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8:50 PM ET, August 20, 2016

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Maria Mercedes Lara / People.com:
‘I Let My Team Down’: Ryan Lochte Tears Up While Talking About Rio Robbery Scandal in First Interview  —  Ryan Lochte admitted that he “left details out” from his Rio robbery story - and that's what has caused him so much trouble.  —  The swimmer sat down with NBC's Matt Lauer in his first sit …
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GEORGIADOGS.COM:
Statement By UGA's Gunnar Bentz  —  “I want to offer a sincere apology to the United States Olympic Committee, USA Swimming, the extraordinary women and men of Team USA, and the University of Georgia.  Being a member of the Olympic Swimming Team was an honor and a dream come true.
Discussion: CNN, Us Weekly, PerezHilton and NBC News
Robert Gibbs / SwimSwam:
Jack Conger Issues Statement on Rio Incident  —  Current Photo via Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com  —  Jack Conger, one of four USA swimmers involved with incident in Rio that has dominated headlines the past week, has issued a press release clarifying his involvement in the situation.
Discussion: Bossip
Naja Rayne / People.com:
U.S. Swimmer Gunnar Bentz Issues Statement on Rio Robbery Controversy  —  U.S. Olympic swimmer Gunnar Bentz, 20, has released a statement through the University of Georgia regarding the Rio robbery controversy involving Bentz and fellow team members Ryan Lochte, James Feigen, and Jack Conger.
McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Michael Phelps Breaks Silence on Ryan Lochte's Involvement in the Rio Robbery Controversy
TMZ.com:
Dead at 38  —  Matt Roberts, the former guitarist from 3 Doors Down has died of an apparent overdose ... TMZ has learned.  —  Matt's dad Darrell tells TMZ he and Matt were just outside Wisconsin for a charity event where Matt was scheduled to perform.  Darrell says Matt had rehearsal until 1 AM Saturday …
Access Hollywood:
‘The Voice’ Coaches Reveal Their First Impressions Of Each Other - Exclusive  —  Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys make their debut on the upcoming season of NBC's “The Voice,” but what was it like when the newbie coaches met seasoned veterans Adam Levine and Blake Shelton for the first time?
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Khloe Kardashian Reveals Her Sisters' ‘Cray’ Diets: 'I Wouldn't Last a Day on Kim's'  —  Khloé Kardashian dished on the diets her famous sisters follow in a recent blog post on her website.  According to the Strong Looks Better Naked author, her siblings' diets “are cray.”
Discussion: What's New
New York Daily News:
Al Michaels, not Mike Tirico, will be calling NFL games on Thursday for NBC  —  When NBC Sports signed Mike Tirico last April it was widely assumed and reported he would become the play-by-play voice of the Peacock's new five-game Thursday night NFL package.  —  That will not happen.
Discussion: The Wrap
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Kim Kardashian West Gets Oiled Up for Another Racy Snapchat Session  —  Kim Kardashian West may have recreated the peach emoji for her Snapchat fans on Thursday — but that's nothing compared to what she gave them on Friday!  —  The 35-year-old reality star and mother-of-two got oiled …
New York Daily News:
Cops show up to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' house after heated break up argument with girlfriend Cassie Ventura  —  It looks like Diddy is going to need a girl.  —  The hip hop star, born Sean Combs, got into a heated breakup argument with girlfriend Cassie Ventura that ended with cops showing …
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Associated Press:   ‘Diddy’ delays tour to recover from shoulder surgery
TMZ.com:
Gives Fan Ultimate Chance To Join Yeezy Team  —  Kanye West leaves no stone unturned when it comes to finding talent ... even if that talent is standing in line at one of his Pablo stores.  —  Yeezy's opened up 21 shops across the globe sporting his Pablo collection this weekend …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Gives ‘Fast 8’ Costars Scott Eastwood, Tyrese Shout-Outs, But Not Vin Diesel  —  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson just wrapped Fast 8, but he and costar Vin Diesel might still be feuding.  —  The wrestler-turned-actor may have been sending some subtle shade in Diesel's direction …
Discussion: Dlisted
 
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TMZ.com:
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Matthew Keys / The Desk:
C-SPAN's own business choices keep the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms like YouTube TV, as it stays reliant on cable and satellite funding

Josh Rottenberg / Los Angeles Times:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces a $500M campaign to extend its influence globally and diversify revenue as Oscars ratings drop

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