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1:35 AM ET, August 15, 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
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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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, The Sun, E! Online and POPSUGAR
Just Jared:
NFL Player Alex Collins Dead at 28, Ravens Team Releases Statement Amid Tragic Death  —  Former football player Alex Collins has died at the young age of 28.  —  Just 12 days shy of his 29th birthday, the Baltimore Ravens have announced that the former running back has passed away.
Discussion: People, New York Post, ABC7 and TMZ.com
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John Boyle / Seattle Seahawks:
Seahawks Remember Alex Collins
Discussion: E! Online and NFL.com
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.
Geoff Calkins / Daily Memphian:
Sean Tuohy responds to ‘Blind Side’ allegations: ‘We are going to keep loving Michael (Oher)’  —  Sean Tuohy said he was stunned Monday when he read the allegations from Michael Oher.  —  MICHAEL OHER THE BLIND SIDE SEAN TUOHY  —  Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades.
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 …
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny spotted ‘making out’ in rare PDA at Drake concert
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
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: Deadline and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Tina Knowles Says Beyoncé Does Not Bring Personal Toilet Seat On Tour  —  TINA KNOWLES NO PERSONAL TOILET SEATS FOR BEYONCÉ ... That Story's Ridiculous … Tina Knowles is laughing off a report about Beyoncé bringing personal toilet seats around with her on tour ... she says it's a case of mistaken identity.
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: Perez Hilton, The Sun, HELLO! and The Mirror
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Angelina Jolie Will Produce ‘Outsiders’ Broadway Show with Help from ‘Thoughtful’ Daughter Vivienne, 15  —  The actress says daughter Vivienne is “serious about theatre and working hard to best understand how to contribute”  —  Angelina Jolie is turning her upcoming Broadway venture into a mother-daughter collaboration.
Discussion: Just Jared
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.
Vanessa Etienne / People:
Jeremy Renner Spends Time in Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Twice a Day Following Snowplow Accident  —  The ‘Avengers’ star has been sharing various treatments as he continues to recover from his Jan. 1 snowplow accident  —  Jeremy Renner is sharing the oxygen treatment he undergoes twice a day.
Discussion: ET Canada
 
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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 …
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Dawn Chmielewski / Reuters:
Paramount Global and Skydance Media announce a merger of the two companies, ending months of chaotic talks; a memo says the deal is expected to close in H1 2025

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OpenAI last week requested NYT documents, including reporters' notes and interview memos, to show that its articles are original; NYT calls it harassment

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