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5:05 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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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.
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.
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Page Six:
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian welcome their second baby: ‘My beautiful angel’
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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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: Just Jared and Metro
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
Discussion: RADAR, Daily Mail and Hollywood Life
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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”
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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
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: ET Canada
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:
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.
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, The Mirror and Ok - OK
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.
FemaleFirst:
Rolling Stones use bogus local newspaper ad to reveal title of their next album!  —  In a smart marketing stunt, The Rolling Stones have used a local newspaper advert to reveal the name of their next album.  —  The Rolling Stones have used a local newspaper advert to reveal the name of their next album.
Margaret Abrams / Page Six:
Fans speculate Angelina Jolie's new mystery middle finger tattoo is a ‘f—k you’ to Brad Pitt  —  She's flipping the bird to someone.  —  Angelina Jolie's tattoo artist revealed that the actress got a mystery tattoo on both of her middle fingers — and fans are having a field day in the comment section, guessing at what it could say.
Discussion: Just Jared
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Proof Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's Daughter Stormi Is Ready for Kids Baking Championship  —  Though Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's daughter Stormi Webster is only 5, she's already a budding baker.  The rapper shared a look inside their time in the kitchen together.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Daily Mail
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 …
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 …
Sean O'grady / Daily Mail:
Kendall Jenner leaves almost nothing to the imagination as she poses nude on a horse for Stella McCartney's Winter 2023 campaign  —  Kendall Jenner left little to the imagination as she posed nude on a horse in a jaw-dropping new photoshoot.  —  The model, 27, displayed her incredible figure …
Corey Atad / ET Canada:
Lauryn Hill Announces ‘Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ 25th Anniversary Tour With Fugees  —  Lauryn Hill is going on tour!  —  On Monday, the iconic rapper announced The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary tour, celebrating her influential 1998 debut solo album.
 
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Laura Fox / Daily Mail:
Heidi Klum, 50, reveals her weight as she answers a fans' question while sharing the secret to her iconic figure
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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
Just Jared:
‘All Rise’ Ending on OWN After Season 3 After Being Picked Up From CBS
Discussion: TVLine, The Wrap and Variety
TMZ.com:
Lizzo Spotted for First Time Since Being Sued By Backup Dancers, Gives Update
Discussion: ET Canada and Decider
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Demi Lovato, Karol G and More Stars Set to Perform at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
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Liam Hess / Vogue:
'I Think I'm Just a Curious Person': Addison Rae on Her Quest for Pop Perfection
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Just Jared:
‘Frasier’ Reboot Gets Premiere Date at Paramount+ - Cast Revealed & 1 Big Star Not Returning!
Gabrielle Wilde / Daily Star:
Gwyneth Paltrow wows with lookalike daughter as fans swoon over ‘stunning legs’
TMZ.com:
Tori Spelling Leaves Hospital With A Bruised Face After Mystery Health Concern
 

 
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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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