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11:30 AM ET, August 23, 2018

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TMZ.com:
Ben Affleck — Seeks Help and Back in Rehab After Intervention by Jen Garner  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  7:20 PM PT: We've learned Ben has arrived at a live-in rehab facility and will check in for an extended period of time.  Jennifer Garner has staged an intervention to help Ben Affleck …
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Alexis Tereszcuk / RADAR:
Intervention!  Jen Garner Drives Tearful Ex Ben Affleck To Rehab  —  The troubled actor spent a boozy week with Playboy playmate.  —  Jennifer Garner drove Ben Affleck to rehab late Wednesday afternoon after begging him to get help — and RadarOnline.com has details about his move to get treatment.
Discussion: Star
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Ben Affleck Enters Rehab for Third Time as ‘Visibly Upset’ Jennifer Garner Drives Him to Treatment  —  Ben Affleck is heading back to rehab.  —  The actor, 46, is seeking treatment for alcohol addiction, PEOPLE confirms.  —  A source tells PEOPLE, “He is seeking treatment.
Discussion: Page Six, Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Jennifer Garner Stops by Ex Ben Affleck's Home After He Was Linked to 22-Year-Old Playboy Model  —  Jennifer Garner was photographed stopping by ex Ben Affleck's home days after he was seen out with Playboy model Shauna Sexton.  —  The Peppermint actress, 46, arrived at Affleck's Brentwood …
Jennifer Garner / X17 Online:   BREAKING NEWS - Jennifer Garner Stages Intervention, Takes Ben Affleck To Rehab!
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Is ‘Really Proud’ of Her 20-Lb.  Weight Loss: 'I'm 116 Lbs. and It Just Feels Good'  —  Kim Kardashian West has dropped 20 lbs. — and she's feeling “really proud.”  —  The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star revealed in an interview with E! News that aired Wednesday …
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Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Kim Kardashian Addresses Rumors About Baby No. 4  —  Kim Kardashian is revealing whether or not she Kanye West are currently planning for a fourth child.  —  The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and the “Stronger” rapper share kids North West, 5, Saint West, 2, and Chicago West, who they welcomed via a surrogate in January.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Christine Alexis / Perez Hilton:
Kim Kardashian Thirst Traps With A Gucci Thong To Promote KKW Beauty
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Molly McNamee / Perez Hilton:
Kim Kardashian Calls Kendall Jenner A ‘F**king Freak’ For Hanging Out With Kourtney Kardashian — WATCH!
Discussion: Page Six
Lynette Rice / EW.com:
The Big Bang Theory ending because Jim Parsons was ready to leave … CBS and Warner Bros. TV made the decision to end The Big Bang Theory in 2019 because star Jim Parsons was ready to walk away from the hit sitcom, EW has learned exclusively.  —  With a reported salary near $1 million per episode …
Discussion: Us Weekly, alloy.com and TV Tattle
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James Hibberd / EW.com:   The Big Bang Theory to end in 2019 with final season
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:   ‘Big Bang Theory’ to End With Season 12
Patrick Williams / ABC:
Pink answers grieving girl's wish for a hug at Brisbane concert  —  A 14-year-old girl grieving the recent loss of her mother has been sent “a hug from heaven” after pop star Pink pulled her out of the crowd for a hug, selfie, and motivational chat at one of her concerts this week.
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Drake, Odell Beckham Jr. Watch as Kourtney's Ex Younes Bendjima Brutally Attacks Man  —  Drake and Odell Beckham, Jr. watched as Kourtney's ex, Younes Bendjima, viciously beat a man outside a West Hollywood nightclub ... and TMZ has the video.  —  It went down March 24 at Delilah nightclub at 2:15 AM.
Discussion: Bossip
Rachel Yang / Variety:
VH1 Renews 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' for Season 4 (EXCLUSIVE)  —  VH1 has renewed “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars” for a fourth season.  Top contestants from past “RuPaul's Drag Race” seasons compete to earn a crown and a place in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.”  Both programs are hosted by RuPaul Charles.
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Emily Zauzmer / People.com:
Christina El Moussa Stuck in Hawaii Ahead of Hurricane Lane: 'Maui Wasn't Ready for Us to Leave'  —  The conclusion of Christina El Moussa's Hawaii vacation is a flop.  —  The Flip or Flop star, 35, missed her flight out of Maui because of traffic from an impending hurricane and a medical emergency.
Discussion: Page Six
Kim Severson / New York Times:
Jimmy Bennett Says He Feared Speaking Out About Asia Argento  —  Jimmy Bennett, the actor who has claimed that he was sexually abused as a teenager by the Italian actress and director Asia Argento and who sought a cash settlement from her, issued his first public statement about the matter on Wednesday.
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‘Nick chanted the mantras accurately’: Priyanka Chopra's mom Madhu spills INSIDE DETAILS about the roka ceremony  —  It's wedding bells for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.  The couple announced their big engagement with a roka and an after-party last week at the former's Juhu residence.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Us Weekly
Natalie Robehmed / Forbes:
The World's Highest-Paid Actors 2018: George Clooney Tops List With $239 Million  —  The sale of his Casamigos tequila gives Clooney the best annual take-home of his—or any actor's—career.  —  George Clooney may not have helmed a hit in years, but his wallet hasn't noticed.
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Easy’ Renewed for Third and Final Season at Netflix  —  The comedic anthology will wrap its run in 2019.  —  Easy is going to close up shop.  —  Netflix has renewed its Joe Swanberg-created comedic anthology for a third and final season.  The individual episodic anthology will wrap its run in 2019.
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Reach Temporary Custody Agreement: She ‘Is Helping the Children Heal With Their Father’ … Waving the white flag?  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reached a temporary custody agreement after a months-long battle, Us Weekly can confirm.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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Shanti Das / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Liam Payne and Rita Ora are caught on camera getting cozy behind the scenes of VMAs kickoff concert
TMZ.com:
Bella Thorne's Home Hit By Would-Be Burglar
Discussion: The Blemish and Perez Hilton
Denise Petski / Deadline:
Lifetime Sets Movies With Bella Thorne, Shannen Doherty, Mira Sorvino & More
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Kyle Massey Set to Join ‘The Hills’ Revival
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Southern Charm's Ashley Jacobs Apologizes to Kathryn Dennis in Public Letter: ‘I Crossed a Line’
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Chancellor Agard / EW.com:
The Flash casts Veronica Mars alum Kyle Secor as Caitlin's MIA father
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Maura Hohman / People.com:
Tara Reid Says She's ‘in Great Spirits and Health’ 1 Week After Bizarre Interview Sparks Concern
Discussion: Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner Tries to Avoid Running Into Nicki Minaj at VMAs
Discussion: Bossip and Page Six
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Lauren Ambrose & Nell Tiger Free To Star In M. Night Shyamalan's Apple Series
Discussion: The Wrap and TV Tattle
Michele Corriston / People.com:
Vanderpump Rules' Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright Celebrate Engagement with Whimsical Bash
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Variety:
John Lithgow to Play Roger Ailes in Fox News Movie (EXCLUSIVE)
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Jessica Jones’ Creator to Exit for 8-Figure Warner Bros. TV Deal (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Wrap and TV Tattle
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Andrew Chung / Reuters:
SCOTUS declines to impose limits on the way Biden administration may communicate with social media platforms in the First Amendment case of Murthy v. Missouri

Ann M. Simmons / Wall Street Journal:
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in a Russian Court for the start of his closed-door trial on espionage charges, which he denies

Trevor Timm / The Guardian:
Assange's plea deal doesn't create an official precedent, but he still had to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act for a “crime” outlets commit regularly

 
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