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2:30 PM ET, August 9, 2018

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Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Angelina Jolie Slams Brad Pitt: ‘A Loan Is Not... Child Support’  —  Angelina Jolie is hitting back at ex Brad Pitt after he claimed she made recent court filings over child support in an “effort to manipulate the media.”  —  The actress' lawyer, Samantha Bley DeJean, said in a statement …
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TMZ.com:
Brad Pitt Trying to Maintain Relationship with Kids Amid Angelina Jolie Divorce  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are at war in their divorce case, but the more immediate struggle is the co-parenting situation that even has a judge issuing a warning to cool it ... or else.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, PerezHilton and Page Six
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie: Brad Pitt Is ‘Trying to Distract’ From the Fact He Hasn't Paid Child Support … The back and forth between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continues.  The actress' lawyer released a statement to Us Weekly on Wednesday, August 8, regarding the ongoing child support battle between them.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Tim Stack / EW.com:
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper headline A Star Is Born for EW's Fall Movie Preview … To read more on A Star Is Born and other highly anticipated fall movies, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly on stands Friday, or buy it here now.  Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Nev Schulman Flirting With the Idea of Cardi B Joining ‘Catfish’  —  Nev Schulman wants Cardi B as his next ‘Catfish’ co-host 'cause he likes it like that ... but landing her's a different story.  —  We hit up Nev on the heels of Max Joseph announcing he's leaving the show after 7 seasons …
Discussion: Bossip
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TMZ.com:   ‘Catfish’ Co-Host Max Joseph Leaving Show to Pursue Filmmaking
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:   Max Joseph Is Leaving ‘Catfish’ After 7 Seasons
Ale Russian / People.com:
Chloe Grace Moretz and Dylan O'Brien Hang Out Years After He Said He Had a ‘Crush’ on Her  —  Chloe Grace Moretz and Dylan O'Brien had a ball during a night out in Los Angeles.  —  The two were spotted hanging out Wednesday night at Hollywood hot spot The Nice Guy.
Discussion: alloy.com
Matt Volz / Associated Press:
‘Superman’ actress Margot Kidder's death ruled a suicide  —  HELENA, Mont. (AP) — “Superman” actress Margot Kidder's death has been ruled a suicide, and her daughter said Wednesday it's a relief to finally have the truth out.  —  Kidder, who played Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve's Superman …
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Kris Jenner Says Rob Kardashian Is ‘Doing Better’: He Is ‘Working on His Health’ … Making his momager proud!  Kris Jenner says Rob Kardashian is continuing to make progress.  —  Rob Kardashian Shows Up Slimmer Frame: Photos  —  “Rob is good.  He's doing better and better,” the 62-year-old exclusively tells Us Weekly.
Discussion: Page Six, Star and PerezHilton
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Tom Hardy talks in the third-person to Esquire, also thinks Prince Harry is a ‘legend’ … Tom Hardy covers the September issue of Esquire.  It was supposed to be a fairly even bro-interview about riding motorcycles around Tom's old stomping ground.  Part of the interview got derailed …
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People.com:
Denise Richards Confirms She's Joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: ‘I Am So Excited!’  —  Denise Richards has officially joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.  —  The 47-year-old actress confirmed her participation in the hit Bravo show's upcoming ninth season exclusively to PEOPLE …
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
Archie Panjabi to Star in Legal Drama Put Pilot at NBC  —  In one of the first deals for the 2019-2020 season, NBC has given a put pilot order to a legal drama with Archie Panjabi attached to star, Variety has learned.  —  Panjabi would star as a successful LA attorney who leaves her comfortable …
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Howie Mandel Says Meghan Markle Was ‘Slightly Duchessy’ When She Appeared on Deal or No Deal  —  Years before Meghan Markle became the Duchess of Sussex, Howie Mandel recognized that she had the makings of royalty.  —  “She was slightly duchessy,” Mandel, 62, told reporters during …
Discussion: TV Tattle
 
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TMZ.com:
Lil Wayne's Agency Sues NBA's Frank Mason, Gimme Back My Diamond Chain!
Discussion: Bossip
Rachel Lubitz / Refinery29:
Cardi B Dyed Her Hair Blue To Match Her Lamborghini
Discussion: Bossip and Page Six
Allison / Dlisted:
Jerry O'Connell Is Sorry For The Name Of His Bravo Show
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Love Island’: CBS Lands Hot UK Dating Reality Format With Series Order
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Ryan Edwards Speaks Out After Arrest: “I Messed Up”
Discussion: PerezHilton and Us Weekly
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Daily Mail:
Richard Gere, 69, ‘set to become a father again with wife Alejandra Silva, 35’... four months after they tied the knot
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Inside the Lives and Loves of Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and Camilla
Discussion: InStyle.com and Cele|bitchy
 

 
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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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Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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