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8:10 AM ET, August 16, 2019

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Michael O'Connell / Hollywood Reporter:
Leah Remini's ‘Scientology and the Aftermath’ to End with Explosive Special  —  The actress and activist discusses the Danny Masterson accusations and her efforts moving forward: “When Scientology's tax exempt status is revoked and people are in prison, that's when I'll start healing.”
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Danny Masterson and Scientology Sued for Allegedly Stalking Rape Accusers
Discussion: Dlisted
Deadline:
Ewan McGregor May Return As Obi-Wan Kenobi In Disney+ Series  —  Ewan McGregor may be picking up his lightsaber again.  The 48-year-old Scottish actor is in talks about reprising his role as the heartfelt but headstrong Jedi master known as Obi-Wan Kenobi in a yet-to-be-titled Disney+ series, Deadline has confirmed.
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Kelly Clarkson Excitedly Gives Tour of Her New Talk Show's Set: 'Doesn't This Feel Like Home?'  —  “They ran out of everyone [else] to ask. ...  Hope I don't suck!”  Kelly Clarkson joked during a video tour of her daytime talk show's set  —  FB  —  No one is more pumped for The Kelly Clarkson Show than Kelly Clarkson, herself!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
E! Online:
Kaley Cuoco Admits She Doesn't Live With Her Husband  —  Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth's Split Takes a Nasty Turn!
Discussion: Us Weekly and Dlisted
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Melody Chiu / People.com:   Miley Cyrus ‘Has a Hard Time Letting Go’ of Liam Hemsworth Because of Their History Together
TMZ.com:
Video of Conor McGregor Punching Old Man in Head in Whiskey Dispute  —  “You're talking about a pub in Ireland.  Know how many guys get punched in the face every day in a pub in Ireland?  Yeah, a lot.”  —  “But, this is a high-profile guy,” White says ... “The bottom line is when you're not a regular guy …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Andrew R. Chow / TIME:
'It Feels Like I'm Chosen to Do This.' Inside the Record-Breaking Rise of Lil Nas X  —  Lil Nas X is getting bored.  At a bowling alley in midtown Manhattan, he plays a giant Connect 4, then ping-pong and then, even as he checks and re-checks his phone, he races back and forth between two lanes …
Discussion: Bossip, Towleroad Gay News and MTV
Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
Simon Cowell's Vegan Diet Helped Him Lose 20 Lbs.: 'I've Found It Quite Enjoyable'  —  The America's Got Talent judge said he was inspired to get himself in shape after a scary fall in October 2017  —  Simon Cowell is showing off a svelte new figure — and it's all thanks to his revamped, vegan diet.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
KRISTEN WIIG I'M ENGAGED!!!  —  Kristen Wiig's officially off the market ... TMZ's learned she's engaged.  —  The former “Saturday Night Live” star and her longtime boyfriend, Avi Rothman, have actually been engaged for several months.  It's unclear when Avi — a writer, actor …
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.
Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
Drew Barrymore Shoots Talk Show Pilot for CBS Television Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Drew Barrymore is eyeing a move into the daytime talk show arena.  —  The actress, who recently wrapped three seasons of the Netflix comedy “Santa Clarita Diet,” is shooting a pilot this week in New York for CBS Television Distribution.
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Nipsey Hussle's Store Barricaded on Rapper's 34 Birthday  —  Fans hoping to honor Nipsey Hussle on what would have been the rapper's 34th birthday will have to find a place other than his clothing store to pay their respects.  —  A massive fence, complete with shading and barbed wire surrounds …
Discussion: Los Angeles Times and Page Six
People.com:
Outlander Star Caitriona Balfe Marries Music Producer Tony McGill in England, Sources Say  —  Caitriona Balfe revealed to PEOPLE at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards that Tony McGill had popped the question after two years of dating  —  Caitriona Balfe is married!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and POPSUGAR
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 …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Us Weekly
 
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Olivia Newton-John Shares Health Update Amid Stage 4 Breast Cancer Battle (Exclusive)
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Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Dove Cameron defends posting braless selfies that show her nipples
People.com:
Baby Makes Six! Daphne Oz Welcomes Daughter Giovanna Ines
Discussion: Page Six
Ale Russian / People.com:
Jada Pinkett Smith Explains Why She and Husband Will Are Candid About Their Marriage Troubles
Discussion: Bossip
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Bam Margera Back in Rehab After Arrest
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Audrey Cleo Yap / Variety:
Bruce Lee's Daughter Says Quentin Tarantino ‘Could Shut Up’ About Her Father's Portrayal (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: Dlisted and Vanity Fair
 

 
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Eli Stokols / Politico:
Interviews with 24 people reveal the tense relationship between President Biden and the New York Times, beset by misunderstandings, grudges, and a lack of trust

Ashley Capoot / CNBC:
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Katie Robertson / @katie_robertson:
Internal memo: G/O Media sells The Onion to a new Chicago-based firm, Global Tetrahedron, which promises to keep The Onion's staff intact and in Chicago

 
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