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9:00 PM ET, September 23, 2016

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New York Times:
Wife of Keith Scott, Charlotte Shooting Victim, Filmed Fatal Encounter With Police  —  CHARLOTTE — A cellphone camera video made by the wife of Keith L. Scott before he was fatally shot by police here shows the moments before and after the incident, including the wife's pleas to her husband …
Discussion: NBC News, Jezebel, myfox8.com and The Wrap
Michael Miller / People.com:
Brad Pitt's Side of the Story: He ‘Did Not Hit’ Maddox as Plane Fight with Angelina Jolie ‘Got Out of Hand,’ Says Source  —  After 12 years and six kids together, Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt just after their two-year wedding anniversary.  Subscribe now for the real story behind the split, only in PEOPLE.
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TMZ.com:
Brad Pitt — Conflict Over Confrontation with Son on Jet  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Brad Pitt crossed a line he had never crossed before by lunging at his 15-year-old son on a private jet and making contact with him, but the details of precisely what happened are in conflict ... and frankly, murky.
Alex Stedman / Variety:
FBI Evaluating Whether to Investigate Brad Pitt Airplane Incident
Discussion: Los Angeles Times and People.com
Ted Cruz / Facebook:
This election is unlike any other in our nation's history.  Like many other voters, I have struggled to determine the right course of action in this general election.  —  In Cleveland, I urged voters, “please, don't stay home in November.  Stand, and speak, and vote your conscience …
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh Expecting Second Child  —  Pharrell Williams has something else to be “Happy” about.  —  The singer/producer and his wife Helen Lasichanh are expecting their second child, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.  The couple broke the news Thursday while stepping …
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McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Pharrell Williams Expecting Baby No. 2 With Wife Helen Lasichanh  —  Pharrell Williams is about to experience a double dose of fatherhood!  —  The singer-songwriter and wife Helen Lasichanh are expecting their second child together, a rep for the star confirms to E! News.
Tim Stack / EW.com:
RYAN MURPHY LOOKS BACK ON GLEE: ‘IT WAS THE BEST TIME AND THE WORST TIME IN MY LIFE’  —  The co-creator of the Fox hit remembers the success, the drama, and the tragic death of star Cory Monteith  —  See also  —  This Week's Cover: Inside Ryan Murphy's world and ‘AHS: Roanoke’
Discussion: Us Weekly and PerezHilton
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Tim Stack / EW.com:
THERE'S A SECRET SEASON OF AMERICAN HORROR STORY NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT  —  Co-creator Ryan Murphy is developing a covert installment of the FX hit  —  See also  —  ‘AHS: Roanoke’ exclusive: This season's HUUUGE twist is coming soon  —  How ‘American Horror Story: Roanoke’ connects to ‘Freak Show’
Discussion: The Wrap
Tim Stack / EW.com:
HOW AMERICAN HORROR STORY: ROANOKE CONNECTS TO FREAK SHOW
Discussion: The Wrap
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Tatyana Ali Gives Birth to Her First Child  —  Tatyana Ali is officially a mom!  —  E! News can exclusively confirm the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star and husband Dr. Vaughn Raspberry welcomed their first child into the world.  —  “Tatyana gave birth to a beautiful baby boy …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Tatyana Ali Welcomes a Son
Discussion: Daily Mail
Allison / Dlisted:
A Letter Has Been Found Accusing Jim Carrey Of Giving His Late Girlfriend Several STDs  —  Earlier this week, Cathriona White's estranged husband (and possible current Scientologist) Mark Burton came forward to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Jim Carrey.
Discussion: New York Daily News
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Dave Quinn / People.com:
Jim Carrey Lawyer Slams ‘Outrageous’ Lawsuit by ‘Sham’ Husband over Girlfriend's Suicide as STD Claims Revealed
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner — Getting Grilled Over Tyga's Dough  —  Kylie Jenner's now square in the middle of Tyga's financial nightmare, and it means she's going to sing like a canary about the expensive gifts he's bought her ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to docs obtained by TMZ ... Kylie's agreed to answer questions about her bf's finances.
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McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Kylie Jenner to Be Questioned Over Tyga's Financial Issues
Discussion: What's New
EndPlay / WSB-TV:
Video shows woman shooting at burglars during Gwinnett home invasion  —  GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Police are hoping someone can help identify two home invaders.  They were caught on camera as a woman in the house shot at them.  —  “She exercised her right to defend her livelihood and property …
Evan Real / Us Weekly:
Ramona Singer Is Officially Divorced From Ex Mario: ‘I Feel Phenomenal’  —  Legally single and ready to mingle!  Ramona Singer is officially divorced from her ex, Mario Singer, the Real Housewives of New York City star confirmed to Us Weekly on Thursday, September 22.
Discussion: PerezHilton
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E! Online:
RHONY's Ramona Singer Is Officially Divorced: All the Exclusive Details on Why She “Feels Phenomenal”
Discussion: What's New and Page Six
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Austin Swift on Big Sis Taylor's Rise to Stardom and Finding Support at Notre Dame After Their Mom's Cancer Diagnosis  —  Like brother, like sister.  —  As Austin Swift makes his foray into Hollywood, the budding actor hopes to remain level-headed and down-to-earth - something he's watched …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Perez Hilton:
Chris Brown Addresses The Reported Child Protective Services Visit Amid Claims His Time With Royalty Must Be Monitored!  —  Another drama, another day for Chris Brown!  —  As we previously reported, the Loyal singer is supposedly being investigated by Child Protective Services after being arrested …
Discussion: TMZ.com and People.com
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Shirley Halperin / Billboard:
Ariana Grande Returns to Scooter Braun Management  —  The two had parted ways professionally in February.  —  Ariana Grande and manager Scooter Braun have reunited officially, Grande's label, Republic Records, confirms to Billboard, with Braun returning as the pop star's main manager handling all aspects of her career.
Discussion: PerezHilton
 
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Brad Witter / Us Weekly:
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This black woman painted her entire body white in a bold protest of police killings and white supremacy
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Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
CBS Dallas / Fort Worth:
HOF Coach Ditka Has ‘No Respect’ For 49ers QB Kaepernick
Discussion: The Wrap and Guardian
Us Weekly:
Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert Reveal What They're Waiting for Before Starting a Family
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Discussion: PerezHilton, Dlisted and E! Online
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Eric Andersson / Us Weekly:
Joe Giudice Is ‘Miserable’ in Prison, ‘Misses His Kids’
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Grab Dinner Together in Santa Monica Without the Kids
TMZ.com:
Future to Ciara — Put Up Or Shut Up About Your $500k Deal
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
 

 
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