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6:05 PM ET, July 13, 2018

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Aaron Hicklin / Out Magazine:
Exclusive: Scarlett Johansson Withdraws From Rub & Tug … After drawing intense criticism for accepting a role in the movie Rub & Tug, by her Ghost in the Shell director Rupert Sanders, Scarlett Johansson has withdrawn from the movie, she told Out in an exclusive statement today.
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Los Angeles Times:
An open letter to anyone who loves Anthony Bourdain and what he stood for  —  On June 8, we lost a rare, great man.  Anthony Bourdain was a lightning rod of cultural connectivity.  He brought disparate, marginalized people together and made the unknown accessible — some of the many gifts …
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Meghan Markle Is ‘Doing Amazing’ in New Chapter with Prince Harry, Says Pal Priyanka Chopra  —  Meghan Markle is enjoying her life as a newlywed, and Priyanka Chopra couldn't be happier for her pal.  —  The Quantico actress attended the Vogue x Saks Hamptons Dinner at Wolffer Estate Vineyard on Thursday …
Discussion: Bustle, PerezHilton and Brides
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Jess Cohen / E! Online:
What's Next for Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra?  Inside Their “Very Serious” Relationship  —  Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are “still inseparable.”  —  The “Jealous” singer and the Quantico actress are going strong, two months after sparking romance rumors.
Discussion: alloy.com
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Priyanka Chopra Confirms She's ‘Getting to Know’ Nick Jonas & Says He Had ‘Great Time’ in India  —  Priyanka Chopra is opening up about her relationship with Nick Jonas.  —  While attending the Vogue x Saks Hamptons Dinner at Wolffer Estate Vineyard on Thursday, the Quantico actress opened …
Discussion: Bustle
Tom Newton Dunn / The Sun:
TRUMP'S BREXIT BLAST Donald Trump told Theresa May how to do Brexit ‘but she wrecked it’ - and says the US trade deal is off  —  In a world exclusive interview with The Sun, the US President said Theresa May had ignored his advice by opting for a soft Brexit strategy
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Erin Hill / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Meets Donald Trump and Wife Melania for the First Time Amidst Protests in London
Discussion: Dlisted, Vanity Fair and Bustle
Nancy Tartaglione / Deadline:
‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Gets Greenlight; Original Cast Returns For Summer Start  —  EXCLUSIVE: It's official, the Downton Abbey movie is a go.  Focus Features has set production with Carnival Films to begin this summer for a return to all things Crawley.  The original principal cast …
Discussion: Bustle, POPSUGAR and Go Fug Yourself
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Associated Press:
A ‘Downton Abbey’ movie is coming
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Tekashi69 Getting Released from Rikers Island, Bail Granted in NY and TX  —  Tekashi69's lawyers just scored him a sweet deal that's getting him out of his Rikers Island jail cell a week early ... TMZ has learned.  —  The rapper's been granted bail and, once he pays $150k, he'll be released — but there's a string attached.
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TMZ.com:   Tekashi69 Transferred to Rikers Island's Contagious Disease Unit
Ciara Farmer / Daily Mail:
Shocking: Ewan McGregor's daughter Clara lashed out at his girlfriend Mary Elizabeth Winstead in a social media attack on Thursday evening  —  Clara has not been shy of airing her feelings on her parents' split after Ewan and Mary first went public with their budding romance in Los Angeles …
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Isobel Sampson / Page Six:
Ewan McGregor's daughter Clara brands his girlfriend a ‘piece of trash’
Discussion: PerezHilton
Perez Hilton:
Ariana Grande Feels The Love From Pete Davidson Over New Track God Is A Woman As Ex Mac Miller Raps About Self Care!  —  Ariana Grande has found herself the most supportive man!  —  Fiancé Pete Davidson couldn't help but gush about the songstress after she released her new single, God Is A Woman, on Friday!
Discussion: X17 Online
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TMZ.com:
YG Arrested and Charged with Felony Robbery in Vegas Casino  —  YG's facing a felony robbery charge for allegedly yanking a dude's chain off his neck and taking off with the diamond-laced pendant ... and we're told there's video evidence too.  —  The rapper was in a Vegas court Thursday …
Discussion: Stereogum, Bossip and Rap-Up
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Queer Eye Is Coming Back!  The Fab Five Heads to the Midwest for Season 3  —  Still recovering from the emotional rollercoaster of binge-watching Queer Eye season 2?  Well, get ready for some seriously good news!  —  Queer Eye has officially been confirmed for a third season on Netflix.
Discussion: Bustle
TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez's Email Hacked Several Times in 2015 and 2016, NJ Woman Charged  —  Selena Gomez's email was hacked and her identity was stolen, and the alleged culprit is a woman in New Jersey ... this according to the L.A. County DA.  —  The prosecutor claims Susan Atrach accessed Selena's …
Discussion: Page Six
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Pose’ Renewed for Season 2 at FX  —  The drama features the historically largest cast of trans actors portraying trans characters.  —  FX is going back to the ball.  —  The basic cable network has handed out a second season renewal for dance musical drama Pose.
Discussion: Variety and PAPER
Jillian Ruffo / People.com:
Joyce Bonelli Denies Being Fired By the Kardashian Family: ‘I Love All of Them’  —  The Kardashian-Jenner family spends nearly every waking hour with their glam squads.  They've built strong bonds with the hairstylists and makeup artists that help them shape their looks …
Discussion: Page Six and PerezHilton
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Luann de Lesseps Is Dating Her Agent: ‘Their Chemistry Was Instant,’ Source Says  —  Luann de Lesseps is seeing someone new.  —  The Real Housewives of New York City star is dating her agent, Richard Super, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE.  —  “She's smitten but taking it slowly …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Evan Felker ‘Ghosted’ Estranged Wife Staci Felker Again After Recent Health Scare
Discussion: Dlisted and The Hollywood Gossip
Ryan Naumann / The Blast:
Lil Kim Pleads with Judge in Bankruptcy to Spare Her New Jersey Mansion
Discussion: Page Six
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Joss Whedon Sci-Fi Drama Ordered Straight to Series at HBO
Discussion: TV Tattle
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Big Brother's Kaitlyn Herman Defends Flirting With a Boyfriend at Home: ‘This Is Who I Am’
Discussion: PerezHilton
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘In the Dark’: Rich Sommer To Co-Star On The CW Drama Series In Recasting
Kimberly Cutter / Marie Claire:
How Did Halsey Get Here?  —  The 23-year-old has had one hell …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Sarah Siegel / POPSUGAR:
Fergie's New Hair Color Deserves 3 Fire Emojis
Discussion: Bustle
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TMZ.com:
NBA Legend Kevin Garnett and Wife Getting Divorced
Discussion: Bossip
Brittany Talarico / People.com:
Farrah Abraham Removes Her Lip Fillers 3 Days After Kylie Jenner Reveals Her Natural Lips
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson: 'There's No Need' to Speak With Tyrese Gibson After Feud
TMZ.com:
Drake's New Song with Jay-Z, ‘Talk Up,’ is All Thanks to Drizzy's Mom
Discussion: Bossip
People.com:
Meghan Markle Is Doing Her Own Makeup Now and It's ‘So Good,’ Says Her Wedding Makeup Artist Pal
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Financial Times:
Sources: WBD's board wanted a proposal it could sign immediately, and Netflix was the only bidder whose paperwork was fully executable the night of December 4

Kat Tenbarge / Wired:
Some Reddit moderators say a surge of AI slop on the site is eroding its authenticity and could lead to a feedback loop of AI models training on AI content

Dominic-Madori Davis / TechCrunch:
A look at Hamlet, a startup that uses AI to process local government meeting videos and which plans to provide the tool to local journalists for free

 
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