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1:45 PM ET, August 17, 2021

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Liz McNeil / People.com:
Laura Prepon on Motherhood, Sharing Her Truth and Her Decision to Leave Scientology  —  “If motherhood has taught me anything so far, it's that something can work out for a period of time and then you move on,” the mom of two tells PEOPLE … FB  —  MORE  —  Motherhood has been a game-changer for Laura Prepon.
Britney Spears / FemaleFirst:
Britney Spears reveals why she's posting so many topless photos  —  Britney Spears reveals she's feeling more comfortable in her own skin and explains why she's been posting lots of topless photos lately. … Britney Spears has fired back at critics of her topless photos and revealed she's feeling more body confident.
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Archewell:
A Message from The Duke and Duchess of Sussex … The Archewell Commitment  —  Like many of you, we are closely watching the crises happening across the world right now, and we are heartbroken.  Archewell is committed to putting our values into action, and we hope to do what we can to meet …
Beth Allcock / The Sun:
Lady Gaga's dogwalker reveals he's homeless after van breaks down as he begs for cash following ‘traumatic’ shooting  —  LADY Gaga's dogwalker is pleading for cash donations two months into a road trip prompted by his horror shooting - after “blowing through his savings.”
Discussion: E! Online, People.com and Daily Mail
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TMZ.com:
Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Crowdfunding For Trip To Heal Shooting Trauma
Discussion: RADAR
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Just Jared:
Elizabeth Debicki & Dominic West as Princess Diana & Prince Charles in ‘The Crown’ - First Look Photos!  —  The first look at photos of Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West as Princess Diana and Prince Charles in season five of The Crown.  —  Season five started production in the UK last month …
Discussion: Daily Star, Cosmopolitan and Deadline
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Ireland Baldwin Sets the Record Straight on Her Alleged Kendall Jenner Tattoo  —  Ireland Baldwin is certainly keeping up with her tattoo game, but is her latest body of work a portrait of Kendall Jenner?  See what the actress had to say about her ink below.  —  No, Ireland Baldwin didn't get a tattoo of Kendall Jenner.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Page Six and Just Jared
Priscilla DeGregory / Page Six:
Bob Dylan sued for allegedly sexually abusing 12-year-old girl in 1965  —  Legendary crooner Bob Dylan plied a 12-year-old girl with drugs and alcohol before sexually abusing her at his Chelsea Hotel apartment in 1965, an explosive new lawsuit alleges.  —  The “Blowin' in the Wind” …
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TMZ.com:
Bob Dylan Sued For Sexual Abuse, Allegedly Groomed 12-Year-Old in 1965
Discussion: Deadline and Stereogum
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Prince Harry Issues Statement to Military Veterans amid Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan  —  Prince Harry was deployed to Afghanistan twice during his 10-year service in the British Army  —  As Taliban rule takes hold in Afghanistan, Prince Harry is speaking out.
TMZ.com:
Ex-MLB Star Felipe Vazquez Sentenced To 2 To 4 Years In Prison In Child Sex Case  —  EX-MLB STAR FELIPE VAZQUEZ SENTENCED TO 2-TO-4 YEARS IN PRISON ... In Child Sex Case  —  Former MLB All-Star Felipe Vazquez has just been sentenced to 2 to 4 years behind bars ... after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim Made Their First Red Carpet Appearance as a Couple  —  Chrishell Stause had her “JLo” moment back in July, making her relationship with Jason Oppenheim public.  At the time, she posted photos on  —  Instagram  —  of herself canoodling with her boss and
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Joe Jonas' 32nd Birthday Celebrations Looked Like So Much Fun  —  Joe Jonas turned 32 on Aug. 15, and his wife Sophie Turner  —  in style.  The next day, Jonas took to  —  Instagram  —  to share how touched he was by everyone who took part in his celebrations, writing, “Thank you everyone for the b-day love yesterday #32”
Beth Allcock / The Sun:
Kylie Jenner stuns in plunging cross-body cut-out swimsuits as star teases beach line Kylie Swim amid pregnancy rumors  —  KYLIE Jenner turned up the heat in a series of sizzling cut-out swimsuits as she teased a new bikini line, Kylie Swim.  —  The make-up mogul has turned her talents …
Discussion: E! Online and Daily Star
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig's Relationship Timeline … The perfect timing!  After being friends for years, Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig formed a romantic relationship after working on their first project together.  —  In February 2010, Weisz and Craig connected on the set of Dream House.
Discussion: Page Six and Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Halle Berry Sued By Former UFC Fighter Cat Zingano Over Movie Role  —  Halle Berry is getting dragged into the legal ring by a former UFC fighter ... Cat Zingano is suing, claiming Halle offered her a movie role but was ultimately snubbed.  —  According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ …
Discussion: Just Jared
Tiffany Walden / The TRiiBE:
Medical Examiner's Office identifies Pivot Gang's Squeak as second victim in Austin shooting  —  On Tuesday morning, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified 26-year-old Squeak, born Javunte Wheeler, as the second victim in a fatal shooting that took place in the Austin neighborhood.
Discussion: Daily Star
Ainhoa Barcelona / HELLO!:
How Kate Middleton changed plans for Giovanna Fletcher's baby podcast … The Duchess of Cambridge made her memorable podcast debut last year when she was interviewed by Giovanna Fletcher for the author's Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast.  Kate spoke openly about her passion for the Early Years …
People.com:
Selma Blair Is ‘In Remission’ from Her Multiple Sclerosis: ‘My Prognosis Is Great’  —  The actress said that the stem cell transplant she underwent two years earlier was the key to ending her lengthy MS flare  —  Selma Blair is sharing happy news — after years in a painful multiple sclerosis flare, she's now in remission.
Discussion: RADAR and Celebs
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Just Jared:
Selma Blair Shares New Update on Her Battle With Multiple Sclerosis
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Lauren Cox / Page Six:
Broadway star Alice Ripley denies TikToker's grooming claims  —  Veteran Broadway actress Alice Ripley has denied claims that she allegedly “groomed” an underage fan.  —  “Recently, a claim has been made online against me,” the 57-year-old told Page Six exclusively on Monday.
Discussion: Just Jared
YouTube:
Mental Health Doesn't Discriminate feat.  Lil Wayne - Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho  —  5 time Grammy award winner, @Lil Wayne opens up for the first time ever about the details of his attempted suicide at age 12.  Lil Wayne discusses his life l...
Discussion: The Sun, Page Six, Bossip and E! Online
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Just Jared:
Lil Wayne Opens Up About His Mental Health & Describes Suicide Attempt at Age 12
Discussion: FemaleFirst, TMZ.com and Page Six
 
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
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White Lotus: people are going crazy for new show - but what is it about?
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Frederica Miller / Daily Express:
Lilibet christening: How Harry and Meghan 'won't repeat mistakes they made with Archie'
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Dianne Bourne / Manchester Evening News:
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TMZ.com:
Mama June Says She's Split with Geno Doak
Andrew Whiteford / The Sun:
Little Mix will go head-to-head in chart battle with Jesy Nelson with new music for tenth anniversary
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Tyson Fury / FemaleFirst:
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Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Silento Indicted for Murder in Georgia
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Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Bella Hadid's see-through ‘wet look’ dress is inspired by bodily fluids
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‘Hotel Transylvania 4’ Skipping Theaters as Sony Nears Over $100 Million Deal With Amazon (EXCLUSIVE)
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From Mediagazer:

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

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Greg Stohr / Bloomberg:
SCOTUS seeks the US government's views in the $1B copyright fight between Cox Communications and Sony, Warner Music, Universal Music, and other music companies

 
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