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12:10 AM ET, August 16, 2022

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Emma Carmichael / Elle:
The Glorious Age of Adele  —  First came a brutal pandemic year.  Then a career low point.  In an intimate new interview, Adele talks about the artistic and personal rebirth that has her as happy as she's ever been.  —  BY EMMA CARMICHAEL AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO SORRENTI.  STYLED BY GEORGE CORTINA.
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Ayomikun Adekaiyero / Insider:
‘Jurassic World’ star Bryce Dallas Howard says she was paid ‘so much less’ than Chris Pratt for sequel: ‘I was at a great disadvantage’  — Exclusive: The “Jurassic World” star Bryce Dallas Howard was paid “so much less” than Chris Pratt.  — Howard said reports she was paid $2 million less …
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Neia Balao / Celebs:
As Ben Affleck turns 50, look back at the hottest pics of the actor when he was young
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Kenya Barris To Write & Direct Reimagining Of ‘Wizard Of Oz’ For Warner Bros; Khalabo Ink Society Producing  —  EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros just set Kenya Barris to write and direct Wizard of Oz, a reimaging of the fantasy classic, with his Khalabo Ink Society producing.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Just Jared
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Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris to Direct ‘Wizard of Oz’ Remake at Warner Bros.
TMZ.com:
A$AP ROCKY CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ... For Alleged Shooting  —  A$AP ROCKY CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ... For Alleged Shooting  —  A$AP Rocky is now facing criminal charges for an alleged shooting in Hollywood, where he's accused of firing multiple shots at a former friend.
Alex Ritman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Johnny Depp to Direct First Movie in 25 Years; Al Pacino Co-Producing ‘Modigliani’ Biopic About Italian Artist (Exclusive)  —  Barry Navidi also co-produces the feature, which marks the star's first feature as director in 25 years.  —  Johnny Depp has lined up his first film directing gig in 25 years …
Rip / TMZ.com:
Comedian Teddy Ray Died in Apparent Drowning, Found in Pool by Worker  —  COMEDIAN TEDDY RAY Died in Apparent Drowning FOUND IN POOL BY MAINTENANCE MAN  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 1.5K … Comedian Teddy Ray's death this past week shocked the entertainment industry, and we've learned his cause of death was an apparent drowning.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and RADAR
Rebecca Sun / The Hollywood Reporter:
Academy Apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for Her Mistreatment At the 1973 Oscars (Exclusive)  —  Nearly 50 years after suffering harassment and discrimination for protesting Native American mistreatment, the activist will be the guest of honor at an evening of healing and Indigenous celebration hosted …
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Mia Galuppo / The Hollywood Reporter:
Viola Davis Joins ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel as Villain (Exclusive)  —  The Oscar winner will play Dr. Volumnia Gaul, the head gamemaker of the 10th annual Hunger Games.  —  Viola Davis has joined Lionsgate's Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
TMZ.com:
Nipsey Hussle Walk of Fame Ceremony Honors Late Rapper With Own L.A. Day  —  Nipsey Hussle's birthday will now be known as Nipsey Hussle Day in Los Angeles for years to come ... an announcement made during the late rapper's Walk of Fame Ceremony.  —  Nip was honored Monday with a star …
Discussion: NBC Los Angeles and Stereogum
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TMZ.com:
Nipsey Hussle Estate Removes Song from The Game's Album After Wack 100 Didn't Submit Paperwork
Discussion: Bossip
Allison Crist / E! Online:
Go Inside RHONJ Star Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas' Honeymoon  —  The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Teresa Giudice and her new husband Luis Ruelas are spending their honeymoon in Mykonos.  See all of the photos they've shared of the gorgeous trip so far.
Discussion: Page Six, TMZ.com, Daily Mail and Celebuzz
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kellan Lutz and wife Brittany Gonzales welcome second child, a baby boy  —  Kellan Lutz's wife, Brittany Gonzales, gave birth to their second child, a baby boy named Kasen, on Aug. 10.  —  “We are in love and soaking up all the baby cuddles,” the couple captioned a joint Instagram statement Monday.
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Michelle Branch Files for Divorce from Patrick Carney  —  MICHELLE BRANCH FILES FOR DIVORCE On Heels Of Cheating Allegations, Arrest  —  Michelle Branch has filed for divorce from Patrick Carney, a move that comes just days after cheating allegations and the singer's domestic assault arrest.
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Dorit Kemsley Fires Back After ‘RHOBH’ Alum Dana Wilkey Shares Mauricio Umansky Affair Theory … It's been years since Dana Wilkey — and her infamous $25,000 sunglasses — were featured on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but the former “friend” is inserting herself into the mix …
Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
Inside Joe Jonas' raunchiest sex confessions - massive manhood to S&M antics  —  As DNCE frontman Joe Jonas prepares to celebrate his 33rd birthday with a bang, the Daily Star have taken a look at his raunchiest sex confessions over the years  —  He is known for being the lead singer …
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
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Sameer Suri / Daily Mail:
Sophie Turner shows off stunningly trim midriff less than a MONTH after announcing birth of second child as she steps out with Joe Jonas
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
 
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
Ron Perlman, Nick Nolte, Charles Melton, Tim Blake Nelson Join Peacock Series ‘Poker Face’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hailee Shane / Celebrity Insider:
Will Smith And Jada Pinkett Smith Dressed Casually For Their Daytime Date
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Janet Williams / Celebrity Insider:
In An Interview With People, Mindy Kaling Also Discussed The Extraordinarily Favorable Response She Got From The Netflix Series' Viewers, Calling It The ‘Greatest Surprise’
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Leo Barraclough / Variety:
First Look at Netflix's British Movie ‘I Used to Be Famous,’ Starring Ed Skrein, Leo Long (EXCLUSIVE)
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Cardi B Credits Onions for Restoring Her Hair Back to Health
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Zendaya Shares Her Hopes For Euphoria Season 3
Isabelle Casey / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Louise Redknapp finally addresses ex-husband Jamie Redknapp's decision to remarry
Discussion: The Sun
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Quinci LeGardye / Cosmopolitan:
Rihanna's Thigh High Boots Could Double as Pants
Discussion: E! Online
Tamantha Gunn / E! Online:
Van Hunt Honors “Wonderful, Loving, Funny” Halle Berry in Heartfelt Birthday Message
Discussion: Daily Star and POPSUGAR
Kim Kardashian / Perez Hilton:
Kim Kardashian Shares Jaw-Dropping Gym Shoot After Pete Davidson Breakup!
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Chrissy Teigen Shows Off Her Baby Bump on Instagram
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and Just Jared
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
No room for nanny as Cambridges downsize
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Marie Claire and HELLO!
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg:
Meta unveils Movie Gen, which creates up to 16-second videos from a text prompt, available to some staff and partners; Meta plans to add it to its apps in 2025

Victoria Gomelsky / New York Times:
Watches of Switzerland Group, one of the world's largest watch retailers, acquires the watch enthusiast website Hodinkee, says coverage will remain independent

Emma Roth / The Verge:
Mullenweg says “WordPress.org just belongs to me personally”, as his WP Engine feud blurs the lines between WordPress.org, WordPress Foundation, and Automattic

 
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