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1:00 PM ET, August 17, 2023

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TMZ.com:
Britney Spears and Husband Sam Asghari Split, Heading for Divorce  —  Britney Spears and her husband, Sam Asghari have separated after a nuclear argument that involves allegations of cheating ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... about a week ago, Sam confronted Britney over rumors she stepped out on him.
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TMZ.com:
Sam Asghari Files for Divorce from Britney Spears  —  Sam Asghari has wasted no time after TMZ broke the story he and Britney separated ... he has filed for divorce from his wife of 14 months, Britney Spears.  —  Sam cited the usual “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for ending the marriage.
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Sam Asghari threatening to release ‘extraordinarily embarrassing’ Britney Spears info if prenup is not renegotiated: source  —  He's pleading “gimme more.”  —  Sam Asghari allegedly wants his estranged wife, pop superstar Britney Spears, to pay him more than what their prenup provides …
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
Sam Asghari Files for Divorce From Britney Spears After 1 Year of Marriage (Exclusive)  —  The love affair is officially over.  ET has learned that Sam Asghari filed for divorce from Britney Spears after one year of marriage.  —  The news of the divorce filing comes hours after ET first learned …
Daniela Avila / People:
Britney Spears and Husband Sam Asghari Separate After 14 Months of Marriage: Sources
Washington Post:
Author Michael Lewis says only Hollywood cashed in on ‘Blind Side’ success  —  Author Michael Lewis responded Wednesday to accusations from former NFL lineman Michael Oher, a subject of Lewis's best-selling book “The Blind Side,” that the wealthy family who took Oher in has hoarded profits from the award-winning film adaptation.
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Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: The Blind Side star Sandra Bullock is ‘heartbroken’ …
Véronique Hyland / Elle:
Pamela Anderson Is Savoring This  —  Aritzia's new campaign star is having a bona fide fashion moment.  —  “I'm up for anything.  What do you want to know?”  —  That's how Pamela Anderson begins our conversation.  It's morning where she is, namely, at her rustic home on Vancouver Island, off the coast of Canada.
Discussion: People and ET Canada
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Margaret Abrams / Page Six:
Pamela Anderson reveals why she quit wearing makeup: It's been ‘freeing, fun and a little rebellious’  —  This “Baywatch” babe is stripping (off her makeup).  —  Pamela Anderson revealed why she quit wearing makeup, calling the experience “freeing, fun and a little rebellious.”
Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&M Records and Rock Hall of Fame member, dies at 88  —  Jerry Moss, a music industry giant who co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert and rose from a Los Angeles garage to the heights of success with hits by Alpert, the Police, the Carpenters and hundreds of other performers, has died at age 88.
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Brent Furdyk / ET Canada:
Jerry Moss, A&M Records Co-Founder, Dead At 88
Just Jared:
Blac Chyna Opens Up About Co-Parenting With Both Rob Kardashian & Tyga  —  The 35-year-old reality star shares 6-year-old Dream with Rob, and a 10-year-old son, King, with Tyga.  —  Keep reading to find out more...  Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Angela said that the co-parenting relationship …
TMZ.com:
Rachel Leviss Made Over $350k On ‘VPR’ Despite Bethenny Frankel Claim She Made Intern Money  —  RACHEL LEVISS SCORED OVER $350K FOR ‘VPR’ ... Despite Bethenny Frankel Claim She Made Intern $$ … 5:30 PM PT — Lisa Vanderpump confirms our report, and then some ... saying Rachel made a whopping $361k on season 10 of ‘VPR’
Corey Atad / ET Canada:
Bobbi Althoff Shuts Down Rumours That She Slept With Drake  —  Bobbi Althoff is shutting down the rumour mill.  —  On Wednesday, the podcaster took to her Instagram to share deny rumours that she slept with Drake after her interview with the rapper last month.
TMZ.com:
Jenelle Evans' Mom Accuses Her of Taking Son Off Meds Before Runaway Incident  —  ‘TEEN MOM’ JENELLE EVANS MOM ACCUSES HER OF TAKING SON OFF MEDS ... Triggering School Trouble … Barbara Evans is concerned for the well-being of her grandson — who she had custody of for more than a decade …
People:
Melania Trump Carries On After Georgia Indictment: ‘Another Problem for Her Husband, Not for Her’ (Exclusive)  —  The former first lady has maintained her private lifestyle in New York this summer while Donald Trump deals with his various indictments, a source tells PEOPLE
Discussion: RADAR and The Mirror
HELLO!:
Sir Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: read family's statement  —  Broadcasting legend Michael Parkinson has passed away aged 88  —  HELLO!  —  Sir Michael Parkinson has passed away aged 88, his family have confirmed.  The legendary broadcaster, journalist and author died peacefully at home on Wednesday.
Isabelle Casey / HELLO!:
Coleen Rooney looks mesmerizing in stunning new photos as she talks Rebekah Vardy in first interview since court case  —  Coleen Rooney has opened up about Rebekkah Vardy in her first interview since the famous ‘Wagatha Christie’ court case concluded during a stunning new photoshoot.
Discussion: The Mirror
People:
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Is Stepping Away from Her N.Y.C. Restaurant (Exclusive)  —  The actress opened her N.Y.C. restaurant Sona in 2021  —  Priyanka Chopra Jonas is stepping away from her partnership with Sona.  —  The actress, 41, who opened her New York City restaurant in 2021 …
Discussion: Just Jared and ET Canada
 
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Simon Perry / People:
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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

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

 
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