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2:50 PM ET, August 30, 2016

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Chris Brown / TMZ.com:
He Threatened Me With a Gun  —  Chris Brown is a suspect in a criminal assault investigation after a woman called 911 and told cops ... he threatened her with a gun ... TMZ has learned.  —  The alleged incident went down early Tuesday morning in L.A. We're told Chris and the woman were in a home …
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Los Angeles Times:
Police seek warrant to search Chris Brown's home after woman alleges he pointed a gun at her  —  Singer Chris Brown in court for a probation hearing in 2012.  (David McNew / Getty Images)  —  Los Angeles police are seeking a search warrant for singer Chris Brown's Tarzana home to look …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Us Weekly, KTLA and AOL
Chris Brown / TMZ.com:
Weapons, Drugs Retrieved During Standoff  —  11:11 AM PT — We're live streaming outside Chris' house ... where police are waiting for him to surrender.  Police have retrieved at least one gun, other weapons and drugs from Chris Brown's home, after Chris threw a duffel bag out the window of his home ... TMZ has learned.
Antoinette Bueno / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Rihanna and Drake Are Officially ‘Dating,’ Decided to ‘Stop Hiding it From Everyone’  —  Looks like Drake's long game has paid off.  —  After years of teasing fans about their close relationship, Drake and Rihanna are “definitely a couple,” a source close to Rihanna tells ET.
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Zach Johnson / E! Online:
Rihanna and Drake Go “Dancing and Drinking” After the 2016 MTV VMAs: All the Details
Discussion: Bossip
The Independent:
Teenager dies after getting love bite  —  A teenage boy has died from a stroke that is understood to have been caused by a love bite from his girlfriend.
Discussion: TIME and AOL
Pharrell Williams / Interview Magazine:
Willow and Jaden … At this year's Met Ball in May, our friend, Interview alumnus André Leon Talley welcomed Willow and Jaden Smith to the red carpet by enthusiastically proclaiming them the future of fashion.  We happen to agree with him—and not just because the two teenage artists project …
Discussion: Bossip and The Wrap
Abby Schreiber / PAPERMAG:
Blac Chyna's New Reality  —  text by Kareem Reid / photography by Charlotte Rutherford / styling by Sammy K  —  Chyna wears a headpiece and choker by H. Crowne  —  Blac Chyna.  It's a name rooted in hip-hop notoriety and social media fame.  As one of rap music's biggest muses today …
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Brett Malec / E! Online:
Kim Kardashian Was on Set at Blac Chyna's Naked Paper Magazine Shoot to “Give Her Support …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Philiana Ng / Entertainment Tonight:
Derek Hough Confirms ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Return, Cheryl Burke Also Set for Season 23  —  Derek Hough is ready to return to the dance floor!  —  The six-time Dancing With the Stars champion took to Instagram on Monday to officially announce his season 23 return to ABC's reality competition series …
Nicole Brodeur / The Seattle Times:
Husband of Heart singer Ann Wilson accused of assault  —  The husband of Heart lead singer Ann Wilson is being held on investigation of assaulting two young male relatives during the pair's show at White River Amphitheatre on Friday night.  —  The husband of Heart lead singer Ann Wilson …
TMZ.com:
You're a Shameless Hypocrite  —  Kanye West is a hypocrite for embracing his wife's sex tape now that it suits his purposes, after blasting Ray J for daring to write a song about the famous video ... at least that's what Ray has been telling his crew.  —  We're told Ray is livid …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
Christina Dugan / People.com:
Kaley Cuoco Dishes on ‘Dorky’ Dates with Boyfriend Karl Cook: 'We're Really Happy'  —  Whether it's saddling up on her horse with boyfriend Karl Cook by her side or gearing up to promote a new campaign, Kaley Cuoco is all about the ride!  —  The Big Bang Theory star - who recently partnered …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Katie Kindelan / ABC News:
Ryan Lochte Made a ‘Very Big Mistake’ in Rio Robbery Claim, Moving Forward on ‘Dancing With the Stars’  —  U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte said he made a “very big mistake” when he claimed to have been held up at gunpoint during the Rio Olympics but thinks the reaction to the scandal …
Discussion: Page Six
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Ryan Lochte / TMZ.com:
I Won't Go to Brazil to Face Charges
Discussion: PerezHilton and X17 Online
Jordana Ossad / MTV:
How Is Catelynn Adjusting To Teresa's Teen Mom OG Request?  —  During tonight's episode, Carly's mom stated she didn't want her conversations to be filmed for the docu-series  —  Catelynn and Tyler have documented their evolving relationship with their firstborn Carly's parents since 16 …
E! Online:
Teyana Taylor Reveals There's No Intense Workout Plan or Diet Behind That Amazing “Fade” Body  —  The MTV Video Music Awards last night gave us a lot of memorable moments, but it also introduced us to some new #bodygoals.  —  No one could ignore Teyana Taylor (who's been telling you guys …
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Noah Yoo / Pitchfork:
Kanye's “Fade” Video Choreographer Explains Teyana Taylor's Dancing and Cat Face
Discussion: The Superficial and The Wrap
Char Adams / People.com:
Oprah Winfrey Says She's Lost Enough Weight that Stedman ‘Can Pick Me Up and Carry Me to the Pool’  —  Oprah Winfrey has a special job in mind for her longtime beau Stedman Graham.  —  Nearly a year after she became the spokesperson and a shareholder in Weight Watchers, Winfrey is loving her slender frame.
Discussion: Page Six
Carmel Dagan / Variety:
Gene Wilder, ‘Willy Wonka’ Star and Comedic Icon, Dies at 83  —  Gene Wilder, who regularly stole the show in such comedic gems as “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein,” “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and “Stir Crazy,” died Monday at his home in Stamford …
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Gene Wilder / TMZ.com:
Dead at 83  —  Gene Wilder — star of classics like …
Discussion: Page Six and The WOW Report
 
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The Sun:
TRIPLE JUMP?  MORE LIKE HIGH JUMP …
Discussion: Bossip
Rose Minutaglio / People.com:
Simone Biles Parts Ways with Trainer Who Coached Her Since She Was 8 Years Old
Discussion: PerezHilton
New York Daily News:
Disney Channel star Jake T. Austin now dating superfan Danielle Ceasar, who Twitter-stalked him for 6 years
Mehera Bonner / Us Weekly:
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Recap: Three Women Quit, Josh Murray Threatens Nick Viall
Discussion: PerezHilton
Kendall Fisher / E! Online:
Inside Beyoncé's 2016 VMA After-Party With Jay Z, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Diddy and More
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
 Earlier Picks: 
Ross A. Lincoln / Deadline:
“Brutally Honest” Roc-A-Fella Records TV Series In Works From Damon Dash & Lemuel Plummer
Discussion: Stereogum
Anita Busch / Deadline:
‘The Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ Will Restart Production In February
New York Times:
Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin to Separate After His Latest Sexting Scandal
Asawin Suebsaeng / The Daily Beast:
‘SNL’ Star Calls Ann Coulter a ‘Racist C*nt’
Discussion: What's New and AOL
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount is planning for what happens if no big deal happens, mulling cutting $2B in costs, selling BET and TV stations, starting a streaming JV, more

Amanda Silberling / TechCrunch:
Some founders say TikTok ban won't impact creator economy startups much, as they have diversified across multiple platforms after Trump tried banning it in 2020

 
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