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9:15 AM ET, August 21, 2018

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Josie Totah / TIME:
My Name Is Josie Totah — And I'm Ready to Be Free  —  Acting has always been my passion.  I'm grateful for roles I've gotten to play on shows like Champions, and I know I'm lucky to be able to do what I love.  But I also feel like I let myself be shoved into a box: “J.J. Totah, gay boy.”
TMZ.com:
Pete Davidson Pulled Over and Passenger Busted for Drugs  —  Pete Davidson was pulled over by cops in Upstate New York ... but even though he was behind the wheel it was his boy who ended up going to jail.  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Pete and his friend were driving …
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Ryan Luong / Perez Hilton:
Pete Davidson Wears Ariana Grande's Married Name On His Wrist At The MTV VMAs!  —  It's as if Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are already married!  —  On Monday, the engaged couple walked the 2018 MTV VMAs red carpet where the songstress wore an elaborate silver outfit.  This is their red carpet debut!
Discussion: Page Six
Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Pete Davidson Pulled Over, Friend Arrested and Charged with Weed Possession
Discussion: Dlisted
Kim Severson / New York Times:
Asia Argento, a #MeToo Leader, Made a Deal With Her Own Accuser  —  The Italian actress and director Asia Argento was among the first women in the movie business to publicly accuse the producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault.  She became a leading figure in the #MeToo movement.
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus Break Up After 1 Year of Dating  —  It's officially over between Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus.  —  The 46-year-old actor and the 38-year-old SNL producer have called it quits after a year of dating, E! News can confirm.  —  Affleck and Shookus split two to three weeks ago, E! News has learned.
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Molly McNamee / Perez Hilton:
Ben Affleck & Shauna Sexton Seen Out Again As Lindsay Shookus Apparently Deletes Instagram!
Discussion: E! Online and X17 Online
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj Says She's the New Harriet Tubman Ahead of VMAs  —  Nicki Minaj isn't just comparing herself to Harriet Tubman — she's now saying she IS Harriet Tubman ... just new and improved.  —  We got the “QUEEN” MC leaving her hotel Monday night on her way to the VMAs at Radio City Music Hall …
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Variety:
Spotify Rep Responds to Nicki Minaj's Claims That It Penalized Her
Discussion: TMZ.com, Stereogum and Perez Hilton
Jackie Strause / Hollywood Reporter:
‘GLOW’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix  —  The Alison Brie wrestling comedy — which is nominated for 10 Emmys — enters a new phase with season three.  —  GLOW is heading to Las Vegas for round three.  —  Netflix has renewed its female wrestling comedy for a 10-episode third season.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Aretha Franklin Honored by Madonna at the MTV VMAs — but Twitter Isn't Impressed by Her Tribute  —  The Queen of Soul received a send-off from Madonna at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards — though not everyone was happy with the sentiment.  —  Aretha Franklin, who died Thursday of pancreatic cancer at 76 …
Discussion: Page Six
Catherine Shoard / The Guardian:
Francis Ford Coppola agrees Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves might be married  —  Director of Bram Stoker's Dracula says 1992 film starring the pair included a real wedding ceremony  —  Play Video  —  Francis Ford Coppola has backed a theory by Winona Ryder that she and Keanu Reeves might be married.
Aili Nahas / People.com:
Lauren Conrad Won't Be Part of The Hills Reboot but ‘Wishes Everyone the Best,’ Source Says  —  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.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Blac Chyna & Tyga Reunite in New York City  —  If you're rooting for Black Chyna and Tyga to get back together ... well, you could be in luck.  —  Blac Chyna and Tyga reunited Sunday night in NYC ... and it looks like they called a babysitter.  —  The former couple — who have a son, King — sent the weekend out in style.
Discussion: Page Six and Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Aerosmith is Closing Out MTV's 2018 VMAs  —  Aerosmith will be the closing act for the 2018 VMAs this week — and it might very well give us a glimpse of what's to come in Vegas.  —  Sources close to the band tell us Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and co. are taking the stage Monday night …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Meghan Markle Has Very Special Plans for Her Wedding Dress  —  Royal wedding fans are in for a treat as plans are being made to put Meghan Markle's elegant Givenchy gown on display.  —  Insiders predict that the dress will be displayed at Windsor Castle, the venue for Meghan's May 19 wedding to Prince Harry.
 
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TMZ.com:
Rihanna Looked Stunning at Her Best Friend's Wedding in Barbados
Discussion: Page Six and Perez Hilton
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Discussion: Stereogum
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Pamela McClintock / Hollywood Reporter:
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Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Variety
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
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