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11:55 AM ET, August 15, 2019

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Washington Post:
Autopsy finds broken bones in Jeffrey Epstein's neck, deepening questions around his death  —  An autopsy found that financier Jeffrey Epstein sustained multiple breaks in his neck bones, according to two people familiar with the findings, deepening the mystery about the circumstances around his death.
TMZ.com:
Brody Jenner and Josie Canseco Partying into the Morning  —  Brody Jenner's rebounding like a champ — and very publicly — as he and model Josie Canseco get very handsy at nightclubs and house parties around town.  —  The new couple attempted to play it cool when they first stepped out Wednesday night …
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Miley Cyrus & Kaitlynn Carter Back Together in L.A.  —  MILEY CYRUS & KAITLYNN CARTER BACK IN L.A. After Italian Vacay  —  Miley Cyrus and Kaitlynn Carter just touched down in L.A. following their very eventful Italian getaway ... and the two grabbed a ride together after the flight.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Perez Hilton and Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth Split Turns Nasty with Drug, Cheating Claims  —  MILEY CYRUS, LIAM HEMSWORTH Split Turns Nasty ... DRUG, CHEATING CLAIMS  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  It started out amicable, but the breakup between Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth is now in nasty territory ... with claims of drug use and infidelity.
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Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Duchess Meghan ‘celebrated 38th birthday in Ibiza with Prince Harry and baby Archie’ - details  —  Ibiza is said to hold a special place for Meghan  —  The Duchess of Sussex reportedly jetted off to Ibiza, Spain, to celebrate her 38th birthday with husband the Duke of Sussex …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Vanity Fair
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Robin Opsahl / Des Moines Register:
U.S. Rep. Steve King: If not for rape and incest, ‘would there be any population left?’  —  While speaking in Urbandale, U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, wonders ‘would there be any population of the world left’ without rape or incest.  He made the remarks at the Westside Conservative Club on on Aug. 14, 2019.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Game of Thrones' Josephine Gillan Claims Her Baby Was ‘Kidnapped’ by Social Services in Israel  —  Josephine Gillan said her eight-month-old daughter has been living with her friend while she receives therapy for post-natal depression  —  Josephine Gillan is asking the public for support …
Audrey Cleo Yap / Variety:
Bruce Lee's Daughter Says Quentin Tarantino ‘Could Shut Up’ About Her Father's Portrayal (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Bruce Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee, is responding to director Quentin Tarantino's latest comments regarding her father's portrayal in the film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
Discussion: Vanity Fair and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Bam Margera Arrested in Bizarre Hotel Lobby Scene After Leaving Rehab  —  Bam Margera is behind bars after getting into it with patrons in the bar of a Hollywood hotel, and this video of his arrest is bizarre and, frankly, kinda sad ... when you consider he's supposed to be in rehab right now.
Discussion: The Blemish, Us Weekly and Page Six
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘BH90210’ Surprising Cast Salaries Revealed (Exclusive)  —  Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling earn additional fees, sources say, for co-creating the new take on the former Fox soap, while Jason Priestley also scores additional pay for directing.  —  The cast of Beverly Hills …
Discussion: RADAR
TMZ.com:
Danny Masterson and Scientology Sued for Allegedly Stalking Rape Accusers  —  DANNY MASTERSON & SCIENTOLOGY Sued By Rape Accusers ... STOP STALKING US!!!  —  6:04 PM PT — Danny just broke his silence in a statement released by his attorney, Andrew Brettler, calling the lawsuit “ridiculous.”
Aili Nahas / People.com:
BH90210's Shannen Doherty Says She's Still Learning to Accept Her Body Post-Breast Cancer  —  “I'm trying to figure out how to accept who I am now,” says Shannen Doherty  —  Following a painful and terrifying battle with breast cancer, Shannen Doherty is now in remission.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
New York Times:
ASAP Rocky Found Guilty of Assault, but Will Serve No More Jail Time  —  The ruling — a victory of sorts for the rapper — comes in a case that has gripped the music world, as well as President Trump.  —  STOCKHOLM — It looked like a small-time assault case, but, somehow …
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Hollywood Reporter:
A$AP Rocky Found Guilty of Assault in Sweden, Given Suspended Sentence
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
BBC:
ASAP Rocky case: Rapper found guilty of assault
Discussion: Page Six
 
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TMZ.com:
Jay-Z Spoke to Kaepernick This Week About New NFL Partnership
Discussion: Bossip
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MEGAN THEE STALLION COPS SHOT-BLOCK ‘HOT GIRL SUMMER’ ... Video Shoot Shut Down!!!
Discussion: Bossip
Colleen Kratofil / People.com:
Fans Praise Kourtney Kardashian for Not Photoshopping Her Stretch Marks in Swimsuit Pic
Discussion: Dlisted
Kristian / Dlisted:
Tyra Banks Saved A Street Photo Shoot That Was “Going In The Wrong Direction”
Michael O'Connell / Hollywood Reporter:
From ‘Fleabag’ to James Bond and Beyond: Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Death and Her Secret New Movie
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Nicki Minaj Reveals She and Boyfriend Kenneth Petty Will Be Married in ‘About 80 Days’
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Ryan Naumann / The Blast:
Todd Chrisley's Son Chase Accused of Owing $16,000 In Back Taxes
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Page Six
Steve Pond / The Wrap:
Here's How Sophie Turner Really Wanted ‘Game of Thrones’ to End
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and MTV
Nancy Kruh / People.com:
Without Adam Levine on The Voice, Blake Shelton Says Gwen Stefani's Return ‘Kind of Saved the Show’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Chrissy Teigen Gets Botox in Her Armpits to Prevent Sweating: ‘I Can Wear Silk Again!’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Memo: CNN's Poppy Harlow is leaving the network; she joined in 2008 and most recently co-hosted CNN This Morning, which was effectively canceled earlier in 2024

 
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