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2:05 PM ET, August 23, 2016

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Adam Baidawi / gq.com.au:
Scott Eastwood On Clint: ‘Dad Punched Me, It Was Old-School.’  —  There's a punter's chance that Scott Eastwood has frostbite.  We're on a rooftop in West London.  It's two degrees.  (iPhone weather app ‘real feel’: -2oC).  —  Eastwood, bravely, is wearing a lightweight jacket …
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Jessa (Duggar) Seewald and Ben Seewald Are Expecting Their Second Baby!  —  There's another baby on the way for Jessa (Duggar) Seewald and her husband, Ben.  —  “We are overjoyed to announce that Spurgeon has a new title in life as ‘big brother!’ ”  the couple said in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE.
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Us Weekly:
Jessa Duggar Pregnant, Expecting Second Child With Ben Seewald  —  “We are overjoyed to announce that Spurgeon has a new title in life as ‘big brother’!  We are so thankful that God is adding to our family,” the couple tell Us in a statement.  “2017 is shaping up to be a wonderful year already …
Discussion: What's New
Ariana Grande / TMZ.com:
Lip-Lock with Another Rapper  —  Ariana Grande and Mac Miller are going very public with their relationship — sucking down sushi and each other's faces, and we got the pics.  —  The couple hit up Katsu-Ya in Encino Sunday night and couldn't keep their hands off of each other — kissing and giggling through the meal.
Natalie Robehmed / Forbes:
The World's Highest-Paid Actresses 2016: Jennifer Lawrence Banks $46 Million Payday Ahead Of Melissa McCarthy  —  For the second year in a row, the odds are in her favor: Jennifer Lawrence is once again the world's highest-paid actress, notching $46 million pretax over 12 months-$13 million …
Sarah Grossbart / Us Weekly:
Teen Mom OG's Catelynn Lowell Reveals Ongoing Struggles: I've ‘Had Two Panic Attacks’ Since Leaving Treatment  —  Looking forward to the future.  Teen Mom OG's Catelynn Lowell tells Us Weekly exclusively how she is doing after recently completing treatment for mental health issues …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:   Teen Mom OG's Maci Bookout on Wedding Planning: ‘I Absolutely Hate It, to Be Honest’
BBC:
The 21st Century's 100 greatest films  —  The best that cinema has had to offer since 2000 as picked by 177 film critics from around the world.  —  “They don't make 'em like they used to.”  —  How often have we all heard that resigned expression?  How often have we said it ourselves?
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Deadline
Jim Dwyer / New York Times:
Andrea Tantaros of Fox News Claims Retaliation for Harassment Complaints  —  Andrea Tantaros, a former Fox News host, charged in a lawsuit filed Monday that top executives at the network, including the man who replaced Roger Ailes, punished her for complaining about sexual harassment by Mr. Ailes.
Wes Scantlin / TMZ.com:
Gives Bomb Squad Major Headache  —  Wes Scantlin scared the crap out of his neighbors by pulling a Wile E. Coyote plot that made his car look like a bomb ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the Puddle of Mudd singer took matters into his own hands after his car was broken into multiple times.
Discussion: Stereogum
Zach Johnson / E! Online:
Courteney Cox Gets Candid About Her Divorce From David Arquette and “Brutal” Breakup With Johnny McDaid  —  Courteney Cox has returned from an emotional—and physical—journey.  —  The 52-year-old TV star trekked through the Irish Highlands on Monday's episode of NBC's Running Wild With Bear Grylls.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Michael Miller / People.com:
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield Step Out Together in London but Are ‘Definitely Not Dating,’ Says Source  —  They're just friends.  —  Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, who called off their relationship last year after four years of dating, were spotted stepping out together in London on Sunday.
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Jj Nattrass / Daily Mail:
PICTURE EXCLUSIVE Together again? …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Anita Gates / New York Times:
Steven Hill, Who Starred on ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Mission: Impossible,’ Dies at 94  —  Steven Hill, who originated imposing lead roles on two notable television series, “Mission: Impossible” in the 1960s and “Law & Order” in the 1990s, died on Tuesday in Manhattan.  He was 94.
Discussion: The Wrap, Variety and AOL
Jay Z / TMZ.com:
Manhandles Crazed Beyonce Fan  —  Jay Z was on the verge of going into attack mode when a crazed fan went for the Beyonce money shot.  —  Jay and Bey showed up at the SVA Theatre in NYC Monday, and word quickly spread.  By the time they left there was a big crowd, and one guy was hell-bent on getting a pic with Bey.
TMZ.com:
Welcomes Baby #15  —  DMX has a challenge most parents would find daunting ... remembering the names of all of his kids, which now number 15.  —  The baker's dozen plus 2 was born Friday in NYC ... weighing in at 6 lbs, 10 oz.  —  His name — Exodus Simmons.  The mom is X's longtime GF, Desiree.
Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Leo ditches Hillary fundraiser under shady circumstances  —  More On:  —  Leo DiCaprio abruptly backed out of hosting a $33,400-per-guest fund-raiser for Hillary Clinton at his LA home on Tuesday, saying the change in plans was because of the production schedule for a documentary he's producing …
Hannah Hargrave / Us Weekly:
Dennis Quaid Gets Cozy With 30-Year-Old Model: Stunner Calls Him Her ‘Love’ and ‘Soulmate’  —  They do say age is just a number!  Dennis Quaid looks to have found love again with a gorgeous model who is half his age.  —  The 62-year-old actor appears to be head-over-heels for stunning Santa Auzina, 30.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jeremy Helligar / thefix.nine.com.au:
EXCLUSIVE!  Mariah Carey threw James Packer's computer out the window after he played a Beyonce song  —  F  —  T  —  B  —  James Packer has been dating Mariah Carey for more than a year now, and he's still learning some cardinal rules of romancing the pop superstar.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Daily Mail
Mehera Bonner / Us Weekly:
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Recap: Key Couple Suddenly Splits, Ashley Iaconetti Gets Rose Ceremony Shocker  —  Another day, another flawless episode of ABC's Bachelor in Paradise.  Not only did Ashley Iaconetti get thrown out of Mexico only to claw her way back in, but Caila Quinn rejected Jared Haibon …
Discussion: PerezHilton
 
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Dave McNary / Variety:
Jona Xiao Joins ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
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TMZ.com:
and It Cost Me $200k  —  Mischa Barton's gotta fork over a ton …
Discussion: Page Six
Corbin Reiff / SPIN:
20 Years, 20 Questions: Big Boi Reconnects With OutKast's ‘ATLiens’
Discussion: Stereogum
Michael Miller / People.com:
Idris Elba Flexes His Bicep in Steamy (and Shirtless!) Post-Workout Selfie
TMZ.com:
To All U.S. Medal Winners!!
Discussion: Stereogum
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Kara Warner / People.com:
Ben Affleck Celebrated 44th Birthday with Family Trip to Montana
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and POPSUGAR Celebrity
Eriq Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
Demi Lovato Faces Copyright Lawsuit From Indie Stars Sleigh Bells
Discussion: The WOW Report, AOL and Stereogum
Lou Pearlman / TMZ.com:
Died from Heart Issues
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
Allison / Dlisted:
Lydia Hearst And Chris Hardwick Are Married Now
 

 
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