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• Jennifer Garner gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  Actress Jennifer Garner received the 2,641st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday.
• BTS shares track list for 'Love Yourself: Answer'
  "Love Yourself: Answer" will feature 25 tracks, including the single "Epiphany" and six other new songs.
• Noah Cyrus, Lil Xan release new single 'Live or Die'
  Noah Cyrus took to Twitter and Instagram after releasing her song "Live or Die" with rapper Lil Xan.
• Look: Jordan Rodgers celebrates birthday with JoJo Fletcher
  Jordan Rodgers, the brother of NFL star Aaron Rodgers, rang in his birthday with fiancé and former "Bachelorette" JoJo Fletcher.
• 'Double Dare' to kick off live tour in October
  Nickelodeon has announced a North American "Double Dare" live tour.
• In photos: Moments from Sue Tsai's exhibit 'You Deserve A Beautiful Life' in New York
  Artist Sue Tsai held an exhibition and pop up show called "You Deserve A Beautiful Life" at 208 Bowery on August 17, 2018 in New York City.
• Look: Cara Delevingne spends birthday with Ashley Benson
  Cara Delevingne celebrated her birthday with Ashley Benson, Margot Robbie, Zoe Kravitz, Sienna Miller and other celebrity pals.
• Emily Simpson calls out body shamers on Twitter: 'It's never ok'
  "Real Housewives of Orange County" star Emily Simpson responded to critics with a body-positive message.
• Watch: Chris Pine fights for Scotland in new 'Outlaw King' trailer
  Chris Pine portrays historical figure Robert The Bruce as he attempts to fight for Scotland's freedom in the new trailer for Netflix film, "Outlaw King."
• Look: Claire Holt marries Andrew Joblon in California
  Claire Holt, who played Rebekah on "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," tied the knot with Andrew Joblon at an outdoor wedding.
• Look: Lauren Burnham celebrates with family at bridal shower
  Lauren Burnham spent time with family and friends ahead of her wedding to former "Bachelor" star Arie Luyendyk, Jr.
• Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner welcome Priyanka Chopra to family
  Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner sent their love to Priyanka Chopra following the "Quantico" star's engagement to Nick Jonas.
• Watch: Lori Loughlin, John Stamos lip sync to 'Frozen' song
  Lori Loughlin shared a cute clip with "Fuller House" co-star John Stamos on the actor's 55th birthday.
• Lily Aldridge expecting second child with Caleb Followill
  Lily Aldridge shared a baby bump bikini photo to announce she's pregnant with baby No. 2.
• Rose McGowan responds to Asia Argento accusations: 'My heart is broken'
  Rose McGowan responded to the accusations Monday surrounding Asia Argento who, according to documents, arranged to pay money to an actor for sexual assaulting him.
• Look: Stevie Nicks poses with cast of 'American Horror Story: Apocalypse' in new photo
  Stevie Nicks appears alongside the cast of "American Horror Story: Apocalypse" in a new image posted by series co-creator and executive producer Ryan Murphy.
• WWE SummerSlam: Roman Reigns, Ronda Rousey become champions
  Roman Reigns finally conquered Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship Sunday at SummerSlam.
• MTV VMAs ceremony set for Monday in NYC
  Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Shawn Mendes, Travis Scott, Post Malone and Logic are confirmed as performers for Monday's MTV Video Music Awards.
• Famous birthdays for Aug. 20: Amy Adams, Demi Lovato
  Actor Amy Adams turns 44 and singer Demi Lovato turns 26, among the famous birthdays for Aug. 20.
• Kevin Spacey's 'Billionaire Boys Club' earns $126 on opening day
  After several men accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault, the actor's latest film, "Billionaire Boys Club," earned just $126 on its opening day.

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• Viacom’s Q3 2018 Earnings Demonstrate Turnaround, Evolution Into Global Multi-Platform Entertainment Company
  Viacom released its third quarter 2018 financial results today, articulating progress on its turnaround and detailing Viacom’s evolution beyond its linear roots and into a global multiplatform company. “Viacom produced another quarter of strong progress, with clear evidence that our turnaround is delivering results and that our evolution into a truly global, multiplatform, brand- and […]
• BET Awards Is Cable’s Top Awards Show for Fourth Consecutive Year
  With Jamie Foxx at the helm and a parade of headline performers electrifying the stage, the 2018 BET Awards once again landed as the top-rated and most-talked-about cable awards show of the year, drawing 4.3 million viewers across eight Viacom networks. The numbers speak for themselves – the BET Awards are: the top cable awards […]
• “We’ve Made a Lot of Progress at Viacom” – CEO Bob Bakish Touts Achievements at MoffettNathanson
  Growing viewership, building new management teams, finding efficiencies, delivering content on next-generation platforms. Viacom President and CEO Bob Bakish sat down with Michael B. Nathanson at last week’s MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit in New York City, where they discussed these and other ways that Viacom is strategically positioning itself to thrive in a rapidly […]
• Viacom Launches Digital Studios at First NewFront, Ramping Up Online & Mobile Content Pipeline
  Laugh with Majah Hype, wake up with Nikki Glaser, cook with Snooki, get animated with JoJo – and do it all on your phone. Viacom Digital Studios (VDS) is here, poised to deliver hundreds of hours of premium digital content that will transport digital native stars from BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon to the […]
• The 22nd Annual Viacommunity Day Was All Good, All Around (the Globe)
  Friday, April 20 was truly a global day of giving. Nearly 4,000 employees from 25 different regions around the world contributed ideas, talent and compassion to more than 125 projects in local communities for the 22nd annual Viacommunity Day, a celebration of the company’s values and commitment to giving back. The day’s theme was “ALL […]
• Viacom Posts Strong Second Quarter 2018 Earnings, Revitalization Accelerates
  Viacom posted strong second quarter 2018 earnings this morning, outperforming projections with significant gains in both adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share as the company accelerates its pivot from stabilization and revitalization to growth. Double-digit gains across all international Media Networks revenue streams, Paramount Pictures’ return to profitability, ratings increases at key flagship […]
• Viacom Celebrates Its Annual Global Day of Giving Back: What’s Planned for Viacommunity Day 2018
  Today, thousands of employees across Viacom and its brands pause from their work week and join together to make a difference in our communities around the world. Viacommunity Day 2018, now in its 22nd year, puts the full weight of the company behind social causes through volunteerism led in partnership with non-profit and civic advocates. […]
• BET’s New Slate of Programming Continues to Entertain, Empower and Engage Its Audience
  BET is in tune with what African-American viewers want: high-end drama and comedy, along with more refined reality and hard-hitting investigative documentary series. On Wednesday, April 17, BET announced its upcoming slate of programming for 2018-2019, which will include all-star talent and a dramatic increase in original content. “Creating powerful, engaging and provocative content has […]
• Viacom Says “Yaaas” to Expansive First-Look TV Deal with Broad City Creators Abbi and Ilana
  Following the signing of expansive first-look deals with Tyler Perry and with Trevor Noah’s Day Zero Productions, Viacom has inked a similar comprehensive development agreement with Broad City stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. The move, which crosses all Viacom networks and grants first-look rights to television content created or developed by the pair together […]
• 217 Years to Women’s Equality? Not on Viacom’s Watch
  The World Economic Forum is concerned that, if nothing changes, full global gender parity is likely 217 years away. Viacom thinks that we should start closing that gap today. Today, March 8, is a good day for it: it’s International Women’s Day (IWD), an annual celebration of change-makers fighting for gender equality. Viacom, along with […]

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• U.S. appeals court revives case against CBS over pre-1972 recordings
  A federal appeals court on Monday revived a lawsuit accusing CBS Corp and CBS Radio of copyright infringement for playing digitally remastered songs recorded before 1972 by Al Green, the Everly Brothers, Jackie Wilson and others on radio stations and online.
• LA sheriff's office seeking information on accusation against Asia Argento
  The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office said on Monday it was trying to reach an actor who The New York Times reported had accused Italian actress Asia Argento, an outspoken advocate in the movement against sexual harassment, of sexual assault.
• Eagles hits album tops 'Thriller' on all-time sales list
  The Eagles' greatest hits compilation featuring rock classics such as "Take It Easy" and "Witchy Woman" has dethroned Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as the top-selling album of all time, according to industry data released on Monday.
• Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees concert canceled in Oklahoma after storm injures 14
  An outdoor concert in Oklahoma featuring 90's boy band favorites Backstreet Boys and 98 Degrees was canceled on Saturday after an intense storm struck the area and injured at least 14 people, venue officials said.
• 'Crazy Rich Asians' dazzles with $34 million five-day opening
  LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) - "Crazy Rich Asians" has something to party about.
• Marvel Comics mogul Stan Lee wins renewal of protective order
  Marvel Comics mogul Stan Lee won renewal of a protective order on Friday against a onetime business manager accused of subjecting the 95-year-old "Spider-Man" co-creator to elder abuse after taking charge of his affairs earlier this year.
• Travolta, Newton-John reunite for 40th anniversary celebration of 'Grease'
  "Grease" stars Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta on Wednesday celebrated the 40th anniversary of their classic movie musical about teenagers finding their way at the fictional Rydell High.
• Aretha Franklin funeral set for August 31 in Detroit
  A funeral for the late recording star Aretha Franklin has been scheduled for Aug. 31 in Detroit, following a two-day public viewing of her casket, and her body will be entombed at a family gravesite, relatives announced on Friday through a publicist.
• 'She knew she was blessed' - Smokey Robinson remembers Aretha
  When Motown great Smokey Robinson saw his lifelong friend Aretha Franklin play music for the first time, he said he was struck by the talent of the young girl who would become the "Queen of Soul."
• Emma Thompson, 59, wants more film roles for older women
  Oscar-winning British actress Emma Thompson, now starring at age 59 as a family court judge in the dramatic movie "The Children Act," said on Thursday that older women still need more opportunity on the big screen.
• Masterpiece theater: Chinese make-up artist brings paintings to life
  Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Cristiano Ronaldo are just a few of the famous faces that Chinese make-up artist He Yuhong can transform her features into, but now she's turning to famous artworks.
• Fans gather in New York, Los Angeles to bid Aretha goodbye
  Fans of Aretha Franklin came together at New York City's landmark Apollo Theater and on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday to pay their respects to the Queen of Soul, singing along to her hits and sharing memories of her remarkable career.
• 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin, 76, dies at home in Detroit
  Aretha Franklin, the preacher's daughter whose powerful voice made her the long-reigning "Queen of Soul" with such hit songs as "Respect" and "Chain of Fools," died on Thursday at the age of 76, officials said.
• MTV to honor Aretha Franklin at Monday's Video Music Awards
  MTV will celebrate soul legend Aretha Franklin at Monday's Video Music Awards ceremony, the network said on Thursday as tributes flowed in from around the world and U.S. television channels scheduled special broadcasts.
• Netflix signs 'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris for content push
  Netflix Inc has signed a deal with American television producer and writer Kenya Barris, the creator of ABC's comedy show "Black-ish", as the streaming giant diversifies its original content.
• Factbox: Twitter becomes a Freeway of Love for singer Aretha Franklin
  Grammy winner Aretha Franklin earned her title "the Queen of Soul" with a voice could be both powerful and plaintive. Her music became part of the American soundtrack beginning in the 1960s through to her death on Thursday.
• With pictures and songs, fans pay tribute as Madonna turns 60
  From pictures of their favorite Madonna looks to naming their top tracks by the songstress, fans paid tribute to the "Queen of Pop" on Thursday as the "Material Girl" turned 60.
• Scarlett Johansson leaps to top of Forbes' highest-paid actresses
  Scarlett Johansson's role as Marvel superhero Black Widow catapulted her to the top of Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses on Thursday, landing her ahead of Angelina Jolie.
• Rapper Stormzy to fund Cambridge university scholarship for two black students
  Rapper Stormzy said on Thursday he will fund two black British students to go to Cambridge university through a scholarship, after criticism of some top UK universities that their admissions processes do not do enough to ensure diversity.
• #UnfairCommercialPractice? UK investigates celebrities over social media promotions
  Celebrities and influencers who endorse products without labeling their social media posts as paid-for by brands were warned on Thursday that they were breaking the rules as Britain's regulator launched an investigation into the trend.

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• Simone Biles takes all the gold at U.S. Gymnastics Championships
  usatoday.com - Simone Biles competes on the balance beam at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The Olympic champion not only won her fifth title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday night, she swept all f…Tweeted by @USATODAY https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1031374020871168001
• Rihanna Documentary Out Within Months, Director Says
  rollingstone.com - Over two years after a Rihanna-approved documentary was first announced, director Peter Berg revealed that the film could arrive within months. In April 2016, Berg – whose action film Mile 22 arrived…Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/1031372059463569409
• Asia shares inch up with yuan, wary on Sino-U.S. talks
  reuters.com - SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian share markets crept cautiously higher on Monday as investors awaited developments on proposed Sino-U.S. trade talks and the Chinese yuan rallied away from dangerous lows. MSC…Tweeted by @Reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1031371187157458945
• Constance Wu Takes on Hollywood: ‘Asians Have Stopped Asking for Permission’
  rollingstone.com - Is Hollywood ready for Asians to fall in love? Constance Wu, who charmed television audiences as the lion-hearted matriarch Jessica Huang in ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat and now stars as the female lead …Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/1031367673337262080
• Accidentally Wes Anderson: the kitsch cool of Australia and New Zealand – in pictures
  theguardian.com - An Instagram account dedicated to photos of locations that bear an uncanny resemblance to a stylised Wes Anderson film set – think balanced symmetry, pastel facades and cinematic setups – has contrib…Tweeted by @guardianfilm https://twitter.com/guardianfilm/status/1031354138272063488
• Nationals may have reached point where season can't be saved
  usatoday.com - Nationals manager Dave Martinez makes a pitching change after starter Gio Gonzalez gave up eight runs in 4 2/3 innings on Sunday. The Washington Nationals weren't supposed to be anywhere close to a s…Tweeted by @USATODAY https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1031346346903724032
• Investigators examine over $20 million in loans by former Trump lawyer Cohen: New York Times
  reuters.com - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors are focused on over $20 million in loans obtained by U.S. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen from taxi businesses owned by him an…Tweeted by @Reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1031345635755261954
• Japan firms welcome skilled foreign workers, frown at unskilled laborers: Reuters poll
  reuters.com - TOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese companies support loosening the country’s tight immigration system to cope with a severe labor shortage, but they favor skilled workers who can fit into the workplace,…Tweeted by @Reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1031332268705566721
• Trade war puts new strains on America Inc's factories in China
  reuters.com - SHENZHEN, China/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Larry Sloven arrived in southern China three decades ago, just as the region was taking off as the low-cost manufacturing center of the world. Since then, he has …Tweeted by @Reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1031319875183095808
• Global luxury brands again chase China's young, rich and spendthrift
  reuters.com - HONG KONG (Reuters) - Global luxury brands from Prada (1913.HK) to LVMH (LVMH.PA) are investing in China for the first time since a crackdown on conspicuous spending five years ago, focusing on small…Tweeted by @Reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1031319875250212874
• Muslims begin annual haj pilgrimage amid heavy rains
  reuters.com - ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - As more than 2 million pilgrims from around the world braved stormy weather in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to begin the annual haj ritual, the country’s health minister sa…Tweeted by @Reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1031312297187336193
• 5 Most High-Converting Landing Page Designs on the Internet [Infographic]
  socialmediatoday.com - Using the right calls to action can significantly improve your digital marketing performance, but often, brands fail to even include relevant signifiers, or offers to entice visitors further in. So w…Tweeted by @socialmedia2day https://twitter.com/socialmedia2day/status/1031311131632181248
• U.S. drops agriculture demand from NAFTA talks: Mexico farm lobby
  reuters.com - MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The United States has dropped a contentious demand from the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement to impose restrictions on Mexican agricultural exports, Me…Tweeted by @Reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1031301018951327744
• 5 Golden Marketing Tips for Ruling Instagram
  socialmediatoday.com - While Facebook's move to purchase Instagram for $1 billion back in 2012 was initially viewed with some skepticism, it's since proven to be a stroke of genius, with the visual-focused platform advanci…Tweeted by @socialmedia2day https://twitter.com/socialmedia2day/status/1031296022151131137
• The Special Bond Between Aretha Franklin and Barack Obama
  rollingstone.com - Three years ago at the Kennedy Center Honors, a 73-year-old Aretha Franklin took the stage in a floor-length fur coat, sat down at the piano and brought President Obama to tears. Her performance of “…Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/1031296007311695872
• Labor Day travel: 10 affordable getaways for 2018
  usatoday.com - Between beach weekends and family outings, it’s easy to let summer slip away without planning a Labor Day weekend getaway. Later is better than never, though, thanks to these last-minute hotel deals …Tweeted by @USATODAY https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1031290974809583618
• Source: EU is drafting regulations to impose fines on social media platforms if they do not remove material flagged as terrorist content within an hour
  techmeme.com - Andrei Frumusanu / AnandTech: Arm unveiled its CPU IP roadmap through 2020 for chips that it hopes will successfully compete with Intel Core CPUs in laptops  —  Today's announcement is an oddball one…Tweeted by @Techmeme https://twitter.com/Techmeme/status/1031288683146686468
• On the Charts: Travis Scott Holds Off Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen’ to Stay Number One
  rollingstone.com - Travis Scott‘s Astroworld held off Nicki Minaj‘s Queen to remain the Number One album on the Billboard 200, with the Houston rapper’s latest selling 205,000 total copies in its second week of release.Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/1031288472613601280
• Future of Aretha Franklin Films Remains Unclear, But Producers Optimistic
  rollingstone.com - Producers on a pair of Aretha Franklin film projects – the still-unreleased 1972 concert film Amazing Grace and the in-development biopic starring Jennifer Hudson – offered some clarity on the future…Tweeted by @RollingStone https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/1031284702617980929
• 'Big Brother 20': Early Jurors Reveal Alliance's Best Shot at Winning
  hollywoodreporter.com - Big Brother season 20 has seen a house divided from its beginning. On one side, there is the alliance of "Level Six" who have so far dominated most of the game. Then there's "The Hive," formerly know…Tweeted by @THR https://twitter.com/THR/status/1031281571226107907