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1:40 PM ET, August 17, 2017

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Alanna Vagianos / HuffPost:
This Is How Taylor Swift's Donations Will Impact Sexual Assault Survivors  —  Mariska Hargitay's organization is among one of the first places Swift will donate to.  —  After a jury ruled in favor or Taylor Swift in her countersuit against former DJ David Mueller on Monday night …
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Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Taylor Swift Makes ‘Generous’ Donation to Mariska Hargitay's Foundation for Survivors of Sexual Assault  —  Taylor Swift vowed to donate to organizations helping survivors of sexual assault following her court victory Monday.  —  And the 27-year-old singer made good on that promise …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Allison / Dlisted:
Emma Stone Was Paid A Lot Of Money This Year  —  Last year, for the second year in a row, Jennifer Lawrence was awarded a celebrity bank account's highest, most-esteemed honor: the title of The World's Highest Paid Actress.  This year Jennifer's bank account weeps bittersweet mascara tears …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Natalie Robehmed / Forbes:
The World's Highest-Paid Actresses 2017: Emma Stone Leads With $26 Million  —  La La Land-the city and its celluloid namesake-has been very kind to Emma Stone.  At just 28 years old, the Hollywood star is this year's highest-paid actress, banking $26 million pretax in our 12 month scoring period.
TMZ.com:
Blac Chyna Kicks Mechie to the Curb ... and All His Crap, Too  —  Blac Chyna's had it with her flavor of the month ... she dumped Mechie's ass and she's already back on familiar ground — the strip club.  —  Sources close to BC tell us she got into an explosive argument Monday night with Mechie …
Discussion: X17 Online, PerezHilton and Bossip
Megan French / Us Weekly:
Paris Hilton Clarifies Donald Trump Comments: ‘I Was Speaking About My Own Experiences in Life’  —  Paris Hilton has clarified comments she made about President Donald Trump, which were published in Marie Claire's September issue.  —  In the interview, the 36-year-old DJ said that she didn't vote …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Blemish
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C.J. / Dlisted:
“Feminist” Paris Hilton Thinks Women Only Accuse Trump Of Assault For Money
Discussion: PerezHilton
Harper's BAZAAR:
NINA'S NIGHT OUT  —  The sci-fi superstar paints the town red.  Plus, see a day in the life of the actress here.  —  By Aaron Gell; Photographs by: Jennifer Livingston; Fashion Editor: Joanna Hillman  —  At the Spotted Pig, the New York gastropub as celebrated for its famous patrons …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Rachel Strugatz / WWD:
Madonna Brings Her Skin-Care Line MDNA Skin to the U.S.  —  The singer launched the line three years ago in Japan.  —  Madonna at a MDNA Skin Event in Japan in 2016.  —  “I'm tired of hearing people complain here that they can't get it in America,” Madonna said of her skin-care line …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Dave Quinn / People.com:
‘Mom Break!’  Pink Stops to Pump Breast Milk - and Take a Selfie - While Traveling in London  —  Pink is an expert multitasker!  —  The 37-year-old star is currently busy traveling Europe as she gears up for the release of her new album, Beautiful Trauma, but she's still finding …
Discussion: What's New
Perri Konecky / POPSUGAR:
Cheesy Tots Are Finally Back at Burger King, and We'll Take 100  —  Burger King's newest menu item reasserts the fact that cheese makes everything better.  Now throw it in a deep fryer and you've got yourself the perfect snack.  Starting Aug. 17, Cheesy Tots are back at Burger King restaurants, and they are oozing with deliciousness.
Discussion: What's New
Wealthsimple / Magazine:
The Co-Creator of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Isn't Sure Exactly How Much She Makes  —  But Rachel Bloom does give us her best estimate.  And discusses how much an agent costs, how aware she is of her own privilege, and how it's more expensive in Hollywood to have a “normal body.”
TMZ.com:
Ric Flair's Fiancee: ‘Multiple Organ Problems,’ Condition Critical  —  Ric Flair is still in critical condition — and suffering from “multiple organ problems,” this according to the wrestler's fiancee.  —  “I have been unable to talk on the phone without crying and just feel shocked over events,” Wendy Barlow said in a statement.
Perez Hilton:
‘Life Is Too Short’: Listen To Anna Faris' Telling Breakup Advice From Just Before Chris Pratt Announcement  —  Everyone wants to know what happened between seemingly perfect couple Anna Faris and Chris Pratt.  —  In her latest podcast appearance, recorded before the separation announcement …
Discussion: X17 Online
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Abby Feiner / Us Weekly:
Anna Faris Gives Relationship Advice After Chris Pratt Split: ‘Life Is Too Short’ …
Discussion: The Blemish
 
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Jackie Willis / Entertainment Tonight:
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Maureen Lee Lenker / People.com:
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TMZ.com:
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Jessica Sager / Page Six:
Casey Affleck was only joking about Ben hanging up Batman suit
Discussion: X17 Online
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Discussion: Stereogum
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

 
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