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4:40 PM ET, March 7, 2018

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Dave Quinn / People.com:
Arie Luyendyk Jr. Says Dumping Becca on Camera Gave Her the ‘Opportunity’ to Be Bachelorette  —  Arie Luyendyk Jr. drew the ire of Bachelor Nation on Monday's dramatic season 22 finale when he broke off his engagement to Becca Kufrin on camera, weeks after proposing — admitting he still had feelings for runner-up Lauren Burnham.
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'The Bachelor's' Bekah M. Says She Thinks Arie Will Absolutely Cheat On Lauren B. Eventually  —  Bekah M. isn't holding back!  —  The former “Bachelor” contestant sat down with Access following Monday night's shocking season finale to weigh in on Arie Luyendyk's shocking decision to break …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Us Weekly
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
Arie Luyendyk Jr. Reacts to Bekah Martinez Posting His DMs: “It Shows Her Immaturity”  —  Something tells us Bekah Martinez will not be receiving an invite to the wedding.  —  Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham sat down with E! News the day after their proposal on The Bachelor's live …
Perez Hilton:
And The Next Bachelorette Is...  Congratulations are in order …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Page Six
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
The Bachelor's Lauren B. Met Arie Luyendyk Jr. Before Going on the Show
Discussion: PerezHilton and AOL
TMZ.com:
Tommy Lee's Son Brandon Was Defending Pam Anderson When Lee Attacked (UPDATE)  —  7:30 AM PT — Police confirm with TMZ when they took the initial crime report they were told Brandon and Tommy Lee were arguing over a social media post.  They say as of now Tommy has not backed down ... he's pressing charges against Brandon.
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TMZ.com:
Tommy Lee's Son, Brandon, Says Dad Was Drunk, Punched Him in Self-Defense (UPDATE)  —  4:35 PM PT — The fight happened Monday night, and we've confirmed police responded to Tommy's Calabasas home around 10:45 PM.  No arrests, but officers took a report.  —  Tommy was transported to a hospital where he got checked out.
Judith Newman / Women's Health:
Katie Holmes Could Probably Definitely Kick Your Ass  —  Everyone's favorite Dawson's Creek star is newly into weight lifting and boxing.  —  I'd heard the rumors: Katie Holmes some serious biceps.  I needed proof.  —  We're at a swank lounge in NYC's Mandarin Oriental hotel …
Discussion: POPSUGAR, People.com, Page Six and Us Weekly
Sarah Grossbart / Us Weekly:
How Duchess Kate Is Helping Meghan Markle With ‘Adapting to the Royal Family’  —  Becoming a princess bride requires a bit of work.  As Meghan Markle prepares to wed Prince Harry May 19, she's navigating sessions in royal protocol — covering everything from public speaking to the best way to behave at a state banquet.
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Simon Perry / People.com:
It's Super Royals Wednesday!  Will, Kate and Harry Step Out for Trio of Outings  —  It's a royal trifecta!  —  Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry headed out in separate directions for a trio of outings on Wednesday.  —  One week after they gathered together alongside Meghan Markle …
Jamie Blynn / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears Is ‘Angry’ Over Child Support Battle: ‘She Pays for Everything’  —  Kevin Federline can't bank on ex Britney Spears' salary.  —  Britney Spears' Most Iconic Moments  —  Since he has custody of their sons Sean Preston, 12, and Jayden James, 11, the rapper, 39 …
Discussion: Dlisted, X17 Online and PerezHilton
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Silicon Valley’ Confronts a “Darker Side” of Tech Culture (and T.J. Miller's Messy Exit)  —  The Hollywood Reporter goes on set with season 5 of HBO's savage startup satire as Mike Judge, Alec Berg and their stars explore the suddenly under-fire digital industry and reveal the backstory behind Miller's departure: “T.J. wasn't LeBron.”
Teresa Roca / RADAR:
It's Over!  Farrah Abraham Splits From New Stuntman Boyfriend Aden Stay  —  Radar Online participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.  —  That was fast!
Ale Russian / People.com:
Brad Pitt Is ‘in a Better Place’ Amid Divorce Proceedings with Angelina Jolie: Source  —  Brad Pitt is venturing back into the spotlight.  —  The 54-year-old actor made a splash when he dropped by a pre-Oscar party thrown by talent management firm the Gersh Agency on Thursday.
Discussion: PerezHilton
 
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Dave Quinn / People.com:
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David Robb / Deadline:
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Oli Coleman / Page Six:
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Christian Siriano Dressed 17 Women at the Oscars Sunday Night
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From Mediagazer:

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
C-SPAN's own business choices keep the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms like YouTube TV, as it stays reliant on cable and satellite funding

Christi Carras / Los Angeles Times:
LAist initiates a voluntary buyout program for staff to avoid layoffs as it faces a “significant budget shortfall” ranging from $4M-$5M in the next two years

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Memo: Spotify's head of podcast studios Julie McNamara is leaving the company after nearly three years, emphasizing Spotify's reduced ambitions in podcasts

 
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