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2:45 PM ET, August 15, 2017

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Katie Kindelan / ABC News:
Ex-DJ found to have groped Taylor Swift says, ‘I never grabbed her’  —  The former Denver DJ found to have groped Taylor Swift by a Denver jury said there is still “no question” in his mind that he did not grab Swift's backside during a 2013 meet-and-greet.  —  “What I'm saying …
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Associated Press:
Taylor Swift hopes verdict inspires assault victims
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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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TMZ.com:
‘Deadpool 2’ Dead Stuntwoman Identified as a Professional Motorcycle Racer  —  ‘Deadpool 2’ — Dead Stuntwoman Identified Professional Motorcycle Racer  —  The stuntwoman who was killed on the set of “Deadpool 2” has been identified ... and she was a professional road racer.
Discussion: Us Weekly and PerezHilton
Variety:
‘Deadpool 2’ Stunt Person Dies on Set in Motorcycle Accident
Discussion: 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 …
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, WWTDD and Us Weekly
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.
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: PerezHilton
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 and People.com
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.
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” …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Oh No They Didn't!
Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Split’ Star Anya Taylor-Joy Reteams With ‘Witch’ Director on ‘Nosferatu’ Remake (EXCLUSIVE)  —  After breaking out in his psychological thriller “The Witch,” Anya Taylor-Joy is looking to reteam with director Robert Eggers on his new take on a cinematic classic.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
 
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