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6:15 PM ET, August 14, 2023

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Michael A. Fletcher / ESPN:
‘Blind Side’ subject Oher alleges Tuohys made millions off lie  —  Retired NFL star Michael Oher, whose supposed adoption out of grinding poverty by a wealthy, white family was immortalized in the 2009 movie “The Blind Side,” petitioned a Tennessee court Monday with allegations that a central element …
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Clarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black Entertainment,’ Dies at 92 … No cause of death was provided; he was 92.  —  “It is with a heavy heart that the Avant/Sarandos family announce the passing of Clarence Alexander Avant,” the statement from his children, Nicole and Alexander and son-in-law Ted Sarandos.
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Alex Pappademas / Esquire:
It's Aaron Taylor-Johnson Season!  —  The British actor has spent years dodging the spotlight while dazzling in character roles.  Now he's flexing his action-hero skills in Marvel's Kraven the Hunter.  And rumor has it that a martini and a license to kill may be waiting for him.
Mackenzie Schmidt / People:
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott Are Engaged!  ‘Forever Starts Now’ (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Property Brothers’ host popped the question to the ‘New Girl’ star on a family trip to Scotland, four years after they met filming an episode of ‘Carpool Karaoke’  —  Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are engaged!
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Cynthia Robinson / Us Weekly:
Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel Are Engaged After 4 Years of Dating: See the Ring
Discussion: E! Online, The Sun and POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Ashley Olsen Gives Birth To First Child, Son Otto  —  And Boy, We Kept This Under Wraps! … Ashley Olsen officially has a full house ... because we've learned the Olsen twin and her hubby have welcomed their first kiddo.  —  Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... Ashley gave birth to her son …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny spotted ‘making out’ in rare PDA at Drake concert  —  Drake concert Floor Seats & i turn to my left and all of a sudden #KendallJenner #BadBunny #kimKRdashian #itsablurTour #drakeTour  —  Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were caught showing rare PDA at a Drake concert Sunday night.
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Dory Jackson / People:
Chrisley Family Is ‘Ready’ to Continue Their Story in New Reality Series: ‘So Happy to Be Back’ (Exclusive)  —  In announcing the news of the family's collaboration with Scout Productions for their upcoming reality series, Savannah Chrisley noted that the “time was right to share our story”
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Rapper Magoo, Timbaland's former collaborator, dead at 50: report  —  Rapper Magoo, who was best known as Timbaland's longtime collaborator, reportedly died Sunday.  He was 50.  —  The “Up Jumps Da' Boogie” performer's cause of death is not yet known.  —  R&B star and music producer …
Harriet Alexander / Daily Mail:
Hawaii wildfires: Paris Hilton spotted frolicking in the waves with husband Carter Reum and son on Maui beach just 30 miles from ‘city of tombstones’ where at least 96 died - after Jason Momoa told tourists to stay away  — Paris Hilton was pictured on Saturday enjoying her family vacation …
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
The Princess of raves!  Kate Middleton ‘secretly went to upper-class 24-hour music festival’ at Norfolk estate of her friend Rose Hanbury the Marchioness of Cholmondeley (after being persuaded by friends at a dinner party!)  —  The Princess of Wales appears to take the view that what's good for the goose is good for the gander.
Discussion: HELLO!, The Mirror and The Sun
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Demi Moore, 60, flaunts fit body in green bikini on yacht in Greece  —  She's sexier than ever at 60.  —  Demi Moore looked like she could step back into her “Charlie's Angels” role as she rocked a tiny mint green bikini while vacationing in Greece this week, wearing the sexy swimsuit as she enjoyed a swim in the Mediterranean Sea.
Discussion: People and Us Weekly
Melissa Romualdi / ET Canada:
Van Hunt Posts Sweet Birthday Message To Halle Berry, Takes Her To ‘World Of Barbie’ To Celebrate Turning 57  —  Van Hunt is declaring his love for Halle Berry.  —  The singer, 53, took to Instagram on Monday to gush over the woman he loves on her 57th birthday.  —  “This is the woman i love.
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell React to Swinger Rumors: 'A Lot of People Don't Get Jokes'  —  Kyle Richards' ‘Go-To’ Leggings Are 33% Off on Amazon!  —  This Jennifer Aniston-Approved Brand's $21 Cream May Be Better Than La Mer  —  Grab 1 of the Best Deals on Apple AirPods at Amazon
Armchair Expert:
Kristen Bell, by the grace of God, Returns  —  Kristen Bell is an actor, singer, philanthropist, and producer.  Kristen joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her career in the tabloids, how you need thick skin to be a parent, and going to channel two.  Kristen and Dax talk about what they Google …
Discussion: Page Six, ET Canada and BuzzFeed News
 
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Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
Johnny Hardwick Recorded New King of the Hill Episodes for Hulu Revival Prior to Death (Exclusive)
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Cydney Yeates / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Bling Empire star Kevin Kreider, 39, reveals he was paid LESS than a UPS worker for starring in hit Netflix show about wealth and excess …
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
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Michael Segalov / The Guardian:
Rose Matafeo: ‘I feel a massive sense of guilt for making a romcom’
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Mark Zuckerberg / @zuck@threads.net:
I think we can all agree Elon isn't serious and it's time to move on.  I offered a real date.  Dana White offered to make this a legit competition for charity.  Elon won't confirm a date, then says he needs surgery, and now asks to do a practice round in my backyard instead. …
 

 
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

Dominic Patten / Deadline:
Filing: Disney agrees to pay $43.25M to settle a 2019 lawsuit over pay equity for up to 14,000 female Disney employees; the trial was set to begin in May 2025

Carmen Reinicke / Bloomberg:
Conservative video streaming platform Rumble hires Guy Beahm, aka Dr Disrespect, to lead Rumble Gaming; RUM rises 13%+ to its highest level since May 2024

 
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