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5:10 PM ET, February 13, 2017

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Hannah Jeter / The Players' Tribune:
The Derek I Know  —  This is the first of a new editorial series in which family members, friends, and those closest to them, share special insights into the athletes they love.  —  I thought he was a pitcher.  —  I know it sounds strange that I didn't know he was a shortstop.
TMZ.com:
Nick Cannon Says He's Quitting ‘AGT’  —  Nick Cannon doesn't see himself shooting the next season of “America's Got Talent” ... after NBC execs considered firing him over a racial joke he told in his comedy special.  —  TMZ broke the story ... NBC and ‘AGT’ honchos felt Nick had disparaged …
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SHO.com:
NICK CANNON: STAND UP, DON'T SHOOT  —  Comedian Nick Cannon is back - and using his potent voice to attack the haters and naysayers, while discussing everything from the controversial times we're living in to how getting old affects his dating.  Plus, there's Nick's scoop on how a trip …
Discussion: People.com, Decider and reality blurred
J.D. Heyman / People.com:
Tom Cruise's Mother, Mary Lee South, Dies  —  Mary Lee South, the mother of Tom Cruise, has died, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  South, 80, died peacefully in her sleep last week.  South, who coped with health issues in recent years, was given a memorial service at her local Church of Scientology this weekend.
Teen Vogue:
Bella Hadid Opens Up About Her Biggest Breakup on Our New Cover  —  And, no, it's not who you're thinking.  —  by  —  Photographs by  —  Makeup by  —  Fashion by  —  Hair by  —  “We're basically dating now.”  A glistening, bathing suit-clad Bella Hadid is towering over the luckiest 12-year-old boy on the planet.
Discussion: Us Weekly and PerezHilton
X17 Online:
Adele Drops F-Bomb After Flubbing George Michael Tribute At The Grammys  —  Oh no, not again!  Adele had a moment tonight, as she was performing a tribute to George Michael — the late British pop star's single “Fastlove” — and the moment involved an F-bomb.  Oh yes it did!
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Jennifer Abidor / Seventeen:
Camila Cabello Opens Up About Life After Fifth Harmony  —  Plus, more revelations from her Seventeen cover interview.  —  To say the past few months have been totally cray for our March/April cover star, Camila Cabello, would be the understatement of the year.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
CeeLo Green Arrives at Grammys 2017 in Bizarre Gold Ensemble and Instantly Becomes a Meme  —  What is this?!  CeeLo Green arrived on the red carpet at the 2017 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 12, in a bizarre gold ensemble and instantly became an internet meme.  Watch the clip above to see the outfit live in action!
Brittany King / People.com:
Jessa (Duggar) Seewald Reveals Newborn Son's Name  —  Baby Seewald has a name!  —  Jessa (Duggar) Seewald and her husband Ben announced Monday that they will be calling their week-old second son Henry Wilberforce.  The newest addition to the family is named after William Wilberforce …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince William and Princess Kate Set to Visit Paris Nearly 20 Years After Princess Diana's Tragic Death  —  Prince William and Princess Kate are set to make a two-day trip to Paris next month - nearly 20 years after William's mother Princess Diana died there.
Emily Kirkpatrick / People.com:
Millie Bobby Brown Officially Signs with a Major Modeling Agency  —  At just 12 years old, Millie Bobby Brown is already in the midst of a career that would make an actor three times her age neon green with envy.  After sky-rocketing to major success thanks to a starring role as a young girl …
Associated Press:
Adele wins big at the Grammys and bows down to Beyoncé  —  Adele beats Beyoncé for Record of the Year and Album of the Year.  —  Getty Images  —  Even though Adele flubbed during her live performance at the Grammys, she walked away the belle of the ball …
Discussion: X17 Online and PerezHilton
Liz McNeil / People.com:
Bethenny Frankel: Why I'm ‘Keeping My Options Open’ and Spending Valentine's Without a Man  —  With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Bethenny Frankel admits she'll likely be alone on Tuesday night instead of with Dennis Shields, her boyfriend of the past year.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Britni Danielle / EBONY:
Jazz Legend Al Jarreau Dead at 76  —  Just days after announcing that he was retiring from touring after being hospitalized for exhaustion, legendary jazz singer Al Jarreau passed away Sunday morning in Los Angeles.  —  The singer's manager, Joe Gordon, released a statement-which was shared …
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Rip / TMZ.com:
Al Jarreau — Dead At 76
Discussion: AOL and Stereogum
 
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Maggie Coughlan / Page Six:
Beyoncé stuns in first performance since announcing pregnancy
Discussion: X17 Online
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Katy Perry Cusses During 2017 Grammys Red Carpet Interview: 'I'll Never Be on This Show Again!'
Christine Burroni / Page Six:
Why Twenty One Pilots accepted a Grammy in their underwear
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Perez Hilton:
Melissa McCarthy Doubles Down On Sean Spicer, ‘TV President’ …
Discussion: TMZ.com, X17 Online and Variety
Leena Tailor / Entertainment Tonight:
Halle Berry Says She Feels ‘Guilty’ After Three Failed Marriages: 'I've Suffered a Lot of Pain and Anguish'
Discussion: Page Six and People.com
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OK KEN (AND DAVID).  AS MUCH AS I HATE TO MAKE YOU GUYS FAMOUS …
 

 
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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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