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2:55 PM ET, February 6, 2014

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Aaron Sorkin / TIME:
Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Saved 10 Lives  —  The creator of ‘The West Wing’ and the renowned actor shared a struggle with drug addiction.  Sorkin remembers a performer who dominated the real estate upon which his characters walked  —  Phil Hoffman and I had two things in common.
Discussion: Gawker, The Wrap and Digital Spy
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Associated Press:
Philip Seymour Hoffman Paid Tribute on Broadway As 3 Face Drug Charges  —  While three of four people arrested amid the investigation of Philip Seymour Hoffman's death were arraigned on drug charges, the New York theater community mourned the actor with a dimming of Broadway's marquee lights and a candlelight vigil.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Perez Hilton:
Philip Seymour Hoffman's Alleged Drug Dealers In Hot Water!  3 Of The 4 Suspects Arrested Have Been Arraigned
Discussion: TMZ.com and People.com
Michael Muskal / Los Angeles Times:   Philip Seymour Hoffman autopsy inconclusive; more tests needed
Michele Corriston / People.com:
Philip Seymour Hoffman Autopsy Inconclusive, More Tests Needed
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez — BAILED On Rehab  —  BAILED ON REHAB  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Selena Gomez ignored the advice of medical professionals and waltzed out of rehab just 14 days into a 6-week program ... over the strenuous objections of the rehab staff ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Parties in Atlanta — Hey Diddy, Check Out My Pecs  —  PARTIES IN ATLANTA  —  Hey Diddy, Check Out My Pecs!  —  43 MINUTES AGO BY TMZ STAFF  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Justin Bieber was the belle of the ball Wednesday night as he revealed his boyish body — to the amusement …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Cheyenne Jackson Engaged to Jason Landau Six Months After Divorce  —  Cheyenne Jackson has found love again with actor Jason Landau!  The 30 Rock alum, 38, is engaged to marry Landau just six months after ending his 13-year relationship with husband Monte Lapka, a source tells Us Weekly.
Aili Nahas / People.com:
Brandi Glanville: ‘It Takes A Strong Man to Date Me’  —  No one ever said dating is easy.  But for Brandi Glanville, the outspoken star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, meeting a (decent) man in Hollywood has proven to be a unique challenge.  —  “I've met some great men …
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Fishwrapper:
Brandi Glanville's Getting Real Serious About This Book Writing Thing, Huh?
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and TMZ.com
Vanity Fair:
The 2014 Vanity Fair Hollywood Portfolio  —  Working with a rare and impressive 20-by-24-inch Polaroid camera, world-renowned American artist Chuck Close captured remarkably raw portraits of 20 bold talents, from Brad Pitt to Oprah Winfrey, for V.F.'s 20th Hollywood Issue.
Discussion: E! Online, X17 Online and VH1 Celebrity
TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen to Ashton Kutcher — POINT TAKEN!  Sorry I've Been a Total Jackass to You  —  Sorry I've Been a Total Jackass to You  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Charlie Sheen got Ashton Kutcher's message loud and clear ... apologizing to Ashton for riding his ass so hard the last few years …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling ‘call it quits after two years of dating because she chose fame over family’  —  They seemed to be crazy about each other when they stepped out regularly in LA with her dog Hugo.  —  But on Wednesday, two publications reported Ryan Gosling, 33, and his girlfriend Eva Mendes, 39, split up over Christmas.
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Evangeline Lilly Eyed For Female Lead in Marvel's ‘Ant-Man’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Paul Rudd is set to star  —  After already tapping Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Michel Pena to star in “Ant-Man,” Marvel is now in early talks with Evangeline Lilly for the female lead.
TMZ.com:
We're Not Comfortable There  —  There's no Bud for you, Sochi ... TMZ Sports has learned Budweiser has decided to NOT throw its traditional Winter Olympics party this year and it's all because the company is not comfortable with the situation in Russia.  —  In the past, Budweiser was known …
Discussion: World of Wonder
Marissaconrad / People.com:
‘I Am Pasta Fierce’: Restaurant Offers Beyoncé-Themed Valentine's Dinner  —  The eternal dilemma of Valentine's Day as a couple: go out and face overpriced menus and gimmicky tricks like roving musicians, or stay in and risk totally messing up a homecooked fancy meal?
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Biggest Loser Winner Rachel Frederickson: “I've Never Felt This Great Before!”  —  Though some have questioned the extreme 155-pound weight loss of The Biggest Loser's latest winner, Rachel Frederickson, the former professional swimmer could not be more excited or proud of her accomplishment.
 
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Nick Cannon To Produce & Co-Star In ‘Drumline’ Sequel For VH1
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TMZ.com:
Chris Brown — Took Rehab Break ... To Party His Face Off
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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Catherine Earp / Digital Spy:
Lady Gaga talks depression in 2013, end of eating disorder
Discussion: Queerty, World of Wonder and X17 Online
Star:
EXCLUSIVE: Harry Styles Cheats on Kendall Jenner!
Discussion: Crushable
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Kylie Jenner Hospitalized After Trampoline Accident
Discussion: Style News
Brian Raftery / Wall Street Journal:
Emilia Clarke, the Breakthrough Actress on ‘Game of Thrones’
Discussion: Celebrity Scandals and Just Jared
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Shahs of Sunset's Reza Farahan and Adam Neely Are Engaged
 

 
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