Overnight Briefing & General Reality Check - Aug 29, 2017

Idle gossip & unconfirmed rumors:

Warning: note sexual content.
Is there trouble in paradise for KIM KARDASHIAN and KANYE WEST? Sources tell RadarOnline.com that the rapper was banished to the spare room because of his terrible snoring --among other things. Word is the spark is gone in their once-passionate relationship and the missus doesn't have the time or energy to fire things up with two little kids and another on the way.
Rumor has it she's "settled for a sexless marriage" and he's hoping for a miracle. (Lee)

Designer Update:

Just in time for the U.S. Open, PHARRELL WILLIAMS is releasing a new tennis collection with Adidias Originals. TheCut.com says the collection is inspired by 1970s tennis superstars like JOHN MCENROE and BJORN BORG. It includes colorful cable knits, skorts, dresses, footwear, and lots of headbands. Tennis stars ANGELIQUE KERBER of Germany and GARBINE MURGURUZA of Spain, will be wearing the line this week at the U.S. Open. (Bartha)

The Reel Deal:

There's a movie in the works about the Westboro Baptist Church.
Varietyreports the film is about MEGAN PHELPS-ROPER, a former member of the church, which has become famous for its anti-gay protests around the country. She is also the granddaughter of FRED PHELPS, the founder of the church. and began by toeing the church's line and became one of the most powerful voices backing it on social media.
Then, she and her younger sister made the decision in 2012 to leave the church, which led to being disowned by their family. The film "This Above All," is based on an article about her in the New Yorkermagazine and from her upcoming memoir.