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8:35 PM ET, August 27, 2014

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Martha P. Nochimson / Vox:
Did Tony die at the end of The Sopranos?  —  David Chase finally answers the question he wants fans to stop asking  —  The main topic of conversation about The Sopranos, seven years after the series finale, is still whether Tony Soprano, mob boss of North Jersey, is dead or not.
Los Angeles Times:
Hello Kitty is not a cat, plus more reveals before her L.A. tour  —  Her expressionless mug has been featured on countless toys, not to mention bowling balls, motor oil, a Fender Strat, a pricey Judith Leiber clutch, sanitary napkins and mens underwear.  She has inspired a controversial song …
Discussion: Gawker and PopWatch
Ree Hines / Today:
Jennifer Aniston: My ‘value as a woman’ isn't measured by motherhood  —  When is she getting married?  Will she have children?  Is she pregnant now?  Those are the sort of questions that have followed Jennifer Aniston throughout her career.  Now, in a sit down with TODAY's Carson Daly …
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and Cele|bitchy
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Heather Morris Is Engaged to Longtime Boyfriend Taylor Hubbell  —  First comes baby — then comes the ring!  Glee star Heather Morris is engaged to longtime boyfriend Taylor Hubbell, a source confirms to Us Weekly.  —  PHOTOS: Glee star's love lives  —  The couple are proud parents to 11-month-old son Elijah.
Discussion: Just Jared
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
NEWS/ Pretty Little Liars Star Janel Parrish and Olympian Lolo Jones Heading to Dancing With the Stars  —  Mona lives!  —  A Pretty Little Liars star is set to bring the drama to Dancing With the Stars when it returns for its 19th season on Sept. 15.  —  While ABC doesn't comment on casting rumors …
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Philiana Ng / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Boss on Deadly Summer Finale: Fans Will Be “Left Speechless”
Discussion: The Moviefone Blog
Condé Nast / Vanity Fair:
Cover story  —  At 24, she has the fame of a blockbuster's star.  She has loved under the glare of the paparazzi.  She's discovered what Hollywood does to those who just do as they wish.  After two years of silence, the sulky actress comes back -obviously- where we didn't expect her, in French director Olivier Assayas' movie.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Billboard:
Taylor Swift's ‘Shake It Off’ Debuts At No. 1 On Hot 100  —  Swift's new single blasts in at No. 1, thanks to hefty sales, streaming and airplay.  Plus, Nicki Minaj's ‘Anaconda’ vaults 39-2 following the premiere of its video.  —  Taylor Swift rockets onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 1 with “Shake It Off.”
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Just Jared
Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘My father was a paparazzo’: Kanye West's surprise admission during civil lawsuit over scuffle with shutterbug  —  Kanye West revealed that his father was once a paparazzo during a deposition in a civil lawsuit brought by a celebrity photographer following a scuffle with the rapper.
Discussion: Bossip and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
‘Sons of Guns’ — Canceled ... On Heels of Will Hayden Rape Case  —  ‘SONS OF GUNS’  —  CANCELED  —  On Heels of Hayden Rape Case  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Discovery is permanently pulling the plug on its hit show “Sons of Guns” ... as the show's star faces child rape charges.
Discussion: Fox News
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Natasha Lyonne and Fred Armisen Are Dating: Details  —  New couple alert!  Orange Is the New Black star Natasha Lyonne and Portlandia actor Fred Armisen are dating, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  PHOTOS: Celebrity couples  —  The new couple spent the events leading up the 2014 Emmy Awards side …
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Jordan Zakarin / The Wrap:
Jessica Chastain Calls Out Hollywood, Marvel: ‘Where is the Scarlett Johansson Superhero Movie?’  —  Jessica Chastain, who played secret agents in “Zero Dark Thirty” and “The Debt,” is going to bat for a fellow ass-kicking leading lady.  —  Speaking of the dearth of great roles for women in Hollywood …
Discussion: Towleroad News #gay and Just Jared
Us Weekly:
Prince Harry, New Girlfriend Camilla Thurlow Take Romantic Saint-Tropez Cruise  —  All at sea!  Prince Harry and his new girlfriend Camilla Thurlow took their romance to the open waters this past weekend, embarking on a cruise together, Us Weekly can exclusively reveal.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Allison / Dlisted:
Chelsea Handler Got All Her Famous Friends To Say Goodbye To Her Show Last Night  —  Last night was the finale episode of Chelsea Lately, thus ending Chelsea Handler's 7 year run as E!'s drunk aunt.  And to celebrate being free from no longer having to walk the halls at E! …
Discussion: E! Online
Jon Caramanica / New York Times:
André 3000 Is Moving On in Film, Music and Life  —  ATLANTA — Since April, André 3000 has been on the road, traveling from festival to festival with his old partner Big Boi to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album as Outkast.  And on Sept. 26, he'll star …
Discussion: Stereogum
Daily Mail:
This confirms it!  Justin Bieber shares photo of on-off girlfriend Selena Gomez after pair enjoy night out in Hollywood  —  They tried to keep their date discreet as they enjoyed a night out at a restaurant in Hollywood on Monday.  —  But the following day, Justin Bieber couldn't help …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Marc Malkin / E! Online:
NEWS/ Will Zachary Quinto Be Naked on Girls?  It Sure Sounds Like It!  —  It's not like Girls isn't full of all sorts of nakedness.  —  But is Zachary Quinto going to stripping down for his guest gig on the HBO series?  —  It sure sounds like it.  —  “I mean, it's Girls …
Discussion: Crushable and Queerty
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘American Horror Story’: First Look at ‘Freak Show’ Cast Art (Exclusive)  —  It's darker than “Coven” and Ryan Murphy will direct the premiere  —  Kathy Bates as the bearded lady.  Michael Chiklis as the strong man.  A two-headed Sarah Paulson.  Sword eaters and oh so much more.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Oh No They Didn't!
Hollywood Reporter:
Acme ‘Looney Tunes’ Movie Finds New Momentum with ‘X-Men: First Class’ Writers (Exclusive)  —  But wait, there's more: ‘Crazy Stupid Love’ directors also are in talks to board  —  X-Men: First Class scribes Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz are going a little looney, and directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa may soon join them.
 
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Chantal Waldholz / Life & Style:
Farrah Abraham: 'Teen Mom Won't Be as Great Without Me!'
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Will Shoot “Crazy Sex Scenes” Together in Upcoming Film
TMZ.com:
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Pamela Anderson Calls off Divorce from Husband Rick Salomon, Couple Still Married
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Philiana Ng / Hollywood Reporter:
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