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5:15 PM ET, December 17, 2014

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 Top News: 
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 …
Gregg Kilday / Hollywood Reporter:
Top Five Theater Circuits Drop ‘The Interview’ After Sony Hack  — The country's largest chains won't be showing the movie  —  The country's top five theater circuits have decided not to play Sony's The Interview, a knowledgeable source tells The Hollywood Reporter.
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Jen Yamato / Deadline:
‘The Interview’ Yanked By Regal, AMC & Other Major Chains  —  WRITETHRU WITH UPDATES: Ultimately, The Interview didn't go well, and Sony's controversial film appears dead.  Regal and Cinemark said today that they will not screen the Seth Rogen-directed comedy, and other major exhibition chains including AMC …
Bedhead / Cele|bitchy:
Sony hackers threaten 9/11-like attack on theaters showing ‘The Interview’
Discussion: TMZ.com, Variety and New York Times
TMZ.com:
‘The Interview’ — NYC Premiere Cancelled
James Franco / Page Six:
Franco and Rogen cancel all ‘Interview’ appearances
BuzzFeed:
Theater Chains Pull “The Interview,” Press Appearances Canceled Amid Threats
Discussion: Gawker and 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.
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 …
Benjamin Svetkey / Hollywood Reporter:
Angelina Jolie on Ditching Her Team, Directing Brad Pitt: “A Therapist Would Have a Field Day”  —  “Mom?  I saw this thing over there — can I skateboard on it?”  The “thing” is a freshly painted cyclorama inside the Los Angeles photo studio where, on a sunny day in November, Jolie is being photographed for her THR cover.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Crushable and Just Jared
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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.
Amanda Michelle Steiner / People.com:
Charlie Sheen to Reprise His Iconic Ferris Bueller's Day Off Role on The Goldbergs (PHOTOS)  —  Charlie Sheen is reprising the role that made him a household name!  —  No, not that one.  (Not yet, anyway.)  —  PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that Sheen, 49, will be paying homage to his …
Discussion: TV Fanatic
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Chris Harnick / E! Online:   NEWS/ Charlie Sheen Reprising Classic Role on a Sitcom...but It's Not What You Think
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”
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.
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: IGN and PerezHilton
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: Bossip and Just Jared
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
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.
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Chris Perez / Page Six:
Trebek threatened to quit ‘Jeopardy’: Sony emails
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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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Dating Patrick Schwarzenegger: What Rory Kennedy Thinks
Discussion: In Case You Didn't Know and Gawker
Stephanie Saltzman / Allure:
Get an Exclusive Look At Demi Lovato's Allure Photo Shoot
Discussion: Us Weekly and PerezHilton
Joe Morgan / Gay Star News:
Gay designer Tom Ford told to ‘rot in hell’ for gold penis crucifix necklace
Us Weekly:
Robert Pattinson Shopping for Townhouse in Brooklyn: Details
Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
Kylie Jenner Posts Intimate Instagram Photo With Faceless Man: Is It Tyga?
X17Online.com:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Beyonce Sports Her New 'Do On Date Night With Jay Z
Discussion: Us Weekly
Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Robin Williams's Son Zak on His Dad: ‘I Miss Him All the Time’
Discussion: PopWatch and PerezHilton
 Earlier Picks: 
Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Blake Lively Wraps Big Baby Bump in Apron During “Great Night” of Cooking: See the Picture
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Paulina Szmydke / WWD:
Puma Taps Rihanna as Creative Director
TMZ.com:
Dan Bilzerian Sued — Roof-Tossed Porn Star Janice Griffith ... He Should've Known I Can't Fly
Discussion: Just Jared
Jen Yamato / Deadline:
'Dear White People's Tessa Thompson Lands ‘Creed’ Lead
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Just Jared
Victor Fiorillo / Philadelphia Magazine:
Gay-Bashing Suspects Held on All Charges
Discussion: Queerty and Towleroad News #gay
Jolie Lash / Access Hollywood:
‘THE FLASH’ RECRUITS ‘THE TOMORROW PEOPLE’ ALUM PEYTON LIST (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: Digital Spy
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

 
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