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8:45 PM ET, January 13, 2018

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People.com:
Katie Couric Opens Up About Matt Lauer's Firing from the Today Show  —  More than a month has passed since Matt Lauer was fired from the Today show, and his former longtime colleague, Katie Couric, is now opening up about the former NBC anchor's shocking dismissal.
Discussion: Page Six, POPSUGAR, AOL and The Blast
Eliza Dushku:
When I was 12 years old, while filming “True Lies”, I was sexually molested by Joel Kramer, one of Hollywood's leading stunt coordinators.  —  Ever since, I have struggled with how and when to disclose this, if ever.  At the time, I shared what happened to me with my parents, two adult friends and one of my older brothers.
Wall Street Journal:
Trump Lawyer Arranged $130,000 Payment for Adult-Film Star's Silence  —  Agreement just before election required woman to keep quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006, people familiar with the matter say  —  A lawyer for President Donald Trump arranged a $130,000 payment …
TMZ.com:
Kim and Kanye Are Down with Attending Paris Hilton's Wedding  —  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West had a casual night out Friday at the hottest restaurant in L.A.  —  K & K hit up Craig's in West Hollywood and they were characteristically un-chatty, EXCEPT on the way out.
Discussion: Page Six, PerezHilton and X17 Online
New York Times:
Male Models Say Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Sexually Exploited Them  —  For a fashion model, success is the ability to incite desire.  The job requirements often include nudity and feigning seduction; provocation is a lever for sales.  In the industry, boundaries between the acceptable …
Jill Zarin:
Official Statement From The Zarin Family  —  With the heaviest of hearts, we are devastated to share the news that our beloved Bobby Zarin passed away peacefully today surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.  There are no words to describe how heartbroken we are.
Discussion: Us Weekly, People.com and Page Six
EW.com:
Daniel Radcliffe breaks silence on Johnny Depp casting controversy  —  Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is weighing in on the controversy surrounding the casting of Johnny Depp in the spin-off film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.  —  EW asked the actor about the uproar …
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Walking Dead’ Renewed With New Showrunner as Scott Gimple Elevated to Oversee Franchise  —  Angela Kang, who has been with the series since 2011, has been promoted to showrunner of the flagship starting with season nine, while Gimple will serve as chief content officer and oversee all things 'Walking Dead …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner's Not in Labor Despite Online Rumors  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kylie Jenner is NOT at the hospital right now pushing out her first child, despite increased online speculation swirling that she's in labor ... TMZ has learned.  —  Multiple sources close to Kylie and Travis Scott tell us …
Discussion: People.com, Daily Mail and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Jennifer Hudson Police Report Details Domestic Violence Claims Against David Otunga  —  Jennifer Hudson — Police Report Details Domestic Violence Claims  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Jennifer Hudson's claim that her baby daddy, David Otunga, got physical with her was described in great detail in a police report ... obtained by TMZ.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Leonardo DiCaprio To Star In Quentin Tarantino's New Movie  —  EXCLUSIVE: Leonardo DiCaprio has said yes to starring in Quentin Tarantino's new movie, which will reteam the actor and director from 2012's Django Unchained.  The new film, Tarantino's ninth as director, was scooped up by Sony …
Discussion: Variety, POPSUGAR, Page Six and The Wrap
Andrea Mandell / USA Today:
Exclusive: Mark Wahlberg refused to approve Christopher Plummer unless he was paid  —  Mark Wahlberg refused to approve Christopher Plummer as a replacement for Kevin Spacey in All the Money in the World unless he was paid over a million dollars for the reshoot, USA TODAY has learned.
 
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Whitney Vasquez / The Blast:
Britney Spears Rockin' a Ring with Sam Asghari ... Is She Engaged?!
Discussion: PerezHilton
EW.com:
The Handmaid's Tale: Here's your haunting first look at season 2
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and The Wrap
Nicole Mazza / Us Weekly:
Ryan Lochte Marries Kayla Rae Reid in Courthouse Wedding
Gary Trock / The Blast:
Nick Jonas Has Romantic Dinner Date with 'Handmaid's Tale' Star
Discussion: People.com
Perez Hilton:
Snakes, 13s, & Joe Alwyn! See All The Easter Eggs Hidden In Taylor Swift's End Game Video!
Discussion: Dlisted, X17 Online and alloy.com
Abby Feiner / Us Weekly:
Lena Dunham and Jack Antonoff's Breakup Was ‘Very Drawn Out’
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New York Daily News:
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Christina Dugan / People.com:
James Franco Skips Critics Choice Awards as Source Says He's ‘in a Really Bad Place’ After Allegations
 

 
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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

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
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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