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11:05 AM ET, August 18, 2017

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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Star Wars’ Obi-Wan Kenobi Film in the Works (Exclusive)  —  Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stephen Daldry is in early talks for the film, which would center on the Jedi master who has been played by both Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor.  —  Stephen Daldry is Star Wars' newest hope.
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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TMZ.com:
Robin Thicke's Girlfriend April Love Geary Pregnant with Girl  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Robin Thicke is about to be a father again, with a girlfriend who is barely able to legally drink.  —  22-year-old April Love Geary is 3 months pregnant with a girl ... the baby is due March 1.
E! Online:
Bachelor in Paradise's Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert Welcome First Child  —  It's another Bachelor baby!  —  E! News can exclusively reveal that married Bachelor in Paradise couple Jade Roper Tolbert and Tanner Tolbert have welcomed their first child.  Jade, 30, gave birth to a healthy baby girl on August 17, 2017 at 10:03 a.m.
Jackie Strause / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Star Says Scandal Wouldn't Have Happened If He Were White  —  “I would hate for my biggest enemy to go through what I've been through this summer,” DeMario Jackson tells THR.  —  Millions of viewers were anxiously awaiting the premiere of Bachelor in Paradise …
Spokesman.com:
Local actor accused of beating woman with baseball bat at north Spokane business  —  The Spokesman-Review  —  A Spokane man accused of beating his girlfriend with a baseball bat Wednesday is an actor who recently appeared in an episode of “Twin Peaks” and was a regular background actor in “Z Nation.”
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Kim Willsher / The Guardian:
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie told to pay €565,000 in chateau lighting wrangle  —  French designer claims Hollywood stars failed to pay bills for multimillion-euro project at 17th-century Provence property … A French interior designer is suing Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for failing …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Daily Mail and Page Six
Matt Donnelly / The Wrap:
Glenn Close to Star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Movie Musical at Paramount (Exclusive)  —  Tony winner Close just wrapped Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber show in June  —  Paramount Pictures is pursuing a big-screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's “Sunset Boulevard” …
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: Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and POPSUGAR
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 …
TMZ.com:
Meek Mill Arrested and Charged For Recklessly Driving Motorcycle (UPDATE)  —  9:02 PM PT — Meek has been officially arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.  —  He was picked up by NYPD at 10:16 PM after a 911 call was made by witnesses who saw a group of people popping wheelies and riding dangerously down the street.
Discussion: Stereogum, Sandra Rose and Page Six
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Here's Why the Internet Is Freaking Out Over This Selena Gomez Look-Alike … Photos  —  Celebrities and Their Non-Famous Look-Alikes
Discussion: POPSUGAR
 
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Teen Vogue:
Millie Bobby Brown and Drew Barrymore Open Up About Instant Fame and Family
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Rachel Strugatz / WWD:
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Emma Stone Was Paid A Lot Of Money This Year
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From Mediagazer:

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Spotify reports Q1 revenue up 20% YoY to €3.6B, MAUs up 19% YoY to 615M, below 617.9M est., subscribers up 14% YoY to 239M, and a €168M operating income

Sara Fischer / Axios:
Puck hires veteran journalist and TV commentator John Heilemann as its chief political columnist and partner, as the outlet expands its presence in Washington

Jennifer Schuessler / New York Times:
PEN America cancels its 2024 literary awards ceremony, set for April 29, after months of protests over the organization's response to the war in Gaza

 
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