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Justin Bieber / TMZ.com:
I'm Not for Sale — Justin Bieber got a $5 million offer to perform at a Republican event during the GOP Convention, but turned it down after his manager considered quitting and LeBron James urged him to reject it ... sources tell TMZ. — Sources connected with CAA …
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Meryl Streep Joins Emily Blunt in ‘Mary Poppins’ Sequel (EXCLUSIVE) — Is Meryl Streep ready for a spoonful of sugar? — Sources tell Variety, the Oscar-winning actress is in talks to join Emily Blunt and Lin Manuel-Miranda in Disney's “Mary Poppins Returns.”
Naja Rayne / People.com:
WATCH: Jean Claude Van Damme Storms out of Australian TV Interview — Bloodsport star Jean Claude Van Damme wants to be asked more “interesting” questions during interviews. — The actor appeared via satellite on the Australian morning show Sunrise on Thursday, but his interview …
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I'm Back in the Game — Egor Tarabasov put himself back in the danger zone as far as Lindsay Lohan's concerned. — Her millionaire fiance hit up London's Chiltern Firehouse Thursday night — the first time we've seen him out on the town since his blowout fight with Lindsay ... which led to her fleeing the country.
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Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan's Friend Speaks Out in Her Defense: 'There's No Truth to Any of These Speculations'
Lindsay Lohan's Friend Speaks Out in Her Defense: 'There's No Truth to Any of These Speculations'
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Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan Steps Out in a Bikini and Is Seen Smoking Amid Pregnancy Claims
Lindsay Lohan Steps Out in a Bikini and Is Seen Smoking Amid Pregnancy Claims
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Desiree Murphy / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Keshia Knight Pulliam Talks What's Next Following Messy Split From Ed Hartwell: 'I'm Gunna Keep Moving' — Keshia Knight Pulliam is ready to move forward, for the sake of setting a good example for her unborn daughter. — ET caught up with The Cosby Show alum in Atlanta on Wednesday …
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People.com:
Mary J. Blige on Filing for Divorce: ‘There Is a Divine Plan and a Reason for Everything,’ Says the Singer — Mary J. Blige is speaking out for the first time since news broke she filed for divorce from her husband, Kendu Isaacs, after 12 years of marriage.
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Mary J. Blige Files for Divorce From Husband Kendu Isaacs: 'Sometimes Things Don't Work How We Hoped'
Mary J. Blige Files for Divorce From Husband Kendu Isaacs: 'Sometimes Things Don't Work How We Hoped'
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Scott Huver / People.com:
Melanie Griffith on Being ‘Introspective’ and ‘Totally Curious’ About Her New Path in Life — Melanie Griffith is ready to embrace the next chapter in her life. — After ending her nearly two-decade long marriage to Antonio Banderas in December, and with her three kids all grown up …
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Sandra Sobieraj Westfall / People.com:
Shonda Rhimes on Making Hillary Convention Film: 'I Didn't Have to Add a Plot Twist!' — Forget red wine on Olivia Pope's white couch. — When Shonda Rhimes sat down with Hillary Clinton - for five hours - in the making of the biographical film “Hillary” that was shown Thursday at the climax …
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Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Jenna Dewan Tatum Opens Up About Motherhood and Marriage: 'It's a Balancing Act!' — If there's a couple in Hollywood that gives us all the #relationshipgoals, it's Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum. Especially when the Step Up couple still seem madly in love after 11 years together.
Tanya Chen / BuzzFeed:
Bless This Couple's Hilariously Adorable Pregnancy Photo Shoot — Jessica Velez and Lewis Mohorn Jr. from Pompano Beach, Florida, are engaged and expecting their first child together. — To celebrate the ocassion — and Velez's pregnancy before she gives birth — they decided to do a photo shoot with the entire family.
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Rick / Hollywoodtuna:
McKayla Maroney Does Instagram In A Bikini Good — The Rio Olympics kick off next week, and here's a little something to help get you psyched up for it: a bunch of crazy hot selfies from everyone's favorite Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney. And you know, it's a real shame we only pay attention …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Welcome To Taylor Swift's Poo Poo List, Troian Bellisario! — Taylor Swift used to say “s**t list,” but since she says it so much and has to clean her mouth out afterward, she ran out of soap real quick. — Troian Bellisario is on your 12-year-old niece's favorite show Pretty Little Liars …
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TMZ.com:
Is Former Client — Phaedra Parks has history with the man who allegedly threatened to blow up her law office, because she was once his manager and lawyer ... TMZ has learned. — Sources close to Terrence Cook — aka Drama — tell us Phaedra managed his music career back in 2000 when he was an up-and-coming rapper in Atlanta.
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Adam Carlson / People.com:
Man Who Allegedly Targeted Phaedra Parks with Bomb Threat Was ‘Out of Breath and Sweating’: Sources
Man Who Allegedly Targeted Phaedra Parks with Bomb Threat Was ‘Out of Breath and Sweating’: Sources
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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green Step Out for a Lunch Date in L.A. Before Welcoming Baby No. 3 — Things are bound to get busier for Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green when their third child arrives later this year, but the duo snuck away for a quiet lunch date Thursday in L.A.
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Megan French / Us Weekly:
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Bought Their Wedding Bands on Etsy for $190 — No million-dollar rings for this couple! Mila Kunis revealed that she bought her and Ashton Kutcher's wedding bands on Etsy for a total of $190. During her appearance on Conan on Wednesday, July 27 …
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
VH1, Ice Cube Team for Hip-Hop Version of ‘Hollywood Squares’ (Exclusive) — Sources tell THR the cable network has picked up at least 20 episodes of the game show. — VH1 is bringing back one of TV's longest-running game shows. — The Viacom-owned cable network is teaming with Ice Cube …
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Lynette Rice / EW.com:
IDINA MENZEL TO PLAY BETTE MIDLER'S BEACHES ROLE FOR LIFETIME — Did you ever know you were our hero, Idina Menzel? — The Frozen singer has signed onto Lifetime's remake of the 1988 Beaches that starred Bette Midler and featured her classic tune, “Wind Beneath My Wings,” EW has learned.
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Beaches’ Movie Remake Starring Idina Menzel Greenlighted By Lifetime
‘Beaches’ Movie Remake Starring Idina Menzel Greenlighted By Lifetime
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