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12:20 PM ET, January 18, 2018

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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Kim Kardashian West Opens Up About Her Decision to Hire a Gestational Surrogate for Baby No. 3  —  For Kim Kardashian West, gestational surrogacy was anything but the easy way out.  —  The new mom of three and husband Kanye West welcomed their third daughter, via surrogate, on Monday …
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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.
CBS News:
Dylan Farrow details her sexual assault allegations against Woody Allen  —  Only on “CBS This Morning,” Dylan Farrow is speaking candidly for the first time on television about her sexual assault allegations against her adoptive father, actor and director Woody Allen.
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Jessica Sager / Page Six:
‘He was my hero’: Dylan Farrow details alleged sexual abuse from Woody Allen  —  “I loved my father.  I respected him.  He was my hero.  And that doesn't obviously take away from what he did,” Dylan Farrow began her harrowing retelling of the sexual abuse she allegedly suffered at the hands …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Dlisted
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.
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Inks First Movie Deal  —  Cardi B might break her next record at the box office because she just inked her first movie deal ... TMZ has learned.  —  We're told the “Bartier Cardi” singer begins filming in March, so seeing her on the silver screen might happen sooner than you think.
Discussion: Bossip
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.
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.
Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Marla Maples dating TV host who called Trump ‘physically disgusting’  —  The president may want to look away now.  —  Marla Maples is dating Trump-baiting TV host Donny Deutsch, Page Six has exclusively learned.  —  Sources say that Deutsch — who has called Trump “physically disgusting” …
Discussion: AOL
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: PerezHilton, E! Online and Us Weekly
Dalton Ross / EW.com:
The Walking Dead: Norman Reedus ‘desperately unhappy’ about Carl death  —  To read more about The Walking Dead, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly on stands now, or buy it here.  Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.
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
 
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Won't Be Inviting This Person to Their Wedding
Discussion: AOL and POPSUGAR
McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Anna Faris Reveals Her “Key” to Co-Parenting Son Jack With Chris Pratt
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Darren Criss Says He's Playing Versace's Killer as a Person, Not a Murderer
Discussion: PerezHilton
Rachel Paula Abrahamson / Us Weekly:
Anna Faris has a mom crush on Kristen Bell and Reese Witherspoon.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and What's New
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
The Challenge's Johnny Bananas and Natalie Negrotti Get Cozy on NYC Date Night: Pics
Heather Tucker / USA Today:
USA Gymnastics says it will not fine McKayla Maroney if she speaks out against Larry Nassar
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Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Kris Jenner Films Her Earlobe Reduction Surgery: ‘All I Want Is Just Cute Ears!’
Discussion: Page Six
Mike Miller / People.com:
Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling Sparkle in A Wrinkle in Time Character Posters
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
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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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