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11:35 AM ET, September 3, 2015

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Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
Cate Blanchett to Play Lucille Ball in Biopic Written by Aaron Sorkin (Exclusive)  —  Cate Blanchett is attached to star in an authorized biopic of Hollywood legend Lucille Ball that Aaron Sorkin is set to write for Escape Artists, TheWrap has learned.  —  The film will chronicle Ball's 20-year marriage …
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Rebecca Ford / Hollywood Reporter:
Cate Blanchett to Play Lucille Ball in Aaron Sorkin-Penned Biopic  —  The authorized biopic is being produced by Ball and Desi Arnaz's children.  —  Cate Blanchett is attached to star as Lucille Ball in an authorized biopic that Aaron Sorkin will write.  —  Sorkin has not started working …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Yahoo Movies
Will Robinson / EW.com:
CATE BLANCHETT TO STAR IN LUCILLE BALL BIOPIC WRITTEN BY AARON SORKIN  —  Lucille Ball is getting the biopic she deserves.  The legendary actress and comedian will be brought to life in a new project starring Cate Blanchett and written by Aaron Sorkin, EW confirmed.
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Joe Moylan / The Greeley Tribune:
Weld coroner: Amanda Peterson died from accidental morphine overdose  —  Amanda Peterson's death has been deemed an accident due to a morphine overdose, according to autopsy and toxicology reports released Wednesday by the Weld County Coroner's Office.  —  Peterson, 43, had apparently ingested …
Discussion: Associated Press
Alyssa Toomey / E! Online:
Taylor Swift's “Wildest Dreams” Director Defends Video Amid Backlash: “There Are Black Africans...in a Number of Shots”  —  Haters gonna hate...  Joseph Kahn, the director ofTaylor Swift 's “Wildest Dreams” music video, is defending the clip amid claims that the video glamorizes African colonialism.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Just Jared
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Jessica Goodman / EW.com:
‘Wildest Dreams’ director responds to allegations of colonialism in Taylor Swift video
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Inside Josh Duggar's Rehab Stay: Bible Study, Restricted Family Contact, and More  —  Getting help.  Josh Duggar will have to put in a lot of effort during his rehab stay.  The former 19 Kids and Counting star will take part in Bible study, counsel groups, and more during …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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Cathy Hernandez / Click2Houston.com:
HPD: Man fatally shot while taking selfies with gun  —  HOUSTON -  —  A man posing with a gun and taking selfies was killed when the gun went off and struck him in southwest Houston, police said.  —  Family members said the victim is 19-year-old Deleon Alonso Smith.
Discussion: Daily Mail and KTLA
TMZ.com:
Tori Spelling — Sues Benihana ... I Got 3rd Degree Burns!!  —  SUES BENIHANA ...  I Got 3rd Degree Burns!!  —  9/2/2015 6:02 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Tori Spelling wants to torch Benihana in court after getting burned so badly in one of the restaurants, she was hospitalized ... according to a new lawsuit.
Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Avril Lavigne, Chad Kroeger Split After Two Years of Marriage: Read Her Statement  —  Things really are so complicated.  Avril Lavigne announced on Wednesday, Sept. 2, that she and her husband, Chad Kroeger, are separating after two years of marriage.  —  PHOTOS: Celeb splits of 2015
Discussion: People.com and Starpulse
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TMZ.com:
Avril Lavigne & Chad Kroeger — Calling It Quits After 2 Years Of Marriage
Discussion: News & Gossip and X17 Online
People.com:
Rosie O'Donnell and Tatum O'Neal Are ‘Romantically Involved’: Source  —  In an unexpected summer romance, Tatum O'Neal and Rosie O'Donnell are dating, a source tells PEOPLE.  —  “They are romantically involved,” says the source.  “It's a bicoastal relationship.”
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
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Drew Mackie / People.com:
High School Throws Tom Hanks-Themed Homecoming, Hanks Vows to Contribute  —  Let it be known that Kerman High School knows how to throw a proper homecoming.  And let it be also known that the school has gotten Tom Hanks' attention.  —  Back on Aug. 21, the school's student body advisor …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Gary Baum / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Trumbo’ Star Bryan Cranston on Life After ‘Breaking Bad’: “Being Famous Is Like Being a Pregnant Woman”  —  The Emmy-winner's production company has 14 projects in development as he still is trying to find his groove after the role of a lifetime.  —  Bryan Cranston, the 59-year-old TV veteran …
Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly and PerezHilton
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TMZ.com:
Janice Dickinson — Collapses on ‘Celeb Big Brother’ ... ‘Almost Died’ from Bee Sting (VIDEO)  —  Collapses on ‘Celeb BB’ ...  ‘ALMOST DIED’ FROM BEE STING  —  9/2/2015 9:41 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Janice Dickinson fell unconscious, live on TV …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Janice Dickinson Almost Died In The Celebrity Big Brother House
Discussion: Metro.co.uk
Sarah Grossbart / Us Weekly:
Tom Brady's six-year marriage to Gisele Bundchen is in dangerous territory.  A source close to the world's highest-paid model, 35, and the $13 million-plus-a-year NFL pro, 38, reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly they've been having intense fights since he was hit with a four-game suspension in May.
Brian Steinberg / Variety:
‘Rugrats’ Revival?  Nickelodeon Mulls Return of Classic Shows  —  Before SpongeBob SquarePants, before Dora the Explorer, before “iCarly,” there was still Nickelodeon.  —  The Viacom-owned kiddie outlet rose to notice on the backs of programs like “The Adventures of Pete & Pete,” “Double Dare,” and “Hey Dude!”
Discussion: Just Jared
Alex Stedman / Variety:
Dean Jones, ‘The Love Bug’ Star, Dies at 84  —  Actor Dean Jones, best known for his acting work in such Disney films as “The Love Bug” and “That Darn Cat,” died of Parkinson's disease Tuesday in Los Angeles.  He was 84.  —  In addition to his appearances in films like “Under the Yum-Yum Tree …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared and PerezHilton
Tim Stack / EW.com:
ON THE SET OF AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL: A FOURSOME WITH LADY GAGA AND MATT BOMER  —  For our exclusive first-look cover at the latest season of American Horror Story, EW spent three days on the Los Angeles set of AHS: Hotel.  One of the days, luckily enough, was a foursome scene involving stars Lady Gaga …
Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Kim Richards Skips Court Appearance, Rejects Plea Deal for Public Intoxication Arrest  —  Kim Richards did not accept a plea deal in a hearing following her April public intoxication arrest, PEOPLE confirms.  —  Richards, 50, was due to appear at a hearing Monday regarding the arrest but skipped out because of a foot injury.
Discussion: What's New and PerezHilton
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Pal Jennifer Aniston Is ‘Very Happy’ for Sandra Bullock's New Romance  —  When Sandra Bullock brought her new boyfriend, Bryan Randall, to Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's secret backyard wedding last month, her handsome plus-one wasn't the only thing wedding guests noticed about the actress.
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Aaron Couch / People.com:
Sonja Morgan Backpedals After Comments About Kristen Taekman's Husband: I Have ‘Egg on My Face’
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Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Welcome to Death Row’ Shopped as ‘Straight Outta Compton’ “Sequel”
Sam Warner / Digital Spy:
Justin Bieber admits to being surrounded by “a bunch of knuckleheads” during ‘bad boy’ phase
Discussion: PerezHilton
Michael K / Dlisted:
Gary Busey Will Dance Dance Dance On Dancing With The Stars
Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Kendra Wilkinson Shuts Hank Baskett Divorce Report: “Marriage Is a Lifetime of Ups and Downs”
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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Brad Witter / Us Weekly:
Bachelor in Paradise's Kirk DeWindt Dumps a “Shocked” Carly Waddell on the Finale!
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