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11:55 AM ET, August 25, 2016

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Johnny Depp / TMZ.com:
I'll Honor Amber's Charity Pledge and Send the Checks  —  Johnny Depp is heaping praise on Amber Heard for donating her $7 million divorce settlement to charity ... and he's so moved he's sending the checks directly to the 2 organizations she personally picked.
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Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
Elon Musk Requested to Meet Amber Heard Via Email Years Ago  —  The two, who have been spotted together, nearly met on the set of Robert Rodriguez's film ‘Machete Kills,’ in which Heard had a role and Musk made a cameo.  —  Newly single Amber Heard recently has been seen about town with a new pal — Elon Musk.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Daily Mail and Page Six
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Johnny Depp Sends First Divorce Settlement Checks to Charities Selected by Amber Heard  —  Johnny Depp has sent the first installment of his $7 million divorce settlement with Amber Heard directly to her chosen charities.  —  According to TMZ, both the ACLU and Children's Hospital …
Leslie Jones / TMZ.com:
FBI On the Case  —  The FBI is now on the hunt for the hackers who violated SNL's Leslie Jones ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources familiar with the situation tell us, the FBI is developing a strategy for tracking down the person or people who hacked into her iCloud and cell phone …
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TMZ.com:
Nude Photos Released  —  Leslie Jones has been horribly violated by a hacker who got into her website and posted all of her identification, including driver's license and passport ... and naked photos.  —  Jones has been dogged by haters since “Ghostbusters” was released and she was the target of a slew of racist comments.
David Meeks / USA Today:
Ryan Lochte to join latest ‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast  —  Ryan Lochte is going on Dancing with the Stars, locking down a deal in the works before his Olympic saga, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday.  —  The 23rd season of the show premieres on Sept. 12.
Discussion: The Wrap
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Ryan Gajewski / Us Weekly:
Maksim Chmerkovskiy Returning to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 23: Details!  —  The brothers are together again!  Maksim Chmerkovskiy is returning to the ballroom for Dancing With the Stars season 23, a source confirms to Us Weekly.  —  PHOTOS: Sexy, Shirtless ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Hunks …
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TMZ.com:
And You Thought UFC 202 Was a Big Fight ...
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:   It's Over  —  Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart are donzo ... TMZ has confirmed.
Sarah Michaud / People.com:
Jana Kramer Separates from Husband Mike Caussin as He Enters Rehab  —  Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin have separated, PEOPLE confirms.  —  The country star and her husband, a former NFL tight end, are taking a break as Caussin enters treatment for undisclosed reasons at a rehabilitation center.
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Desiree Murphy / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Country Star Jana Kramer Splits From Husband Mike Caussin
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Tay to Night!  Taylor Swift Picks Two Belly-Baring Looks for One Big Day in N.Y.C.  —  For Taylor Swift, showing a sliver of stomach will never go out of style.  —  After spending time in Australia and Rhode Island with boyfriend Tom Hiddleston, the singer is spending time solo in N.Y.C. …
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Britney Spears TV Movie Set at Lifetime (Exclusive)  —  Natasha Bassett will star in the female-skewing cable network's ‘Britney Jean’ biopic.  —  Lifetime is jumping on the Britney Spears bandwagon.  —  Days ahead of the pop star's latest record release, the female-skewing cable network …
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Inside Scott Eastwood's Emotional Apologetic Phone Call to the Father of Ex-Girlfriend Who Died in Car Crash  —  Scott Eastwood recently opened up about the tragic death of one of his first loves, Jewel Brangman.  —  The 26-year-old model was driving in Los Angeles on Sept. 7, 2014, after a day of modeling.
Life & Style:
In the latest issue of  —  , an insider reveals that while there is some truth to the recent rivalry between Fast & Furious stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Vin Diesel, the beef is largely a publicity stunt to amp up drama for a WWE wrestling match — and to help promote the April 2017 release of Fast 8.
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Mariah Haas / People.com:
Jason Statham Weighs In on The Rock and Vin Diesel's Fast 8 Drama
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Audrina Patridge / audrina.patridge:
Kirra Max Bohan  —  Alright... It's time!  Everyone is asking to see baby Kirra, and I can't hold back any longer!  We are so beyond in love with her!!  I never imagined I could love someone with all that I have, but my love for her grows each and every day.
Dana Rose Falcone / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Celebrate His Birthday Together in ‘One of Their Favorite Places’  —  Birthday getaway!  Ben Affleck, his estranged wife Jennifer Garner and their children, Violet, 10, Seraphina, 7, and Samuel, 4, visited Montana's Yellowstone Club to celebrate the actor turning 44 August 15.
TMZ.com:
Drops Big Bucks for Little Stripper  —  It's not the size of the stripper, it's the motion of her ass while werkin' it for Jadakiss that counts ... if you're a tiny stripper in a West Virginia club.  —  It all went down after Jadakiss' recent appearance at Lust Gentlemen's Club.
Discussion: Bossip
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Meet the man allegedly having an affair with Larry King's wife  —  The man who's been carrying on an alleged yearlong affair with Larry King's wife, Shawn King, is a public-speaking guru whose clients have included US senators, Arianna Huffington, Princess Diana, Naomi Campbell …
Discussion: The Superficial and Daily Mail
 
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Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Is newly divorced Chris Rock already engaged?
Discussion: Bossip
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
John Krasinski: About That Time Emily Blunt Thought She Caught Him Watching Porn
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and POPSUGAR Celebrity
Stephen Rodrick / Rolling Stone:
How James Corden Conquered Late Night One ‘Carpool Karaoke’ at a Time
Discussion: Us Weekly
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince William Tells Boy Who Lost His Mother He Still Misses Princess Diana Every Day
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Nick Diaz / TMZ.com:
... HUGE Brawl Breaks Out
Dalton Ross / EW.com:
See also  —  Norman Reedus got naked on set of ‘The Walking Dead’
Discussion: The Wrap
Jen Juneau / People.com:
In Love - But Very Tired! Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green's Life with Newborn Son Journey
Eric Andersson / Us Weekly:
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Stars Josh Murray and Amanda Stanton Confirm They Live Together!
 Earlier Picks: 
Erin Hill / People.com:
Prince George ‘Makes So Much Mess’ in the Kitchen, Reveals Princess Kate
James Hibberd / EW.com:
NASHVILLE STAR EYES EXIT AS PREMIERE DATE CONFIRMED
Discussion: Variety, AOL and PerezHilton
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Doug Liman to Direct ‘Dark Universe’ for DC, Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: Batman News and Oh No They Didn't!
People.com:
Why I'm Marrying My Fiancé After He Kissed Another Woman: Countess Luann de Lesseps Tells All
Discussion: What's New and Yahoo Celebrity
Rachel Mcgrath / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: The pictures that will break Khloe Kardashian's heart: Lamar Odom flanked by strippers …
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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