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3:30 PM ET, February 22, 2017

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Mike Barnes / Hollywood Reporter:
Leah Adler, Mother of Steven Spielberg, Dies at 97  —  She was a concert pianist and a painter and most recently the owner of a kosher restaurant in Los Angeles called The Milky Way.  —  Leah Adler, the mother of Steven Spielberg who fostered his interest in filmmaking, died Tuesday.  She was 97.
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Dave McNary / Variety:
Steven Spielberg's Mother, Leah Adler, Dies at 97  —  Steven Spielberg's mother, Leah Adler, known for operating The Milky Way restaurant in Los Angeles, died Tuesday at her Los Angeles home surrounded by her children.  She was 97.  —  Adler, known as Lee Lee to her family and friends …
Mitchell Sunderland / Broadly:
Paparazzo Auctioning Off Umbrella From Infamous Britney Spears Attack  —  In an exclusive interview, videographer Daniel “Dano” Ramos tells us why he's decided to sell the umbrella on the ten-year anniversary of the incident that made headlines.  —  This Week in 2007 is a weekly column looking …
Lynette Rice / People.com:
Glee Actress Lauren Potter's Engagement Is Off: ‘It Hurts’  —  Lauren Potter's fairytale ending is on hold - for now.  —  The Glee actor - who accepted a promise ring in August from childhood friend-turned-boyfriend Timothy Spear during a beachside proposal - tells PEOPLE that she's single again.
Joshua Haigh / mirror:
‘New’ Kim Kardashian sex tape leaks showing never before seen X-rated footage of the reality star  —  Raunchy footage of what appears to be the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star in bed has leaked online  —  Get Celebs updates directly to your inbox  —  Kim Kardashian has managed to put …
Discussion: The Superficial and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner Looks Sexy as Hell for a Business Meeting (PHOTO GALLERY)  —  Kylie Jenner's business attire will get any exec to bend over backwards ... and every other direction she wants.  —  Paps got Kylie leaving a meeting in Bev Hills, where she looked smokin' hot in a low cut dress/lingerie …
Discussion: WWTDD
Erin Hill / People.com:
It Turns Out Princess Kate Is ‘Dreadful’ at This One Thing  —  Princess Kate's pool game could use a little work!  —  The royal took part in an impromptu game of pool during a visit to a youth center in South Wales Wednesday, but she failed to impress her young teammate.  —  “She was dreadful!”
Discussion: AOL
Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
Angelina Jolie Lines Up New Acting, Directing Projects (Exclusive)  —  Despite reports that the actress-director is done with Hollywood, Jolie is in talks to star in ‘The Spy Who Loved’ and a Catherine the Great project, both at Universal; is developing ‘Without Blood’ as a directing vehicle …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Sean Kingston Cuffed By Cops After Migos Fight (VIDEO)  —  Sean Kingston — Cuffed By Cops After Migos Fight  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Sean Kingston was cuffed by Vegas cops shortly after he was allegedly beaten up bad by Migos.  —  As we reported, Sean got into verbal altercation with Migos …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Stereogum
Megan French / Us Weekly:
Flip or Flop's Christina El Moussa Splits From Family Contractor Gary Anderson  —  Flip or Flop's Christina El Moussa is single after splitting from family contractor Gary Anderson, Us Weekly has exclusively learned.  —  “Christina is single and being in a relationship is the last thing on her mind …
Discussion: People.com, AOL, PerezHilton and ABC News
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Steven J. Horowitz / Rolling Stone:
Mariah Carey Talks New Love, Why NYE Performance Was a ‘Chaotic Mess’  —  During a rare home visit, the superstar singer answers her critics and gives a glimpse into her creative process  —  The first thing you expect to see when you walk through the security-access gate …
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Kyle Chandler to Co-Star as Millie Bobby Brown's Dad in ‘Godzilla’ Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)  —  It's a Netflix reunion of sorts: Kyle Chandler, star of “Bloodline,” is set to join “Stranger Things” break-out Millie Bobby Brown in Godzilla: King of the Monsters," sources tell Variety.
Discussion: MovieWeb News
Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
Jimmy Kimmel Is Considering Retiring From Late-Night TV … For the last 14 years, Jimmy Kimmel has spent 70 hours a week toiling away on his ABC late-night talk show.  He rewrites his own monologues and extensively researches guests.  But when his contract expires in the fall of 2019 …
Discussion: PerezHilton and People.com
 
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Alexis Benveniste / Page Six:
Amber Tamblyn and David Cross welcome first child
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TMZ.com:
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The New York Times says it will continue to cover Biden “fully and fairly” regardless of whether he gives the paper a sit-down interview

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