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1:30 PM 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
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Taylor Swift's Dad Scott Hand-Delivers Pizza to Fans Waiting Overnight for Her GMA Appearance  —  ABC's Good Morning America reported that over 3,000 Taylor Swift fans showed up to Thursday's concert … FB  —  Hundreds of Taylor Swift fans camped out overnight on Wednesday for the …
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Taylor Swift says she plans to re-record her early songs, but here's why she can't
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Variety
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Liam Hemsworth Files for Divorce from Miley Cyrus After 7 Months of Marriage  —  The Australian actor cited “irreconcilable differences” in his filing  —  Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus's marriage appears to be over.  —  Per documents obtained by PEOPLE, the Australian actor, 29 …
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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!
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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
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.
TMZ.com:
Justin & Hailey Bieber Set for South Carolina Wedding in September  —  JUSTIN & HAILEY BIEBER WEDDING BELLS ON CAROLINA COASTLINE  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  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.
Liz Ritter / NewBeauty:
Angela Bassett on Being Busy at Work, Botox and the “Transformation” That Comes With Raising Two Teenagers  —  When Angela Bassett arrives to our cover shoot, she does the unthinkable: she shows up early.  There are no airs—she got ready at-home with her loyal glam squad—there are no requests …
Discussion: Bossip
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
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
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Lori Loughlin ‘Is Remorseful’ and ‘Has Definite Regrets’ Amid College Admissions Scandal: Source  —  “She's embarrassed and hurt, and she knows that her reputation has been ruined for life,” a legal source tells PEOPLE about Lori Loughlin  —  Since the college admissions scandal broke …
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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
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Lisa Vanderpump's Restaurant Blasts Guest Claiming They Got Sick and Defecated on Floor
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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
 

 
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Politico:
Joe Biden proposes two debates with Trump, ditching the bipartisan commission that has conducted presidential debates since the late 1980s; Trump accepts

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Netflix strikes a three-year deal with the NFL to stream two new Christmas Day games this season, and “at least one game” in 2025 and in 2026

Jem Aswad / Variety:
The National Music Publishers Association sends a cease-and-desist letter to Spotify over its use of lyrics in its videos feature, remix tool, and more

 
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