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4:20 PM ET, August 13, 2022

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TMZ.com:
Anne Heche Dead at 53  —  REMEMBERING ANNE HECHE  —  UPDATE  —  11:46 AM PT — A rep for Anne's family tells TMZ ... “We have lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend.  Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons …
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Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
Anne Heche, Star of ‘Another World’ and ‘Men in Trees’, Dies at 53  —  EXCLUSIVE: Loved ones of the Emmy Award-winning actress and mother of two pay tribute: ‘Today we lost a bright light’  —  Emmy Award-winning actress Anne Heche has died, PEOPLE has learned.  She was 53.
Catherine Shoard / The Guardian:
Actor Anne Heche dies a week after car crash
New York Times:
Show more  —  A number of people rushed to Mr. Rushdie's aid, Mr. Vasu said, and quickly pinned the attacker to the ground.  The audience was then asked to leave the amphitheater calmly and quickly.  —  Bill Vasu, 72, who attended the event, said that he had seen the man rush over to Mr. Rushdie and start attacking him.
Brian Marks / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Pete Davidson is like the son I never had!’  Martha Stewart reacts to viral memes suggesting she could be the SNL star's next girlfriend following his split with Kim Kardashian  —  Martha Stewart took it in stride after a meme suggesting she could be Pete Davidson's next romantic interest went viral.
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Aimée Lutkin / Cosmopolitan:
Pete Davidson Seen Smiling On Set Post-Kim Kardashian Split  —  On Thursday, comedian Pete Davidson was spotted on the way to set in Cairns, Australia, where he's filming a movie with Orlando Bloom titled  —  Wizards!  —  . The former  —  Saturday Night Live
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Get Naughty as She Joins Him on Tour  —  Kourtney Kardashian is now a “tour wife!”  The reality star has joined Travis Barker on tour as he performs with Machine Gun Kelly.  See photos of the couple getting naughty on the road.
Discussion: Celebrity Insider and Us Weekly
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Jennifer Lopez sends message to Britney Spears amid Kevin Federline feud  —  Jennifer Lopez has sent a message of support to Britney Spears as the pop star continues to bump heads with her ex and the father of her two sons, Kevin Federline.  —  “Stay [strong],” Lopez, 53 …
Scott Feinberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Jeremy Lin, Naomi Osaka Shorts Have Qualified for Oscar Consideration (Exclusive)  —  Recent Oscar wins for shorts by Riz Ahmed, Kobe Bryant and Matthew A. Cherry may have motivated other big names to throw their hats — or films — into the ring, too.
Discussion: People.com, Dlisted and Just Jared
David Taylor / Dan's Papers:
Radio Legend Howard Stern Discusses His Third Dan's Papers Cover  —  Howard Stern and his August 12, 2022 Dan's Papers cover art  —  This week's cover was presented to us by radio icon Howard Stern, in partnership with the North Shore Animal League America.  This marks Stern's third Dan's Papers cover to date.
Ashley Hume / Variety:
Why Mindy Kaling Cast Reese Witherspoon's Son Deacon Phillippe for ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 3 … “Never Have I Ever” executive producer Mindy Kaling, showrunner Lang Fisher and the stars of the Netflix coming-of-age dramedy celebrated the debut of its third season at the Westwood Village Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Michelle Branch Arrested for Domestic Assault Amid Split with Husband  —  MICHELLE BRANCH ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC ASSAULT Amid Split From Husband  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 2K … Michelle Branch was arrested for allegedly slapping her estranged husband, Patrick Carney, in the face ... this in the wake of her claim he cheated on her.
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TMZ.com:
R. Kelly's Lawyer Denies Fiancée Joycelyn Savage Is Pregnant With His Kid  —  R. KELLY LAWYER SAYS JOYCELYN IS NOT PREGNANT WITH HIS BABY ... Pushes Back Against FiancéE, Alleged Victim … 5:26 PM PT — R. Kelly's lawyer is denying claims he impregnated his fiancée.  —  UPDATE
Discussion: Sandra Rose and BET
 
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Omid Scobie / Yahoo News:
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Emily Longeretta / Variety:
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Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Says He's 1 Year Sober in ‘Jersey Shore’ Return
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Jason Alexander Cops Plea in Britney Spears' Wedding Crasher Case
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Katie Robertson / New York Times:
G/O Media sells The Onion to Global Tetrahedron, a new Chicago firm owned by former Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson; former NBC News senior reporter Ben Collins is CEO

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The New York Times says it will continue to cover Biden “fully and fairly” regardless of whether he gives the paper a sit-down interview

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
GB News co-owner Paul Marshall steps down from the board of GB News after three year, amid reports he is considering a new rival bid to buy the Telegraph

 
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