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7:40 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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Jem Aswad / Variety:
What the Hell Is Going On in Scooter Braun's Empire? … Yet unlike indictments, there is little solid information to be found on what is being positioned by some as an exodus from Braun's SB Projects.  Lovato's “amicable” departure has been confirmed off the record by sources from both camps.
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Mesfin Fekadu / Hollywood Reporter:
Source: Idina Menzel Is No Longer Being Managed by Scooter Braun (Exclusive)  —  The Broadway star signed with Braun in 2019 and left him in January.  Demi Lovato announced this week she also parted ways with the talent manager.  —  Let it go: Idina Menzel is no longer being managed by Scooter Braun.
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.
Laura Fox / Daily Mail:
Heidi Klum, 50, reveals her weight as she answers a fans' question while sharing the secret to her iconic figure  —  Heidi Klum has revealed her weight as she coolly answered her fans' questions in a candid Instagram chat.  —  The model, 50, credited her iconic figure to a low-fat breakfast …
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Heidi Klum Reveals She Eats 900 Calories a Day, Including This Daily Breakfast Habit  —  Heidi Klum answered her Instagram fans' burning questions, including what her daily calorie intake is and how much she weighs.  —  Heidi Klum gave her fans some food for thought.
Discussion: Daily Star
Alesia Stanford / Daily Mail:
Lizzo says she's ‘doing good’ amid sexual harassment lawsuit as she steps out in thigh high silver boots to make new music: 'I'm in the studio right now'  —  Lizzo is feeling ‘Good As Hell’ despite her current controversy - involving back-up dancers who are suing the star over claims of sexual harassment.
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TMZ.com:
Lizzo Spotted for First Time Since Being Sued By Backup Dancers, Gives Update
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Decider
Angela Andaloro / People:
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Welcome Second Baby Girl, Daughter Adira River: ‘My Beautiful Angel’  —  The couple quietly revealed the arrival of their second baby girl in a TikTok video on Tuesday  —  Serena Williams is a mom of two!  —  The tennis icon, 41, and tech entrepreneur …
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Page Six:
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian welcome their second baby: ‘My beautiful angel’
Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Drew Barrymore rushed out of interview as stage stormed by terrifying ‘stalker’  —  Actress Drew Barrymore had to be whisked off-stage during an interview with songstress Reneé Rapp when an overly keen fan stormed the venue and demanded to talk to her
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Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Drew Barrymore Exits Stage During Scary Moment at NYC Event After Man Tells Her “I Need to See You”
People:
Rumer Willis Reveals Daughter's Name was Inspired by Text Typo: ‘Divine Intervention’ (Exclusive)  —  Rumer Willis and Derek Richard Thomas welcomed daughter Louetta in April  —  Rumer Willis is revealing the inspiration behind her baby girl's name.  —  The Once Upon a Time …
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and Metro
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: Metro, The Mirror, Daily Star and Ok - OK
Erin Clack / People:
Bobbi Brown Confesses She Has ‘No Idea’ How Much Her Hamptons Mansion Cost as She Gives Tour of Compound  —  The makeup mogul opened the doors of her sprawling residence to popular content creator Caleb Simpson  —  Bobbi Brown has opened the doors to her luxe Hamptons home.
Discussion: Marie Claire and The Messenger
Stephanie Wenger / People:
Raven-Symoné Tells Whoopi Goldberg She Gave Off ‘Lesbian Vibes’ When They Co-Hosted ‘The View’  —  Goldberg clarified that she was “not a lesbian” but she “knows lots of them” and had “played them on television”  —  Whoopi Goldberg is clarifying that she is “not a lesbian” …
Discussion: Page Six and Decider
TMZ.com:
Kim Zolciak's Daughter Brielle Biermann Sued By American Express Over Unpaid Bill  —  BRIELLE BIERMANN SUED OVER UNPAID CREDIT CARD BILL … 2:05 PM PT — A rep for Brielle Biermann tells us she has plans to pay the bill in full Wednesday.  —  Brielle Biermann is being hounded by American Express …
Discussion: Page Six, Daily Mail and RADAR
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 …
Page Six:
Britney Spears' brother, Bryan, steps in to help pop star amid Sam Asghari divorce  —  Bryan Spears has entered the chat.  —  Britney Spears' brother is stepping in to support the pop star amid her divorce from Sam Asghari, a source tells Page Six.  —  “He's been staying over and helping …
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘Priscilla’ Gets SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement Ahead Of Venice Film Festival World Premiere  — ‘Golda’ Filmmaker Guy Nattiv On Why The Time Is Right For A Biopic About Israel's Only Female Prime Minister - Crew Call Podcast  —  Ahead of its world premiere in competition at the 80th Venice Film Festival …
Discussion: Just Jared and ComingSoon.net
Alexandra Bellusci / E! Online:
Julie Bowen Weighs In on Sofía Vergara's Single Life After Joe Manganiello Breakup  —  Modern Family star Julie Bowen gushed to E! News about her “beautiful” former costar Sofia Vergara as she enters her single girl era, which includes a hot girl winter with Julie.
Stephanie Petit / People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Sport Their Most Casual Cover Look Ever for Mountain Rescue Magazine  —  The Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team was asked to keep things “informal” and “fun” when the Prince and Princess of Wales visited  —  Kate Middleton and Prince William are no strangers …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and ET Canada
 
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Corey Atad / ET Canada:
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Scott Stump / TODAY.com:
Does the Jonas Brothers' mom have a favorite Jonas Brother? They think so
Discussion: ET Canada and Cosmopolitan
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Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Demi Lovato, Karol G and More Stars Set to Perform at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Just Jared:
‘Frasier’ Reboot Gets Premiere Date at Paramount+ - Cast Revealed & 1 Big Star Not Returning!
 

 
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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

Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Drake launches legal action against UMG and Spotify for allegedly using bots, payola, and more to inflate Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us, a track attacking Drake
 
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