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9:20 AM ET, August 29, 2018

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Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
How Pete Davidson Found His Voice on ‘Saturday Night Live’  —  Pete Davidson could have played Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live.”  In 2015, the NBC sketch show asked him — along with every other male cast member — to audition for the part of the Republican underdog, who was clearly running for president as a joke.
Royal Collection Trust Home:
A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex  —  Over 60 / Student (with valid ID) £19.30  —  Family £54.70 (2 adults and 3 under 17s) … From 26 October 2018 to 6 January 2019, A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will form part of your visit to Windsor Castle.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Serena Williams Reveals the Reason She Will Not Celebrate Her Daughter's Birthdays  —  Serena Williams' daughter Alexis Olympia is turning 1 on Saturday, but it will be free of fanfare, according to her mom.  —  At a Saturday press conference surrounding the U.S. Open …
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ Casts Matt Smith in Key Role (EXCLUSIVE)  —  From the Whoniverse, to Buckingham Palace, to a galaxy far, far away.  —  Sources tell Variety that “The Crown” star Matt Smith is joining “Star Wars: Episode IX,” which is currently in production in the U.K. It's unknown …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Carey Hart Receives Criticism for Exposing Son with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease to Others  —  Carey Hart isn't holding back about the less-than-glamorous parts of life on the road with two kids.  —  The former professional motocross competitor has been accompanying his wife Pink …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Apologizes for Coretta Scott King Role in ‘Housewives’ of Civil Rights Movement  —  11:08 AM PT — It seems Cardi B was quick on the uptake, because Bernice King just tweeted that Cardi B has already reached out to her. … 9:30 AM PT — Dr. Bernice King — the youngest child …
Discussion: Variety, Stereogum and TV Tattle
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TMZ.com:
Cardi B Plays Coretta Scott King in ‘Real Housewives of the Civil Rights Movement’
Discussion: Bossip
Cosmopolitan:
Christina Aguilera Covers Our October Issue and Gets Real About Her ‘Rivalry’ with Britney and Why She Won't Date a Celeb  —  Xtina is kicking off our month!  —  The pop star with the powerful pipes has dealt with it all—from loathsome music execs to criticism of her looks and love life.
Mieka / Dlisted:
Like A True Diva, Aretha Franklin Arrived At Her Public Viewing In A Golden Casket  —  Today mourners from all over the world flocked to Detroit to pay their respects to The Queen, Aretha Franklin as she lay in state for the first of two days of public viewing.
Discussion: Detroit Free Press and Page Six
Amy Chozick / Vogue:
Stormy Daniels Isn't Backing Down  —  Michael Avenatti and Stormy Daniels, photographed in New York.  Zac Posen dress.  Tiffany & Co. earrings.  —  Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, October 2018  —  BY THE TIME I knock on the door of Stormy Daniels's room at the Roger Smith Hotel …
Christopher Bucktin / mirror:
Daryl Hannah and legendary musician Neil Young spark wedding rumours as fans rush to congratulate pair  —  The couple's relationship emerged in 2014 soon after the musician filed for divorce from his wife of 36 years  —  Fans of Hollywood actress Daryl Hannah and legendary musician Neil Young …
Discussion: People.com, Stereogum and Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Shonda Rhimes' Daughter Got a Sweet Payout for One ‘Scandal’ Episode  —  Shonda Rhimes' daughter knows the value of a dollar — 'cause she earned every penny during a single appearance on mom's hit show, “Scandal,” this year.  —  TMZ has obtained 16-year-old Harper Rhimes' contract …
Michele Corriston / People.com:
Fox News Alum Abby Huntsman Officially Joins The View  —  It's official: Abby Huntsman is the newest panelist on The View.  —  ABC announced the Fox & Friends Weekend alum's casting Tuesday after weeks of speculation.  —  “I couldn't be more be excited to return to my professional roots at ABC News …
 
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Neil Armstrong / Telegraph:
Wendell Pierce interview: ‘I told Meghan Markle, your life is about to change’
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Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
Flavor Flav and Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard Will Reunite on ‘Braxton Family Values’ for First Time in Six Years
Discussion: Perez Hilton
People.com:
Miranda Lambert's Ex-Boyfriend Evan Felker Is Not Reconciling with His Ex-Wife Staci
Discussion: Us Weekly and Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Safaree's Anaconda Lands Him Million-Dollar Deal with Sex Toy Maker
Discussion: Bossip
Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Matt Lauer tells fans he'll be ‘back on TV’
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Common to Star in ‘Saturday Night Knife & Gun Club’ TV Series (Exclusive)
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap and TV Tattle
Aili Nahas / People.com:
The Hills' Audrina Patridge Is ‘Stressed’ over Continued Drama with Ex Corey Bohan: Source
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Jem Aswad / Variety:
From Vine to VMAs: How Shawn Mendes Beat the One-Hit-Wonder Curse
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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'
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Melena Ryzik / New York Times:
Louis C.K. Performs at Club for First Time Since #MeToo Accusations
 

 
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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