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2:10 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
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
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
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
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
USA Network Developing Con Artist Drama Starring 'Star Trek's' John Cho (EXCLUSIVE)  —  USA Network is eyeing yet another high-stakes drama.  —  Insiders tell Variety the cabler is developing “Connoisseur,” an hourlong drama hailing from Gary Lundy, “Hand of God” creator Ben Watkins and …
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
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
Jamie Blynn / Us Weekly:
10 Shocking Revelations from Linda Thompson's Memoir: Caitlyn Jenner Wanted to Transition, ‘Stay Married to Me’  —  Linda Thompson has had some great loves.  —  In her new memoir, A Little Thing Called Life: From Elvis' Graceland to Bruce Jenner's Caitlyn & Songs in Between …
Discussion: New York Post
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
 
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Jeremy Helligar / thefix.nine.com.au:
EXCLUSIVE! Mariah Carey threw James Packer's computer out the window after he played a Beyonce song
Discussion: PerezHilton and Daily Mail
Dave McNary / Variety:
Jona Xiao Joins ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Mehera Bonner / Us Weekly:
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Recap: Key Couple Suddenly Splits, Ashley Iaconetti Gets Rose Ceremony Shocker
Discussion: PerezHilton
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
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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
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
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
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How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

 
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