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Mike Ryan / Real Stories:
Taran Killam On Why He's Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’ — Taran Killam, who has been a cast member on Saturday Night Live for the past six seasons, will not be returning to the show for its upcoming 42nd season. As Killam explains below, he found out recently that his contract wasn't renewed.
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Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
SNL Vets Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah Not Returning for Season 42 — Saturday Night Live will be down two veteran cast members when it returns with Season 42 this fall. — TVLine has learned exclusively that Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah are leaving NBC's late-night institution to pursue other opportunities.
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Johnny Depp / TMZ.com:
Slew of Witnesses in Amber Heard Trial — ... And Secret Photo — Johnny Depp is locked and loaded for his trial next month ... his lawyers have submitted a list of nearly 2 dozen witnesses to support his claim ... Amber Heard is lying when she says he brutalized her. — Among the witnesses ...
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Amber Heard / TMZ.com:
I Have Medical Proof Johnny Abused Me Before — Amber Heard plans to put Johnny Depp on the stand if her domestic violence/divorce case goes to trial, and she also plans to show the judge evidence she sought medical care in the past for a prior alleged domestic violence incident.
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Gabriel Sherman / New York Magazine:
Fox News Host Andrea Tantaros Says She Was Taken Off the Air After Making Sexual-Harassment Claims Against Roger Ailes — Fox News' senior executives have said they were unaware of sexual-harassment allegations against Roger Ailes before former anchor Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit against him in July.
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Shelley Ross / The Daily Beast:
Roger Ailes Sexually Harassed Me. I Thought I Was The First and Last
Roger Ailes Sexually Harassed Me. I Thought I Was The First and Last
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ESPN:
Tim Tebow to pursue a career in professional baseball — Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN broadcaster Tim Tebow is actively pursuing a career in professional baseball and plans to hold a workout for Major League Baseball teams later this month, according to his agents Jimmy Sexton and Nick Khan.
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Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
Molly Sims Expecting Third Child — Surprise: There's another Stuber baby on the way! — Model and actress Molly Sims is pregnant with her third child, she confirms exclusively to PEOPLE. — “It's a Hail Mary!” Sims, 43, tells PEOPLE about her pregnancy. “I'm so happy — we're so blessed.
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Marc Snetiker / People.com:
Nicktoons Bombshell: Do Doug Funnie and Patti Mayonnaise End Up Together? — A version of this article originally appeared on EW.com. — On Monday, news broke about all about the possibilities for rebooting the original Nicktoons. Rugrats folks are in. Ren & Stimpy, not quite. And then there's Doug.
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TMZ.com:
‘Fast & Furious’ Actors Enraged Over Smack Talk — The Rock's male co-stars in “Fast 8” are all pissed at him for obliquely calling some of them out as candy ass divas ... and they think his tirade is all about ego ... so say production sources on the set. — Our sources say all of the male co-stars …
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Luke Reddy / BBC:
Rio Olympics 2016: Venue worker's marriage proposal to Brazil player accepted — BBC Sport in Rio — An Olympic final, a medal ceremony and a marriage proposal - it was some night at Deodoro Stadium. — As the crowds dispersed after Australia won the first women's rugby sevens gold in Games history …
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Page Six:
Bethenny hurls her drink when she can't see Coldplay — More On: — In a room packed with celebs — from Jay Z and Beyoncé to Gwyneth Paltrow — to see Coldplay perform on Sunday, Bethenny Frankel threw a diva fit and chucked a drink on a group of women when they blocked her view.
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The Sun:
BOWLING IN THE DEEP Adele set to perform at the Super Bowl show as ‘desperate’ chiefs bid to land Brit star — Star being primed to follow in the footsteps of Beyonce and Bruno Mars if American Football bosses get their way — ADELE described it as the biggest gig of her life …
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Dan Snierson / EW.com:
THE SIMPSONS TO DO FIRST-EVER HOURLONG EPISODE — Keegan-Michael Key also to lend voice to hip-hop homage to ‘The Great Gatsby’ — See also — Homer Simpson is now voting for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump — ‘Simpsons’ producer on how show will mock Trump
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TMZ.com:
Collapses in Mall Parking Lot — Rushed to Hospital — Porsha Williams was rushed to a hospital Monday after she collapsed in a parking lot ... TMZ has learned. — The ‘Real Housewives’ star was gasping for air in an Atlanta shopping center lot and fell to the ground.
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WJHL:
6-year-old girl remains in critical condition after fall from Ferris wheel at Greene Co. Fair — GREENE COUNTY, TN (WJHL) — One of the three children injured after falling from a Ferris wheel at the Greene County Fair Monday night remains in critical condition.
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Zac Hanson Welcomes Daughter Mary Lucille Diana — MMM-tot: Zac Hanson is a dad again! — The Hanson drummer and wife of 10 years Kate welcomed their fourth child on Saturday, Aug. 6, his rep confirms exclusively to PEOPLE. — “We are overjoyed to share the arrival of Mary Lucille Diana Hanson …
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Cheryl Makin / MY CENTRAL JERSEY:
Jax battles health scare — ‘American Idol’ finalist has thyroid cancer; had surgery a few months ago — EAST BRUNSWICK - After months of silence, the “American Idol” finalist has let fans know that she has been battling thyroid cancer. The singer-songwriter dubbed “America's pop punk princess” …
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Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Move Over, Jersey Boys: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Next Up To Make Broadway Musical Bow; Gary Lennon Writing — EXCLUSIVE: Gary Lennon has signed on to write the book for a new untitled stage musical informed by the professional and personal accomplishments of rock stars Pat Benatar and her guitarist/husband Neil Giraldo.
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Ryan Gajewski / Us Weekly:
Josh Murray Responds on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ to Andi Dorfman's ‘Fictional’ Book Claims About Him: ‘So Ludicrous’ — Not OK with his ex's stance. Josh Murray showed up on Bachelor in Paradise's Monday, August 8, episode, and broke his silence on Andi Dorfman's claims about him from her recent book …
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Alison Prato / Health.com:
Gina Rodriguez: “Health Exists in Mental Strength and Loving Yourself” — All hail Gina Rodriguez! Whether the Jane the Virgin star is trading punches with her director in the boxing ring, using her social media clout to celebrate diverse talent, or opening up about a health challenge, she is as girl power as it gets.
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Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Has Lady Gaga moved on with a new man? — Bizarre couple alert? — Newly single Lady Gaga had dinner with an unexpected, and eligible, companion, we're told. Gaga — who recently split from fiancé Taylor Kinney — was spotted in a private room at L'Artusi with “Goodfellas” star Ray Liotta.
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