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12:20 PM ET, August 10, 2018

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Clarisse Loughrey / The Independent:
James Bond boss says ‘door open’ to black 007 with Idris Elba hinted as frontrunner  —  Daniel Craig has been confirmed to return once more to the role of 007, in a film directed by Danny Boyle  —  POPULAR VIDEOS  —  Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli has reportedly announced …
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Matt Miller / Esquire:
James Bond Producers Are Reportedly Leaning Toward Idris Elba as the Next 007  —  Dreams maybe do come true.  —  There are a lot of actors who  —  could  —  play 007 once Daniel Craig retires from the role he despises: Tom Hardy, Michael Fassbender (even though he's Irish), Tom Hiddleston …
Robin Cottle / Dailystar.co.uk:
Idris Elba the next 007?  Movie boss says ‘door open for first black James Bond’  —  MOVIE boss Barbara Broccoli has left the door open for Luther star Idris Elba to be the first black Bond.  —  The Hollywood chief, 58, told an industry pal “it is time” for the famous spy to be played by a black actor.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Bossip
David Smith / The Guardian:
Omarosa says Trump is a racist who uses N-word - and claims there's tape to prove it  —  Former Apprentice contestant and ex-White House adviser writes in new memoir that she witnessed ‘truly appalling things’  —  Donald Trump is a “racist” who has used the “N-word” repeatedly …
Lindsey Bahr / Associated Press:
Q&A: Casey Affleck on new film, his Oscars absence and MeToo  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — With a new movie coming out this fall, “The Old Man & The Gun,” Casey Affleck is speaking publicly about bowing out of presenting the best actress Oscar and past harassment allegations against him amid the #MeToo and Time's Up movements.
TMZ.com:
HGTV to Expand ‘Brady Bunch’ House with Authentic Interiors  —  HGTV — which just bought the famous ‘Brady Bunch’ house — is going to make the inside of the house 1973 authentic, cottage cheese ceilings and all ... and the people who may end up benefiting the most are newlyweds who want to have sex in the bedroom, kitchen or wherever.
Discussion: TV Tattle
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TMZ.com:
Lance Bass Might Be Involved in HGTV's New ‘Brady Bunch’ House Project
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
Simon Perry / People.com:
How Queen Elizabeth Has ‘Insured the Future of the Monarchy’  —  There have been times of crisis when the House of Windsor creaked and almost crumbled.  —  The tragic death of Princess Diana 21 years ago this month brought questions about how close the royals were to the feelings of the people they serve.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner Celebrates 21st Birthday with Kardashians, Caitlyn, Scott Disick  —  Kylie Jenner can legally drink — and she's a billionaire — which are 2 good reasons why there were 2 insane parties Thursday night that not only brought out the Kardashian brood in full force …
Discussion: X17 Online
Gary Trock / The Blast:
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner In Danger of Having Divorce Called Off If They Can't Settle Case  —  Ben Affleck and Jen Garner may have already moved on to living their lives apart, but the L.A. court is sick and tired of the stars dragging their feet in their ongoing divorce …
Discussion: Page Six and Oh No They Didn't!
BBC:
Daddy Yankee: Despacito rapper ‘robbed by impersonator’  —  A thief impersonating Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee has reportedly stolen 2 million euros ($2.3m; £1.8m) worth of jewels from his hotel room in Spain.  —  Spanish paper Las Provincias reports a man posing as the performer …
Discussion: Bossip and Page Six
Ale Russian / People.com:
Macaulay Culkin Shades The Big Bang Theory in Explaining Why He Turned Down Show Three Times  —  Macaulay Culkin was almost one of TV's biggest stars.  —  Culkin revealed in a new interview that he was approached to star in The Big Bang Theory but turned it down — three times.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Georgia Slater / People.com:
Pregnant Jana Kramer Reveals Her Baby Boy on the Way ‘Truly Has Been a Savior’ for Her Marriage  —  With child No. 2 on the way, Jana Kramer says this rainbow baby has been a “savior” in helping her and husband Mike Caussin work on their marriage.  —  Seven months after the couple welcomed …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Justin Bieber 'Happiest He's Ever Been' with Hailey Baldwin Despite Public Breakdown: Source  —  Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team.  If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
 
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'For the life of her, Meghan can't understand why her father is digging such a deep hole …
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Chloe Grace Moretz and Dylan O'Brien Hang Out Years After He Said He Had a ‘Crush’ on Her
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Tim Stack / EW.com:
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper headline A Star Is Born for EW's Fall Movie Preview
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Oh No They Didn't!
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Tom Hardy talks in the third-person to Esquire, also thinks Prince Harry is a ‘legend’
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Kris Jenner Says Rob Kardashian Is ‘Doing Better’: He Is ‘Working on His Health’
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Nev Schulman Flirting With the Idea of Cardi B Joining ‘Catfish’
Discussion: Bossip
 

 
From Mediagazer:

David Folkenflik / NPR:
NPR suspended Uri Berliner for five days without pay, starting on April 12, after he wrote an essay accusing NPR of losing the public's trust

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles take minority stakes in The Daily Beast; Sherwood will be CEO and publisher, and Coles will be chief creative and content officer

Lucy Craymer / Reuters:
New Zealand's Stuff Group signs a deal with WBD to provide WBD's New Zealand TV channel with a 6PM daily news program; WBD plans to close Newshub on July 5

 
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