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8:10 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 …
Discussion: Variety, Dlisted and X17 Online
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Ariston Anderson / Hollywood Reporter:
Asia Argento Dropped by ‘X Factor Italy’
Discussion: Metro.co.uk
Ale Russian / People.com:
Asia Argento Dropped from X Factor Italy After Sexual Assault Allegations: Reports
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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, Us Weekly and Page Six
TMZ.com:
‘The Affair’ Star Maura Tierney Taken By Ambulance After Car Hits Her Bike  —  3:37 PM PT — A rep for Maura tells TMZ ... she has been released from the hospital with no major injuries.  Actress Maura Tierney had a real-life ER experience Monday after being struck by a car as she rode her bike near the ocean.
Discussion: Page Six
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
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Alec Baldwin Joins Todd Phillips' ‘Joker’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Alec Baldwin is boarding Todd Phillips' Joker movie at Warner Bros in a supporting role, Deadline has learned.  Cameras roll on September 10.  —  While Warner Bros has not confirmed what role, buzz is that Baldwin is poised play …
Discussion: The Wrap
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.
TMZ.com:
‘Teen Mom’ Jenelle Evans' Ex-Husband Arrested for Assaulting a Woman  —  The ex-husband of “Teen Mom 2” star Jenelle Evans got busted again in North Carolina — this time he's accused of assaulting a woman.  —  According to legal docs — obtained by TMZ — Courtland Keith Rogers was arrested Sunday …
Discussion: Page Six
newsroom.spotify.com:
The Most Streamed Songs of Summer 2018  —  It was the plea heard around the world; “Kiki, do you love me?”  —  The line not only set the stage for a viral dance challenge, but served as the standout lyric of 2018's most streamed song of the summer - “In My Feelings” by Drake.
Discussion: The Wrap and Oh No They Didn't!
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
 
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Emily Zauzmer / People.com:
Kevin Smith Shows Off 51-Lb. Weight Loss: 'I'm Ecstatic to Have Reached This Chunky Milestone'
Ashley Boucher / The Wrap:
‘Walking Dead’ Casts ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Alum Ryan Hurst as Comics Character Beta (Exclusive)
Chris Azzopardi / Pride Source:
Q&A: Anna Kendrick on Her Fluid Sexuality, Advocating Fiercely for ‘Pitch Perfect’ …
Discussion: Us Weekly
Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Matt Lauer keeps things amicable with his estranged wife Annette Roque as they are seen …
Discussion: Star
Bobby Demuro / Perez Hilton:
Cardi B Poses Nude Six Weeks After Giving Birth …
Discussion: X17 Online
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James Hibberd / EW.com:
Game of Thrones reveals first glimpse of season 8
People.com:
Why Lindsay Shookus Broke Up with Ben Affleck: ‘She Had to Let Him Hit Bottom,’ Says Source
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
The Goldbergs' Jackson Odell Died of an Accidental Drug Overdose
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Makes Racist Joke About Puerto Ricans, Haitians and Mexicans During Skit
TMZ.com:
Wiz Khalifa's House Broken Into, Police Investigating
Discussion: Bossip 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

Associated Press:
A US federal judge dismisses a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by Ray Epps, who said Fox aired conspiracy theories about his January 6 riot involvement

 
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