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8:30 AM ET, January 18, 2018

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Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
Ellen Pompeo, TV's $20 Million Woman, Reveals Her Behind-the-Scenes Fight for “What I Deserve”  —  The 'Grey's Anatomy' star recalls in her own words the personal struggles and advice from Shonda Rhimes that led to a milestone: highest-paid actress on a primetime drama.
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TMZ.com:
Kanye West Takes Name Suggestion for New Baby Girl ... 'That's Fire'  —  Kanye West just entertained a name suggestion for his new daughter ... and it hits very close to home.  —  Ye was at his office in Calabasas Wednesday, still beaming with excitement from his and Kim Kardashian's new addition.
Leslie Bennetts / Wall Street Journal:
How Jessica Chastain Is Changing the Hollywood Game  —  In Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut, Chastain tackles a challenging role—one that's helping to redefine the rules for women  —  IN THE OPENING MOMENTS of the gripping new movie Molly's Game, a world-class skier has a traumatic accident that ends her athletic career.
Rachel Paula Abrahamson / Us Weekly:
Anna Faris has a mom crush on Kristen Bell and Reese Witherspoon.  —  “I like how they combine humor with raising kids, but also how they tackle motherhood and work without being pretentious,” the 41-year-old tells Us Weekly.  Faris, who shares Jack, 5, with ex-husband Chris Pratt …
Discussion: What's New
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McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Anna Faris Reveals Her “Key” to Co-Parenting Son Jack With Chris Pratt
Discussion: PerezHilton
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Are Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline Laurita Returning to the ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey?’  —  There may be a major cast shakeup coming to the Real Housewives of New Jersey.  Sources tell Us Weekly that producers are considering approaching former housewives Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline Laurita about returning to the series.
Erin Nyren / Page Six:
Justin Timberlake sat down at the Beats One studio with Zane Lowe ahead of the release of his new album, “Man of the Woods,” where he discussed his upcoming Super Bowl LII performance.  —  Many were shocked at Timberlake's selection to play the storied event, considering the last time he performed …
Discussion: E! Online, Us Weekly and PerezHilton
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
James Franco Is Calling Exes, Plans to Attend SAG Awards in Wake of Accusations  —  James Franco is digging into his past in the wake of allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior.  —  “James has been reaching out to former girlfriends for the past month asking about his behavior,” a source tells PEOPLE.
Teresa Roca / RADAR:
Chelsea Houska's Baby Daddy Adam Lind Loses Custody Of Daughter After Assault Arrests  —  The ‘Teen Mom 2’ star's daughter Aubree's last name has also been changed!  —  Chelsea Houska has finally won her years-long court battle to keep her daughter Aubree safe.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Lizabts / Us Weekly:
Michelle Williams said “yes”!  The actress has been quietly dating New York financier Andrew Youmans, and though they've yet to make an official public appearance together, it's the real deal.  In fact, an insider reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly that the pair are engaged!
Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Kris Jenner Films Her Earlobe Reduction Surgery: ‘All I Want Is Just Cute Ears!’  —  Kris Jenner went under the knife on last night's episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians ... for a procedure that you might not expect.  —  The KarJenner family matriarch, 62, revealed her biggest insecurity …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Darren Criss Says He's Playing Versace's Killer as a Person, Not a Murderer  —  Darren Criss gave us a peek into the serial killer he's playing in tonight's premiere of ‘Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ ... and it sounds like he gave his murderous character some humanity.
Discussion: PerezHilton
 
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Heather Tucker / USA Today:
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Emma Roth / The Verge:
Post.News, the news-focused social platform launched in 2022 that offered micropayments to publishers, is shutting down after failing to grow “fast enough”

Ruth La Ferla / New York Times:
Graydon Carter opens a physical store called Air Mail Newsstand in NYC, as an extension of his digital newsletter Air Mail, selling books, magazines, and more

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Filing: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's 2023 compensation package was worth $49.7M, up 26.5% from the year prior, with $23.1M in stock awards

 
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