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8:55 AM ET, February 5, 2016

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Dave McNary / Variety:
James Franco to Direct ‘Zola’ Stripper Movie Based on Twitter Saga  —  James Franco, Andrew Neel and Killer Films are developing a movie based on stripper Azia “Zola” Wells' saga of a wild road trip to Florida with Franco directing.  —  The project is based on David Kushner's story for Rolling Stone …
Discussion: Bossip and Just Jared
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Rebecca Ford / Hollywood Reporter:
James Franco to Direct Stripper Tale ‘Zola Tells All’
Discussion: PerezHilton
Mike Fleming / Deadline:
James Franco To Direct Stripper Saga ‘Zola Tells All’
Discussion: Dlisted
Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
James Franco to Direct Stripper Saga ‘Zola Tells All’ Based on Twitter Sensation
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Model Katie May — ‘Queen of Snapchat’ Dies at 34  —  MODEL KATIE MAY  —  ‘Queen of Snapchat’  —  DIES AT 34 … Katie May, a hugely successful model and social media star, died after suffering a stroke on Monday.  —  May had been hospitalized since a blockage in her carotid artery caused the “catastrophic” stroke.
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GREENVILLE POLICE INVESTIGATING APPARENT SUICIDE  —  At approximately 4pm today, Greenville Police responded to the 200 block of Pinewood Road for an apparent suicide.  —  Upon arrival, officers discovered Dave Mirra, 41, of Greenville, sitting in a truck with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Discussion: Us Weekly, WNCT-TV and The Wrap
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TMZ.com:
Dave Mirra Dead — BMX Legend Dies at 41 ... Apparent Suicide  —  BMX bike legend Dave Mirra — who once had the record for the most X Games medals — has died of an apparent suicide ... TMZ Sports has learned.  —  Cops say the 41 year old's body was found in his truck in Greenville …
TMZ.com:
Earth, Wind & Fire's Maurice White — Dead at 74  —  EARTH, WIND & FIRE'S  —  MAURICE WHITE  —  DEAD AT 74 … Maurice White, co-founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, died in his sleep Thursday morning ... TMZ has learned.  —  Maurice died in L.A. after a long battle with Parkinson's.
TMZ.com:
Rose McGowan Files for Divorce  —  FILES FOR DIVORCE  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Rose McGowan is pulling the plug on her marriage ... filing for divorce.  —  According to the divorce docs — obtained by TMZ — Rose cites the boilerplate “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for ending …
TMZ.com:
Tyga — Blac Chyna's a Sketchy Parent ... And Drug Arrest Proves It  —  BLAC CHYNA'S A SKETCHY PARENT  —  And Drug Arrest Proves It … Tyga is alarmed his baby mama was arrested for possessing ecstasy and being wasted in public, and he's now sharpening the legal knives to wrestle custody from her.
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Rob Kardashian Spends Time with Mom Kris Jenner Amid Blac Chyna Family Drama
Discussion: Starpulse
Tegna / WFAA-TV:
EXCLUSIVE: Manziel's ex claims QB threatened to kill her, himself … DALLAS - The ex-girlfriend of NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel told police that the Heisman Trophy winner told her “shut up or I'll kill us both” after forcing her into a car, hitting her, and dragging her by the hair.
Discussion: Starpulse and TMZ.com
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Guy Ritchie ‘Determined as Ever’ for Son Rocco to Remain in His Custody After Madonna Visits Him in London Ahead of Rescheduled Court Date: Source  —  Madonna and Guy Ritchie are no closer to settling their custody dispute over 15-year-old son Rocco: Their hearing has been rescheduled.
Harper's BAZAAR:
Drew Barrymore: Firestarter  —  After three decades in the spotlight, the actress and producer—and now beauty magnate—keeps stoking the flame.  —  By Laura Brown and Photographs by Jean-Paul Goude; Fashion Editor: Alex Aikiu  —  Drew Barrymore is remembering her Firestarter face …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Aaron Couch / People.com:
Kris Jenner Is Headed to Fashion Police!  —  Fashion Police is ready to start keeping up with Kris Jenner!  —  The momager will serve as a guest co-host for the show's New York Fashion Week episode airing on Feb. 18, PEOPLE can reveal exclusively.  She'll help wrap up Fashion Week coverage for E! …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Just Jared
Nick Maslow / People.com:
Kanye West Shares Story Behind Kim Kardashian West and Amber Rose's ‘Real’ Selfie and How He ‘Squashed’ Feud with Wiz Khalifa  —  Kanye West is sharing the secrets to his diplomacy.  —  During a radio interview with Real 92.3 on Thursday, the 38-year-old rapper shared how he settled his viral Twitter feud with Wiz Khalifa, 28.
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Dan Snierson / EW.com:
FOX TO LAUNCH LATE-NIGHT SNL RIVAL
Discussion: Stereogum and Pitchfork
Tracy Bloom / KTLA:
2 Charged With Murder After Teen Girls Found Slain at Montecito Heights Park: DA's Office
Christian Holub / EW.com:
REESE WITHERSPOON ON THE ‘AWFUL SCRIPT’ THAT PUSHED HER TO PRODUCING
Discussion: Dlisted
Kory Grow / Rolling Stone:
Alice Cooper Talks Hollywood Vampires' Grammys Gig, Lemmy Tribute
Discussion: PerezHilton and Pitchfork
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Leo DiCaprio's red string is not a Kabbalah bracelet
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
 Earlier Picks: 
X17 Online:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Justin Bieber Hits The Recording Studio With His Grandpa!
Discussion: TMZ.com
Andrew Beam / Times Herald-Record:
Former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams charged with drunk driving in Sullivan County
Associated Press:
Celine Dion speaks for 1st time about late husband
Discussion: TMZ.com
Haylieduff / People.com:
Haylie Duff Focused on Breastfeeding at the Expense of Her Figure (And She Doesn't Regret It)
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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