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2:15 PM ET, August 31, 2016

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TMZ.com:
In Plaza Hotel Theft  —  The woman claiming Chris Brown pulled a gun on her is wanted in NYC for questioning in connection with criminal theft ... for allegedly stealing a fancy designer purse at a swanky hotel.  —  The incident could be significant in the Chris Brown case …
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Chris Brown / TMZ.com:
He Pulled Gun After Argument Over Jewelry (VIDEO)  —  The woman who called the cops on Chris Brown says the singer pulled a gun on her because she was admiring a piece of jewelry ... and afterwards his people demanded she signed a non-disclosure agreement.  —  Baylee Curran appeared on …
NBC News:
Chris Brown Arrested After Woman Claims He Threatened Her With Gun  —  Chris Brown released on $250,000 bond after standoff with police 2:14  —  Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown was arrested Tuesday after a woman claimed he threatened her with a gun, police said.
Discussion: E! Online, Daily Mail and What's New
Char Adams / People.com:
Chris Brown Released on $250,000 Bail Following Standoff with Police
Discussion: Bossip
Tkurzweil / KTLA:
Chris Brown Refuses to Exit Tarzana Home After Woman Calls for Help: Police
Discussion: Stereogum, Page Six, TMZ.com and Dlisted
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
‘Stranger Things’ Renewed at Netflix, Season 2 to Premiere in 2017  —  In a not-so-strange turn of events, Netflix has renewed breakout hit “Stranger Things” for a second season, Variety has learned.  —  Season 2 will debut in 2017 and will consist of 9 episodes, in comparison to the first season that spanned 8 episodes.
Discussion: Dlisted
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Tim Stack / EW.com:
STRANGER THINGS EXCLUSIVE: DUFFER BROTHERS REVEAL SEASON 2 DETAILS  —  On the heels of their renewal, the ‘Things’ creators address the second season of their Netflix hit  —  See also  —  ‘Stranger Things’ stars share adorable on-set photos  —  ‘Stranger Things’ star sings Amy Winehouse in throwback video
Discussion: The Superficial and The Wrap
Tim Stack / EW.com:
BARB FROM STRANGER THINGS TO JOIN ARCHIE REBOOT RIVERDALE
Discussion: PerezHilton
People.com:
Rob Kardashian Finally Speaks: ‘Blac Chyna Got Me Through My Darkest Times’  —  Rob Kardashian finally speaks!  In a wide-ranging interview in the new issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, the reclusive reality star and his expectant fiancée, Blac Chyna, open up about their impending arrival …
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ELLE:
Blac Chyna Bares All  —  In her most in-depth interview yet, the stripper-turned-mogul-turned- reality star opens up about mending fences with the Kardashians, her relationship with Rob, and what she's definitely not going to name her baby.  —  It's just days before the trailer …
Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Rob Kardashian's Family Is ‘Scared’ He Might Be Returning to His Reclusive Ways
Discussion: PerezHilton
Katie Connor / Cosmopolitan:
Kourtney Kardashian on Why She Doesn't Let Her Kids Watch Her Show  —  The October Cosmo cover star also opens up about Kim, Taylor Swift, and her relationship with Scott Disick.  —  On Kim waging a social smackdown on Taylor Swift: “It's her husband, and he's family.  The truth is the truth, so why not let it be known?”
Bruna Nessif / E! Online:
Miranda Kerr Reveals Ex Orlando Bloom Gave Her a Heads Up Before His Penis Pics Surfaced  —  This is weirdly sweet?  —  Supermodel Miranda Kerr revealed that her ex-husband Orlando Bloom made sure to give her a heads up before those infamous penis pics of him paddleboarding in the buff …
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Rose Walano / Us Weekly:
Miranda Kerr Flashes Her Giant Engagement Ring on Snapchat
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Selena Gomez Taking Time Off After Dealing with ‘Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Depression’ Due to Her Lupus Diagnosis  —  After traveling the world over the last few months for her Revival World Tour, Selena Gomez is taking a break to take care of herself.  —  “As many of you know …
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Andrea Mandell / USA Today:
Selena Gomez taking time off to deal with depression, anxiety
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Chris Harrison Reveals Why Nick Viall Was Picked as the Next Bachelor Over Fan-Favorite Luke Pell  —  On Tuesday evening, Bachelor audiences watched in surprise as Nick Viall was announced as the leading man for the upcoming season 21, a decision that longtime host Chris Harrison says “makes so much sense.”
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Lanford Beard / People.com:   The Bachelor: Nick Viall Will Be Season 21's Leading Man
Kara Warner / People.com:
Willy Wonka's Violet Beauregarde Recalls Memorable Day on Set When Gene Wilder ‘Stole My Heart’  —  Of the many memorable characters created by the late Gene Wilder, his titular role in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory carries a specific magical weight - particularly for those who acted alongside him …
Discussion: Daily Mail and ITV
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TMZ.com:
All Over Drake's Face in Miami PDA  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Rihanna and Drake moved their lovin' south to Miami and made it blatantly obvious nothing's under wraps anymore.  —  They spent Tuesday night getting very cozy at E11EVEN nightclub ... where RiRi rubbed his face in a way “friends” just don't touch each other.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
Travis Cronin / Us Weekly:
Gay Bachelor Robert Sepulveda Jr. Defends His Escort Past: ‘Everyone Is Worthy of Love’  —  Coming clean.  Gay bachelor Robert Sepúlveda Jr., star of Logo's Finding Prince Charming, dropped by Us Weekly's NYC offices Tuesday, August 30, and defended his past as a male escort.
New York Daily News:
Harry Potter sequel wants Daniel Radcliffe's magic  —  Movie execs are in talks to resurrect Harry Potter, we're told, but it's going to take a little magic to get Daniel Radcliffe back in the mix.  —  Tinseltown sources say that Warner Bros. is interested in bringing the West End play …
 
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Evan Real / Us Weekly:
2016 CMA Awards Nominations Announced: See the Full List!
Discussion: PerezHilton
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Kerry Washington Developing Female LAPD Drama ‘Patrol’ at ABC (EXCLUSIVE)
Elizabeth Durand Streisand / Us Weekly:
Jinger and Jeremy Reveal Sex Plans to Her Dad! …
Dan Wootton / The Sun:
IN THEIR SIGHTS Idris Elba, Aidan Turner and Tom Hiddleston all on studio bosses' final hitlist …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Ingrid Meilan / Us Weekly:
DWTS' Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough and Cheryl Burke Weigh In on Rivalries: Don't ‘Need Extra Drama’
TMZ.com:
Files for Divorce  —  Zendaya Coleman's parents are splitting …
Discussion: Bossip
ABC News:
‘DWTS’ 2016 Celebrity Cast Revealed: Ryan Lochte, Amber Rose, Rick Perry Among Star Lineup
Discussion: Towleroad
Jordana Ossad / MTV:
How Is Catelynn Adjusting To Teresa's Teen Mom OG Request?
Discussion: What's New
The Independent:
Teenager dies after getting love bite
 

 
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Emma Roth / The Verge:
Post.News, the news-focused social platform launched in 2022 that offered micropayments to publishers, is shutting down after failing to grow “fast enough”

Ruth La Ferla / New York Times:
Graydon Carter opens a physical store called Air Mail Newsstand in NYC, as an extension of his digital newsletter Air Mail, selling books, magazines, and more

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Filing: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's 2023 compensation package was worth $49.7M, up 26.5% from the year prior, with $23.1M in stock awards

 
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