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5:30 PM ET, January 19, 2017

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Richard Johnson / Page Six:
Caitlyn Jenner is attending the inauguration  —  President-elect Donald Trump is being urged by some advisers to save at least one dance, as he celebrates his inauguration on Friday night, for a very special Republican lady — Caitlyn Jenner.  —  “It's a brilliant idea,” a member of the incoming administration told me.
Discussion: Us Weekly, The Blemish and Towleroad
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Elizabethleonardtimeinc / People.com:
Caitlyn Heads to the Capitol: Jenner Rep Addresses Reports of Inaugural Dance with Trump  —  Caitlyn Jenner is on her way to the Capitol.  —  The I Am Cait star was spotted jetting out of Los Angeles on Thursday as she made her way to Washington, D.C. to attend the inauguration …
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Monica Lewinsky Saga in the Works as ‘American Crime Story’ Season (Exclusive)  —  Ryan Murphy has optioned Jeffrey Toobin's book ‘A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President.’  —  With seasons two and three of FX anthology American Crime Story already in the works …
Discussion: Dlisted, NYLON and Towleroad
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Oriana Schwindt / Variety:
Monica Lewinsky-Based ‘American Crime Story’ Season in the Works
Discussion: PerezHilton and Oh No They Didn't!
Erik Pedersen / Deadline:
Miguel Ferrer Dies: ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ & ‘Crossing Jordan’ Star Was 61  —  Miguel Ferrer, who had played Owen Granger on NCIS: Los Angeles since 2012, co-starred with Jill Hennessy on NBC's Crossing Jordan and had a memorable role in the original RoboCop, died today of cancer.  He was 61.
Discussion: Page Six, Daily Mail, Variety and AOL
Daniella Diaz / CNN:
Despite ‘Famous’ friendship, Trump team hasn't asked Kanye to perform  —  Inauguration chairman: Celebs want tickets  —  Washington (CNN)Tom Barrack, President-elect Donald Trump's longtime friend and the chair of his Presidential Inaugural Committee, said that the team has not asked rapper Kanye West …
Jess Cagle / EW.com:
This Week's Cover: Inside Ryan Murphy's Feud: Bette and Joan  —  Ryan Murphy's next small screen project stars two of today's greatest actresses as two of Hollywood's most enduring stars.  In the new issue of EW, the creator gives us an exclusive first look at his fascinating, addictive new series …
TMZ.com:
3 Doors Down Frontman — O' Say Can You See Why We're Playing the Inauguration  —  3 Doors Down isn't necessarily rocking for Donald Trump ... they're rocking for America, dammit!!!  —  We got frontman Brad Arnold leaving rehearsal at the Lincoln Memorial Wednesday night …
Discussion: PerezHilton
BBC:
Alanis Morissette's manager admits stealing almost $5m from artist  —  The former business manager of pop star Alanis Morissette has admitted stealing over $7m (£5.7m) from the singer and other celebrities, US prosecutors say.  —  Jonathan Schwartz was charged with fraud over claims …
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and Rolling Stone
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TMZ.com:
'A Dog's Purpose' — Terrified German Shepherd Forced into Turbulent Water
TMZ.com:
The Weeknd & Bella Hadid — Exes Call Truce To Honor A$AP Yams  —  It's the awkward moment ya just knew was going to happen — The Weeknd and Bella Hadid in the same room again.  —  The former couple hit up Madison Square Garden and both were onstage for Yams Day to honor the late music …
Latifah Muhammad / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Priyanka Chopra Dishes On ‘Quantico’ Set Injury, Says She Won't Stop Doing Stunts  —  Priyanka Chopra isn't letting an on-set injury hold her back!  —  ET caught up with the Quantico star on the People's Choice Awards red carpet on Wednesday, where she opened up about the minor injury …
Discussion: Page Six
Nick White / Us Weekly:
‘Scientology and the Aftermath’ Recap: Leah Remini Hears Bathroom-Licking Claim, Reveals Kevin James' Pushback  —  On this week's episode of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, former church member Leah Remini joined Scientology critics in a Q&A session with viewers' submitted questions.
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Towanda Braxton — Nothing Smells Better Than Obama  —  Michelle Obama might want to keep an eye on Towanda Braxton, who proved her love for President Obama goes soooo much deeper than politics — for her, it's a smell thing.  —  We got Towanda at LAX Wednesday and asked …
Discussion: Bossip
Full Feed:
Jennifer Lopez Confirms She & Drake Are Working on Music Together  —  It's one of the biggest romance rumors in Hollywood... are Drake and Jennifer Lopez more than just friends?  —  Last night, the two were spotted at Hollywood hot spot Catch L.A., and both have taken to social media to post photos of them snuggling up to each other.
Discussion: People.com, X17 Online and PerezHilton
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Evan Real / Us Weekly:
Drake Has Met Jennifer Lopez's Kids! Details
Discussion: What's New and PerezHilton
 
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TMZ.com:
Bella Hadid & Kendall Jenner — Bum-rushed by Flag Waving Fan ... Fan Ends Up in Cuffs!
Discussion: Page Six
Diana Marti / E! Online:
New TV Series About Selena Quintanilla's Life in the Works
Discussion: PerezHilton
 Earlier Picks: 
Allison / Dlisted:
A “Will & Grace” Revival Is Officially Happening
Discussion: PerezHilton, People.com and Towleroad
Confidential / New York Daily News:
Playing Britney Spears was a ‘traumatic’ experience, says actress who stars in upcoming biopic
Discussion: Us Weekly
 

 
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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

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

New York Times:
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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