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5:10 PM ET, August 19, 2019

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Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson marries Lauren Hashian in secret ceremony … Surprise!  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a married man.  —  On Monday, the “Hobbs & Shaw” star revealed he and longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian, 34, had tied the knot in Hawaii over the weekend.  —  “We do.
Discussion: X17 Online, HELLO!, Perez Hilton and TMZ.com
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TMZ.com:
Justin and Hailey Bieber Have Eyes on a September Wedding Party  —  Justin and Hailey Bieber are thiiiiiissss close to finally pulling the trigger on a date for their formal wedding celebration ... we've learned it looks like the party will go down next month.
Billboard:
Billie Eilish's ‘Bad Guy’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Dethroning Lil Nas X's ‘Old Town Road’ After Record 19 Weeks on Top  —  Eilish earns her first leader, ending an unprecedented nine-week wait at No. 2.  —  Billie Eilish earns her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as “Bad Guy” rises from No. 2.
Discussion: MTV and Stereogum
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx break up after six years together  —  The six-year relationship between Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx has ended, Page Six can exclusively reveal.  —  After pictures emerged showing the Oscar winner partying in Los Angeles on Friday night with much-younger singer Sela Vave …
Discussion: Us Weekly and RADAR
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Ainhoa Barcelona / HELLO!:
Prince Harry, Meghan and baby Archie touch down in UK following blissful France holiday  —  They've been having fun in the sun!  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been jetting around Europe this summer, but on Saturday, the couple returned to the UK with their baby son Archie.
Discussion: TMZ.com, Daily Mail and The Sun
Variety:
‘The Hunt’ Director Breaks Silence on Film's Cancellation (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Craig Zobel, director of “The Hunt,” hopes that the controversial political thriller will eventually be seen by audiences, and argues that its message has been misrepresented in media reports.
Discussion: The Wrap and Vanity Fair
Molly Young / GQ:
Rami Malek, An Overnight Sensation 15 Years in the Making  —  Rami Malek was an acclaimed journeyman actor known for his hustle, preparation, and intensity.  Then he played Freddie Mercury, won an Oscar, and became world-famous practically all at once.  Now Malek is working through his newest role—as a global star.
Discussion: POPSUGAR, The Cut and The Wrap
Page Six:
Taylor Swift looking to spend big on London love nest with Joe Alwyn  —  Taylor Swift and her British actor lover Joe Alwyn are getting serious.  She's now looking to spend up to $30 million on a new London love nest for the pair, Page Six is exclusively told.
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Javier / Daily Mail:
By CAROLINE GRAHAM IN LOS ANGELES FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY  —  Standing by the towering 15ft-high solid oak front door, Prince Andrew gives a nod and a cheery wave to the pretty brunette as she leaves the £63 million Manhattan mansion.  —  He appears entirely at ease but then …
Entertainment Tonight:
Katharine McPhee Foster on Her Favorite Part of Marriage to David Foster & Why She Took His Name (Exclusive)  —  Katharine McPhee Foster says she's enjoying the sound of her new name.  —  The actress, singer and American Idol alum was on hand at this year's Vocal Star seminar …
Discussion: Page Six and Go Fug Yourself
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Arrow’ Star Stephen Amell To Headline Starz Wrestling Drama Series ‘Heels’  —  From (super)hero to villain.  Arrow star Stephen Amell has booked a followup series lead role now that the CW superhero drama is filming its 10-episode eighth and final season.  —  Amell has signed on to topline Heels …
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
Bachelorette Hannah Brown Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 28  —  Trading in roses for dance shoes!  Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown will be competing on the upcoming season 28 of Dancing With the Stars, multiple sources exclusively tell Us Weekly.  —  Stars Who Got Their Start on Reality TV
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Miley Cyrus and Kaitlynn Carter step out with singer's mom Tish  —  Saturday turned into a girls' day out for Miley Cyrus and Kaitlynn Carter.  —  The duo, who recently packed on the PDA in Italy, were joined by the singer's mom, Tish Cyrus, as they grabbed lunch in Los Angeles.
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X17 Online:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Miley Cyrus And Gal Pal Kaitlynn Carter Lunch With Mom Tish
Discussion: TMZ.com, Us Weekly and Perez Hilton
 
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Dory Jackson / Us Weekly:
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Nate Nickolai / Variety:
Kevin Smith Announces Anime ‘He-Man’ Series for Netflix
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Bradley Cooper's ‘romantic getaway with Lady Gaga’ …
Discussion: Dlisted
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Says She Would Do ‘Anything’ for Paris Hilton: ‘She Literally Gave Me a Career’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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TMZ.com:
Ryan Seacrest Back Together with Shayna Taylor on Italian Vacay
Discussion: Perez Hilton
HELLO!:
Exclusive: Lydia Bright reveals her pregnancy joy - amid sad split from her boyfriend
Discussion: The Sun
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson Hold Hands During Post-Reconciliation Date Night
Georgia Slater / People.com:
Michael Sheen Denies Speculation About Being in a Relationship When He Met Pregnant Girlfriend
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Christina Dugan / People.com:
Grey's Anatomy Star Camilla Luddington Marries Matthew Alan in Romantic California Ceremony
Discussion: Page Six
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount is planning for what happens if no big deal happens, mulling cutting $2B in costs, selling BET and TV stations, starting a streaming JV, more

Amanda Silberling / TechCrunch:
Some founders say TikTok ban won't impact creator economy startups much, as they have diversified across multiple platforms after Trump tried banning it in 2020

 
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