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4:45 PM ET, August 27, 2018

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Helena de Bertodano / The Times & The Sunday Times:
The Magazine Interview: the actor John Goodman on the Roseanne Barr racism row, his favourite film roles and his battle with alcoholism  —  “I know for a fact that Roseanne is not a racist.”  Interview by Helena de Bertodano  —  Nearly 30 years ago, John Goodman confidently predicted his future …
Nick Vivarelli / Page Six:
‘X Factor Italy’ axes Asia Argento after sexual assault allegation  —  Asia Argento has been axed from “X Factor Italy” amid a scandal over allegations that she sexually abused a former child actor who once appeared in a movie with her, sources said Monday.  —  Doubts had been cast …
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Asia Argento Dropped from X Factor Italy After Sexual Assault Allegations: Reports
Discussion: Hollywood Reporter and Cele|bitchy
The Sun:
‘I HAVE PTSD’ Mel B to enter rehab clinic to battle booze and sex addictions after ‘incredibly difficult six months’  —  Mel, 43, will enter a UK-based therapy centre next month and has opened up about her battles  —  SPICE Girl Mel B revealed she is checking into a clinic after battling issues …
Nick Maslow / People.com:
Angelina Jolie, ‘Focused on Healing Her Family,’ Splits with Lawyer in Brad Pitt Divorce  —  Angelina Jolie and divorce attorney Laura Wasser have gone their separate ways, PEOPLE exclusively confirms, as the Oscar winner — who a source says “remains focused on healing her family” …
Discussion: Dlisted, Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
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Christina Binkley / Wall Street Journal:
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's The Row Launches Menswear  —  Twelve years after the Olsens launched their fashion line, they are finally adding a full-fledged menswear collection that aims for perfection  —  ASHLEY OLSEN SHRUGS on a navy-blue cashmere men's jacket over her black sweatshirt and sinks her hands into its pockets.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
Neil Simon Dead / TMZ.com:
Neil Simon — Dead at 91  —  Neil Simon, one of the most prolific playwrights in American history, has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources tell TMZ, Simon died Sunday morning at 1 AM ET after being on life support.  We're told he had a failing kidney and also Alzheimer's and dementia.
Emily Zauzmer / People.com:
Kevin Smith Shows Off 51-Lb.  Weight Loss: 'I'm Ecstatic to Have Reached This Chunky Milestone'  —  Kevin Smith has a lot to celebrate.  —  The director, 48, jubilantly informed his Instagram followers that he has lost 51 lbs. since having a heart attack in February.
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Black Swan's Vincent Cassel, 51, Weds Model Tina Kunakey, 21, in an Intimate French Ceremony  —  French actor Vincent Cassel is officially off the market!  —  The Black Swan star, 51, tied the knot with French model Tina Kunakey, 21, on Friday during an intimate ceremony at the city hall in Bidart, France, nearly 500 miles from Paris.
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
The Goldbergs' Jackson Odell Died of an Accidental Drug Overdose  —  The cause of actor Jackson Odell's death has been revealed: The Goldbergs star had suffered an accidental drug overdose.  —  The 20-year-old, who played Ari Caldwell on the ABC comedy series from 2013 to 2015 …
James Hibberd / EW.com:
Game of Thrones reveals first glimpse of season 8  —  The first footage from the final season of Game of Thrones is here (above) — but it's really, really brief.  —  HBO revealed a surprise video Sunday night touting the premium cable network's 2019 lineup.
Ashley Boucher / The Wrap:
‘Walking Dead’ Casts ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Alum Ryan Hurst as Comics Character Beta (Exclusive)  —  Another Whisperer has been added to Season 9 of “The Walking Dead”: “Sons of Anarchy” alum and “Remember the Titans” star Ryan Hurst has been cast as a recurring guest in the role of Beta, AMC confirmed to TheWrap on Monday.
People.com:
Why Lindsay Shookus Broke Up with Ben Affleck: ‘She Had to Let Him Hit Bottom,’ Says Source  —  After going public with their relationship a year ago, Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus split earlier this month after the Saturday Night Live producer could no longer handle his struggles with addiction, a source says.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Chris Azzopardi / Pride Source:
Q&A: Anna Kendrick on Her Fluid Sexuality, Advocating Fiercely for ‘Pitch Perfect’ …
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Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Matt Lauer keeps things amicable with his estranged wife Annette Roque as they are seen …
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The Most Streamed Songs of Summer 2018
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Bobby Demuro / Perez Hilton:
Cardi B Poses Nude Six Weeks After Giving Birth …
Discussion: X17 Online
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TMZ.com:
Cardi B Makes Racist Joke About Puerto Ricans, Haitians and Mexicans During Skit
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Wiz Khalifa's House Broken Into, Police Investigating
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Anna Sanders / Page Six:
Britney Spears puts on British accent at London show
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Perez Hilton
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Frank Connelly / Bloomberg:
Vivendi says one of its small investors seeks to delay Vivendi's spinoff of Canal+, Havas, and Louis Hachette Group; shareholders were due to vote December 9

Daniel Kaplan / Awful Announcing:
The US DOJ and 17 state attorneys general file briefs for Fubo and against Venu Sports, which is trying to get an injunction lifted that blocked Venu's launch

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Disney+, Hulu, Max, Peacock, and Paramount+ offer steep discounts for Black Friday, despite streaming losses; Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV+ have no offers

 
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