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7:30 AM ET, August 14, 2024

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Variety:
J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk Named in Cyberbullying Lawsuit Filed by Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif After Olympic Win (EXCLUSIVE)  —  J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have both been named in a criminal complaint filed to French authorities over alleged “acts of aggravated cyber harassment” …
Zach Baron / British GQ:
George Clooney and Brad Pitt are Hollywood's BFFs  —  They've spent three decades living intertwined lives at the inconceivably glamorous height of Hollywood.  Now, having crossed the threshold of 60, they're more comfortable than ever throwing bombs, dispensing hard-won wisdom, and, yes …
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Niomi Harris / Daily Mail:
George Clooney reveals he's ‘irritated’ with Quentin Tarantino for talking ‘s**t’ about his movie career as he says the director can ‘f*** off’ in rare unspoken interview with pal Brad Pitt
Nick Romano / Entertainment Weekly:
Michelle Yeoh won't appear until Avatar 4, James Cameron confirms (exclusive)  —  The director tells EW the Oscar winner's involvement “got a little bit misreported.”  —  Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh's arrival in the Avatar movies will happen later than expected.
Giles Hattersley / British Vogue:
How Kylie Jenner Won At Fashion, Family And Dating On The DL: “I'm Having The Most Fun”  —  Silk-mousseline cape dress, Chloé.  Latex body, Elissa Poppy.  White-gold and pavé-diamond earrings, Bvlgari  —  Kylie Jenner materialises as if from the ether.  It's impressive.
The Hollywood Reporter:
Justin Baldoni Hires Crisis PR Veteran Amid Alleged ‘It Ends With Us’ Rift  —  The director and star has retained the services of Melissa Nathan, who represented Johnny Depp during the Amber Heard trial.  —  Justin Baldoni has hired veteran PR crisis manager Melissa Nathan amid the release …
Eric Wilson / Town & Country:
All the World's a Stage for Katie Holmes  —  That's been the case for Katie Holmes for more than 25 years, and now the actress is coming back to Broadway to breathe new life into an American classic.  —  “I have no idea where we are,” says Katie Holmes.  We're on a stroll through Central Park …
TMZ.com:
Skai Jackson Arrested For Domestic Battery After Fight With Boyfriend  —  DISNEY CHANNEL STAR SKAI JACKSON ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY ... After Public Fight W/Boyfriend … Skai Jackson has joined the ranks of former child stars who've had run-ins with the law ... the Disney Channel alum was recently arrested ... TMZ has learned.
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Disney star Skai Jackson arrested for battery after fight with boyfriend, says they're engaged and expecting
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Luke Evans Says Partner Fran Tomas Is the ‘Best Part of Me’: 'We're Building a Life Together'  —  “He literally makes me a better person,” said the actor  —  Luke Evans is expressing gratitude for his relationship with partner Fran Tomas.  —  The Beauty and the Beast actor, 45 …
TMZ.com:
Tommy Lee's Son Brandon Loses Country Club Membership After Heated Argument  —  TOMMY LEE'S SON BRANDON SUBPAR CONDUCT GETS HIM BOOTED FROM COUNTRY CLUB … Brandon Thomas Lee won't be getting a mulligan at his fancy country club ... we've learned Tommy Lee's son has been given the boot for bad behavior.
Discussion: Daily Mail and New York Post
Evan Roberson / Suggest:
Katy Perry Being Investigation for Environmental Damage Following Music Video Shoot  —  Popstar Katy Perry is currently being investigated for possible environmental damage.  The investigation is the result of some filming that took place for Perry's “Lifetimes” music video.
Tariq Panja / New York Times:
Head of Panel That Ruled Against Jordan Chiles Represents Romania in Other Cases  —  The decision outraged U.S. Olympic and gymnastics officials, and led to a torrent of online abuse against both Chiles and Ana Barbosu, the Romanian athlete who ended up with the bronze.
Johnny Dodd / People:
Scott Peterson Breaks His Silence: ‘I Was an A-Hole’ to Laci—But 'I Didn't Kill My Wife' (Exclusive)  —  For the first time in more than 20 years, the convicted murderer of Laci Peterson speaks out in the new Peacock documentary ‘Face to Face with Scott Peterson’
Just Jared:
Nick Jonas Gets Wife Priyanka Chopra's Support at ‘The Good Half’ Premiere In LA After She Wraps Filming Her Movie In Australia  —  Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra couple up on the red carpet at the premiere screening for his new movie The Good Half held at Saban Theatre on Tuesday (August 13) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Discussion: People, Daily Mail and Just Jared Jr.
People:
Elizabeth Banks Is Glowing from Head to Toe on the Skincare Premiere Red Carpet  —  She also wore her sparkling ensemble to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’  —  It's Elizabeth Banks' time to shine.  —  For Tuesday's Aug. 13 premiere of her latest movie, Skincare, the actress, 50 …
Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
Vanessa Lachey reveals major change for her family-of-five months after NCIS: Hawai'i cancellation: ‘Off into the sunset’  —  The former NCIS star shares children Camden, Brooklyn, and Phoenix with husband Nick Lachey  —  Vanessa Lachey is officially moving on from the sudden cancellation of NCIS …
Discussion: Daily Mail, E! Online, Just Jared and People
Charna Flam / People:
Michael Bolton Says ‘All Is Good’ Following Social Media Reports of Police Cars at His Home  —  “Thanks for checking,” the singer, who revealed he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January, wrote  —  Michael Bolton is reassuring concerned fans that he's doing okay.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Pras Records Lauryn Hill Diss ‘Bar Mitzfa,’ Addresses DOJ, Fraud Trial  —  PRAS LAURYN CAUSED FUGEES ‘MESS’!!!  Records ‘Bar Mitzfa’ Diss Track … 1:20 PM PT — Pras saved the song's outro bits for his IG stories ... apparently, Lauryn Hill values serving clickbait and buying Gucci bags over keeping her word.
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
LaKeith Stanfield Joins Jennifer Lawrence And Robert Pattinson In ‘Die, My Love’ For Black Label Media And Excellent Cadaver … Ramsay also co-wrote the script with Enda Walsh.  —  Set in a remote forgotten rural area, the story follows a mother who struggles to maintain her sanity as she battles with psychosis.
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and World of Reel
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
Halle Berry on Exiting Ryan Murphy's 'All's Fair' Legal Drama Starring Kim Kardashian (Exclusive)  —  Halle Berry Speaks Out About Exiting Ryan Murphy's Kim Kardashian Legal Series (Exclusive)  —  Skai Jackson Arrested for Domestic Battery After Altercation With Boyfriend
 
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Summer House's Paige DeSorbo Is Happy to Report Lindsay Hubbard Is a ‘Chill’ Pregnant Roommate (Exclusive)
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Just Jared:
‘Supacell’ Renewed for Season 2 By Netflix
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From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Kimberly Nordyke / The Hollywood Reporter:
News Corp and Telstra agree to sell Australian pay TV company Foxtel Group to sports streaming platform DAZN in a deal worth ~$2.1B

New York Times:
In a first, Telegram is set to be profitable in 2024, with $1B+ in revenue, up from ~$350M in 2023, and 12M subscribers; source: 50%+ its revenue is from ads

 
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