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11:50 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, The Wrap 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
Rebecca Ford / Hollywood Reporter:
Warner Bros. Plotting Live-Action ‘Nightwing’ Movie With ‘Lego Batman Movie’ Director (Exclusive)  —  Chris McKay will helm a film based on the DC character Dick Grayson, best known as a member of the Batman family.  —  Warner Bros. is plotting a new DC superhero film based on the Batman-centric character Nightwing.
Antoinette Bueno / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Mr. T and Simone Biles to Compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 24!  —  Get ready to see Mr. T's dancing skills!  —  The beloved professional wrestler and Olympic darling Simone Biles will both compete on season 24 of Dancing With the Stars, a source confirms to ET.
Discussion: PerezHilton, People.com and AOL
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
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
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
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
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Christina El Moussa Admits Cancer, Infertility and the Pressures of Fame Led to ‘Tension’ in Her Marriage  —  Flip or Flop's Christina El Moussa opens up about her very public divorce and why she's “genuinely happy” for the first time in years.  Subscribe now for the exclusive interview — only in PEOPLE!
Discussion: The Wrap
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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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
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Rick / Hollywoodtuna:
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Ana Calderone / People.com:
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TMZ.com:
Kanye West Wants to Enter Cosmetics Business Like Kylie
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Antoinette Bueno / Entertainment Tonight:
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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
Kathy Campbell / Us Weekly:
Why Donald and Melania Trump Won't Be Watching the 2017 Oscars
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Hollywood Reporter and AOL
 

 
From Mediagazer:

David Folkenflik / NPR:
NPR suspended Uri Berliner for five days without pay, starting on April 12, after he wrote an essay accusing NPR of losing the public's trust

Todd Spangler / Variety:
TikTok signs a deal with ticketing provider AXS to let users buy tickets to live events in the US, UK, and more; TikTok has had a Ticketmaster deal since 2022

Lucy Craymer / Reuters:
New Zealand's Stuff Group signs a deal with WBD to provide WBD's New Zealand TV channel with a 6PM daily news program; WBD plans to close Newshub on July 5

 
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