury ruled in favor or Taylor Swift in her countersuit against former DJ David Mueller on Monday night …
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Meg Swertlow / E! Online:
Taylor Swift Makes “Generous” Donation to Mariska Hargitay's Charity Aiding Sexual Assault Survivors  —  On Monday afternoon,Taylor Swift won her groping case against former Colorado DJ David Mueller.  On Monday evening, the Grammy-winning singer announced in a statement that she'd be donating …
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Taylor Swift Makes ‘Generous’ Donation to Mariska Hargitay's Foundation for Survivors of Sexual Assault  —  Taylor Swift vowed to donate to organizations helping survivors of sexual assault following her court victory Monday.  —  And the 27-year-old singer made good on that promise …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Jackie Strause / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Star Says Scandal Wouldn't Have Happened If He Were White  —  “I would hate for my biggest enemy to go through what I've been through this summer,” DeMario Jackson tells THR.  —  Millions of viewers were anxiously awaiting the premiere of Bachelor in Paradise …
TMZ.com:
Blac Chyna Kicks Mechie to the Curb ... and All His Crap, Too  —  Blac Chyna's had it with her flavor of the month ... she dumped Mechie's ass and she's already back on familiar ground — the strip club.  —  Sources close to BC tell us she got into an explosive argument Monday night with Mechie …
Discussion: X17 Online, Bossip and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Struggling to Find Judges Before Show Starts Filming  —  The “American Idol” reboot seems to be in crisis — honchos still haven't locked down a second, third and possibly fourth judge, with only 6 weeks until cameras roll.  —  TMZ broke the story ... producers first set …
Megan French / Us Weekly:
Paris Hilton Clarifies Donald Trump Comments: ‘I Was Speaking About My Own Experiences in Life’  —  Paris Hilton has clarified comments she made about President Donald Trump, which were published in Marie Claire's September issue.  —  In the interview, the 36-year-old DJ said that she didn't vote …
Discussion: Dlisted, Cele|bitchy and The Blemish
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C.J. / Dlisted:
“Feminist” Paris Hilton Thinks Women Only Accuse Trump Of Assault For Money
Discussion: PerezHilton
Harper's BAZAAR:
NINA'S NIGHT OUT  —  The sci-fi superstar paints the town red.  Plus, see a day in the life of the actress here.  —  By Aaron Gell; Photographs by: Jennifer Livingston; Fashion Editor: Joanna Hillman  —  At the Spotted Pig, the New York gastropub as celebrated for its famous patrons …
Discussion: Us Weekly and POPSUGAR
Teen Vogue:
Millie Bobby Brown and Drew Barrymore Open Up About Instant Fame and Family  —  Last year, we were introduced to the now 13-year-old saucer-eyed actress who plays the enigmatic Eleven with brilliance.  This year, we've witnessed her meteoric rise and wondered, What is Millie all about?
Discussion: People.com
Allison / Dlisted:
Emma Stone Was Paid A Lot Of Money This Year  —  Last year, for the second year in a row, Jennifer Lawrence was awarded a celebrity bank account's highest, most-esteemed honor: the title of The World's Highest Paid Actress.  This year Jennifer's bank account weeps bittersweet mascara tears …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Dave Quinn / People.com:
‘Mom Break!’  Pink Stops to Pump Breast Milk - and Take a Selfie - While Traveling in London  —  Pink is an expert multitasker!  —  The 37-year-old star is currently busy traveling Europe as she gears up for the release of her new album, Beautiful Trauma, but she's still finding …
Discussion: What's New
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
‘MTV Unplugged’ Plots Fall Return With Shawn Mendes (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Popular MTV franchise “Unplugged” will return to the network this fall.  Shawn Mendes, who's currently No. 1 at Top 40 radio with his latest single, “Nothing Holdin' Me Back,” will kick off the reboot with a performance from downtown Los Angeles' Theater at Ace Hotel.
Discussion: Stereogum
Perri Konecky / POPSUGAR:
Cheesy Tots Are Finally Back at Burger King, and We'll Take 100  —  Burger King's newest menu item reasserts the fact that cheese makes everything better.  Now throw it in a deep fryer and you've got yourself the perfect snack.  Starting Aug. 17, Cheesy Tots are back at Burger King restaurants, and they are oozing with deliciousness.
Discussion: What's New
Perez Hilton:
‘Life Is Too Short’: Listen To Anna Faris' Telling Breakup Advice From Just Before Chris Pratt Announcement  —  Everyone wants to know what happened between seemingly perfect couple Anna Faris and Chris Pratt.  —  In her latest podcast appearance, recorded before the separation announcement …
Discussion: X17 Online
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Abby Feiner / Us Weekly:
Anna Faris Gives Relationship Advice After Chris Pratt Split: ‘Life Is Too Short’ …
Discussion: The Blemish
 
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Rachel Strugatz / WWD:
Madonna Brings Her Skin-Care Line MDNA Skin to the U.S.
Discussion: People.com and POPSUGAR
Jackie Willis / Entertainment Tonight:
Christina El Moussa Requests Spousal Support From Tarek in Response to Divorce Petition
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and WWTDD
 Earlier Picks: 
Maureen Lee Lenker / People.com:
Dolly Parton Will Release Her First Children's Album This Fall
Discussion: Dlisted and What's New
TMZ.com:
Mel B Insists on 'America's Got Talent' She's Single, But ...
Discussion: AOL
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
A federal court allows a claim by The Intercept that DMCA prevents OpenAI from stripping a story's title or byline but throws out its claims against Microsoft

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

 
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