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7:05 PM ET, August 17, 2018

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TMZ.com:
Ariana Grande Breaks Down on ‘Tonight Show’ After Singing Aretha Franklin Tribute  —  Ariana Grande did something she did not want to do today, but powered through in honor of Aretha Franklin and then broke down in tears.  —  Production sources tell us Ariana was scheduled to appear on …
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Stevie Wonder reveals his last words to Aretha Franklin before she died
Discussion: Page Six and TMZ.com
Tomás Mier / People.com:
How Early Motherhood Led Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin to a ‘Life of Silent Suffering’
Discussion: POPSUGAR and TIME
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Young Thug Arrested for Felony Gun Possession After Album Release Party  —  5:48 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us as they were leaving, a member of Thug's crew ran into a police cruiser, prompting the vehicle search which uncovered the weapons.  —  Young Thug was busted by cops …
TMZ.com:
Bethenny Frankel's Boyfriend's Last Words Help Explain Trump Tower Death  —  Bethenny Frankel's late boyfriend, Dennis Shields, was able to utter a few words to EMTs and police before he died — and they paint a clearer picture of how he passed.  —  Sources say Dennis told the responding EMTs …
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Bethenny Frankel's Ex Husband Jason Hoppy: Dennis Shields' Death 'Raises Serious Concerns …
People.com:
The Hills Cast to Reunite on MTV's Video Music Awards Red Carpet for ‘Big Announcement’: Source  —  Eight years after their hit MTV series aired its final episode, the stars of The Hills are back.  —  A source tells PEOPLE the cast will be reuniting on the red carpet of MTV's Video Music Awards …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Dlisted
Natalie Walker / Vulture:
Santino Fontana Talks Skylar Astin Replacing Him on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: ‘I Love Skylar!’  —  Vulture hit the opening-night red carpet of Pretty Woman: The Musical (a simpler time, a tranquil time, with everyone in high spirits before the review bloodbath) and caught up with actor Santino Fontana …
Discussion: The Wrap
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
'The Florida Project's Brooklynn Prince To Headline Apple's Hilde Lysiak Series  —  EXCLUSIVE: The Florida Project breakout, 8-year-old Brooklynn Prince, has been cast as the lead in Apple's upcoming untitled Hilde Lysiak series, directed and executive produced by Crazy Rich Asians helmer Jon M. Chu.
Discussion: The Wrap and TV Insider
People.com:
Khloé Kardashian ‘Can Forgive’ Tristan Thompson's Cheating Scandal — But Won't Forget: Source  —  Four months after rumors of infidelity rocked their relationship, Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are in a good place.  —  The couple recently returned from a trip to Mexico …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Seann William Scott Teams Up With Murtagh: First ‘Lethal Weapon’ Pics … Joining forces!  Seann William Scott has officially joined the Lethal Weapon team in the first season 3 photos from the Fox drama.  In the shots, exclusive to Us Weekly, Scott's character Wes Cole unites with Roger Murtaugh …
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Renee Zellweger Heads to TV With Lead in Netflix Morality Anthology ‘What/If’  —  ‘Revenge’ creator Mike Kelley will serve as showrunner on the series, which counts Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke as exec producers.  —  Add another Oscar winner who is headed to television.
Discussion: The Wrap and TV Tattle
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
2 Chainz is getting married this weekend  —  SEE ALSO  —  They are making it official!  —  Rapper 2 Chainz is set to tie the knot this Saturday in front of friends Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in Miami.  —  We hear the “Big Bank” singer and Kesha Ward will say “I do” …
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Bossip
Dan Clarendon / Us Weekly:
VMAs 2018: Producers Going ‘Back and Forth’ About Touching on Demi Lovato Overdose … MTV Video Music Awards executive producer Bruce Gilmer tells Us Weekly he wants the vibe of this year's show to be “energetic, positive and loud” — but that's a challenge amid so much chaos in the world of pop culture.
 
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Molly McNamee / Perez Hilton:
Kylie Jenner Talks Motherhood, Insecurity, And LIVING With Travis Scott In ‘Vogue Australia’
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TMZ.com:
Aretha Franklin's Family Planning Open Casket Public Viewing at Detroit Museum
Daily Mail:
Step out in white hot Doc Martens like Hailee Steinfeld
Discussion: alloy.com
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Kelly Ripa Says She ‘Knew’ Mark Consuelos Was The One When She Saw a Photo of Him Before They Met
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Treadstone,’ Drama Set in Jason Bourne Universe, Lands Series Order at USA Network
Denise Petski / Deadline:
TNT Orders ‘Alienist’ Sequel ‘The Angel Of Darkness’ Limited Series
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘The Royals’ Canceled By E! After 4 Seasons; Shopped By Lionsgate With Pop Among Possible New Homes
Discussion: Variety and TV Tattle
 

 
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The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

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How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

New York Times:
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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