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8:55 PM ET, August 14, 2023

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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 …
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People:
Ashley Olsen Welcomes First Baby with Husband Louis Eisner  —  The star, 37, privately welcomed a baby boy, PEOPLE can confirm  —  Ashley Olsen is a mom!  —  The fashion mogul, 37, and husband Louis Eisner, 34, welcomed their first baby together, a son named Otto.
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Ashley Olsen secretly gave birth to baby boy ‘a few months ago’ after hiding pregnancy
Discussion: Elle and Marie Claire
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: Page Six, E! Online, The Sun and POPSUGAR
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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TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Bad Bunny and Tristan Thompson Party at Drake  —  It was a big ol' family reunion of sorts at Drake's most recent show in L.A. — with Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Bad Bunny and Tristan Thompson all spending some QT.  —  Kim, Kendall and Bunny apparently …
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 …
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Shannen Doherty looks happy on vacation in Italy as she battles breast cancer that spread to brain  —  Shannen Doherty was spotted beaming on vacation in Italy amid her cancer battle.  —  The “Heathers” star seemed to be in good spirits as she was photographed dancing and having drinks during lunch with friends in Nerano on Monday.
Discussion: People and Hollywood Life
Peter White / Deadline:
Chrisley Family Set To Return To TV With New Reality Series From Scout Productions After Prison Sentences For Todd & Julie Chrisley  —  EXCLUSIVE: Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced last year to a combined of 19 years in prison for crimes including tax evasion and wire fraud.
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”
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
Joey Nolfi / EW.com:
Jessica Chastain wants The Help sequel about ‘best friends’ Celia and Minny living together  —  “You know they ended up living together and raising the baby together, they were best friends,” the Oscar-winning actress tells EW's Awardist podcast. … TYPE  — Movie
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
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 …
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: ET Canada, Page Six and BuzzFeed News
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Jennifer Lopez gives impromptu karaoke performance at Italian bar  —  Jennifer Lopez said “let's get loud” while out at a karaoke bar Saturday.  —  The “Waiting for Tonight” singer enjoyed a late-night outing with friends at Taverna Anema e Core in Capri, Italy, and gave fellow patrons …
 
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Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Travis Scott's ‘Utopia’ Spends Second Week Atop Billboard 200
Discussion: Variety, VIBE.com and Just Jared
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Demi Moore, 60, flaunts fit body in green bikini on yacht in Greece
Discussion: Us Weekly and People
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell React to Swinger Rumors: 'A Lot of People Don't Get Jokes'
Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
Johnny Hardwick Recorded New King of the Hill Episodes for Hulu Revival Prior to Death (Exclusive)
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and UPROXX
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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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eMarketer: Google's share of the US search ad market is expected to drop below 50% in 2025 for the first time in 10+ years, as Amazon, TikTok, and others rise

Georg Szalai / The Hollywood Reporter:
An interview with ex-NBCUniversal executive Evan Shapiro on why streaming is a “shitty” business, Netflix ads, and why Hollywood must band together to thrive

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Watches of Switzerland Group, one of the world's largest watch retailers, acquires the watch enthusiast website Hodinkee, says coverage will remain independent

 
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