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10:40 AM ET, February 26, 2016

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Francesca Bacardi / E! Online:
Cheryl Tiegs Criticizes Sports Illustrated for Putting “Full Figure” Model Ashley Graham on Swimsuit Cover  —  Cheryl Tiegs isn't happy with Sports Illustrated.  —  The magazine released three different covers for its annual Swimsuit Issue, featuring Ronda Rousey, Ashley Graham and Hailey Clauson.
Jamie Blynn / Us Weekly:
Ben Affleck 'Wasn't Thrilled' With the ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Script — and Rewrote It Dressed As the Superhero!  —  Writing the wrongs!  While filming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck, who stars as Batman, would tweak the script, a source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Eric Woodyard / MLive.com:
Tony Burton, Flint native and actor from ‘Rocky’ films, dies in California  —  FLINT, MI - Movie star Tony Burton died in California on Thursday afternoon, according to his younger sister Loretta “Peaches” Kelley.  —  Burton, a native of Flint, was best known for his role as Apollo Creed's trainer “Duke” in the Rocky series.
Discussion: Us Weekly, The Wrap and Just Jared
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TMZ.com:
‘Rocky’ Star Tony Burton — Apollo Creed's Trainer Dead at 78  —  ‘ROCKY’ STAR TONY BURTON  —  APOLLO CREED TRAINER DEAD
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TMZ.com:
Louis Tomlinson — Custody Fight ... Baby Mama Won't Let Me See My Kid  —  CUSTODY FIGHT  —  Baby Mama Won't Let Me See My Kid … Louis Tomlinson has lawyered up to wage a custody war, because he says his baby mama is not letting him see their kid ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
Bill Cosby — Dismisses Lawsuit Against Beverly Johnson ... I'm Just Too Busy  —  DISMISSES LAWSUIT AGAINST BEVERLY JOHNSON  —  I'm Just Too Busy … Bill Cosby just pressed pause on his defamation lawsuit against Beverly Johnson ... but is not letting her off the hook ... TMZ has learned.
Catherinekast / People.com:
Chrissy Teigen Is ‘Happier Pregnant’: ‘I Truly Embrace This Body’  —  Mom-to-be Chrissy Teigen is loving her bump!  —  Unlike her pal, Kim Kardashian West, who said she felt “miserable” while pregnant with her son Saint, Teigen says that she loves how she feels right now.
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:   Chrissy Teigen Defends IVF Baby Gender Selection Process: 'We Didn't Create a Little Girl'
Stephen Rodrick / Rolling Stone:
Elton John: The Bitch at Peace  —  He got rejected by his record label, is feuding with his mother and has a couple of regrets about the 1980s.  So why is he so happy?  —  Elton John sits at a giant red piano left over from his Vegas days, wearing the same brownish Adidas tracksuit I saw him in two days earlier.
Kelly Clarkson / TMZ.com:
BRINGS ‘IDOL’ JUDGES TO TEARS  —  Kelly Clarkson full-on broke down — not once but several times — during her incredibly emotional return to the “American Idol” stage ... an appearance that brought the judges to tears.  —  Kelly sang her song, “Piece by Piece” — a song about her dad abandoning …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Just Jared
Pip Bulbeck / Hollywood Reporter:
Heath Ledger's Dad Reveals Where He Keeps the ‘Dark Knight’ Oscar  —  EMAIL ME  —  Heath's daughter will ultimately receive the statuette, which is currently part of a collection at the Western Australian Museum in Perth that spotlights the late actor: “At the end of the day …
Discussion: Us Weekly
James Vituscka / RADAR:
Breaking Point!  Beyonce Caught ‘Screaming’ At Hubby Jay Z As Divorce Looms  —  The secret reason for their biggest fight ever revealed.  —  It's not just Kim Kardashian and Kanye West!  As the Keeping Up with the Kardashians stars face increasing divorce buzz, RadarOnline.com has learned that their BFFs …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Bossip
Jillian Ruffo / Style News:
Kylie Jenner Denies She Has Breast Implants (and 4 More Times She Got Real About Her Appearance)  —  Her lips, her boobs, her nose: Just a few of the parts of Kylie Jenner's body that are scrutinized every time a new photo of the her hits the internet.  But speculation from comment-section trolls …
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James Vituscka / RADAR:
Kylie Jenner Demands Spin-Off Show Without Supermodel Sister
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Inside NE-YO and Wife Crystal Renay's Wedding and Love Story  —  Newlyweds NE-YO and Crystal Renay tied the knot in a gorgeous, oceanside ceremony Saturday, and their love story leading up to the big day was a whirlwind.  —  PEOPLE caught up with the happy couple the day before their I-Do's …
Discussion: Bossip
James Hibberd / EW.com:
GAME OF THRONES ACTOR FINN JONES TO PLAY IRON FIST  —  Marvel has found its newest superhero: Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones has landed the coveted series lead in Iron Fist.  —  Jones, who plays Ser Loras Tyrell on the HBO hit, will take on the role of the martial arts master in the upcoming Netflix series, EW has learned.
Discussion: Variety, PerezHilton and I Watch Stuff
Queen Kongie / Nessa On Air:
Zendaya On Her Dad Approving Odell Beckham & Working w/ Chris Brown [VIDEO]  —  Zendaya stepped up with to Hot 97 to hang out with Nessa and talk about her brand new music, what's next in her career, and giving an update on Odell Beckham.  She spoke about working with Chris Brown …
Discussion: Just Jared
Aili Nahas / People.com:
Why Former Bachelorette Emily Maynard Johnson Stayed Celibate For a Year Before Wedding to Tyler Johnson: 'I Felt Like I Had Broken God's Heart So Many Times Before'  —  Two stints on reality TV may be out of the ordinary, but former Bachelorette Emily Maynard chose tradition when it came …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Anya / People.com:
Former Bachelorette Emily Maynard Johnson Opens Up About Battling Postpartum Depression As a Teen Mom …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
WPMT FOX43:
23-year-old Ukrainian National arrested after posing as Harrisburg high school student  —  HARRISBURG, PA. - Harrisburg Police have confirmed they have arrested Artur Samarin, 23.  Samarin was charged with Theft, Identity Theft, and Tampering with Public Records.  —  Samarin was using the false identity of Asher Potts.
Christopher Darden / TMZ.com:
White Writers Just Don't Understand Race in O.J. Case  —  O.J. Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden has a warning for FX viewers ... it's absurd to think a bunch of white writers and producers can authentically play the race card.  —  We got Darden Thursday in L.A. and he made it clear …
Us Weekly:
Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kim Fields to Compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 22  —  Don't tell Kenya!  Kim Fields, the newest addition to the Real Housewives of Atlanta cast, will compete on Dancing With the Stars' 22nd season, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly.
 
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