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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
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.
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
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.
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 …
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 …
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’
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 …
Discussion: Out Magazine, Queerty and Just Jared
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, Just Jared, E! Online and People
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.
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: Daily Mail, People and Just Jared Jr.
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
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.
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
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
Charlotte Alter / TIME:
The Reintroduction of Kamala Harris  —  The soundtrack suggested a Beyoncé concert.  The light-up bracelets evoked the Eras Tour.  And the exuberant crowd—more than 14,000 strong, lining up in the rain—resembled the early days of Barack Obama.  Inside a Philadelphia arena on Aug. 6 …
Discussion: People and Cele|bitchy
Olivia Jakiel / Us Weekly:
Summer House's Paige DeSorbo Is Happy to Report Lindsay Hubbard Is a ‘Chill’ Pregnant Roommate (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Paige DeSorbo is dishing all about her Summer House costars, including pregnant Lindsay Hubbard.  —  As the cast is in the midst …
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
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.
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: Us Weekly
 
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