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5:45 PM ET, January 23, 2017

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Natalie Edwards / The Sun:
‘I STILL THINK GWEN IS INCREDIBLE’ The Voice UK's new judge Gavin Rossdale opens up about his ‘worst days’ following his split from Gwen Stefani and the pressure he's under from his kids to find love again  —  From his painful divorce to co-parenting and those cheating rumours …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Saturday Night Live’ Writer Katie Rich Suspended Over Barron Trump Tweet, Issues Apology  —  Katie Rich, the writer for Saturday Night Live's “Weekend Update” who sparked a backlash with a tweet targeting President Donald Trump's 10-year-old son Barron, is no longer working on NBC's veteran late-night sketch comedy show.
Discussion: The Wrap
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:   Chris Brown Claps Back at Aziz Ansari for ‘SNL’ Donald Trump Comparison With Racist Remark
Perez Hilton:
Chris Brown Gets Racist After Aziz Ansari Jokingly Compared Him To Donald Trump On Saturday Night Live!
Discussion: Page Six
Leslie Bennetts / Wall Street Journal:
Through It All, Michelle Williams is Having a Blast  —  Over the course of her 20-year career, Michelle Williams has never shied away from a challenging film role.  When it comes to her life off-screen, she's equally courageous  —  By  —  UNOBTRUSIVE AS A SHADOW, she slips …
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber — I'm Not Workin' for the Weeknd  —  Justin Bieber made it crystal clear ... he and The Weeknd are on opposite sides of the battle lines.  —  We got the Biebs leaving Delilah in WeHo Friday night, and forget friendship ... he can't even stomach Weeknd's music.
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Shahs of Sunset's Asa Soltan Rahmati Gives Birth, Welcomes First Child With Jermaine Jackson II: We Are ‘Overjoyed’  —  He's here!  Shahs of Sunset's Asa Soltan Rahmati has welcomed her first child with her longtime boyfriend, Jermaine Jackson II, their rep confirms exclusively to Us Weekly.
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Liam Payne — Close Call at Club ... Shots Fired  —  Liam Payne dodged a bullet this weekend when shots rang out at a club popular among celebs.  —  Liam was at The Peppermint Club in WeHo Saturday night when a guy showed up and tried to get in with a fake ID.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jillian Ruffo / People.com:
Angelina Jolie Has a New Fragrance Gig - and She's Donating Her Entire Salary  —  Angelina Jolie's pending divorce from Brad Pitt is not preventing her from moving on professionally.  The 41-year-old actress, philanthropist and mother of six has a prominent new beauty gig as the face …
Efinan / People.com:
Luke Bryan to Sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl  —  For Luke Bryan there's only one answer to the question, “Will you sing at the Super Bowl?”  —  “I said, 'Hell yes, I'll do it!' ”  the country singer tells PEOPLE.  —  Bryan's been tapped to sing the national anthem at the Feb. 5 event …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Abid Rahman / Hollywood Reporter:
Stacey Dash Out at Fox News  —  Downplaying the exit, the network says the ‘Clueless’ actress has been off the air since September.  —  Stacey Dash's sporadic career as a Fox News pundit is over, after the network declined to renew her contract.  —  The sometime-actress and author …
Gavin Polone / Hollywood Reporter:
Gavin Polone on 'A Dog's Purpose' Outcry, What Really Happened and Who's to Blame  —  The film's producer (and a THR columnist) explains the controversial video showing alleged on-set abuse, the precautions that were taken, the failure of a watchdog group and PETA's role in sensationalizing the scandal to serve its own cause.
Discussion: PerezHilton, People.com and Us Weekly
Joyce Chen / Us Weekly:
Iggy Azalea Makes Out With Music Producer Ljay Currie in Mexico  —  Having some fun in the sun!  Iggy Azalea vacationed with music producer LJay Currie in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Saturday, January 21, and the pair looked like they might be more than friends, according to onlookers.
Discussion: Dlisted, Bossip and TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Kim Zolciak Says Daughter's Butt Is Real Deal (PHOTO)  —  Kim Zolciak is coming to daughter Brielle Biermann's defense denying the 19-year-old has ever had butt implants, despite what the Internet thinks.  —  Brielle posted a racy pic of her rump on Snapchat and many jumped to the conclusion …
Discussion: WWTDD
 
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Entertainment Tonight Senior Producer Bonnie Tiegel Dies
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Cait Raft / Us Weekly:
'Mariah's World' Recap: Mariah Carey Doubts Future With Fiance James Packer, Eats Pot Brownie
Discussion: PerezHilton
ESPN:
Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura, 25, killed in car crash
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TMZ.com:
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Mike Fleming / Deadline:
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Umberto Gonzalez / The Wrap:
Tom Cruise, Jake Gyllenhaal on DC's ‘Green Lantern Corps’ Shortlist (Exclusive)
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Britney Spears Talks About New Boyfriend In First Interview With Fast In The Morning
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New York Times:
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