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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.
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.
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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