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10:10 AM ET, August 17, 2021

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Priscilla DeGregory / Page Six:
Bob Dylan sued for allegedly sexually abusing 12-year-old girl in 1965  —  Legendary crooner Bob Dylan plied a 12-year-old girl with drugs and alcohol before sexually abusing her at his Chelsea Hotel apartment in 1965, an explosive new lawsuit alleges.  —  The “Blowin' in the Wind” …
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Britney Spears / FemaleFirst:
Britney Spears reveals why she's posting so many topless photos  —  Britney Spears reveals she's feeling more comfortable in her own skin and explains why she's been posting lots of topless photos lately. … Britney Spears has fired back at critics of her topless photos and revealed she's feeling more body confident.
Discussion: TMZ.com, Page Six, Daily Star and The Blast
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Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Britney Spears Explains Why She's Going Topless on Instagram  —  On Aug. 16, Britney Spears addressed the “Free Britney” movement when explaining why she's decided to share topless photos of herself to social media.  —  Britney Spears knows she has all eyes on her in the center of the ring, and she's not shying away from it.
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim Made Their First Red Carpet Appearance as a Couple  —  Chrishell Stause had her “JLo” moment back in July, making her relationship with Jason Oppenheim public.  At the time, she posted photos on  —  Instagram  —  of herself canoodling with her boss and
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
People.com:
Selma Blair Is ‘In Remission’ from Her Multiple Sclerosis: ‘My Prognosis Is Great’  —  The actress said that the stem cell transplant she underwent two years earlier was the key to ending her lengthy MS flare  —  Selma Blair is sharing happy news — after years in a painful multiple sclerosis flare, she's now in remission.
Discussion: Celebs and RADAR
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Just Jared:
Selma Blair Shares New Update on Her Battle With Multiple Sclerosis
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Prince Harry Issues Statement to Military Veterans amid Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan  —  Prince Harry was deployed to Afghanistan twice during his 10-year service in the British Army  —  As Taliban rule takes hold in Afghanistan, Prince Harry is speaking out.
Matt Harvey / The TRiiBE:
Pivot Gang's SqueakPivot has died, friends confirm  —  SHARE OUR POST  —  Producer, DJ and out West native SqueakPivot died today in a shooting.  Friends close to Squeak confirmed the news this evening.  —  Squeak was best known as a member of West Side boyband Pivot Gang.
Discussion: Daily Star
YouTube:
Mental Health Doesn't Discriminate feat.  Lil Wayne - Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho  —  5 time Grammy award winner, @Lil Wayne opens up for the first time ever about the details of his attempted suicide at age 12.  Lil Wayne discusses his life l...
Discussion: The Sun, Page Six, Bossip and E! Online
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Just Jared:
Lil Wayne Opens Up About His Mental Health & Describes Suicide Attempt at Age 12
Discussion: FemaleFirst and TMZ.com
Emmy Griffiths / HELLO!:
White Lotus: people are going crazy for new show - but what is it about? … White Lotus is the latest show to become a smash hit in the US, and all episodes are currently available to watch in the UK on NOW and Sky.  But what is the show about, and why has it made such a splash?
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Lauren Cox / Page Six:
Broadway star Alice Ripley denies TikToker's grooming claims  —  Veteran Broadway actress Alice Ripley has denied claims that she allegedly “groomed” an underage fan.  —  “Recently, a claim has been made online against me,” the 57-year-old told Page Six exclusively on Monday.
Discussion: Just Jared
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Joe Jonas' 32nd Birthday Celebrations Looked Like So Much Fun  —  Joe Jonas turned 32 on Aug. 15, and his wife Sophie Turner  —  in style.  The next day, Jonas took to  —  Instagram  —  to share how touched he was by everyone who took part in his celebrations, writing, “Thank you everyone for the b-day love yesterday #32”
Discussion: Page Six, Glamour, E! Online and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Christina Haack Posts and Deletes Possible Engagement Ring Pic  —  CHRISTINA HAACK ENGAGED TO NEW BF?!?  Posts, Deletes Ring Pic  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Christina Haack is dropping hints she's engaged to her new boyfriend ... because she posted and then quickly deleted a photo showing a ring on THAT finger.
Discussion: RADAR, Just Jared and Page Six
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Sophia Vilensky / Us Weekly:   Christina Haack and Joshua Hall's Relationship Timeline
TMZ.com:
Halle Berry Sued By Former UFC Fighter Cat Zingano Over Movie Role  —  Halle Berry is getting dragged into the legal ring by a former UFC fighter ... Cat Zingano is suing, claiming Halle offered her a movie role but was ultimately snubbed.  —  According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ …
Adam B. Vary / Variety:
‘Hotel Transylvania 4’ Skipping Theaters as Sony Nears Over $100 Million Deal With Amazon (EXCLUSIVE) … Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon are nearing deal for over $100 million for the animated feature “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” to stream globally on Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned exclusively.
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
Beth Allcock / The Sun:
Kylie Jenner stuns in plunging cross-body cut-out swimsuits as star teases beach line Kylie Swim amid pregnancy rumors  —  KYLIE Jenner has turned up the heat in a series of sizzling cut-out swimsuits as she teases new range, Kylie Swim.  —  The make-up mogul has turned her talents to beachwear …
Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Tristan Thompson & Khloe Kardashian Not Back Together  —  TRISTAN & KHLOE NOT BACK TOGETHER DESPITE REPORTS Co-Parenting, Per Usual  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson aren't together again ... even though they've been in each other's company a lot lately.
Andrew Whiteford / The Sun:
Little Mix will go head-to-head in chart battle with Jesy Nelson with new music for tenth anniversary  —  A YEAR ago, Little Mix seemed like the ultimate pop unit.  —  But as the band marks its tenth anniversary on Thursday, the trio will go head to head with former member Jesy Nelson as she launches a solo career.
Discussion: Daily Star
Dianne Bourne / Manchester Evening News:
Corrie star Adam Hussain demands action after sister suffers racist abuse on tram in Manchester  —  “I find it appalling and outrageous that she has to deal with this”  —  Coronation Street star Adam Hussain has spoken out after his younger sister suffered racist abuse on a tram on her way home from work in Manchester.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Mama June Says She's Split with Geno Doak  —  MAMA JUNE DONE WITH GENO ... He's Not Part of My Life!!! … Mama June has split from Geno Doak, the man she was arrested with for crack cocaine possession a couple years back, and she says he's been out of her life for awhile now.
Vanessa Etienne / People.com:
Grey's Anatomy's Kelly McCreary Is Pregnant, Expecting Her First Baby: I Feel ‘Really Empowered’  —  Kelly McCreary tells PEOPLE exclusively that she and her husband Pete Chatmon — who married in 2019 after meeting on the set of Grey's Anatomy — are expecting their first baby together … FB
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and Page Six
The Hollywood Reporter:
Scarlett Johansson Joins Newest Wes Anderson Movie (Exclusive)  —  Margot Robbie and Tom Hanks are already on board the production, which is now shooting. … The Black Widow star is the latest big name to join the filmmaker's new movie, currently before cameras in Spain.
 
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Frederica Miller / Daily Express:
Lilibet christening: How Harry and Meghan 'won't repeat mistakes they made with Archie'
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Glenn Garner / People.com:
Rumer Willis Posts Throwbacks with Parents Bruce Willis and Demi Moore for Her 33rd Birthday
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Tyson Fury / FemaleFirst:
Tyson Fury's daughter is out of intensive care: ‘She should be going home soon!’
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TMZ.com:
Silento Indicted for Murder in Georgia
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Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Bella Hadid's see-through ‘wet look’ dress is inspired by bodily fluids
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor and Pete Davidson Break Up
Discussion: Dlisted, Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Leila Cobo / Billboard:
Ally Brooke to Release Spanish Album Via Joint Latin Label Deal
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Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Love Island's Anna Vakili says ‘fake’ Jake Cornish ‘has a game plan to win show’
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Selling Tampa Star Sharelle Rosado Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby Daughter with Fiancé Chad Johnson
Discussion: Bossip
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley make out in New York City
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Melinda Newman / Billboard:
Recording Academy's Bill Freimuth, Lourdes Lopez and Lisa Farris Depart Following Restructuring: Exclusive
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Emma Roth / The Verge:
Post.News, the news-focused social platform launched in 2022 that offered micropayments to publishers, is shutting down after failing to grow “fast enough”

Ruth La Ferla / New York Times:
Graydon Carter opens a physical store called Air Mail Newsstand in NYC, as an extension of his digital newsletter Air Mail, selling books, magazines, and more

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Filing: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's 2023 compensation package was worth $49.7M, up 26.5% from the year prior, with $23.1M in stock awards

 
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