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1:10 PM ET, February 26, 2017

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Bridget Foley / WWD:
Streep Fires Back at Lagerfeld, WWD  —  The Academy Award nominee disputes claims originally published, saying “I do not take this lightly, and Mr. Lagerfeld's generic ‘statement’ of regret for this ‘controversy’ was not an apology.”  —  On the eve of the Oscars at which she has been nominated …
Chris Sommerfeldt / New York Daily News:
Daryl Easton, 'The Magician's Magician,' found dead inside closet at Hollywood's legendary Magic Castle  —  Daryl Easton, a magician widely renowned for his card tricks, was tragically found dead inside a closet at the iconic Magic Castle in Los Angeles on Friday night — and authorities have ruled his death a suicide.
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TMZ.com:
The Magic Castle — Magician's Body Discovered Possible Suicide  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The Magic Castle shut down to the public Friday evening after the body of a magician was found in a closet ... and it appears the man hanged himself ... TMZ has learned.  —  We're told paramedics responded …
Discussion: Variety and Bossip
People.com:
Bill Paxton Dead at 61 Due to Complications from Surgery  —  Actor Bill Paxton died due to complications from surgery, PEOPLE confirms.  —  “It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery,” a family representative said in a statement.
Discussion: The WOW Report and AOL
Becky Randel / People.com:
Neil Patrick Harris Says Jimmy Kimmel Lied to Him About Hosting the Oscars (but Still Thinks He'll Be Great)  —  If you thought there was a secret society of Oscar hosts who tell each other everything, think again.  —  Neil Patrick Harris, who hosted in the show in 2015 …
Discussion: Page Six
Emily Smith / Page Six:
Alex Rodriguez and Anne Wojcicki split  —  Alex Rodriguez and Anne Wojcicki  —  MORE FROM:  —  Former Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his girlfriend, Silicon Valley CEO Anne Wojcicki, have broken up after dating for just under a year, sources exclusively confirm to Page Six.
Seth Kelley / Variety:
Natalie Portman Will Not Attend Oscars, Spirit Awards Due to Pregnancy  —  Natalie Portman will miss the 2017 Oscars on Sunday and the Spirit Awards the day prior because of her pregnancy, according to a statement acquired by Variety.  —  “Due to my pregnancy, I am unable to attend …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star Erika Jayne Joins Dancing With the Stars Season 24 Cast  —  Pat the puss is going primetime!  —  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fan-favorite Erika Girardi aka Erika Jayne (her stage name) is set to join the cast for the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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People.com:   Fifth Harmony's Normani Kordei Joins Dancing with the Stars — Plus Find Out Which Pros Are Returning
Us Weekly:
Vicki Gunvalson, Kelly Dodd Coming Back to ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ for Season 12  —  Time to whoop it up again!  Vicki Gunvalson and Kelly Dodd are both returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County for season 12, a source close to production confirms to Us Weekly.
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TMZ.com:
‘RHOC’ Star Vicki Gunvalson Files Police Report Over Employee Embezzlement
Discussion: PerezHilton and Page Six
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Katherine Heigl Starrer ‘Doubt’ Canceled at CBS After 2 Episodes  —  The midseason show starring Katherine Heigl and Laverne Cox has been pulled from the schedule and it's unclear when — or if — the remaining 11 episodes will air.  —  It's February and the Big Four finally …
Discussion: Dlisted and Daily Mail
Antoinette Bueno / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Tarek El Moussa Talks Christina's Breakup From Gary Anderson, Possibly Reconciling With Her  —  Tarek El Moussa isn't permanently closing the door on his relationship with his estranged wife and Flip or Flop co-star, Christina El Moussa.  —  ET sat down exclusively with Tarek on Friday …
Discussion: Us Weekly, The Wrap and AOL
Mackenzie Schmidt / People.com:
Selena Gomez Asks $3 Million for Her Forth Worth, Texas, Mansion  —  Selena Gomez is saying so long to the Lone Star state — or at least her $3 million slice of it.  —  The singer and actress, 24, has listed her Fort Worth mansion with Todd Terry and John Zimmerman of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's …
Sarah Grossbart / Us Weekly:
Selena Gomez Flies to the Netherlands to Be With The Weeknd During His World Tour  —  Selena Gomez wasn't willing to spend another weekend without her new love.  “The Heart Wants What it Wants” singer, 24, landed in Amsterdam Friday, February 24 — hours before boyfriend The Weeknd was slated to perform in the Netherlands' capital.
 
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Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Mahershala Ali and his wife welcome a baby girl
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X17 Online:
There's The Baby Bump! Pregnant Amal Clooney Accompanies Husband George To The Cesar Awards
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Norman Reedus & Diane Kruger — Yeah, We've Got Baggage
Discussion: Page Six
Evan Real / Us Weekly:
The Internet Is Freaking Out Over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Bubble Butt
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Honey Boo Boo Reveals How Mama June Hid Shocking Weight Loss from the Public: ‘She Went Overboard’
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Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Ed Sheeran Gives His Girlfriend the Sneakers Right Off His Feet When Her Heel Breaks, Proves Chivalry Still Exists
Bryan Hood / Page Six:
Justin Bieber tries to laugh off pee-pants photo
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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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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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