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9:20 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.
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Bryan Brunati / The Sun:
LOSING HER RELIGION Orange Is the New Black's Laura Prepon reveals she QUIT Scientology and insists 'it's no longer part of my life'
Discussion: Us Weekly
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Zach Seemayer‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Alex Rodriguez Says He's ‘In a Great Place’ As He Looks Forward to Helping ‘Young Entrepreneurs’ (Exclusive)  —  Alex Rodriguez is looking forward to the future.  The baseball legend opened up to ET about growing his business and legacy, and efforts as president and chairman of Presidente beer …
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Colin Jost confirms Scarlett Johansson is pregnant: 'We're excited'  —  Colin Jost has confirmed that his wife, Scarlett Johansson, is expecting their first child — and said he can't wait to become a dad.  —  While performing at a stand-up gig at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut over the weekend …
Lee Brown / Page Six:
Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer feels ‘abandoned,’ begs for donations  —  Lady Gaga's hero dog walker who was shot protecting her beloved pooches says he now feels “abandoned and unsupported” — leaving him homeless and begging for money.  —  “This is not an easy thing to ask,” …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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The Wrap:
Eminem to Guest Star on 50 Cent's ‘BMF’ as White Boy Rick (Exclusive) … Eminem stans are gonna want to make sure they subscribe to Starz.  The Real Slim Shady is set to guest star on new upcoming drama “BMF” ("Black Mafia Family"), TheWrap has learned exclusively.
Discussion: Stereogum
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
‘Real Housewives of Dallas’ not returning for Season 6 next year  —  “The Real Housewives of Dallas” has run its course — for now.  —  Bravo confirmed to Page Six on Tuesday that the Texas-based installment of the “Housewives” franchise has not been renewed for another season.
Discussion: Deadline and RADAR
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Brett Malec / E! Online:
The Real Housewives of Dallas Is Not Returning to Bravo in 2022
Discussion: Just Jared
Samantha Leach / Bustle:
Camila Cabello Talks ‘Cinderella,’ ‘Familia,’ Shawn Mendes, & TikTok … Camila Cabello's mother and I are on chichi watch.  It's a blistering day in Los Angeles, and Sinuhe Estrabao has invited me to join her under the refuge of the oversized umbrella where she is supervising her daughter's Bustle photo shoot.
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: Daily Star
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D.Lo / Perez Hilton:
Carrie Underwood Sparks Outrage After ‘Liking’ Controversial Conservative's Anti-Mask Mandate Tweet!  —  Maybe next time she'll think before she tweets...  Carrie Underwood is anything but Twitter's idol this week after she “liked” a video of conservative commentator Matt Walsh condemning …
Discussion: The Sun, RADAR and The Wrap
Travis Barker / Perez Hilton:
Travis Barker Pays Tribute To Kourtney Kardashian For Helping Him Fly Again: ‘With You Anything Is Possible’ … Kourtney Kardashian is the wind beneath Travis Barker's wings!  —  As we reported, the KUWTK star helped the Blink-182 member get over his crippling fear of flying last weekend …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Star
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 …
Brandi Fowler / InStyle:
Inside the Day of Indulgence, Hollywood's Most Exclusive Invite  —  Jennifer Lopez picking up gifts for Ben Affleck's kids, Olivia Rodrigo chatting with the Apatow girls, and free clothes, jewelry, and beauty products as far as the eye can see.  —  Pulling off the ultimate girls' day out safely …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Syesha Mercado Says She's Being Deprived of Time with Babies  —  ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ SYESHA MERCADO I'M BEING DEPRIVED OF PRECIOUS TIME ... Since Babies Were Taken From Me  —  DEPRIVED OF MOTHERHOOD  —  “American Idol” finalist Syesha Mercado broke down in tears describing …
Discussion: E! Online, RADAR and Us Weekly
Phoenix Cronin / The Sun:
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl vows to stay out of politics as band returns to UK  —  DAVE GROHL has grown from hard-rocking party machine to the elder statesman of stadium rock over the course of three decades.  —  From grunge drummer with Nirvana to frontman of the Foo Fighters …
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
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Phoebe Dynevor Set To EP & Poised To Star In ‘Exciting Times’ Series In Works At Amazon Studios  —  EXCLUSIVE: Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor has found her next TV series starring vehicle.  The actress, who received global recognition for her role as Daphne on the hugely popular Netflix Regency-era romance …
Discussion: Just Jared
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Carpool Karaoke: The Series’ Renewed For Season 5, Will Migrate To Apple TV+  —  EXCLUSIVE: Carpool Karaoke: The Series has been a legacy show for Apple, landing the Silicon Valley company's first Primetime Emmy Award in 2018. … Now the popular Apple Music reality program …
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Alan Butterfield / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Unlucky in love!  Sandra Lee's new fiancé is still MARRIED to wife of six years and fighting for custody of twins - as friends say he's …
Discussion: Page Six and RADAR
Georgia Slater / People.com:
CNN's Abby Phillip Welcomes First Baby, Daughter Naomi Angelina, with Husband Marcus Richardson
Discussion: E! Online
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Drew Barrymore on celeb shower debate: I bathe my daughters every weekday
Brian Steinberg / Variety:
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TMZ.com:
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Lauren Cox / Page Six:
Broadway star Alice Ripley denies TikToker's grooming claims
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From Mediagazer:

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

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

Geneva Abdul / The Guardian:
Internal email: the UK's Reach plans to merge staff at The Daily Mirror and celebrity magazine OK! to cut costs, but the move won't result in cutting of roles

 
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