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TMZ.com:
Brad Pitt — Under Investigation for Child Abuse  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Brad Pitt is under investigation by the LAPD and L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services for allegedly getting verbally abusive and physical with his children, and that's what triggered the divorce ... TMZ has learned.
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TMZ.com:
Brad Pitt — Child Abuse Report Referred to FBI  —  The child abuse allegations against Brad Pitt have been referred over to the FBI ... TMZ has learned.  —  As we reported, the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services received an anonymous call that Brad was wasted on a private jet …
Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:
LAPD: Brad Pitt Not Investigated for Child Abuse  —  “We understand how rumors get spun up and hopefully we can put a few of them to rest.  We have no investigation involving Mr. Pitt,” police tell THR.  —  The Los Angeles Police Department is not investigating Brad Pitt for child abuse …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
LAPD Says It Is Not Investigating Brad Pitt, but Child Services Case Remains Open  —  The Los Angeles Police Department is not investigating any allegations of child abuse against Brad Pitt, a spokesperson told PEOPLE Thursday.  —  “LAPD is not handling any report or allegations into child abuse …
People.com:
Inside Angelina Jolie's Heartbreaking Decision: Divorce ‘Is Not Something You Do Impulsively’  —  After 12 years and six kids together, Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt just after their two-year wedding anniversary.  Subscribe now for the real story behind the split, only in PEOPLE.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Zach Johnson / E! Online:
Brad Pitt Investigated for Alleged Child Abuse: Reports  —  Brad Pitt is under investigation for alleged child abuse, according to unconfirmed reports from TMZ and People.  The outlets claimed the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services are looking into the claims.
People.com:
How Angelina Jolie Told Brad Pitt She Wanted a Divorce - and Why He ‘Begged’ Her to Wait
Discussion: PerezHilton
E! Online:
How Brad Pitt Is Handling Angelina Jolie's Surprise Divorce Filing
Discussion: PerezHilton
Joyce Chen / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston's BFF Chelsea Handler Calls Angelina Jolie a ‘F—king Lunatic’ After Brad Pitt Split
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Russell Blair / Hartford Courant:
Police Investigating Death Of Actress Mia Farrow's Son  —  Police are investigating the death of the son of actress Mia Farrow, who was found gravely injured in his car along Route 67 Wednesday afternoon.  —  State troopers responded to the scene around 12:45 p.m. and found Thaddeus Wilk Farrow …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Us Weekly
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TMZ.com:
Mia Farrow — Son Dies at 27  —  Mia Farrow's son, Thaddeus Farrow, died Wednesday ... TMZ has learned.  —  Thaddeus died at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut, where Mia lives.  Law enforcement confirmed he died from a life-threatening injury he suffered in his car ... and there was no foul play.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Mia Farrow's Son Thaddeus Has Died at 27
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Alexis Benveniste / Page Six:
Mia Farrow's son is dead at 27
Discussion: What's New
Patrick Gomez / People.com:
Thomas Gibson Shares His Side of the Story on the Kick That Got Him Fired From Criminal Minds - and What's Next for Him  —  Thomas Gibson is finally speaking out about the physical altercation that got him fired off Criminal Minds.  —  “I feel like it took years to make a good reputation …
Discussion: The Wrap, AOL and The Hollywood Gossip
Alana Goodman / Daily Mail:
Anthony Weiner carried on a months-long online sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl  —  The teen wrote this letter but sent it to a fake email address and sent a copy to Weiner.  Parts of the letter that might identify her are redacted.  The teen told DailyMail.com what she had done.
Emily Kirkpatrick / People.com:
Megan Fox Named Brand Ambassador and Creative Partner for Frederick's of Hollywood  —  It's a widely held belief that Megan Fox is one of the best looking women out there.  Sure, she's also had a pretty substantial acting career, from her star turn in the blockbuster series Transformers …
Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Scarlett Johansson Covers New Order for Charity Album - Check Out an Exclusive First Listen  —  When Scarlett Johansson isn't busy starring in box-office hits, she's lending her famously sultry voice to the music industry - and for a good cause.  —  Johansson's all-girl band Sugar …
Discussion: Stereogum
Kendall Fisher / E! Online:
Lindsay Lohan Makes Abuse Claims Against Ex-Boyfriend Egor Tarabasov: “I Feared He May Splash Acid in My Face”  —  Lindsay Lohan is making some seriously disturbing claims about her ex-fiancé Egor Tarabasov.  —  The 30-year-old actress sat down with Russian television's Channel …
Mariah Haas / People.com:
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Confirms She's Dating Anthony Kalabretta: 'He's Great'  —  Lucy Hale is taken!  —  Despite reports that they had split earlier this year, the Pretty Little Liars star confirms to PEOPLE she is still dating musician Anthony Kalabretta.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Kat Rosenfield / Us Weekly:
‘American Horror Story: Roanoke’ Recap: Meet the Naughty Murder Nurses  —  Who's in the mood for bacon?  After coming out strong with a surprise docuseries theme in last week's season 6 premiere, American Horror Story: Roanoke upped the ante in its second episode with all the classic AHS elements …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Lynn Hirschberg / W Magazine:
Whistle-Blower Hugh Grant Makes a Return to Hollywood  —  Although he's currently starring alongside Meryl Streep in Florence Foster Jenkins, Hugh Grant has recently been doing more in politics than show business.  —  Florence Foster Jenkins, which is based on the true story …
Discussion: AOL
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Megan French / Us Weekly:
Hugh Grant: 'I've Always Found Filming Sex Scenes to Be Quite a Turn-On'
Discussion: Jezebel
 
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Dave Quinn / People.com:
The Rock and Kevin Hart Share First Photo of Jumanji Reboot
Mia McNiece / People.com:
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TMZ.com:
T.I. Concert Shooting — ‘Trampled’ Fans Sue Live Nation
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Mark Wahlberg Adorably Embarrasses Teenage Daughter, Refuses to Give Her Phone Back During Live Interview
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Marc Snetiker / EW.com:
BILLY EICHNER JOINS HAIRSPRAY LIVE! — EXCLUSIVE
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Rooney Mara to Topline Pop-Star Drama ‘Vox Lux’ With Original Music From Sia
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TMZ.com:
‘Modern Family’ Creator — Blistering Email to Ex ... Dear Krista Schmuck
Discussion: PerezHilton
WXYZ-TV:
Police: Father murders 2 children, 2 teens at Dearborn Heights home
Perez Hilton / CocoPerez:
Ballerinas & Dance Moms' Abby Lee Miller Are PISSED About Kendall Jenner's Ballet-Themed Shoot For Vogue Spain
Discussion: Yahoo Celebrity and Page Six
TMZ.com:
JonBenet Ramsey — Brother to File Defamation Lawsuit Against CBS
xoNECOLE:
A Conversation With Gabrielle Union On Black Sexuality, White Privilege And Being A Survivor
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