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11:50 AM ET, February 28, 2018

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Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Publicists to steer stars away from Seacrest on Oscars red carpet  —  E! network execs say that Ryan Seacrest will host their Oscars red-carpet coverage on Sunday, in spite of shocking allegations that emerged Monday that he subjected his personal stylist to “years of unwanted sexual aggression."]
Discussion: TODAY.com and AOL
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Daniel Holloway / Variety:
Ryan Seacrest's Accuser Challenges His Denial: ‘He Is Not the Victim’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Suzie Hardy, the former “E! News” stylist who has accused Ryan Seacrest of years of sexual harassment and abuse, is challenging the host's attempt to discredit her allegations.
Discussion: The Wrap
Bryn Elise Sandberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Ryan Seacrest Responds to Sexual Harassment Accuser Going Public  —  “This person who has accused me of horrible things offered, on multiple occasions, to withdraw her claims if I paid her millions of dollars.  I refused,” the TV personality stated.  —  After his accuser went public …
Ricardo Lopez / Variety:
‘Scandal’ Star Bellamy Young: Ryan Seacrest Should ‘Step Aside’ From Oscars Red Carpet Hosting Duties
Discussion: People.com and Us Weekly
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Ryan Seacrest responds to bombshell sexual harassment claims
Discussion: The Wrap
Simon Perry / People.com:
Team Super Royal Takes Off!  Will, Kate, Harry and Meghan Make Their First Appearance Together  —  The Royal Fab 4 are sharing the spotlight for the very first time!  —  Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took the stage as a foursome on Wednesday for the first annual Royal Foundation Forum.
Discussion: Page Six, Oh No They Didn't! and AOL
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Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Meghan Markle Just Called Her Bond with William, Kate and Harry ‘Togetherness at Its Finest’  —  The royal ties that bind!  —  In between sharing their plans for the first annual Royal Foundation Forum, Harry and Meghan also opened up about the couples' shared bond.
Discussion: AOL
Entertainment Tonight:
‘The Bachelor’ Standout Bekah Martinez Says Arie Luyendyk Jr. Isn't Ready for Marriage (Exclusive)  —  The women of The Bachelor may have accused Bekah Martinez of not being ready for marriage because of her young age, but according to the 23-year-old, it's actually Arie Luyendyk Jr. who isn't prepared to walk down the aisle.
Discussion: Us Weekly and AOL
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Jamie Blynn / Us Weekly:
Bachelor Arie Luyendyk Jr. Called Off Engagement With the Show's Winner to Date His Runner-Up  —  As he embarked on his proverbial journey for love on The Bachelor, Arie Luyendyk Jr. understood the great responsibility of, er, dating 29 women on national television.
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
Arie Luyendyk Jr. Is Ready for The Bachelor Backlash After His Finale: “Hopefully People Will Understand”
Discussion: PerezHilton
Mr. Skin Podcast:
EP 86: MR. SKIN'S 19TH ANNUAL ANATOMY AWARDS  —  Roll out the red carpet, so long as it matches the curtains, for the most wonderful part of awards season, Mr. Skin's 19th Annual Anatomy Awards.  Mr. Skin and his team of skinephiles have pored over the nude scenes from the past year and pulled together a bumper crop of nomi-nudes.
Discussion: Egotastic
People.com:
Oprah Winfrey Reveals the One Thing That Could Make Her Run for President  —  There's only one thing that could make Oprah Winfrey run for president in 2020.  —  Amid calls for her to consider a run for the White House — from fans as well as her closest friends — “I went into prayer,” …
Discussion: Page Six and AOL
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
ABC Orders Alec Baldwin Talk Show, Plans Post-Oscars Sneak Peek (Exclusive)  —  The first episode of ‘Sundays With Alec Baldwin’ will feature in-depth interviews with Jerry Seinfeld and Kate McKinnon.  —  ABC is prepared to spend its Sundays With Alec Baldwin, and it is hoping viewers will, too.
Discussion: TV Tattle and Oh No They Didn't!
Alex Stedman / Variety:
Barbra Streisand on How She Battled Hollywood's Boys' Club  —  The Oscars have an embarrassing history of snubbing female directors.  Barbra Streisand was naturally verklempt but ultimately fine when the Motion Picture Academy failed to nominate her for 1983's “Yentl,” a musical fable …
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People.com:
Kourtney Kardashian and Ex Scott Disick Are ‘Not at the Best Place,’ Says Source  —  While they continue to co-parent their three children, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick aren't on the best of terms.  —  “Kourtney and Scott's relationship is a bit more complicated right now,” a source tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: PerezHilton
In Touch Weekly:
Miranda Lambert and Anderson East Split After Two Years of Dating (EXCLUSIVE) … It is over for Miranda Lambert, 34, and singer Anderson East, 29, In Touch has learned.  The pair, who dated for more than two years after Miranda's divorce from Blake Shelton in 2015, “grew apart” while on separate tours, a source tells In Touch.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Daily Mail and What's New
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Farrah Abraham Reacts to ‘Teen Mom OG’ Recasting: 'I'm Out on a High Note'  —  Farrah Abraham is ready to move on.  The Teen Mom OG star spoke exclusively to Us Weekly shortly after it was confirmed that she is being replaced on the MTV series by Teen Mom 3's Mackenzie McKee.  —  Farrah Abraham: Through the Years
 
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C.J. / Dlisted:
Amy Schumer Promised A Lifetime Of Blowies In Her Wedding Vows
Discussion: Page Six and E! Online
People.com:
Queer Eye's Food Expert Antoni Porowski Reveals Why His Recipes Are So Basic
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
‘Growing Pains’ Cast Reflects on Missing the Late Alan Thicke
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Lamar Odom's Tell-All Book Will Cover Khloe Kardashian Marriage, NBA Career and Drug Abuse
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jillian Ruffo / People.com:
Milo Ventimiglia Shaves Jack's Mustache, Gets His Hair Cut After Wrapping Season 2 of This Is Us
Gary Trock / The Blast:
Kardashian Sisters Victorious Over Michigan Kardashian Bakery & Grill
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Serena Williams' Husband Alexis Ohanian Surprises Her With Four Billboards Featuring Daughter Alexis Jr.
Discussion: What's New
Rick / Hollywoodtuna:
Sara Sampaio And Her Hot Friends Are Hard At Work
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Jimmy Kimmel with Tribute to Son Billy — and Brings Him to Tears
Discussion: TV Tattle
Bryan Alexander / USA Today:
Alicia Vikander respects Olympic curling after failing herself: ‘I was like a Bambi on ice’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, People.com and The Wrap
Erin Hill / People.com:
Kate Middleton on the Upcoming Arrival of Baby No. 3: 'William's in Denial'
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Reboot Could Be Coming with a Princess
Discussion: Bossip
 

 
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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