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1:40 PM ET, January 16, 2018

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TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Welcome Baby Girl Via Surrogate  —  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West just had their third child via surrogate ... TMZ has learned.  —  Kim made the announcement, saying the surrogate gave birth Monday to a healthy girl weighing 7lbs 6oz.
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She's here!  —  We're so in love.  —  7lbs 6oz  —  Kanye and I are happy to announce the arrival of our healthy, beautiful baby girl.  We are incredibly grateful to our surrogate who made our dreams come true with the greatest gift one could give and to our wonderful doctors and nurses for their special care.
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
January Jones is dating ‘Bachelor’ Nick Viall  —  “Mad Men” star January Jones is dating “The Bachelor” star Nick Viall according to a source.  —  Jones has just started dating Viall, who starred in the 21st season of “The Bachelor” in March, during which he got engaged to contestant Vanessa Grimaldi.
The Cranberries / BBC:
Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies aged 46  —  The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan has died in London at the age of 46, her publicist has confirmed.  —  The Irish musician, originally from Limerick, led the band to international success in the 90s with singles including Linger and Zombie.
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Rip / TMZ.com:
Cranberries Singer Dolores O'Riordan Dead at 46 (UPDATE)  —  11:08 AM PT — Dolores tried taking her life by OD'ing back in 2013, saying she had suffered from depression and ultimately a mental breakdown.  She was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder.  Dolores said she believed …
Discussion: People.com and Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
Seal Under Investigation for Sexual Battery  —  Seal is under criminal investigation for sexual battery, just one week after he publicly encouraged sexual abuse victims to come forward ... but the singer denies any wrongdoing.  —  Actress Tracey Birdsall tells us she and Seal were neighbors in Los Angeles in the fall of 2016.
Allure:
Dakota Johnson Is Our February 2018 Cover Star  —  If you were to describe Dakota Johnson, Allure's February 2018 cover star, in just one word, it might be this: impassioned.  Much as you would expect from a performer of her caliber and of her Hollywood pedigree (her parents are Melanie Griffith …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and People.com
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Daily Mail:   PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: It's official! …
Allison / Dlisted:
There's A Rumor That Miley Cyrus And Liam Hemsworth Got Married In Australia  —  Not very long after Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth got back together, she was seen wearing an engagement ring.  So it seemed like it was inevitable that Miley would twerk down the aisle, but last month …
Discussion: Now To Love and The Daily Dot
David Robb / Deadline:
Two More Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Stunt Coordinator Joel Kramer Include One Involving 10th Grade Girl  —  Two veteran stunt women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct by famed stunt coordinator Joel Kramer.  One involves a 10th grade girl who came …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince William and ‘Blossoming’ Kate Middleton Team Up for a Busy Day of Prayer, Work and Tea  —  Reunited and it feels so good!  —  Prince William and Kate Middleton teamed up for a working day of royal duties on Tuesday.  The couple, who went their separate ways in different outings last week …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Daily Mail
Alex Stedman / Variety:
Keira Knightley on ‘Colette,’ Pushing for Social Change, and if She'll Ever Direct  —  Keira Knightley speaks her mind.  —  While most movie stars frequently offer up anodyne responses to reporters' inquiries and deploy an army of publicists and image makers to ensure they never …
Associated Press:
Danica Patrick confirms she is dating Packers QB Aaron Rodgers  —  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Danica Patrick's heart is racing for Aaron Rodgers.  —  Patrick, a Chicago Bears fan, confirmed Monday she is dating the Green Bay Packers quarterback.  —  “Yes, Aaron and I are dating,” Patrick told The Associated Press.
 
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Perez Hilton:
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People.com:
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‘Jersey Shore’ Alum Angelina Pivarnick Is Engaged to Boyfriend Chris Larangeira: ‘We Laid in the Roses’
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Scott Disick and Sofia Richie Can't Stop the PDA During Mexican Vacation
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount is planning for what happens if no big deal happens, mulling cutting $2B in costs, selling BET and TV stations, starting a streaming JV, more

Amanda Silberling / TechCrunch:
Some founders say TikTok ban won't impact creator economy startups much, as they have diversified across multiple platforms after Trump tried banning it in 2020

 
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