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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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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:   Jill Duggar: Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo Will Have a Baby Next!
Us Weekly:
Jessa Duggar Pregnant, Expecting Second Child With Ben Seewald
Discussion: What's New
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 …
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 …
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.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘The Departed’ TV Series Based On Oscar-Winning Movie In Works At Amazon  —  The Departed, the Oscar-winning 2006 Martin Scorsese movie, is getting a TV series reboot.  In a competitive situation, the project has landed at Amazon for development.  The Departed crime drama series is being produced …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Cynthia Littleton / Variety:   Amazon, Warner Bros. TV Developing Series Adaptation of ‘The Departed’
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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Mehera Bonner / Us Weekly:
‘Teen Mom OG’ Premiere Recap: Maci Bookout Gets Engaged, Amber Portwood Calls Off Engagement Over Farrah Abraham
Discussion: PerezHilton
Rachel Paula Abrahamson / Us Weekly:
DMX Welcomes 15th Child: Find Out the Baby's Name  —  DMX must be a pro in the delivery room.  The rapper became a father for the 15th time when he and his longtime girlfriend, Desiree Lindstrom, welcomed their first child together on Friday, August 19, in New York City.
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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!
Jean Bentley / E! Online:
Amber Rose Heading to Dancing With the Stars for Season 23  —  Muva's got moves!  E! News has learned that Amber Rose is joining Dancing With the Stars for its upcoming 23rd season.  Multiple sources tell us that the talk show host/model/actress/author/activist is the latest star to sign …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Bossip
Chris Harris / People.com:
Wisconsin Prosecutor Will Consult with Teresa Halbach's Family on Whether to Retry Brendan Dassey  —  Even though his office still has 80 days to appeal a federal judge's decision to reverse Making a Murderer subject Brendan Dassey's 2006 conviction, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schmiel …
Discussion: AOL and The Wrap
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, Associated Press, Variety and AOL
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.
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 …
Discussion: 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.
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.
Discussion: Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Tried to Block Drake from Philly Turnup  —  Meek Mill tried to set up a full blockade of Drake in Philadelphia, but the plan blew up in his face ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources in both rappers' camps tell us Meek had Sunday night marked down on his calendar — knowing full well Drake …
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
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
 
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Chris Woodyard / USA Today:
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CBS Pittsburgh:
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Jamie Blynn / Us Weekly:
10 Shocking Revelations from Linda Thompson's Memoir: Caitlyn Jenner Wanted to Transition, ‘Stay Married to Me’
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Dave McNary / Variety:
Jona Xiao Joins ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Mehera Bonner / Us Weekly:
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Recap: Key Couple Suddenly Splits, Ashley Iaconetti Gets Rose Ceremony Shocker
Discussion: PerezHilton
Hannah Hargrave / Us Weekly:
Dennis Quaid Gets Cozy With 30-Year-Old Model: Stunner Calls Him Her ‘Love’ and ‘Soulmate’
Discussion: PerezHilton
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
Discussion: Yahoo Celebrity
Eriq Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
Demi Lovato Faces Copyright Lawsuit From Indie Stars Sleigh Bells
Discussion: The WOW Report, AOL and Stereogum