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10:05 AM ET, September 4, 2020

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Anthony Breznican / Vanity Fair:
Robert Pattinson Has Covid-19, Halting The Batman Production  —  Vanity Fair has learned the star came down with the virus just days after shooting resumed.  —  Robert Pattinson has tested positive for the coronavirus, causing filming of The Batman to be halted just days …
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Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
‘The Batman’ Halts Filming After Crew Member Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Discussion: Us Weekly
Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Prince Harry and Meghan Sign Megawatt Netflix Deal  —  Six months after ceasing to be working members of the British royal family, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are Hollywood producers.  —  LOS ANGELES — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, having resettled in California, on Wednesday unveiled new Hollywood careers.
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Mirror.co.uk:
Palace will ‘cast critical eye’ over Harry and Meghan's mega-bucks Netflix deal  —  EXCLUSIVE: Any contracts the couple sign “will be scrutinised by the royal household” after the pair agreed a £75m deal with the streaming giant to produce documentaries and films
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Daily Star
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Armie Hammer spotted with Rumer Willis after Elizabeth Chambers split  —  Armie Hammer appears to be leaning on Rumer Willis following his split from wife Elizabeth Chambers.  —  On Wednesday, the pair looked close as they were photographed strolling around Los Angeles.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Cele|bitchy and Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Wants Conservatorship Case Open to Public, Supports #FreeBritney  —  BRITNEY SPEARS FREE BRITNEY MOVEMENT'S NOT A HOAX ... And I Don't Trust My Dad!!!  —  Britney Spears is making it clear — she doesn't trust her dad and wants the public to hear what he and other professionals …
TMZ.com:
Dr. Dre's Wife Wants 2 Million a Month in Temporary Spousal Support in Divorce  —  Dr. Dre's wife is seeking a steady flow of serious cash from the music mogul as they head toward divorce ... but our sources say she's not going to get it without a fight.  —  Nicole Young just filed legal docs asking …
Discussion: Bossip, Sandra Rose and Page Six
Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic:
Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’  —  The president has repeatedly disparaged the intelligence of service members, and asked that wounded veterans be kept out of military parades, multiple sources tell The Atlantic.  —  When President Donald Trump canceled a visit …
TMZ.com:
Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson Together Hiking in Malibu  —  KHLOE TO TRISTAN TAKE A HIKE ... But, WITH Me!!!  —  Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are no longer just getting cozy again ... they're also getting sweaty together.  —  Khloe and Tristan hit up Malibu Hills Wednesday …
Discussion: Us Weekly and X17 Online
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Marie Osmond Exits ‘The Talk’ After One Season  —  EXCLUSIVE: Marie Osmond is leaving The Talk after one season as a co-host of the CBS daytime talk show.  She is currently working on other projects, including a new show with ViacomCBS.  —  “Marie is a consummate professional …
Discussion: Us Weekly, The Wrap and Variety
Tom Bryant / mirror:
Amanda Holden dedicates heartfelt song on debut album to stillborn son Theo  —  EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Holden has told of how a track on her debut album - which is released Friday - is dedicated to her stillborn son Theo, who died in 2011  —  Emotional Amanda Holden has dedicated a song …
Discussion: HELLO!
Tom Grater / Deadline:
‘Cuties’ Director Says She Received Death Threats After Netflix Poster Backlash; Ted Sarandos Called Her To Apologize  —  The last two weeks has been a period of contrasting emotions for Cuties filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré.  The film, her debut feature that was an award winner …
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Silento Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon for Alleged Hatchet Incident  —  SILENTO ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON CHARGE ... For Alleged Hatchet Incident  —  Silento allegedly got loud and threatened people with a hatchet while trying to find his girlfriend ... and now he's facing felony charges.
Discussion: ABC7, Sandra Rose, Bossip and Page Six
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Teresa and Joe Giudice finalize divorce after 20 years of marriage  —  This marriage is finito.  —  “Real Housewives of New Jersey” couple Teresa and Joe Giudice have finalized their divorce after 20 years of marriage, Page Six has confirmed.  The pair of exes decided to separate December …
Discussion: realtor.com
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Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Teresa Giudice listing New Jersey home she shared with husband Joe
Discussion: TMZ.com
 
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
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Kristian / Dlisted:
Andy Cohen “Pissed Off” Anderson Cooper By Posting This Shirtless Picture Of Him
Discussion: People.com and Us Weekly
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Kristen Bell and kids celebrate Dax Shepard's 16 years of sobriety ‘birthday’
Discussion: HELLO!
Aili Nahas / People.com:
Paris Hilton Opens Up About Her Past Abusive Relationships: ‘I Put Up with Things No One Should’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple has met with Hollywood talent representatives to propose a new performance-based compensation regime, as Amazon and Netflix work on similar plans

Neal Mohan / The Hollywood Reporter:
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan argues that creators should be eligible for Emmys, as the awards “should reflect what viewers are actually watching on their TV screens”

Max Tani / Semafor:
Hunterbrook Media's publisher failed to disclose its ownership stake in a rival to a company that was recently the subject of a critical Hunterbrook article

 
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