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5:15 PM ET, August 29, 2017

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Joey Guerra / Houston Chronicle:
Beyoncé pledges to ‘help as many as we can’ with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts  —  Beyoncé has pledged to do her part to help Hurricane Harvey victims.  —  The Houston native released an exclusive statement Monday afternoon to the Chronicle regarding the devastating effects still being felt throughout the city.
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TMZ.com:
Kardashians Donate $500k to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts in Houston
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Euan McKirdy / CNN:
Joel Osteen says church has opened doors to flood victims  —  (CNN)The megachurch led by Joel Osteen is receiving people who need shelter and also helping evacuees with supplies such as baby food, formula and other shelter needs, the church announced via Twitter Tuesday morning.
Discussion: New York Times, Dlisted and Us Weekly
Associated Press:
George Clooney talks ‘terrifying’ fatherhood and President Trump  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Most things have changed in George Clooney's life since he and wife Amal welcomed twins in July.  But as he prepares to unveil his latest directorial effort, Suburbicon, some rituals remain eerily familiar.
TMZ.com:
Katy Perry Sued After Stagehand Loses Toe on Prismatic Tour  —  Katy Perry is in a toe jam, after a woman claims she lost one of hers while working on the singer's tour.  —  Christina Fish claims in a lawsuit she was hired as a stagehand for Katy's Prismatic World Tour in 2014.
Discussion: Page Six, Bossip, MoeJackson, Stereogum and AOL
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Nick Viall Breaks Silence on Vanessa Grimaldi Split: ‘I Still Love Her’  —  Nick Viall has broken his silence following his split from fiancée Vanessa Grimaldi.  The Bachelor alum admitted it's been “harder these days” as he attended the Wrangler by Peter Max line debut party in L.A. on Monday, August 28.
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber's Swollen Balls Triggers Hospital Lawsuit  —  Justin Bieber went to the ER back in May fearing a soccer injury had caused one of his testicles to twist, and that triggered a nasty legal claim between the hospital and a fired employee.  —  Justin made an emergency run …
Discussion: People.com, Stereogum and AOL
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle End Their Africa Vacation with a Romantic Visit to Victoria Falls  —  Do go chasing waterfalls!  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ended their three-week vacation to Africa with a visit to one of the most romantic places on the continent.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Dana Rose Falcone / People.com:
Why Chris Pratt and Anna Faris Are In Couples Therapy as They Prepare for Divorce  —  Chris Pratt and Anna Faris want to make their relationship work for their son.  —  Following the Aug. 6 announcement of their separation, the Jurassic World star, 38, and the Mom actress, 40 …
Discussion: AOL
Peter Terzian / ELLE Decor:
HOUSE TOUR: ANDY COHEN MERGES TWO MANHATTAN APARTMENTS INTO AN ENTERTAINING FUN HOUSE  —  Andy Cohen answers the door of his West Village apartment, a duplex in a 17-floor, circa-1931 Bing & Bing building, wearing a fitted navy T-shirt, plaid shorts, and no shoes.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and People.com
Michele Corriston / People.com:
Kanye and Kim Kardashian West Think Taylor Swift's Diss Track Is ‘Pathetic’: Source  —  Taylor Swift isn't starring in Kimye's bad dreams.  In fact, the power couple isn't losing any sleep over her record-breaking new single, an insider tells PEOPLE.  —  Ever since the pop star released …
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Christina Dugan / People.com:
Corinne Olympios Vows She ‘Was Not a Victim of DeMario’ as She Opens Up About BiP Sex Scandal  —  Corinne Olympios is opening up for the first time since the Bachelor in Paradise sex scandal that caused a halt in production earlier this summer.  —  “Well of course, anything like this …
Discussion: The Wrap
Erin Hill / People.com:
Prince George's First Day of School Is Revealed — and Will and Kate Are Escorting Him to Class!  —  Get the royal cubby ready — Prince George is gearing up for his first day at a new school!  —  The 4-year-old prince will attend his first day of school at Thomas's Battersea in London on Sept. 7, Kensington Palace confirmed Tuesday.
Discussion: AOL
Alex Stedman / Variety:
Selena Gomez Posts Justin Bieber Nude Photos in Instagram Hack  —  Selena Gomez's Instagram was swiftly taken down on Monday after several nude photos of Justin Bieber were posted on her account.  —  Gomez was hacked, Variety has confirmed, but she has since re-secured her account.
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Game of Thrones’: Why the Wait for the Final Season Isn't a Big Deal (Anymore)
Blake Lively / People.com:
1 of 53  —  At a birthday dinner with friends including Anna Kendrick …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Jared Shapiro / oceandrive.com:
NINA DOBREV ON HER ROLE IN ‘FLATLINERS’ & HOW SHE ENDED UP HITCHHIKING AT JULIANNE HOUGH'S WEDDING
TMZ.com:
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Star Brandon Jones Gets Jail Time for Gun Dispute with Neighbor
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Us Weekly:
Gary Shirley Talks Amber Portwood's New Boyfriend: ‘I Think She Should Have Waited a Little Bit’
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Dave Quinn / People.com:
WATCH: Luann D'Agostino Reveals the ‘Final Straw’ That Led Her to Tell Tom 'I Can't Do This Anymore'
Discussion: PerezHilton
Kendall Fisher / E! Online:
DJ Khaled's 10-Month-Old Son Wore a $2,000 Gucci Suit at the 2017 MTV VMAs
 

 
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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