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8:55 PM ET, August 6, 2021

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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West's divorce still on despite reunion, more news  —  Kanye West's new music sparks Kim Kardashian reconciliation buzz: 'She's focused on co-parenting'  —  On Aug. 5, Kanye West staged a second listening party in Atlanta's Mercedez-Benz Stadium for his forthcoming album, “Donda.”
Discussion: People.com and CNN
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Marc Malkin / Variety:
Barbra Streisand on Her New Album, Directing Again and the Only Time She Smoked Pot … It's 3 p.m. on a beautiful Southern California day and Barbra Streisand is in bed.  “I'm still in my nightie,” she says.  “I love being in my bed.”  —  Of course, her dogs — Miss Violet and Miss Scarlett — are by her side.
Discussion: People.com, Vanity Fair and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Jamie Spears Says Britney's Personal Conservator Says She's ‘Mentally Sick’  —  Britney Spears personal conservator told Britney's dad less than a month ago, Britney was so mentally impaired the conservator raised the prospect of putting her under a 5150 psychiatric hold ... this according to Jamie Spears in new legal docs.
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Panic’ YA Drama Canceled By Amazon After One Season  —  EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Prime Video has opted not to pick up a second season of young adult drama series Panic, starring Camron Jones, Ray Nicholson and Olivia Welch.  —  Written and created by Lauren Oliver based on her best-selling novel …
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Comedian Tony Baker's Son and 2 Others Killed After Alleged Street Racers Crash Into Their Car  —  The three young friends are the innocent victims of the fiery crash, police said  —  Three young adults, including the son of comedian and actor Tony Baker, died this week in a horrific crash in Burbank, California.
Discussion: Sandra Rose, BET and NBC Los Angeles
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Beverly White / NBC Los Angeles:
'It Feels Like It's Not Real': Family Shocked After 21-Year-Old Son Among Three Killed in Fiery Burbank Crash
Discussion: E! Online, REVOLT and The Sun
TMZ.com:
Jim Belushi Files For Divorce  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 682 … Jim Belushi has filed for divorce after more than 23 years of marriage ... and it's the second time he and his wife have called it quits in the past 3 years.  —  Jim beelined it to Los Angeles County Superior Court Friday and filed divorce docs …
Discussion: The Sun and Page Six
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Inside Ant McPartlin's relationship with Anne-Marie Corbett ahead of their wedding from their new dogs to their £6m home  —  ANT McPartlin once melted viewers' hearts as he shared a rare insight into his relationship with girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
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Pete Barden / The Sun:   Ant McPartlin to get married in front of Amanda Holden & Holly Willoughby but Simon Cowell won't be there
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘The White House Plumbers’: HBO Pauses Production To Investigate “Alleged Unprofessional Behavior” On Set  —  EXCLUSIVE: Filming on HBO's five-part Watergate limited series The White House Plumbers, starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, has been suspended over on-set incident(s) this week that have triggered an investigation.
Samuel Hine / GQ:
Introducing Homer, Frank Ocean's “Independent American Luxury Company”  —  Ocean is finally launching his long-rumored fashion project with a collection of fine jewelry.  —  In the last several years, Frank Ocean's creative output has been tantalizingly sporadic.
Discussion: Pitchfork, Page Six, Variety and Just Jared
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Jennifer Aniston defends cutting ties with unvaccinated people  —  Jennifer Aniston is doubling down on her decision to cut “a few people” from her life over their stance on the COVID-19 vaccine.  —  The “Friends” star took to her Instagram on Thursday not only to share a pro-vaccine message but also defend her choice.
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Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Sandra Lee Dating Ben Youcef Following Gov. Cuomo Breakup: They Are a ‘Good Match,’ Says Source  —  “Both are taking things slowly and enjoying getting to know each other,” a source tells PEOPLE of Sandra Lee and Ben Youcef, an actor and interfaith leader  —  Sandra Lee has a new man in her life!
TMZ.com:
Vanessa Bryant Settles Lawsuit Filed Against Her By Mother  —  VANESSA BRYANT SETTLES ACRIMONIOUS LAWSUIT WITH MOTHER  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 9.5K … Vanessa Bryant has settled a lawsuit filed by her mother, TMZ Sports has learned.  —  Sofia Laine had claimed she worked as a nanny …
Kara Warner / People.com:
Love Island Superfan Margot Robbie Says the Reality Dating Show ‘Is a Big Part’ of Her Life  —  The Suicide Squad star on her love for the hit U.K. reality dating series, all-time favorite contestants and trying to convince costars to also watch  —  If it weren't for her highly successful acting …
Discussion: Just Jared
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Reba McEntire and Boyfriend Rex Linn Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Getting Vaccinated: ‘Stay Home’ … Stay home!  Reba McEntire is hoping fans will follow her advice and practice social distancing after revealing she and her boyfriend, Rex Linn, caught coronavirus despite both getting vaccinated.
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty Strikes Plea Deal with Feds  —  NICKI MINAJ'S HUSBAND STRIKES PLEA DEAL For Failing to Register as Sex Offender  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Nicki Minaj's husband is taking a plea deal that could seriously lighten his punishment for failing to register as a sex offender in California ... TMZ has learned.
Joanne Rosa / ABC News:
Meghan McCain says farewell to ‘The View’: ‘This has been a really wild ride’  —  “I will always cherish the time I spent with all of you,” McCain said.  —  On her last day co-hosting “The View,” Meghan McCain shared some final words before departing the daytime talk show.
 
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Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Casey Cott Reveals His ‘Riverdale’ Costars Will Be in His Wedding to Fiancee Nichola Basara
Discussion: Just Jared
Alyssa Ray / E! Online:
The First Teaser for The Great Season 2 Will Make You Say “Huzzah”
Discussion: Just Jared
Troy Closson / New York Times:
New York Man Charged in Scooter Crash That Killed the Actress Lisa Banes
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
Sophia June / Nylon:
The Ghosts Of The Playboy Mansion, As Told By The Women Who Lived There
Discussion: E! Online
Hannah Hargrave / HELLO!:
Rebel Wilson's barely-there bikini selfie sparks fan frenzy
Discussion: Daily Star
 Earlier Picks: 
Megan Riedlinger / Celebs:
JC Chasez turns 45: ‘TRL’ superstars then and now
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Colleen Kratofil / People.com:
RHOC's Emily Simpson Shows Off a New Look After Getting Filler Dissolved: ‘It Was Too Puffy’
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Ally Mauch / People.com:
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Drama Reboot Going in Different Creative Direction, Showrunner Exits
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Mary Gallagher / The Sun:
Demi Rose leaves nothing to the imagination in cut-out orange dress slashed all around her curves
Discussion: Daily Star
Jessica Lester / The Sun:
Rhian Sugden stuns in sexy topless snap as she shows off her tiny waist
Discussion: Daily Star
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

Marc Fisher / Nieman Reports:
A look at the changes made by hard-right TV mogul David Smith at The Baltimore Sun and the anxiety over his plans for the paper inside the shrunken newsroom

 
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