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12:35 AM ET, September 18, 2018

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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Julie Chen leaving ‘The Talk’ after husband Les Moonves exits CBS  —  Julie Chen is stepping down from “The Talk” on CBS, one week after her husband Les Moonves left the CBS Corporation under pressure.  —  Chen's decision is effective immediately, according to two sources close to her.
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Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Julie Chen leaving ‘The Talk’ following Les Moonves' exit  —  Julie Chen is sticking by her disgraced hubby, ex-CBS honcho Les Moonves, and giving up her job as a host on the network's “The Talk.”  —  “She is definitely leaving ‘The Talk’ and will 100 percent stay with Les,” an insider told Page Six.
TMZ.com:   Les Moonves Not Invited to Emmy Awards
Dan Wootton / The Sun:
‘TRAVOLTA IS NOT GAY!’  Celebrity Big Brother star Kirstie Alley slams rumours that John Travolta is gay and insists they were in love — but she 'wouldn't leave her husband for him'  —  Cheers legend, 67, reveals all about her Hollywood leading men from irresistible Patrick Swayze to Ted Danson's naked snaps
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acast:   Kirstie Alley on #MeToo, famous co-stars, Celebrity Big Brother and battling weight stigma. …
Ale Russian / People.com:
Kirstie Alley Says Not Sleeping with John Travolta Was 'the Hardest Decision I've Ever Made'
Discussion: Dlisted
Kimberly Nordyke / Hollywood Reporter:
Tom Arnold and Mark Burnett Scuffled at Pre-Emmys Party  —  Arnold and Burnett's wife, Roma Downey, each tweeted about the incident at the Evening Before the Emmys event on Sunday night.  —  Tom Arnold and Roma Downey are each making accusations of physical attacks that also involved Downey's husband …
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Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Bill Hader Wins the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in Barry: ‘I Did Not Think This Would Happen’  —  Bill Hader is taking home the gold!  —  The actor, 40, won the award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for his HBO show Barry at the 2018 Emmy Awards on Monday night.
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McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Benedict Cumberbatch and Wife Sophie Hunter Expecting Baby No. 3
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Maura Hohman / People.com:
Justin Bieber & Hailey Baldwin's Secret Marriage: 'They Didn't Want Anyone to Know' Says Source  —  Even though Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin got married in a courthouse on Thursday, their actual wedding is still to come.  —  After the model, 21, and pop star, 24, were spotted walking hand …
Discussion: Access Online and Perez Hilton
Brooke Hauser / Marie Claire:
Nicole Kidman Makes Her Mark  —  She went from ingenue to serious dramatic actress (and has an Oscar and Emmy to prove it).  In next month's drama ‘Boy Erased,’ the actress brings her signature humanity and heart.  —  Nicole Kidman and her husband, the country music star Keith Urban, like to play a little game.
Discussion: Star
Hollywood Reporter:
Bryan Singer in Talks to Direct ‘Red Sonja’ for Millennium (Exclusive)  —  The ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ helmer, who has battled bad PR, lawsuits and continued scrutiny in the post-#MeToo era — none of which seems to have stuck — would take the reins on a big-screen adaptation of the 1970s comic book.
Rachel Yang / Variety:
‘Black-ish’ Star Jenifer Lewis Wears Nike on Emmys Red Carpet in Support of Colin Kaepernick  —  Broadway actress and “Black-ish” star Jenifer Lewis wore a custom Nike sweater with the brand's emblem on the Emmys red carpet in support of Colin Kaepernick.  —  “I am wearing Nike to applaud …
Discussion: Page Six, TMZ.com, The Wrap and Glamour
Brittany Talarico / People.com:
Padma Lakshmi Recycles J. Mendel Gown for the Emmys: 'It's Wasteful Not to Enjoy These Dresses'  —  Padma Lakshmi pulled a gown straight from her own closet for the Emmys - and she's sending a powerful message.  —  The star, 48, wore a plunging red J. Mendel gown with a high slit up the side …
Discussion: Page Six and Glamour
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Roseanne Barr Says Her Namesake Character Dies of an Opioid Overdose on The Conners  —  Roseanne Barr has revealed how her namesake character will be written off the upcoming The Conners spin-off.  —  During an appearance on Brandon Straka's YouTube show Walk Away over the weekend, Barr said her character will die of an overdose.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Tara Bitran / Variety:
Emmy Winner Proposes to His Girlfriend During Live Broadcast  —  Glen Weiss not only won the Emmy for outstanding directing for a variety special, but he also proposed to his girlfriend, Jan Svendsen — a first in Primetime Emmy Awards history.  —  At the start of his speech …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Scott Stump / TODAY.com:
Sean Penn says spirit of much of #MeToo movement is to ‘divide men and women’  —  Actor Sean Penn gave his thoughts on the #MeToo movement, saying it's “too black and white.”  —  Two-time Oscar winner Sean Penn has opened up about the #MeToo movement, saying it divides men and women and “it's too black and white.”
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Dlisted
 
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TMZ.com:
Jared Leto Still Hammering Mysterious Message About Highest-Paid Models
Discussion: Page Six
Kristian / Dlisted:
The Potential Romance Between Drake And 18-Year-Old Model Bella Harris Is In The News Again
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Kris Jenner Is ‘Happy’ with Corey Gamble — But She Doesn't Want to Get Married Again
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Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Amber Rose Calls Cops After Wiz Khalifa Engagement Ring is Stolen
Discussion: Page Six and Bossip
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From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
Sources: Sony Pictures and Apollo Global formally express interest in acquiring Paramount for ~$26B; Paramount's negotiating period with Skydance ends May 3

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: MLB is in advanced talks to make Roku the new home for Sunday morning baseball this season, in what would be Roku's first major live rights deal

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple Q2: revenue from Services, which includes Apple TV+ and Apple Music, rose 14% YoY to $23.9B, vs. $23.27B estimated, an all-time record

 
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