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12:35 PM ET, February 16, 2017

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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Warner Bros. Courts Mel Gibson to Direct ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel  —  David Ayer helmed the initial outing.  —  Mel Gibson is mulling joining the DC Extended Universe ... as a director.  —  Warner Bros. is courting the actor-director to helm Suicide Squad 2 and the sides are early in talks, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Natalie Musumeci / Page Six:
Regis Philbin exposes bad blood with Kelly Ripa  —  More On:  —  Kelly Ripa hasn't said a word to her former “Live” co-host Regis Philbin ever since he left the show, because she was “very offended” when he called it quits six years ago, he revealed this week.
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Natalie Stone / People.com:
Regis Philbin Discusses His Strained Relationship with Former Co-Host Kelly Ripa  —  Although Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa sat side-by-side as co-hosts on live TV for a decade, the former colleagues no longer keep in touch.  —  In an interview with Larry King Now on Tuesday, the former Live! …
Julia Marsh / Page Six:
Kesha releases damning emails in Dr. Luke lawsuit  —  “Cannibal” singer Kesha has released a trove of damning emails in her legal quest to break ties with music producer Dr. Luke over allegations that he was mentally and sexually abusive — including one that criticizes her breaking a juice cleanse …
Brian Hiatt / Rolling Stone:
Lena Dunham on Ending ‘Girls,’ Taylor Swift and Being Blamed for Hillary's Loss  —  “As much as I've loved my job I'm excited to let somebody else be the poster girl for white liberalism,” says HBO show's creator  —  “I've always annoyed people,” says Lena Dunham.
People.com:
Inside Jamie Lynn Spears' Daughter's ‘Miracle’ Recovery: 'They Didn't Know If She'd Ever Be the Same'  —  Maddie Aldridge is on the mend now, but when her family kept vigil while praying for her in the hospital, they had no idea how — or if — she would recover.
Sarah Ahern / Page Six:
Karlie Kloss apologizes for ‘insensitive’ Vogue spread  —  Originally Published By:  —  Gigi Hadid Responds to Melania Trump Impression Backlash  —  Lightbox to Produce Documentary Series about British Edition of Vogue for BBC  —  Franca Sozzani, Longtime Editor in Chief of Italian Vogue, Dies at 66
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Phil Yu / Angry Asian Man:
Yellowface is a really awful way to celebrate “diversity.”
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TMZ.com:
Roman Polanski Wants Back in U.S. to Settle Child Rape Case  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Roman Polanski will make a move next week to return to the U.S. and end his child rape case for good, without serving additional jail time.  —  Polanski's famed lawyer, Harland Braun, has asked an L …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Page Six
Hollywood Reporter:
‘Moonlight’ Breakout Mahershala Ali in His Own Words: A Personal Journey From Childhood Upheaval to Spiritual Awakening  —  by Mahershala Ali, as told to Stephen Galloway  —  The supporting actor nominee reveals how his “melancholy” upbringing — including his parents' split when he was 3 …
Discussion: Page Six and Cele|bitchy
Natalie Stone / People.com:
‘Hometowns!’:  Nick Viall Meets Corinne's Nanny & Faces a VERY Familiar Woman from His Past in Bachelor Sneak Peek  —  The time is near for every member of Bachelor nation to tune into their favorite episode: hometown dates!  —  In an exclusive sneak peek at Monday night's episode of The Bachelor …
Sarah Grossbart / Us Weekly:
How George and Amal Clooney Are Preparing for Twins  —  Like any good lawyer, Amal Clooney knows the importance of prep.  She and husband George have already selected the London hospital where she'll give birth to their twins — a boy and a girl — this summer, a Clooney source reveals …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Julie Jordan / People.com:
He's ‘Excited but Nervous!’ How George Clooney Is Getting Ready to Be a Dad to Twins
Discussion: AOL
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Named Suspect In Assault Investigation  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Justin Bieber's been named in a police report for allegedly assaulting a man ... and the alleged victim might look familiar.  —  Law enforcement sources in Cleveland tell us Bieber is now the suspect in an incident back in June …
GQ:
Conor McGregor Talks Fighting Floyd Mayweather, Searching for Khloé Kardashian, and Really Getting Paid by the UFC  —  For his GQ Style cover story, the ever-controversial Conor McGregor lets loose about everything: Donald Trump, $27,000 shopping sprees, Money Mayweather, and his wild path to becoming the don of the octagon.
Discussion: TMZ.com
 
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Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
The US Senate passes the TikTok divestment bill by a margin of 79-18; the legislation now heads to President Biden, who has committed to sign the bill into law

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The FTC bans noncompete clauses that restrict job switching, potentially complicating hiring in Hollywood as firms try to protect trade secrets and other info

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