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3:55 PM ET, August 14, 2023

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Jem Aswad / Variety:
Clarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black Entertainment,’ Dies at 92 … No cause of death was provided; he was 92.  —  “It is with a heavy heart that the Avant/Sarandos family announce the passing of Clarence Alexander Avant,” the statement from his children, Nicole and Alexander and son-in-law Ted Sarandos.
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Michael A. Fletcher / ESPN:
‘Blind Side’ subject Oher alleges Tuohys made millions off lie  —  Retired NFL star Michael Oher, whose supposed adoption out of grinding poverty by a wealthy, white family was immortalized in the 2009 movie “The Blind Side,” petitioned a Tennessee court Monday with allegations that a central element …
Alex Pappademas / Esquire:
It's Aaron Taylor-Johnson Season!  —  The British actor has spent years dodging the spotlight while dazzling in character roles.  Now he's flexing his action-hero skills in Marvel's Kraven the Hunter.  And rumor has it that a martini and a license to kill may be waiting for him.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny spotted ‘making out’ in rare PDA at Drake concert  —  Drake concert Floor Seats & i turn to my left and all of a sudden #KendallJenner #BadBunny #kimKRdashian #itsablurTour #drakeTour  —  Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were caught showing rare PDA at a Drake concert Sunday night.
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
The Princess of raves!  Kate Middleton ‘secretly went to upper-class 24-hour music festival’ at Norfolk estate of her friend Rose Hanbury the Marchioness of Cholmondeley (after being persuaded by friends at a dinner party!)  —  The Princess of Wales appears to take the view that what's good for the goose is good for the gander.
Discussion: HELLO!, The Mirror and The Sun
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Rapper Magoo, Timbaland's former collaborator, dead at 50: report  —  Rapper Magoo, who was best known as Timbaland's longtime collaborator, reportedly died Sunday.  He was 50.  —  The “Up Jumps Da' Boogie” performer's cause of death is not yet known.  —  R&B star and music producer …
Dory Jackson / People:
Chrisley Family Is ‘Ready’ to Continue Their Story in New Reality Series: ‘So Happy to Be Back’ (Exclusive)  —  In announcing the news of the family's collaboration with Scout Productions for their upcoming reality series, Savannah Chrisley noted that the “time was right to share our story”
Harriet Alexander / Daily Mail:
Hawaii wildfires: Paris Hilton spotted frolicking in the waves with husband Carter Reum and son on Maui beach just 30 miles from ‘city of tombstones’ where at least 96 died - after Jason Momoa told tourists to stay away  — Paris Hilton was pictured on Saturday enjoying her family vacation …
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell React to Swinger Rumors: 'A Lot of People Don't Get Jokes'  —  Kyle Richards' ‘Go-To’ Leggings Are 33% Off on Amazon!  —  This Jennifer Aniston-Approved Brand's $21 Cream May Be Better Than La Mer  —  Grab 1 of the Best Deals on Apple AirPods at Amazon
Discussion: Page Six, ET Canada and BuzzFeed News
Cynthia Robinson / Us Weekly:
Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel Are Engaged After 4 Years of Dating: See the Ring  —  Kyle Richards' ‘Go-To’ Leggings Are 33% Off on Amazon!  —  This Jennifer Aniston-Approved Brand's $21 Cream May Be Better Than La Mer  —  Grab 1 of the Best Deals on Apple AirPods at Amazon
 
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Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
Johnny Hardwick Recorded New King of the Hill Episodes for Hulu Revival Prior to Death (Exclusive)
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Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Jennifer Lopez gives fans ‘no-filter’ look at her skincare routine: ‘Glowing and happy’ at 54
Discussion: Elle, The Mirror and Cosmopolitan
Cydney Yeates / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Bling Empire star Kevin Kreider, 39, reveals he was paid LESS than a UPS worker for starring in hit Netflix show about wealth and excess …
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Michael Segalov / The Guardian:
Rose Matafeo: ‘I feel a massive sense of guilt for making a romcom’
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
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Mark Zuckerberg / @zuck@threads.net:
I think we can all agree Elon isn't serious and it's time to move on.  I offered a real date.  Dana White offered to make this a legit competition for charity.  Elon won't confirm a date, then says he needs surgery, and now asks to do a practice round in my backyard instead. …
Olivia Wheeler / The Mirror:
Tipping Point's Ben Shephard in hysterics as Linda Robson refused to leave set
Discussion: Daily Star
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Royal Expert 'Can't Imagine' Harry Joining Royals to Mark Queen's Death
Discussion: Marie Claire
Fiona Ward / HELLO!:
Princess Kate's unusual reason for wearing two different shoe sizes explained
Discussion: The Sun and Marie Claire
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI acquires tech news show TBPN, promising editorial independence; TBPN was on track to make over $30M in revenue in 2026 and will wind down its ad business

Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
WME is selling sports marketing agency 160over90 to Publicis Groupe for, sources say, $500M+; WME bought the agency in 2018 for about $200M

Variety:
Sources: the legal team for Paramount President Jeff Shell has engaged in preliminary talks about a possible exit from the company, where he was hired in 2024

 
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