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11:20 AM ET, August 30, 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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Tara Fowler / ABC News:
Joel Osteen faces criticism on social media for closing Houston megachurch's doors amid Harvey  —  Joel Osteen, the famed pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, is defending himself after facing criticism on social media for not offering shelter at the megachurch to victims of Hurricane Harvey.
TMZ.com:
Kardashians Donate $500k to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts in Houston
Discussion: X17 Online and PerezHilton
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Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:   Is Angelina Jolie going ‘broke’ because of her refusal to do big-budget films?
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.
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Leah Remini Says Scientology Wanted Her to Convert King of Queens Costar Kevin James — but She Refused  —  While they grew close filming nine seasons of The King of Queens, former Scientologist Leah Remini says she never tried to convert her longtime costar and friend Kevin James — much to the chagrin of the church.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and AOL
Yahoo:
Corinne Olympios ‘doing better’ after ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ controversy  —  Speaking publicly for the first time since Warner Bros. temporarily shut down production of “  —  Bachelor in Paradise” because of alleged “misconduct” on set, former star Corinne Olympios said she is “doing better” …
Discussion: Bossip, Page Six and PerezHilton
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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
Discussion: The Wrap
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 …
Simon Perry / People.com:
William, Kate and Harry Visit Kensington Palace Garden on Rainy Eve of Diana's Death  —  Prince William, Princess Kate and Prince Harry made a poignant walk on Wednesday through the breathtaking all-white garden created in memory of Princess Diana.  —  On the rainy eve of the 20th anniversary …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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
Daily Front Row:
The Full List of Honorees at The FMAs  —  On Friday, September 8, The Daily Front Row will present its fifth annual Fashion Media Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel Downtown.  The event, which will be hosted by Ashley Graham, will honor:  —  · Mario Testino (Creative of the Year)
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and POPSUGAR
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.
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: Cele|bitchy, HOLA 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.
 
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Game of Thrones’: Why the Wait for the Final Season Isn't a Big Deal (Anymore)
Peter Terzian / ELLE Decor:
HOUSE TOUR: ANDY COHEN MERGES TWO MANHATTAN APARTMENTS INTO AN ENTERTAINING FUN HOUSE
Discussion: POPSUGAR and People.com
Blake Lively / People.com:
1 of 53  —  At a birthday dinner with friends including Anna Kendrick …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Alex Stedman / Variety:
Selena Gomez Posts Justin Bieber Nude Photos in Instagram Hack
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle End Their Africa Vacation with a Romantic Visit to Victoria Falls
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Star Brandon Jones Gets Jail Time for Gun Dispute with Neighbor
Discussion: Page Six
 

 
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

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

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

 
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