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Ticket sales for Nicki Minaj's tour are ‘in the toilet’  —  Nicki Minaj is “spiraling out of control,” say top music-industry insiders, amid disastrous tour ticket sales — and she's lashing out at Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner, accusing them of using their baby to boost his album sales.
Hollywood Reporter:
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel Moves Forward With Director Jon M. Chu, Writers Returning (Exclusive)  —  The creative team behind Warner Bros.' breakout romantic comedy is planning to reunite for the sequel, based on Kevin Kwan's second book, ‘China Rich Girlfriend.’
TMZ.com:
Aretha Franklin Died Without a Will  —  Aretha Franklin shockingly left no will behind ... which is surprising given her circumstances.  —  According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the singer died “intestate” — meaning she had no will at the time of death.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
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Detroit Free Press:
Aretha Franklin left no will or trust, court records show
Discussion: Variety and Bossip
Bryan Hood / Page Six:
Madonna defends herself from angry Aretha Franklin fans
Discussion: X17 Online and People.com
Bobby Demuro / Perez Hilton:
‘Redneck Woman’ Singer Gretchen Wilson Arrested After ‘Belligerent’ Episode At Connecticut Airport  —  › ‘Redneck Woman’ Singer Gretchen Wilson Arrested After ‘Belligerent’ Episode At Connecticut Airport  —  Everything OK over there, Gretchen Wilson?
Discussion: Us Weekly, TMZ.com, Page Six and WSMV-TV
Jamie Blynn / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Garner Is ‘Not Pleased’ Ben Affleck Is Dating a ‘Playboy’ Model, But She's Also ‘Not Surprised’ … It was a perfect summer date night for Ben Affleck.  —  At Malibu's upscale Nobu restaurant August 16, the Justice League actor was rapt in conversation with his table mate: a bombshell blonde clad in a nude bodycon dress.
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Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Playboy Playmate Linked to Ben Affleck, Shauna Sexton, Reveals What She Looks for in a Man
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's ‘Last Embryo’ for Baby No. 4 Is a Boy … Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have babies on the brain again!  Seven months after welcoming daughter Chicago, the couple are planning to have a fourth child, multiple sources reveal exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Discussion: Star, Bossip and Perez Hilton
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:   Kim Kardashian Went Out to Eat with Daughter North and Sat Her at a Different Table — Here's Why
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Desperate Housewives' Nicollette Sheridan and Aaron Phypers' Divorce Has Been Finalized  —  Nicollette Sheridan and Aaron Phypers' divorce has been finalized.  —  According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the judgment of dissolution was entered Aug. 17, when the estranged couple was legally declared single once again.
Discussion: Page Six
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TMZ.com:   Nicollette Sheridan's Divorce with Denise Richard's BF Finalized
RADAR:
Jeffrey Dahmer Raped, Dismembered His Victims For ‘An Hour Or Two Of Sexual Pleasure’  —  The serial killer seduced African-American men at gay bars before murdering them.  —  Few crime tales are as unbelievably horrific as that of Jeffrey Dahmer and his string of deceased victims.
Discussion: Star
X17 Online:
Kim Accessorizes Her Pink Latex Dress With A French Fry Clutch For Dinner With Former Assistant Steph Shep  —  We love this whole look, but we definitely do NOT love sunglasses at night!  —  Kim Kardashian is really feelin' herself and her skinny bod these days, and she showed it off …
Discussion: Page Six
James Patrick Herman / Variety:
‘Queer Eye’ Alum Carson Kressley Takes Dig at Netflix Reboot  —  The Emmys are turning 70, and the Television Academy brought together some of this year's nominees at NeueHouse Hollywood in Los Angeles to celebrate.  —  “Are we 70 already?  Gosh, I remember the first one like it was yesterday …
Discussion: Us Weekly
Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Mandy Moore Says Her Wedding Day — and Dress — Will Be ‘Non-Traditional’  —  Brides-to-be take note: Mandy Moore isn't stressing her upcoming nuptials to fiancé Taylor Goldsmith.  The This Is Us actress says that when it comes to the couple's special day, she's confident …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Alexandra Macon / Vogue:
Hilary Swank Wears Elie Saab Couture and Christian Dior at Her Wedding in the Redwoods  —  Actor and producer Hilary Swank and social venture entrepreneur Philip Schneider's love story started with a seemingly bottomless brunch that went on forever.  “It was a blind date set …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Us Weekly and POPSUGAR
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Veronica Mars’ Revival Series Near Deal At Hulu With Kristen Bell Reprising Role  —  Rob Thomas' cult favorite noir mystery drama Veronica Mars starring Kristen Bell is making another comeback, this time as an eight-episode limited series at Hulu.  —  I hear the streaming platform …
TMZ.com:
Naomi Campbell Shows Off Bikini Bod for David Blaine on Luxury Yacht  —  Round of applause for David Blaine ... dude produced a relationship outta thin air with super model Naomi Campbell, or so it seems.  —  48-year-old Naomi showed off her insane bod in this tiny bikini while cruising …
Rick Porter / Hollywood Reporter:
TV Ratings: Video Music Awards Hit an All-Time Low on MTV  —  The event falls short of the 2017 ceremony, which had the previous record-low audience.  —  For the second straight year, the MTV Video Music Awards drew its smallest audience ever.  —  Monday's show drew 2.25 million viewers and a 1.1 rating among adults 18-49.
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Stereogum
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Jennifer Lopez Pays Tribute to ‘Twin Soul’ Alex Rodriguez While Accepting Video Vanguard at VMAs
Discussion: CNNMoney and Dlisted
 
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TMZ.com:
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