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4:00 PM ET, August 25, 2020

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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Powerpuff Girls’ Live-Action Series in Development at CW … “The Powerpuff Girls” could soon fly again.  Variety has learned that a live-action version of the classic Cartoon Network series is in development at The CW.  —  In the updated version of the series, the titular superheroes …
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:   ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ Live-Action Series From Diablo Cody, Heather Regnier & Berlanti Prods. In Works At the CW
Clare Proctor / Chicago Sun-Times:
Jacob Blake's father says son's paralyzed from waist down after police shooting in Kenosha  —  The police shooting of Jacob Blake, 29, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is drawing national attention, including this protest Monday in Minneapolis, where George Floyd was killed by police earlier this year.
Discussion: Daily Star, Bossip and Sandra Rose
Lauren Piester / E! Online:
Carole Baskin, Chrishell Stause and More In Talks For Dancing With the Stars Season 29  —  Carole Baskin and Chrishell Stause are just two of the names of possible celebrity dancers on Dancing With the Stars season 29, sources tell E! News.  You'll never guess who else said no.
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Entertainment Tonight:
AJ McLean Joining ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Us Weekly
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
‘The Real’ Adds Garcelle Beauvais as Newest Co-Host (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Garcelle Beauvais has been named the newest co-host of “The Real,” Variety has learned exclusively. … The seventh season of “The Real” kicks off on Sept. 21.  The panel will feature Beauvais, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Adrienne Houghton.
Karlie Rutherford / body+soul:
Elsa Pataky: ‘My whole life became about exercise, I just fell in love with being healthy and fit’  —  Elsa Pataky reveals all in this exclusive interview.  —  Elsa Pataky on the joy and chaos of motherhood  —  Elsa Pataky chats to Body+Soul about motherhood, and how she stays physically and mentally healthy.
Discussion: Us Weekly and POPSUGAR
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Is Ana de Armas Moving in with Boyfriend Ben Affleck?  ‘They Have a Good Thing Going,’ Friend Says  —  A source previously told PEOPLE that Ana de Armas “seems to love being around” Ben Affleck's three children  —  Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas may be taking the next step in their relationship.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and X17 Online
Allison P. Davis / Esquire:
The Weeknd: A Pop Star for the Demon Hours  —  Abel Tesfaye, aka the Weeknd, is doing something few  —  people are letting themselves do right now.  Something we've been avoiding for the past four or so months.  It's thrilling, but a little dangerous even, considering how quickly …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Us Weekly
Anika Reed / USA Today:
Gabrielle Union talks ‘AGT’ exit, importance of Black-owned business at American Black Film Festival  —  Gabrielle Union has been in the entertainment industry for more than two decades - but that doesn't come without some challenges, the multi-hyphenate businesswoman shared at the American Black Film Festival.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, People.com and Page Six
Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Saoirse Ronan and Kate Winslet Hunt for Fossils and Love in ‘Ammonite’ Trailer  —  Saoirse Ronan and Kate Winslet are searching for ancient fossils and budding romance in the trailer for the upcoming film “Ammonite.”  —  Written and directed by Francis Lee, the film will be released by Neon …
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Nick Cordero Tribute Concert to Take Place Labor Day Weekend  —  Nick Cordero died on July 5 at the age of 41 after a long battle with coronavirus  —  A tribute concert celebrating the life of late Broadway actor Nick Cordero is scheduled to take place over Labor Day weekend on Broadway on Demand.
Discussion: Variety
Daily Mail:
Dorinda Medley is FIRED from Real Housewives Of New York - as show insiders say letting her go ‘is a big mistake’  — Bravo fired fan favorite Dorinda Medley from RHONY on Tuesday, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal  — 'It's a big mistake', a production source said, adding that they think the network will live to ‘regret’ it
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Dlisted and Page Six
Laura Pullman / The Sunday Times:
Paris Hilton: ‘I never got to live my childhood’ … Outside the palatial Los Angeles mansion belonging to Paris Hilton's parents, the Bentley and Rolls-Royce look drab beside the silvery-purple holographic BMW supercar in the driveway.  “I've literally driven it twice because people recognise …
Discussion: Refinery29 and Page Six
Emily Andrews / Daily Mail:
Meghan Markle ‘ignored advice from Camilla on how to be a Royal and handle bad media headlines before her marriage to Prince Harry’  —  The Duchess of Sussex ignored advice from the Duchess of Cornwall on how to deal with bad headlines in the media, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Lea Michele and Zandy Reich Name Their Newborn Son Ever Leo  —  Lea Michele and husband Zandy Reich welcomed their baby boy on Aug. 20  —  Lea Michele and Zandy Reich are first-time parents!  —  PEOPLE confirms the couple named their baby boy Ever Leo.  Michele, 33, gave birth on Aug. 20.
Discussion: Dlisted
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Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘The Color Purple’ Feature Musical: 'Black Is King's Blitz Bazawule Set To Direct
Discussion: People.com and Oh No They Didn't!
Mary Honkus / People.com:
It's Back! Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte and More Fall Drinks Are Available Starting Today
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Julianne Moore Celebrates 17th Wedding Anniversary with Bart Freundlich: 'No One I'd Rather Be with'
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
People.com:
Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth Welcome Second Child, a Baby Girl — See the Sweet Photos
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Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Jennifer Lopez Launching Her Own Makeup and Skincare Brand, JLo Beauty — Here's What We Know
Discussion: Us Weekly and Refinery29
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Emmys 2020 Plans Revealed: Inside the Daring Idea to Broadcast Live From 140 Locations (EXCLUSIVE)
TMZ.com:
Beyonce Says New Music Video Shows Diversity Of Black Women
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 

 
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Reed Albergotti / Semafor:
AI search engine Perplexity says it was working on revenue-sharing deals with publishers when Forbes criticized it for misusing content from Forbes and others

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
The National Music Publishers' Association files an FTC complaint against Spotify, saying Spotify's decision to offer audiobooks reduced songwriters' royalties

Alexandra Steigrad / New York Post:
CNN signs a deal to use AP stories on its website, the first time it has done so since cutting ties 14 years ago to focus more on original reporting

 
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