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3:30 PM ET, January 18, 2017

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Sophie Schillaci / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Lady Gaga Asked Not to Talk About Politics, Donald Trump During Super Bowl Halftime Show, Source Says  —  When Lady Gaga hits the Super Bowl stage, at least one subject will be off limits: Politics.  —  A source close to the halftime show tells ET, “Lady Gaga was told by the NFL …
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CNNMoney:
NFL denies it asked Lady Gaga to stay silent on Trump  —  5 stunning stats about the NFL  —  The NFL denies it gave singer Lady Gaga instructions to avoid political commentary during her upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, according to a statement from the organization.
Daniel Holloway / Variety:
‘Will & Grace’ Revival Given 10-Episode Order by NBC  —  NBC has given a 10-episode order to a revival of comedy “Will & Grace,” the broadcaster announced Tuesday.  —  The limited series will reunite Emmy winners Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes, and Megan Mullally …
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Lanford Beard / People.com:
It's Official!  NBC Orders Will & Grace Revival  —  A version of this article originally appeared on EW.com.  —  Will & Grace lives!  —  NBC has ordered a 10-episode limited revival that will reunite stars Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally during the 2017-18 TV season …
Jamie Blynn / Us Weekly:
Bella Hadid Warned The Weeknd About Selena Gomez: She ‘Told Him Selena Is Using Him’  —  It was never mad love between Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid.  But now the singer's budding romance with The Weeknd is causing major bad blood.  —  Though The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye) …
Discussion: PerezHilton and AOL
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Mchiupeople / People.com:
Bella Hadid Is ‘Hurt’ Selena Gomez and The Weeknd Are Dating: Source  —  Selena Gomez and The Weeknd (né Abel Tesfaye) make up Hollywood's latest hot couple, but there are definitely hurt feelings when it comes to his ex, Bella Hadid.  —  “Bella and Abel's split wasn't dramatic …
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Kim Kardashian's 'Ocean's Eight' cameo involves a jewelry heist  —  Kim Kardashian finally came out of hiding after her terrifying jewelry robbery in Paris — ironically to film a scene involving a jewelry heist in upcoming star-studded movie “Ocean's Eight.”
Discussion: People.com, The Superficial and Bossip
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Kim Kardashian West's Shocking Ocean's Eight Cameo — Yes, There's a Jewelry Heist  —  Kim Kardashian West's upcoming big-screen cameo hits rather close to home.  —  PEOPLE previously confirmed the reality star and her sister Kendall Jenner would be making cameos in Ocean's Eight …
Zach Johnson / E! Online:
Matthew McConaughey's 47-Pound Weight Gain Turns Him Into “Captain Fun”  —  Matthew McConaughey was bursting at the seams—literally— while filming Gold.  —  The 47-year-old Oscar winner transformed his appearance to play gold prospector Kenny Wells, adding 47 lbs. to his typically athletic frame.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Vogue and Page Six
Zach Johnson / E! Online:
Emma Watson Argues Belle Is a Better Role Model Than Cinderella  —  It should come as no surprise that Emma Watson prefers Belle to Cinderella.  —  After all, the actress, 26, passed on the titular role in director Kenneth Branagh's 2015 live-action remake of the Disney animated classic.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Serena Williams Talks Wedding Planning, Being Engaged to Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian: ‘It Feels Good’  —  Make way for the bride to-be!  Serena Williams opened up about her engagement during a press conference after her winning match at the 2017 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday, January 17.
Allure:
Alicia Keys on Makeup, Motherhood, and Her Musical Evolution  —  I decided to ask friends and acquaintances their opinion of Alicia Keys.  Polls conducted only among your friends have no real scientific value.  You're basically just surveying a landscape of your own opinions.
Discussion: People.com, Bossip and What's New
 
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Evan Real / Us Weekly:
Hilary Duff Takes New Boyfriend Matthew Koma to Hotel Where She Spent Wedding Night With Ex-Husband Mike Comrie: Details
Discussion: PerezHilton and What's New
Evan Real / Us Weekly:
Sarah Jessica Parker Will Be Seated Next to Ex Robert Downey Jr. at People's Choice Awards
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
Kanye West Will Not Attend Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration, Source Confirms
Discussion: EW.com
Emily Heil / Washington Post:
Hair stylist to Marla Maples: No free services in exchange for Inauguration Day ‘exposure’
Discussion: Page Six, The Wrap and AOL
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Kaye Foley / Yahoo:
Exclusive: Betty White on her 95th birthday
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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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Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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