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7:50 AM ET, August 28, 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
TMZ.com:
Demi Lovato's Drug Dealer Says She Knew the Risks with ‘After Market’ Pills  —  The man who supplied Demi Lovato with drugs the night she OD'd said she knew exactly the chance she was taking ... that she was ingesting “after market pills,” which made things risky.
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 and TV Tattle
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: Us Weekly, Perez Hilton and 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 …
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The Sun:
TACKLING HER DEMONS Mel B has posed with a book about mental health issues as she begins to battle her demons
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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
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
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
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.
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.
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!
 
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James Vituscka / RADAR:
Last Ditch Effort? Ben Affleck & Jen Garner Try ‘Intense’ Family Therapy Sessions In Rehab
Discussion: Star
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
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
The Goldbergs' Jackson Odell Died of an Accidental Drug Overdose
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Black Swan's Vincent Cassel, 51, Weds Model Tina Kunakey, 21, in an Intimate French Ceremony
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Makes Racist Joke About Puerto Ricans, Haitians and Mexicans During Skit
 

 
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Meghnad Bose / Columbia Journalism Review:
A profile of the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year winner, an Afghan woman who works anonymously and covers the plight of women under Taliban rule

Asif Shahzad / Reuters:
Pakistani TV host Matiullah Jan was picked up off the street and charged with terrorism after investigating claims of casualties in a protest march in Islamabad

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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