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12:25 PM 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.
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.
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
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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.
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.
Collier Sutter / People.com:
How Cecily Strong Is Getting ‘Back Into Shape’ for SNL: It's ‘Fake Fat Camp’  —  Saturday Night Live comedian Cecily Strong is all fun and games on screen, but behind the scenes she works to stay healthy.  —  “Over the summer, what I'm doing now, we're calling it a fake fat camp,” …
Discussion: Page Six
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.”
Discussion: Page Six
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” …
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Star: Elon Musk originally dumped Amber Heard after he caught her in ‘countless lies’  —  One week ago, I was done with the Elon Musk-Amber Heard story.  Two weekends ago, Elon and Amber seemingly broke up for many reasons, and sources indicated that Elon had done the dumping.
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Kanye West working on top-secret project with ex-protege … Kanye West and fellow rapper Kid Cudi have buried the hatchet and are working on a top-secret project in Japan, Page Six has exclusively learned.  —  West — who's been keeping a low profile since his breakdown last year …
Discussion: Dlisted
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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Joseph Otterson / Variety:
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TMZ.com:
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Teen Vogue:
Millie Bobby Brown and Drew Barrymore Open Up About Instant Fame and Family
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Dave Quinn / People.com:
‘Mom Break!’ Pink Stops to Pump Breast Milk - and Take a Selfie - While Traveling in London
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Allison / Dlisted:
Emma Stone Was Paid A Lot Of Money This Year
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From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Memo: CNN's Poppy Harlow is leaving the network; she joined in 2008 and most recently co-hosted CNN This Morning, which was effectively canceled earlier in 2024

 
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