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4:40 PM ET, January 25, 2018

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TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner Surfaces with First Full-On Baby Bump Pic and Video  —  STOP THE PRESSES ... a pregnant Kylie Jenner's been spotted out in the real world for the first time since September!!!  —  TMZ's obtained a shot of Kylie walking with her best friend, Jordyn Woods, and Kris Jenner following closely behind.
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Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Casey Affleck Withdraws From Oscars: Won't Present Best Actress Award  —  EXCLUSIVE: Casey Affleck has withdrawn from presenting the Best Actress Award at the upcoming Oscars, Deadline hears.  He has notified the Academy he will not be attending the event, sources said.
James Wolcott / Vanity Fair:
The 2018 Vanity Fair Hollywood Portfolio: 12 Extraordinary Stars, One Momentous Year … In the quarter-century since Vanity Fair launched the Hollywood Issue, show business has changed in fundamental ways, as have magazines.  But a star-studded, foldout cover remains a surefire thrill.
TMZ.com:
‘Storm Chasers’ Star Joel Taylor's Apparent OD Death Triggers FBI Investigation  —  The apparent drug overdose that led to the death of a “Storm Chaser” star on a cruise ship has triggered an FBI investigation ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.  —  TMZ broke the story ... “Storm Chaser” …
Entertainment Tonight:
Gal Gadot Opens Up About ‘Wonder Woman’ Oscar Snub, Possibility of Baby No. 3 (Exclusive)  —  Gal Gadot is a total knockout!  —  The 32-year-old actress served up a dose of nighttime elegance at Revlon's Live Boldly Campaign event at the Skylight Modern in New York City on Wednesday …
Discussion: People.com and Full Feed
Itay Hod / The Wrap:
David Copperfield Accused of Drugging, Assaulting 17-Year-Old Model in 1988 (Exclusive)  —  Brittney Lewis was a 17-year-old model with dreams of becoming the next Elle Macpherson when, she says, magician David Copperfield drugged and sexually assaulted her.
Colin Stutz / Billboard:
Music Industry to Wear White Roses at Grammy Awards to Support #TimesUp  —  Halsey, Rapsody, Kelly Clarkson and others will either participate with the flowers or have signed on in support of the demonstration.  —  Members of the music industry will wear white roses to show solidarity …
Discussion: Page Six, Bossip and Refinery29
Bryan Hood / Page Six:
See the first photos of Brie Larson as Captain Marvel  —  Brie Larson is ready for her superhero career to take flight.  —  The Oscar winner, 28, was photographed in costume as Captain Marvel for the first time Wednesday afternoon while filming in Atlanta.
Sara Vilkomerson / EW.com:
Lady Bird soars into the Oscar race: This week's cover  —  To read more about Lady Bird and EW's Oscar guide, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly on stands Friday, or buy it here now.  Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Abbyfeiner / Us Weekly:
Jesse Williams and Minka Kelly Split After Several Months Together  —  It's over.  Jesse Williams and Minka Kelly have split after several months of dating, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively.  —  Us exclusively revealed in May that Williams and the Friday Night Lights alum, 37 …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Ashley Cullins / Hollywood Reporter:
Jessica Simpson Sued for Posting Paparazzo's Picture of Herself on Instagram  —  The singer turned fashion mogul is being sued for a photo of herself that was posted to her official accounts.  —  Jessica Simpson may have ended her turn on reality television years ago, but she's still keeping …
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Jesse Williams' Ex Says He Violated Custody Order by Introducing Kids to His Girlfriend  —  Jesse Williams' estranged wife Aryn Drakelee-Williams wants a more consistent schedule for their two kids, Maceo Williams and Sadie Williams.  —  In court documents obtained by E! News …
Discussion: Page Six and What's New
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Meryl Streep to Star in ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 for HBO  —  The actress, fresh off her Oscar nomination for ‘The Post,’ returns to HBO after winning an Emmy for ‘Angels in America.’  —  HBO's Big Little Lies is upping its star power for season two.  —  Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress Meryl Streep …
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TVLine / Page Six:
Meryl Streep joins the cast of ‘Big Little Lies’
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Derrick Bryson Taylor / Page Six:
‘Dancing with the Stars’ is courting Caitlyn Jenner
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Kendall Jenner Sits Courtside at Blake Griffin's Game After He Was Spotted with Another Woman
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Perez Hilton:
Jessica Chastain Ensured Octavia Spencer Got Equal Pay & More For Their Upcoming Flick Together!
Discussion: Associated Press and Page Six
ELLE:
Elsa Pataky Stars On ELLE's February Issue
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian Is Already Considering Asking Surrogate to Carry Baby No. 4
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From Mediagazer:

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: after the Netflix-WBD deal was announced, Larry Ellison called President Trump about how the transaction would hurt competition

Ted Johnson / Deadline:
Trump attacks Paramount owners as “no better than the old ownership”, demanding an apology from 60 Minutes and Lesley Stahl for Marjorie Taylor Greene interview

Mark Kennedy / Associated Press:
The Golden Globes' inaugural best podcast award nominations avoided controversy by passing on popular politics-related podcasts and personalities like Joe Rogan

 
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