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Lynette Rice / People.com:
Stephen Collins Confesses Sexual Abuse of Underage Girls to PEOPLE: ‘I Did Something Terribly Wrong’  —  Embattled actor Stephen Collins has released a lengthy statement to PEOPLE in which he admits to inappropriate sexual contact with three female minors.  —  The 67-year-old …
TMZ.com:
‘The Interview’ — NYC Premiere Cancelled … TAYLOR SWIFT  —  B-DAY PARTY SOLD A LOAD OF S**T  —  LESS THAN A MINUTE AGO BY TMZ STAFF  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Not everybody was hatin' on Taylor Swift's celeb-crammed 25TH b-day bash in NYC — a toy company just made a crap ton of money off it thanks to Justin Timberlake.
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Bedhead / Cele|bitchy:
Sony hackers threaten 9/11-like attack on theaters showing ‘The Interview’  —  For over a week, we've been getting gossip from the Sony Hack.  Sony execs were humiliated by their bad email behavior.  Now sh-t has gotten real in a huge way.  The hackers behind all of these Sony leaks …
Matt Donnelly / The Wrap:
Sony Hackers Threaten 9/11 Attack on Theaters That Show ‘The Interview’
Discussion: Just Jared
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Selena Gomez Cried, Threw a Fit Over Justin Bieber at Taylor Swift's 25th Birthday Bash — Inside Details  —  There's always one!  Selena Gomez got emotional about Justin Bieber at Taylor Swift's star-studded birthday bash at her Tribeca apartment on Friday, Dec. 13, a source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Annabel Brog / ELLE UK:
Meet Christian Grey: Jamie Dornan Exclusive  —  How do you research a sexual sadist?  —  Jamie Dornan and Fifty Shades of Grey fans have been waiting for over a year for his take on the part of Christian Grey.  —  And ELLE UK scored the world exclusive shoot and interview, which will run in our February issue.
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Jamie Dornan Visited a Sex Dungeon to Prepare for Fifty Shades of Grey: “It Was an Interesting Evening”
Sandra Sobieraj Westfall / People.com:
The Obamas: How We Deal with Our Own Racist Experiences  —  The Obamas open up about raising their daughters, the impact of stereotypes, and what's on the POTUS dance party playlist.  Subscribe now for instant access to the exclusive PEOPLE interview!  —  The protective bubble that comes …
Discussion: The Wrap, Bossip and Gawker
People.com:
Angelina Jolie Hires Cyber Security to Protect Her Kids Online  —  Her kids have shown that they are more than up to the task of stepping in for her on the red carpet, but like most parents, Angelina Jolie says she's not sure if they're prepared for the digital world.
Alan Light / Hollywood Reporter:
Taylor Swift Reveals Surprising Industry Reaction to Spotify Decision  —  It's easy to forget that when Taylor Swift announced in August that her fifth album, 1989, would leave her country roots behind to be a purely pop project, there were a lot of skeptics — as she might say, a lot of haters ready to hate, hate, hate.
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears — My Women's Health Cover is the Real Deal ... Here's Proof!  —  My Women's Health Cover Is the Real Deal  —  HERE'S PROOF!  —  12/16/2014 1:30 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Britney Spears looks ... different on the cover of Women's Health Magazine …
Discussion: Starpulse
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El Mayimbe / Latino-Review.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Viola Davis Bags Amanda Waller Role In ‘Suicide Squad’  —  The final superhero movie scoop of 2014!  —  Wanted to finish the year off strong with a scoop I been tracking for a hot minute.  —  According to sources, the lovely Viola Davis (How To Get Away With Murder) …
Discussion: PerezHilton and IGN
Alan Duke / RADAR:
What Is ... A Hissy Fit?  Jeopardy!  Host Alex Trebek's Angry Standoff With Sony Producers Revealed In Latest Email Leak Reveal … Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek's contract runs until 2016, but RadarOnline.com has learned he recently threatened to walk away during a testy standoff with Sony execs.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Us Weekly
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Chris Perez / Page Six:
Trebek threatened to quit ‘Jeopardy’: Sony emails
X17Online.com:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Beyonce Sports Her New 'Do On Date Night With Jay Z  —  Bey is the queen of changing hairstyles!  —  Beyonce was rocking some new long curly locks on date night with husband Jay Z in NYC yesterday evening, and while we love the wild tresses, we're not so sure we're in love with this outfit!
Discussion: Us Weekly
Kirthana Ramisetti / NY Daily News:
Jennifer Lawrence spends time with director Gabe Polsky following Chris Martin split  —  The ‘Hunger Games’ star was spotted at the home of the film producer and director Friday, several weeks after her breakup from the Coldplay frontman.  —  Jennifer Lawrence has been in good company since her split with Chris Martin.
Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Robin Williams's Son Zak on His Dad: ‘I Miss Him All the Time’  —  It has been four months since Robin Williams took his own life at age 63, and for his children, the loss is ever-present.  —  “I miss him all the time,” Williams's oldest son, Zak, 31, tells PEOPLE in this week's cover story.
Discussion: PerezHilton and PopWatch
Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lawrence's Hot Detail Man, Justin Riblet, Nearly Overshadows Her: Get All the Details!  —  Can't win 'em all, J. Law!  Earlier this week Jennifer Lawrence arrived at Los Angeles International Airport, but her presence was overshadowed by the extremely hot man on her arm.
Discussion: Just Jared
Paulina Szmydke / WWD:
Puma Taps Rihanna as Creative Director  —  VIEW SLIDESHOW  —  VIEW SLIDESHOW  —  HERZOGENAURACH, Germany — “Women are the future,” an upbeat Bjørn Gulden told WWD at the Puma headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, which was in turmoil on Tuesday, following the visit of its new women's creative director: Rihanna.
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Paulina Szmydke / WWD:
Puma Taps Rihanna as Creative Director
TMZ.com:
Bill Cosby — D.A. Rejects Sexual Assault Case  —  D.A. REJECTS SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  The L.A. County District Attorney has just REJECTED the case involving a woman who claims that when she was 15 Bill Cosby sexually molested her at the Playboy Mansion.
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Paige Feigenbaum / Access Hollywood:
BILL COSBY'S DAUGHTER EVIN RELEASES STATEMENT! (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: The Superficial
Perez Hilton:
ANOTHER Woman Accuses Bill Cosby Of Sexual Assault While His Daughter Evin Speaks Out!
Discussion: The Wrap and Us Weekly
 
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TMZ.com:
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