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11:55 AM ET, August 22, 2019

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Joe Otterson / Variety:
Bethenny Frankel to Exit ‘Real Housewives of New York’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Bethenny Frankel is stepping away from the “Real Housewives” franchise.  —  Variety has learned exclusively that Frankel is poised to exit Bravo's “The Real Housewives of New York” ahead of its upcoming twelfth season.
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People.com:
Ramona Singer Says Bethenny Frankel ‘Did Not Inform Her Costars’ About Surprising RHONY Exit  —  “I'm only disappointed that Bethenny did not inform her costars that she's not coming back to the show,” Ramona Singer said  —  Real Housewives of New York City audiences aren't the only ones shocked …
Discussion: Page Six
Christine Burroni / Page Six:
Bethenny Frankel pens ‘thank you’ to fans after ‘RHONY’ exit  —  Bethenny Frankel wrote her fans a personal note on Instagram following the news of her departure from the “Real Housewives of New York.”  —  “I am so grateful to you for sticking with me through everything,” she shared in a lengthy post on Wednesday night.
Discussion: X17 Online, Perez Hilton and RADAR
TMZ.com:
Liam Hemsworth Files For Divorce from Miley Cyrus  —  LIAM HEMSWORTH FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM MILEY  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Liam Hemsworth is the one who's pulling the plug on his marriage, because TMZ has learned he just filed for divorce from Miley Cyrus.  —  Liam filed legal docs in L.A. ...
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Jeff Nelson / People.com:   Liam Hemsworth Files for Divorce from Miley Cyrus After 7 Months of Marriage
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Miley Cyrus Is ‘Disappointed’ Liam Hemsworth Filed for Divorce But Is ‘Doing Well’: Source
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
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Good Morning America:
‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2019: Hannah B, Karamo and more to compete on new season
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Taylor Swift says she plans to re-record her early songs, but here's why she can't  —  Taylor Swift says she plans to re-record her earlier songs in an attempt to get around Scooter Braun's acquisition of her masters.  —  “Might you do that?”  Tracy Smith asked Swift, 29, in their forthcoming interview for “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Variety
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TMZ.com:
Tee Grizzley's Car Shot Up in Detroit Killing His Manager  —  TEE GRIZZLEY CAR SHOT UP IN DETROIT ... Manager Killed  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Tee Grizzley is mourning the loss of his manager after his car was riddled with bullets Tuesday night as he rode around Detroit.
Discussion: Stereogum and Page Six
Joe Middleton / Daily Mail:
Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children are seen getting off a £73 budget flight to Scotland amid row over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's summer of private jet trips  —  Prince William, his wife Kate and their children have been spotted getting off a £73 budget flight to Scotland …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and HELLO!
Olivia Martin / Town & Country:
Gwyneth Paltrow Hired a Personal Book Curator—Here's What He Chose For Her Shelves  —  After everyone tired of reading on their Kindles, there was a delightful, if unexpected, realization.  Book lovers remembered that books aren't just for reading, they can also be beautiful objects in and of themselves.
People.com:
Quentin Tarantino Expecting First Child with Wife Daniella: We Are ‘Very Delighted’  —  Tarantino and Daniella tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles last year  —  Quentin Tarantino is going to be a dad!  —  The acclaimed filmmaker, 56, is expecting his first child with wife Daniella.
Discussion: Page Six
Stacy-Ann Ellis / Vibe:
Exclusive: Aaliyah's Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Channels “Try Again” Era  —  Aaliyah's brother, Rashad, was instrumental in making sure that his late sister's legacy was properly memorialized, from her posing down to her body art.  —  Today (Aug. 21), the newest addition to Madame Tussauds family of icons makes its big debut.
Discussion: Bossip
Gary Trock / The Blast:
‘Lucifer’ Star Rachael Harris Files for Divorce from Much Taller Husband  —  “Lucifer” star Rachael Harris will definitely have some things to talk about during her next therapy session with the former ruler of Hell, because she just filed for divorce.  —  Harris, who stands at a petite 5'1" …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
JUSTIN & HAILEY BIEBER WEDDING BELLS ON CAROLINA COASTLINE  —  Justin and Hailey Bieber are set to say their “I dos” again in a place that's way off their usual paths — but, obviously, they've fallen for the charms of South Carolina.  —  The Biebers finally sent out their save the dates …
Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Lori Loughlin Wants a New Plea Deal, Willing to Pay Substantial Fine Over Jail Time in College Scandal  —  When the Fuller House star, 55, was first charged for her alleged involvement in the nationwide college admissions scandal, sources told Us she maintained her innocence and refused a plea.
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Maddox Is a College Student!  See Angelina Jolie Drop Son Off at South Korean University  —  Maddox is set to study biochemistry at the South Korean school  —  Maddox is officially a college student!  —  The 18-year-old is seen arriving at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea with mom Angelina Jolie by his side in new photos.
Discussion: Dlisted and Perez Hilton
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Paulina Jayne Isaac / Us Weekly:
Inside Brad Pitt's Rift With Estranged Son Maddox Jolie-Pitt
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Star
 
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Katie Nicholl / Vanity Fair:
Meghan Markle Is Unfazed By Controversy As She Steps Out For Charity Work
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Sun
Sydney Bucksbaum / EW.com:
A BTS Universe TV drama is coming, but with a twist
Discussion: The Blemish
Christina Dugan / People.com:
American Idol's Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul & Randy Jackson Will Reunite on Kelly Clarkson's Show
Jamie Blynn / E! Online:
Gigi Hadid and Tyler Cameron Are Now Going on Dinner Dates With Serena Williams, Of Course
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and POPSUGAR
Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
Priyanka Chopra Jonas To Star In Netflix Superhero Movie From ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Director Robert Rodriguez
People.com:
Hayden Panettiere ‘Is Upbeat and Looking Forward to a Great Year’ as She Turns 30, Source Says
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Lisa Vanderpump's Restaurant Blasts Guest Claiming They Got Sick and Defecated on Floor
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
 Earlier Picks: 
Anita Bennett / Deadline:
Demi Lovato Joins Cast of Will Ferrell's Netflix Comedy ‘Eurovision’
Discussion: MTV
Eric Todisco / People.com:
This Is Us Star Chris Sullivan Promises ‘Completely Unexpected’ Season 4
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Chanel Iman Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 With Husband Sterling Shepard
Discussion: Bossip
Cindy McCain / People.com:
John McCain's Widow Cindy Speaks Out a Year After His Death: ‘You Learn to Live with a Broken Heart’
Discussion: Page Six and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Ex-NFL Star Mario Williams Arrested, Video Shows Intense Standoff With Baby Mama
Discussion: KHOU-TV
Nicole Sperling / New York Times:
Scorsese's New Mob Epic, ‘The Irishman,’ Has Netflix and Theaters at Odds
Discussion: Vanity Fair
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Arkansas PBS severs ties with the PBS network, the first state public TV system to do so since Congress cut CPB funds, citing the annual $2M+ membership cost

Financial Times:
OpenAI hopes the Disney deal boosts Sora, which has high costs and limited traction; Sensor Tower: users average 13 minutes per day on Sora vs. 90 on TikTok

Sara Guaglione / Digiday:
The Washington Post's new Your Personal Podcast, which offers AI-generated customizable podcasts, was developed under a multiyear agreement with ElevenLabs

 
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