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9:35 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 …
Emily Zauzmer / People.com:
Mel B's Best Friend Responds to Rehab Reports: 'She's Getting Help and She's a Fighter — She's Scary Spice'  —  Days after news broke that Melanie “Mel B” Brown is heading to rehab for PTSD and other issues, the singer's best friend tells PEOPLE that reports that she is seeking help for alcohol and sex addiction are “all lies.”
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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
Melena Ryzik / New York Times:
Louis C.K. Performs at Club for First Time Since #MeToo Accusations  —  Louis C.K. made an unannounced appearance at the Comedy Cellar on Sunday night, according to the club's owner, performing for apparently the first time since he admitted last year to sexual misconduct with women in the comedy world.
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” …
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
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
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.
 
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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
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The Most Streamed Songs of Summer 2018
Discussion: The Wrap and Oh No They Didn't!
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
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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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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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