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7:05 PM ET, November 16, 2013

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Alec Baldwin / The Huffington Post:
Two Requests in Light of Recent Events  —  I think it is important to note, in light of recent events, a couple of clarifications.  —  One is that I never used the word faggot in the tape recording being offered as evidence against me.  What word is said right after the other choice word I use is unclear.
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Alec Baldwin / msnbc.com:
A statement from Alec Baldwin  —  I would like to address the comments I made this past week.  —  I did not intend to hurt or offend anyone with my choice of words, but clearly I have - and for that I am deeply sorry.  Words are important.  I understand that, and will choose mine with great care going forward.
Erik Hayden / Hollywood Reporter:
MSNBC Suspends Alec Baldwin's Late-Night Show  —  “I want to apologize to my loyal fans and to my colleagues,” said the host in a statement posted online late Friday.  —  Alec Baldwin  —  MSNBC has suspended Alec Baldwin's new talk show for two weeks after the actor turned talk-show host's use of gay slurs drew widespread criticism.
Discussion: Bossip and PerezHilton
NY Daily News:
Alec Baldwin's late-night MSNBC talk show suspended from air in wake of anti-gay slur  —  The Friday night show, Up Late, will be off the air for at least two weeks, the network said Friday.  His wife, Hilaria, defended her husband as a giving man.  —  Alec Baldwin's late-night talk show …
Discussion: Crushable
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson Wears One-Piece Bathing Suit, Shows Off Post-Baby Body: Picture  —  Jessica Simpson showed off her post-baby body in a one-piece white bathing suit while shooting for her Jessica Simpson Collection via Twitter on Friday, Nov. 15  —  She's officially back!
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Idris Elba, Girlfriend Naiyana Garth Expecting a Baby Together  —  The Wire star Idris Elba is expecting a baby with girlfriend Naiyana Garth, sources tell Us Weekly  —  Word on the wire is that Idris Elba is going to be a dad — again!  The British actor's girlfriend, Naiyana Garth …
Discussion: Bossip and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber — Cops Called For Disturbing the Peace  —  COPS CALLED  —  For Disturbing the Peace  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Justin Bieber threw a rager last night and the neighbor with whom he has been at war called the police 3 times ... TMZ has learned.  —  Justin hosted a wild shindig …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber — Girl Who Filmed Him Sleeping is a Porn Star  —  GIRL WHO FILMED HIM SLEEPING IS A PORN STAR  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  That girl who filmed Justin Bieber sleeping in Brazil may not be a hooker ... but she has been paid for sex — at least that's what one porn site is claiming.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Erik Maza / WWD:
Crushing on Angels at the Victoria's Secret After Party  —  “Tell me that it's awesome?  Is Taylor grinding up on the Angels?”  That was a text message from a young man who was devastated he had not been allowed into the after party of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Tao Downtown in Manhattan Wednesday night.
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Daily Mail:
Miranda Kerr's very own Photoshop fail? …
Discussion: Dlisted and Oh No They Didn't!
Aaron Taube / Business Insider:
MTV Ad Sales Up 10% Following Miley Cyrus Appearance [THE BRIEF]  —  Good morning, AdLand.  Here's what you need to know today:  —  After several frustrating quarters at MTV Networks, which saw a 6% decline in ad sales this time last year, the original youth cable TV brand reported ad sales …
Discussion: PerezHilton
X17 Online:
KATIE HOLMES POSTS CRYPTIC TWEET POSSIBLY REFERENCING TOM CRUISE'S DEFAMATION LAWSUIT  —  Katie Holmes is relatively new to Twitter, but she certainly knows how to keep us guessing when it comes to her tweets!  Especially since this one could very well be aimed at ex-husband Tom Cruise...
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Daily Mail:
'It's only from such inner conflicts that a real man emerges': Katie Holmes posts message …
Discussion: Dlisted and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
House of Lies — Caught In Gang Gunfire  —  HOUSE OF LIES  —  CAUGHT IN GANG GUNFIRE  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  There was shooting in the middle of shooting “House of Lies,” TMZ has learned.  —  Here's how it went down.  This afternoon, the show was on location at Nickerson Gardens housing project …
Discussion: People.com
Dean / Lainey Gossip:
Mimi Shuts Down Harry Connick Jr.  —  Like the guy who brings a stick of butter to nuclear weapon fight, Harry Connick Jr. is now trying to throw down with Mariah Carey and failing hard.  In case you missed it, the backstory is that Mariah was on Hot 97 the other day and said that working on Idol was …
Discussion: Socialite Life
 
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Terrence Howard Throws Shade at Iron Man Star, Hints Robert Downey Jr. “Pushed Him Out” of Sequels
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Us Weekly:
Lisa Vanderpump on Brandi Glanville's “Disgusting” Joanna Krupa Comment: “Put a Muzzle on It”
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline.com:
Paul Feig Hatches ‘The Heat’ Spinoff, Focusing On Jamie Denbo And Jessica Chaffin's Characters …
Discussion: Variety and The Moviefone Blog
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Simon Cowell Ready to Propose, Bought Engagement Ring for Baby Mama Lauren Silverman
Discussion: PerezHilton
Alec Baldwin / TMZ.com:
BANGS INTO CAR ... CHEWS OUT REPORTER
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