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12:45 PM ET, November 13, 2017

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TMZ.com:
Bijou Phillips Apologizes to ‘Mean Girls’ Star Daniel Franzese Over Gay Shaming  —  Bijou Phillips is apologizing to a “Mean Girls” star for bullying him over his sexuality.  —  Actor Daniel Franzese went after Bijou recently, claiming, “She body shamed me and ridiculed me about my sexuality …
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Daniel Franzese:
I am telling this story of homophobia and abuse because Ellen Page shared hers.  On my first film BULLY I was harassed by Bijou Phillips the entire shoot.  She body shamed me and ridiculed me about my sexuality and physically assaulted me.  I was scared and closeted and feared for my job.
Hollywood Reporter:
Bijou Phillips Accused of Body-Shaming, Homophobic Harassment by ‘Bully’ Co-Star  —  “She body shamed me and ridiculed me about my sexuality and physically assaulted me,” Daniel Franzese, known for his role in ‘Mean Girls,’ posted on Facebook.  —  Daniel Franzese, an actor whose credits include Mean Girls …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and kenneth in the
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Ellen Page:
“You should f**k her to make her realize she's gay.”
Kathy Campbell / Us Weekly:
The Weeknd Moves on From Selena Gomez, Holds Hands With Justin Bieber's Ex Yovanna Ventura  —  Moving on!  The Weeknd was photographed out with Justin Bieber's ex Yovanna Ventura on Friday, November 10, one day after he was spotted holding hands with the model.  —  Selena Gomez and The Weeknd: The Way They Were
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Oh No They Didn't!
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People.com:
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Have Agreed to Keep Their Relationship More ‘Low Key,’ Says Source  —  Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez haven't been spending as much time together in public this week, but that doesn't mean there's any trouble between them.  —  “They are great and very happy …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Cindy Watts / Tennessean.com:
Next Slide  —  Country star and CMA Awards co-host Carrie Underwood took a hard fall on the steps outside her home Friday night.  —  She was treated at the hospital for non life-threatening injuries including a broken wrist and cuts and abrasions, according to a statement provided by the singer's spokesperson.
Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:
George Takei Accused of Sexually Assaulting Former Model in 1981  —  Accuser Scott R. Brunton says he was groped by the ‘Star Trek’ icon at the actor's Los Angeles condo.  —  A former model and actor is accusing Star Trek icon George Takei of sexual assault in 1981.
The Sun:
SAY YOU'LL BE THERE The Spice Girls will reunite for a TV special and compilation album next year — with Victoria Beckham  —  After a round of secret talks that have been taking place since the summer, all five girls are on-board for a 2018 reunion  —  THE SPICE Girls will reform …
TMZ.com:
Meek Mill Wants Judge Off His Case as Fans Sign Petition for His Release  —  Meek Mill's going after the judge he believes locked him up because of a personal vendetta ... TMZ has learned.  —  Meek's attorney, Joe Tacopina, tells us ... he's filing a motion for the judge to remove herself from his case …
Discussion: Bossip
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Taylor Swift's ‘Reputation’ Sold 700,000 on First Day in U.S.  —  Taylor Swift's Reputation is off to a red-hot start.  The album sold around 700,000 copies in the U.S. on its first day of release, according to initial sales reports to Nielsen Music.  —  The set was released at 12 a.m. ET on Nov. 10, through Big Machine Records.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Noisey, Dlisted, Variety and AOL
Debra Birnbaum / Variety:
‘Supergirl,’ ‘Arrow’ Producer Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations by Warner Bros.  —  Warner Bros. TV Group has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior by Andrew Kreisberg, an executive producer on the CW shows “Arrow,” “Supergirl,” “The Flash” and “DC's Legends of Tomorrow,” Variety has learned.
 
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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

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