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7:00 PM ET, September 16, 2019

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Good Morning America:
Christie Brinkley's daughter takes her mom's place on ‘Dancing with the Stars’  —  “Dancing With the Stars” contestant Christie Brinkley broke her arm in rehearsals and will not be able to hit the dance floor this season.
Discussion: Us Weekly, TMZ.com and Page Six
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Christie Brinkley ‘Totally Shocked’ by Wendy Williams' Accusation That She Faked DWTS Injury  —  The supermodel, who broke her arm during rehearsals last week, has been replaced by her daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook  —  Wendy Williams has a theory about Christie Brinkley dropping out of the new season of Dancing with the Stars.
TMZ.com:
Dog the Bounty Hunter Suffers Possible Heart Attack, Might Need Surgery  —  11:33 AM PT — A rep for Dog tells us, “I can confirm Dog is under doctor's care and is resting comfortably.  Thank you for all of your well wishes - keep 'em coming.”  —  11:16 AM PT — Our sources now say Dog suffered …
TMZ.com:
The Cars Frontman Ric Ocasek Died of Heart Disease, Just Had Surgery  —  His wife, Paulina, says she discovered he had passed when she went to bring him his Sunday morning coffee.  —  Ric Ocasek's cause of death has been revealed — The Cars frontman died of heart disease.
Discussion: Page Six
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Page Six:
The Cars frontman Ric Ocasek found dead in Manhattan townhouse
Discussion: Dlisted and Variety
TMZ.com:
The Cars Frontman Ric Ocasek Dead at 75
Discussion: Page Six
Robert Klemko / Sports Illustrated:
There's More History to Antonio Brown's History  —  Exclusive: Accusations range from a previously untold account of sexual misconduct, a charity auction theft, multiple domestic incidents, and a long list of unpaid debts.  Numerous conversations with people who have dealt with Brown …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Sandra Rose, Bossip and ESPN
Elizabeth Holmes / Town & Country:
Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, and Laura Carmichael's Grand Return to Downton Abbey  —  Can you go home again?  Yes, if that home is a castle, and you are the cast of one of television's most beloved shows.  —  It's a moody, damp day in late spring, with clouds lingering overhead …
Zach Baron / GQ:
Brad Pitt Is Still Searching  —  At 55, the consummate Hollywood star seems to have the Hollywood parts figured out, using his wattage to get unlikely movies—like his new space drama, Ad Astra—into theaters.  But inside, there's a whole lot he's still working out.
Discussion: Dlisted, E! Online and Cele|bitchy
Stephen Battaglio / Los Angeles Times:
Netflix acquires the global streaming rights to ‘Seinfeld’  —  Netflix has fired back in the battle for popular network sitcoms by landing the global streaming rights to “Seinfeld.”  —  The deal struck with Sony Pictures Television, which controls the distribution of “Seinfeld,” will be announced Monday, according to the companies.
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Jon Hamm and Lindsay Shookus Check Out Broadway Show ‘Derren Brown: Secret’ Together  —  Is romance on the horizon for Jon Hamm and Lindsay Shookus?  The pair were spotted together at opening night of the Broadway show Derren Brown: Secret on Sunday, September 15.  —  Unlikely Celebrity Couples
Discussion: Dlisted
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Shane Gillis Out From ‘Saturday Night Live’  —  “Saturday Night Live” is officially cutting ties with Shane Gillis.  —  “After talking with Shane Gillis, we have decided that he will not be joining ‘SNL,’” an “SNL” spokesperson on behalf of Lorne Michaels said in a statement.
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince William Celebrates Best of British TV and Film (Including Killing Eve and The Favourite!)  —  Prince William has been President of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) since 2010  —  Film fan Prince William is getting into the movie biz!
Page Six:
Liam Hemsworth learned about split from Miley Cyrus on social media  —  Liam Hemsworth learned about his split from Miley Cyrus on social media, sources exclusively tell Page Six.  —  On Aug. 10, a statement went out from Cyrus' camp saying: “Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time.
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
 
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TMZ.com:
Kevin Hart Sued for $60 Million By Sex Tape Partner Claiming He Was in On Recording Liaison
Discussion: Bossip
Ryan Naumann / The Blast:
Rob Kardashian Accused of Threatening to Hire Hitman To Kill Blac Chyna's Friend
Discussion: Star
Michael K / Dlisted:
Hot Slut Of The Day!  —  Trooper Patti!  —  There's an old …
Allison / Dlisted:
RuPaul Has Tied Jeff Probst's Emmy Record For Outstanding Reality Host
Discussion: MTV, Page Six and reality blurred
Tomás Mier / People.com:
Katharine McPhee Says She's ‘Extremely Proud’ to Join Husband David Foster on Tour Next Year
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
‘Will & Grace’ Star Eric McCormack Talks ‘Crazy’ Rumors of a Feud Between Debra Messing and Megan Mullally
C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Country Singer Granger Smith Shares Heartfelt Update On Life Three Months After Late Son's Death
Discussion: Page Six
Harriet Keane / HELLO!:
5 things you might have missed from London Fashion Week
Discussion: Page Six
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Brooklyn Beckham spotted kissing ex-girlfriend Lexy Panterra
TMZ.com:
Colin Kaepernick's Nike Commercial Wins 2019 Emmy
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Charlie Hunnam To Headline ‘Shantaram’, Apple Series Based On Novel
Discussion: The Wrap
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Box Office: ‘Hustlers’ Racks Up Solid $33 Million Debut, ‘Goldfinch’ Bombs
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Jane Lynch, Cyndi Lauper Developing 'Golden Girls'-Style Comedy for Netflix
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
Rachel Bloom Is Pregnant, Expecting Her 1st Child With Husband Dan Gregor
Discussion: People.com
 

 
From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
Sources: Sony Pictures and Apollo Global formally express interest in acquiring Paramount for ~$26B; Paramount's negotiating period with Skydance ends May 3

Jill Goldsmith / Deadline:
A look at 2023 media CEO pay amid industry contraction: Charter CEO Chris Winfrey, $89M; Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, $84M; WBD CEO David Zaslav, $49.7M; and more

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple Q2: revenue from Services, which includes Apple TV+ and Apple Music, rose 14% YoY to $23.9B, vs. $23.27B estimated, an all-time record

 
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