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5:50 PM ET, August 15, 2017

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Michael Konopasek / FOX31 Denver:
Boulder artist behind courtroom sketches of Taylor Swift trial  —  BOULDER, Colo. — His art has been seen around the world thanks to Taylor Swift.  Jeff Kandyba, a Boulder native, gave a glimpse inside the courtroom over the past week.  —  “A person like Taylor Swift, who is very pretty …
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Katie Kindelan / ABC News:
Ex-DJ found to have groped Taylor Swift says, ‘I never grabbed her’
Discussion: Variety
Associated Press:
Taylor Swift hopes verdict inspires assault victims
Discussion: People.com, E! Online and PerezHilton
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Taylor Swift Weeps During Closing Arguments of Groping Trial
Discussion: USA Today and Page Six
Shane Lou / TODAY.com:
Mindy Kaling tells Willie Geist how she feels about becoming a mom  —  In an exclusive interview for Sunday TODAY, Mindy Kaling confirmed she is pregnant with her first child and shared with Willie Geist what she most looks forward to about motherhood.  —  “The Mindy Project” star told Willie she is “really excited” to become a mom.
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Megan French / Us Weekly:
Mindy Kaling Breaks Her Silence on Pregnancy
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Rob Haskell / Vogue:
Serena Williams on Pregnancy, Power, and Coming Back to Center Court  —  Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, September 2017  —  On a Sunday morning in July—specifically the middle Sunday of Wimbledon, when the players rest and the trampled lawns recover—Serena Williams awoke …
Discussion: Page Six, People.com and AOL
TMZ.com:
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Are Deep into Divorce Discussions, No Reconciliation  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are deep in divorce talks, and there is NO talk of reconciliation, contrary to some media reports.  —  Several stories have surfaced recently suggesting the divorce is on hold …
Discussion: X17 Online and PerezHilton
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Leo's latest fling is with this 23-year-old model  —  Leonardo DiCaprio, who normally has a thing for blond models under 25, has been spending more time with 23-year-old brunette model Lorena Rae. … On Monday, the “Great Gatsby” actor was seen with Rae and a male pal having lunch at Hillstone …
TMZ.com:
Natalie Cole's Son Dead at 39  —  The son of legendary singer Natalie Cole was found dead Monday night, and he was only 39 ... TMZ has learned.  —  Robert Yancy's body was found in his San Fernando Valley apartment when a friend who hadn't heard from him in a few days checked up on him.
Julia Pritchard / Daily Mail:
Radiant Tamsin Egerton and partner Josh Hartnett are spotted shopping in London for the first time since welcoming their second child  —  Tamsin Egerton and Josh Hartnett stepped out in London on Monday for the first time since welcoming their second child together.
Irin Carmon / Marie Claire:
Paris Hilton Is the Hardest-Working Woman in the Game  —  No, really.  The aughts-era reality star is now a multitasking mega-mogul with 18 product lines, her own hotel, and a gig as the world's highest-paid female DJ.  —  Joy Room is waiting for Paris Hilton to start having fun.
ESPN:
Vicodin, Dilaudid, Xanax, Ambien and THC found in Tiger Woods' system at time of DUI arrest  —  Tiger Woods had Vicodin, Dilaudid, Xanax, Ambien and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in his system when he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in May, according to a toxicology report released Monday.
Discussion: Bossip, Yahoo Celebrity, Us Weekly and WWTDD
TMZ.com:
Jesse Williams' Wife Wants Sole Custody, Citing Rage and Dating Habits  —  Jesse Williams — Wife Wants Sole Custody Cites Rage and Dating Habits  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Jesse Williams' wife says he is a reckless parent who has fits of rage and worries he exposes their kids to a “revolving door” …
Perez Hilton:
Kim Kardashian Is Already Apologizing After Receiving A Ton Of Backlash For Defending Jeffrey Starr — WATCH!  —  That didn't take long!  —  As we told you, Kim Kardashian West went on a lengthy social media rant on Monday defending YouTube personality Jeffree Star despite his racist and controversial history.
Discussion: X17 Online, Page Six, People.com and Bossip
 
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Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Aaron Rodgers rebounds from Olivia Munn with soccer star
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