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10:45 AM ET, August 16, 2021

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Fiona Nimoni / The Sun:
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor splits from Pete Davidson after five months  —  THEY were fast becoming this year's hottest celebrity couple - but the romance between Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor and US comedian Pete Davidson has gone ice cold.  —  Pals close to the couple …
Jonathan Dean / The Sunday Times:
Johnny Depp interview: 'I'm being boycotted by Hollywood' … Johnny Depp has a new film out this week.  In the opening scene his character, the real-life photographer W Eugene Smith, says, “I'm done.  I'm tired.  My body is older than I am.  I'm always in goddam pain.  I can't trust my f***ing dick any more.
Joanne Kavanagh / The Sun:
Are Emilia Clarke and Jason Momoa dating?  —  THEY won the hearts of Game Of Thrones fans around the world when they played lovers Khal Drogo and Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series.  —  But the pair sent the internet into meltdown when they shared a series of cozy pictures together.  —  Instagram
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and Bustle
TMZ.com:
Travis Barker Flies on First Airplane Since Deadly Crash  —  TRAVIS BARKER FLIES FOR FIRST TIME SINCE DEADLY CRASH  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Travis Barker had a momentous day ... flying for the first time since the deadly plane crash 13 years ago that killed 4 people and left him with third-degree burns on 65 percent of his body.
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Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Travis Barker Joins Kourtney Kardashian for His First Flight Since Deadly 2008 Plane Crash
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Mail
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Cardi B Fiercely Defends Lizzo After She Breaks Down in Tears Over Hateful Comments  —  After Lizzo broke down in tears during an Instagram Live, the singer's “Rumors” collaborator, Cardi B, took to social media in defense of the Grammy winner.  —  Cardi B is standing up for her friend Lizzo.
Discussion: The Sun, Us Weekly, Glamour and BET
TMZ.com:
‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison Divorced on the Down-Low in 2020  —  ‘PAWN STARS’ RICK HARRISON DIVORCED ON THE DOWN-LOW ... A Year Ago!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  “Pawn Stars” star Rick Harrison is a single man — something we're assuming very few people besides Rick and his now ex-wife know about …
Discussion: The Sun
Mollie Quirk / Daily Star:
Prince Harry responds to Orlando Bloom's brutal portrayal of him in The Prince  —  Prince Harry has reportedly responded to Orlando Bloom's brutal portrayal of him in the controversial HBO cartoon The Prince, according to the show's creator Gary Janetti  —  Prince Harry has apparently …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and justjared.com
Kelly Braun / Closer Weekly:
John Mellencamp and Girlfriend Natasha Barrett Split After Several Months of Dating  —  It's over.  John Mellencamp and his girlfriend, Natasha Barrett, have split after several months of dating, a source exclusively tells Closer.  The two remain amicable.  —  John Mellencamp Has a New Lover!
Discussion: RADAR and Daily Mail
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Nicholas Rice / People.com:
John Mellencamp Splits from Natasha Barrett After Several Months of Dating: Source
Discussion: Just Jared
People.com:
Sandra Lee and Boyfriend Ben Youcef ‘Really Enjoying Each Other’ amid Engagement Rumors: Source  —  Sandra Lee and Ben Youcef, an actor and interfaith leader, sparked engagement buzz just over a week after PEOPLE confirmed their relationship  —  Sandra Lee and Ben Youcef are continuing to spend time together.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Sara Nathan / New York Post:
Sandra Lee engaged to beau Ben Youcef, shows off bling just days after ex-Cuomo resigns
Discussion: RADAR
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
DJ Khaled Reveals He and His Family Have Recovered from COVID-19: 'We're All Good'  —  DJ Khaled shares sons Asahd, 4, and Aalam, 18 months, with wife Nicole Tuck  —  DJ Khaled is speaking out about his own personal experience with COVID-19.  —  The “I Did It” hitmaker, 45 …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Rylan Clark-Neal appears to be rekindling his six-year marriage after split  —  TELLY favourite Rylan Clark-Neal appears to be rekindling his marriage.  —  His partner, former policeman Dan Neal, was seen back at the home they shared this weekend.  —  ITV
Discussion: Daily Star
Michelle Branch / Perez Hilton:
Michelle Branch Announces Pregnancy After Suffering From Miscarriage Last Year … Michelle Branch has a baby on the way!  —  The 38-year-old singer announced that she and her husband Patrick Carney are expecting their second child together.  The couple is already parents to 2-year-old son Rhys …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, E! Online and Just Jared
Sarah Grossbart / E! Online:
Yep, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Are Every Bit the Cool Parents We Imagined They'd Be  —  No surprise here: Joe Jonas is a sucker for 12-month-old daughter Willa.  Here's why wife Sophie Turner has dubbed the Jonas Brother “the best baby daddy” around.  —  Here's the tea: We pretty …
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Just Jared:
Sophie Turner's Hair Style Evolution Over the Years!
Discussion: E! Online
 
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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

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

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