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2:15 PM ET, August 22, 2023

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Ellen Gamerman / Wall Street Journal:
How Jennifer Aniston Went From Sitcom Star to Hollywood Power Player  —  The actor, producer and entrepreneur has blazed her own path in Hollywood—from ‘Friends’ to ‘The Morning Show.’ Here's how.  —  As an actor and a producer, Jennifer Aniston keeps a foot in two worlds.
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TMZ.com:
Rihanna Secretly Gives Birth to Baby Boy with A$AP Rocky  —  Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are now officially parents twice over ... as we've learned she secretly gave birth to another baby boy earlier this month.  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell us the baby arrived August 3rd in Los Angeles.
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Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Rihanna Feels Her Family Is ‘Complete’ After Welcoming Baby No. 2 with A$AP Rocky: Source  —  An insider tells PEOPLE that “Rihanna feels her family is now complete” and “it's something she's always wanted”  —  Rihanna has something new to celebrate.  —  After sources confirmed to PEOPLE …
Discussion: Elle, Bossip, Just Jared and Sandra Rose
Zoe Phillips / Entertainment Tonight:
Rihanna Gives Birth to Baby No. 2 With A$AP Rocky
Chris Eggertsen / Billboard:
Ariana Grande Parts Ways With Manager Scooter Braun  —  Ariana Grande has split with longtime manager Scooter Braun, sources close to the situation tell Billboard.  —  Grande has been with Braun and his SB Projects since 2013, the year she released her breakthrough debut album, Yours Truly.
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Lyndsey Havens / Billboard:
Demi Lovato Splits With Manager Scooter Braun
TMZ.com:
Tori Spelling Leaves Hospital With A Bruised Face After Mystery Health Concern  —  TORI SPELLING LEAVES HOSPITAL AFTER 4-DAY STAY ... Bruises On Face, Arm  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 870 … Tori Spelling is out of the hospital where she's been getting treatment for several days ... but she had some bruises as she exited in a wheelchair.
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Tom Brady celebrates his, ex Bridget Moynahan's son, Jack, on 16th birthday: ‘Changed our lives’  —  Happy sweet 16 to Tom Brady and Bridget Moynahan's son, Jack!  —  The retired NFL player celebrated his eldest child's milestone birthday with a touching Instagram tribute Tuesday.
Discussion: E! Online
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TMZ.com:
Caleb Farley's Father Killed In Explosion At NFL DB's Home  —  TITANS' CALEB FARLEY FATHER KILLED IN EXPLOSION ... At Cornerback's Home … 10:15 AM PT — Authorities say Caleb Farley's father, Robert Farley, was the one who was killed in the home explosion.  —  UPDATE  —  He was 61 years old.
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Bachelorette Charity Lawson Will Have 2 Weddings — but Not a ‘17-Year-Length Engagement’ (Exclusive)  —  Charity Lawson tells PEOPLE she and her fiancé Dotun Olubeko are “super happy to get our lives started” after getting engaged on Monday's ‘Bachelorette’ finale
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Pregnant Laura Anderson back together with ex Gary Lucy after months of feuding as they spend weekend together  —  GARY Lucy and Laura Anderson didn't have the best of break-ups - with the Love Islander accused of taking public pot shots at the actor.  —  However, The Sun can reveal the couple …
Discussion: Daily Star, Metro, Ok - OK and The Mirror
Brennan Kilbane / Allure:
New Music Isn't the Only Thing Ariana Grande Is Dropping This Month  —  The singer tells Allure about the rerelease of her debut album plus her beauty brand's latest venture.  —  It's been a busy year for many Americans, and we all look — no offense — like unemployed slackers with no hobbies …
TMZ.com:
Lizzo Spotted for First Time Since Being Sued By Backup Dancers, Gives Update  —  Lizzo looks and sounds unbothered by the lawsuit hanging over her head ... possibly using all the controversy as inspiration to create new art.  —  The “Truth Hurts” singer was spotted Monday for the first time since …
Discussion: Decider
Just Jared:
‘All Rise’ Ending on OWN After Season 3 After Being Picked Up From CBS  —  All Rise is coming to an end.  —  Oprah Winfrey's OWN will host the legal drama's third season, which will also be its last.  —  Season 3B, consisting of 10 episodes, kicks off Saturday, September 16, at 9/8c, via TVLine.
Discussion: TVLine, The Wrap and Variety
Just Jared:
‘Frasier’ Reboot Gets Premiere Date at Paramount+ - Cast Revealed & 1 Big Star Not Returning!  —  The Frasier reboot at Paramount+ has a premiere date!  —  The return of the beloved sitcom will debut with its first two episodes on Paramount+ on October 12 in the U.S. and Canada and on October 13 …
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Demi Lovato, Karol G and More Stars Set to Perform at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards  —  The performance lineup for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, set to air Tuesday, Sept. 12, will feature Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin and more.  —  We're more than confident in this lineup.
Martin Barber / BBC:
Presenter leaves BBC after nearly 40 years on the air  —  At a glance  — BBC Look East breakfast presenter Louise Priest is leaving the corporation after nearly 40 years on the air  — The impact on home life of getting up at 04:00 is one of the reasons she has decided to go
Discussion: HELLO!, Ok - OK, The Sun and The Mirror
Scott Stump / TODAY.com:
Does the Jonas Brothers' mom have a favorite Jonas Brother?  They think so  —  In an interview with TODAY, Denise Jonas also spoke about her three sons' wives and when she knew her boys could be stars.  —  Jonas Brothers' mom shares secrets to raising four boys  —  Does the Jonas Brothers' mom have a favorite Jonas brother?
Discussion: ET Canada and Cosmopolitan
Zoe Forsey / The Mirror:
Prince George and Princess Charlotte can't eat dinner with mum and dad at big events  —  The young royals have very strict rules when it comes to who they can eat with at big events and it's never Prince William and Kate Middleton  —  There are a lot of rules to follow if you're a royal …
Discussion: Marie Claire, New York Post and Ok - OK
 
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Liam Hess / Vogue:
'I Think I'm Just a Curious Person': Addison Rae on Her Quest for Pop Perfection
Discussion: Egotastic and Just Jared Jr.
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Drew Barrymore Exits Stage During Scary Moment at NYC Event After Man Tells Her “I Need to See You”
Madison Rexroat / Elle:
Chlöe x Halle Talk New Music, Their PINK Collab, and Personal Style
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Jen Juneau / People:
‘Good Burger 2’ Teaser: See Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson Reunite in First Look (Exclusive)
Billboard:
Oliver Anthony Music's ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
People:
Sienna Miller Is Pregnant! Actress Expecting Second Baby as She Shows Off Bump While on Vacation (Exclusive)
 

 
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David Gilmour / Mediaite:
Elon Musk appears to confirm that posts containing links in their main text are deprioritized on X, saying it is to stop “lazy linking”

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

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
 
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