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7:35 PM ET, January 7, 2018

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Andrew Wallenstein / Variety:
Brad Pitt Bid $120,000 to Watch ‘Game of Thrones’ With Emilia Clarke  —  Winter is officially here for Brad Pitt.  —  Pitt offered to pay $120,000 to watch an episode of “Game of Thrones” with Emilia Clarke — but he was outbid.  —  Pitt bid six figures to watch a “Game of Thrones” …
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TMZ.com:
Golden Globes, Tailor To the Stars Says Mad Rush for Black Dresses  —  Golden Globes — Tailor to the Stars ... Mad Rush on Black Dresses  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  There has been a race to the finish for a number of stars who will be attending the Golden Globes — a race to score a black dress …
Discussion: PerezHilton, Page Six and People.com
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Cara Buckley / New York Times:
Golden Globes 2018: Stars Will Take Activists to the Red Carpet  —  In their push to highlight the problems of sexual harassment and gender inequality, eight actresses at Sunday night's Golden Globes ceremony are extending their political statements to their plus-ones.
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Eva Longoria and Rosario Dawson Ask People at Home to Take Part in Globes ‘Blackout’  —  Eva Longoria and Rosario Dawson are speaking out in support of the Golden Globe Awards blackout and inviting others to join them in wearing black to protest sexual harassment in Hollywood on Sunday.
Discussion: TMZ.com and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Jerry Van Dyke — Dead at 86  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Jerry Van Dyke — the famed younger brother of Dick Van Dyke — has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Jerry's wife, Shirley, tells us ... he died Friday afternoon at their Arkansas ranch with her by his side.  She says they were involved …
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Daniel E. Slotnik / New York Times:
Jerry Van Dyke, ‘Coach’ Actor and Foil for His Brother, Dick, Dies at 86  —  Jerry Van Dyke, who after decades in show business finally emerged from the shadow of his older brother, Dick, with an Emmy-nominated role in the long-running ABC sitcom “Coach,” died Friday at his ranch in Arkansas.
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap and The Blast
The Sun:
A WHOLE LANA TROUBLE Lana Del Rey could be sued by Radiohead as the band accuse the pop-star of copyright infringement over similar-sounding hit  —  Let's hope Lana didn't spend all her money on Xmas pressies last month  —  THERE'S a chart battle looming between RADIOHEAD and LANA DEL REY - which might end up being judged in court.
Samuel R. Murrian / PARADE Magazine:
Betty White on Her Legacy, Memories and Her Recipe for Living a Long, Happy Life  —  More by Samuel R.  —  Approaching a milestone birthday in January, Betty White has just one wish for a present: Robert Redford!  —  White's No. 1 celebrity crush couldn't be less of a secret.
Discussion: AOL, People.com and Page Six
Leanne Aciz-Stanton / Us Weekly:
Billie Lourd Reunites With Ex-Boyfriend Austen Rydell  —  Billie Lourd has quietly reunited with ex-boyfriend Austen Rydell — and the pair indulged in some PDA at the Moët Moment Film Festival on Friday, January 5.  —  Celebrity Exes Reunited  —  The Scream Queens star, 25 …
Associated Press:
4 women accuse filmmaker Paul Haggis of sexual misconduct  —  https://apnews.com/27e0ac12da194d3ca980 b155fe9d0b94  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A civil lawsuit charging Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis with raping a publicist has prompted three additional women to come forward …
London Evening Standard:
Helena Bonham Carter ‘to play Princess Margaret in next series of The Crown’  —  In today's Londoner's Diary: Helena Bonham Carter's new royal role / Michael Gove brushes up on his poetry / Professor Green bares his teeth / Edward Enninful's blonde moment  —  POPULAR VIDEOS
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Jackie Strause / Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Crown’ Taps Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Abbyfeiner / Us Weekly:
Another baby on the way!  Haylie Duff is pregnant with her second child, she confirms exclusively to Us Weekly.  —  Cutest Celebrity Baby Announcements  —  “We are so excited to finally share our good news,” Duff tells Us.  “Ryan is so excited to be a big sister!”
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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Dave Quinn / People.com:
Haylie Duff Expecting Second Child
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jillian Ruffo / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Wears Just a Thong in Seductive Snap: ‘Rise & Grind’  —  New year, same ol' naked Kim Kardashian.  —  In order to round out the first week of 2018, the soon-to-be mother-of-three just shared a nearly nude photo of herself — and dressed in nothing but a white thong, it may just be one of her most naked shots ever.
Discussion: alloy.com
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Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Five days into 2018 and Kim Kardashian is posing topless
Discussion: X17 Online and People.com
People.com:
Good Morning America's Lara Spencer Is Engaged to Tech Entrepreneur Rick McVey  —  Lara Spencer is engaged!  —  The Good Morning America co-host's beau of two years, tech entrepreneur Rick McVey, popped the question — and she said yes, Spencer's publicist confirms to PEOPLE.
Discussion: What's New, PerezHilton and Page Six
 
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Fetty Wap's Baby Mama Gives Birth to 1-Pound Baby Girl
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Meghan Trainor & Fiance Daryl Sabara Talk Wedding Planning, Kids & Her ‘Perfect’ Engagement Ring (Exclusive)
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Bryan Singer Removed As Exec Producer On FX's ‘Legion’ Amid Allegations
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