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9:30 AM ET, February 24, 2017

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Bridget Foley / WWD:
Lagerfeld: Meryl Streep Passed On Oscar Dress When Chanel Refused to Pay  —  “A genius actress, but cheapness also, no?”  —  What might Meryl Streep wear to the Oscars?  Cross Chanel off the list.  —  It seems that Streep was quite taken with an embroidered gray silk gown from Karl Lagerfeld's …
Discussion: People.com and Variety
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Sam Reed / Hollywood Reporter:
Meryl Streep Sets the Record Straight on Karl Lagerfeld's Pay to Wear Comments  —  A representative tells THR the claim is absolutely false.  —  On Thursday, WWD reported that Meryl Streep turned down a custom couture Chanel creation after the fashion house refused to pay her to wear it.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Kaillowr / Kail Lowry:
Exciting News!  —  If you are reading this you most likely saw my post on Instagram about my EXCITING NEWS!!  —  As many of you know my latest book Hustle & Heart is packed with not just personal advice but experiences for those making through life's challenges in not just mix of hardship but motivational messages.
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Teresa Roca / RADAR:
‘Teen Mom’ Bombshell! Kailyn Lowry Pregnant With Third Child
Kayley Stumpe / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle Opens Up About Her Struggles as an Actress, Drops Subtle Hint at Prince Harry Romance  —  Meghan Markle revealed a lot about her journey to success just weeks before her royal romance made headlines.  —  In exclusive new footage from the Create & Cultivate conference in Atlanta …
Discussion: People.com, AOL, PerezHilton and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Paula Patton — Robin Wined and Dined Our DCFS Social Worker  —  Paula Patton just made an explosive claim in her raging custody war with Robin Thicke ... taking the social worker charged with protecting their son to a fancy dinner.  —  Paula just filed docs — obtained by TMZ …
Coachella - Facebook:
Following the advice of her doctors to keep a less rigorous schedule in the coming months, Beyoncé has made the decision to forgo performing at the 2017 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.  However, Goldenvoice and Parkwood are pleased to confirm that she will be a headliner at the 2018 festival.
Discussion: Dlisted, Variety and People.com
TMZ.com:
Darius McCrary — My Wife Burned Me with Iron Judge Orders Her to Stay Away  —  Darius McCrary says his wife is lying ... and HE was the one who was attacked by HER with a flat iron to his chest.  —  Tammy Brawner claimed in legal docs Darius brutalized her 2 weeks ago …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Leanne Aguilera / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Chad Michael Murray on That Awkward ‘Gilmore Girls’ Recasting and ‘Bringing Sexy Back’ on ‘Sun Records’  —  So long, Lucas Scott and hello, Sam Phillips!  —  Chad Michael Murray is back on our TV screens in tonight's series premiere of CMT's Sun Records, and he's got …
Discussion: People.com
Antoinette Bueno / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Mama June's Weight Loss Surgeries Revealed — How She Went From 460 Pounds to a Size 4  —  Mama June's much hyped stunning physical transformation is the result of not only multiple surgeries, but of plenty of hard work and an entire mental overhaul, her daughters, Alana and Lauryn Thompson, tell ET exclusively.
Fox News Insider:
Fox News Channel's Alan Colmes Dies at Age 66  —  Fox News Channel's Alan Colmes has passed away at age 66 after a brief illness.  —  Colmes leaves behind his wife, Jocelyn Crowley, who issued the following statement: … Bill Hemmer announced the sad news this morning on “America's Newsroom …
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Wants to Enter Cosmetics Business Like Kylie  —  Kanye West wants to go head-to-head with his famous sister-in-law ... diving head first into the cosmetic biz dominated by Kylie Jenner.  —  Kanye's filed legal docs declaring his intention to produce DONDA brand makeup, perfumes, lotions and other cosmetics.
Discussion: People.com and Page Six
Pamela McClintock / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Could Waltz to Massive $120M U.S. Debut  —  YOUTUBE  —  The live-action update of Disney's classic animated film — starring Emma Watson as the princess Belle — arrived on tracking Thursday.  —  Expect a monster of an opening when Disney's Beauty and the Beast hits theaters on March 17.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and MovieWeb News
 
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Emily Strohm / People.com:
Christina El Moussa Admits Cancer, Infertility and the Pressures of Fame Led to ‘Tension’ in Her Marriage
Discussion: The Wrap and Cele|bitchy
Bill Swift / Egotastic:
Paris Hilton Braless and Kinky Boots Shopping Spree
McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Mama-to-Be Lauren Conrad Says She Hasn't Been Able to Zip Her Pants in Months: Plus, Is She Expecting a Boy or Girl?
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Shia LaBeouf Turns Off Protest Cam After Gunshots Report
Discussion: Dlisted and PerezHilton
Rick / Hollywoodtuna:
Kate Bock's Sexy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Teaser
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Ana Calderone / People.com:
How Saved by the Bell Helped Turn Tiffani Theissen Into a Culinary Star
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McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
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Lily Harrison / E! Online:
Mariah Carey Congratulated Nick Cannon on Birth of His Son Golden “Sagon” Cannon
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
Chris Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
Kanye West Life-Size Crucifixion Sculpture Installed on Hollywood Boulevard
Discussion: The Superficial, Bossip and PerezHilton
 

 
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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

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How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

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

 
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