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7:40 AM ET, March 9, 2018

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Pamela Anderson:
Alcoholism is the Devil  —  For the record.  —  I have made NO comment anywhere to anyone before this -  —  Beware of tabloid gossip.  —  This is a matter of life and death.  —  I am surreally calm  — I feel justice is at work.  —  I am not frantic or ‘as reported’ -  —  devastated.
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TMZ.com:
Pam Anderson Says Tommy Lee Got Punched by Brandon for Payback  —  Pamela Anderson says her ex-husband, Tommy Lee, is a “disaster spinning out of control” who has gone on “Trump style” rampages who cannot handle the “guilt about his abusive behavior” and got punched because he deserved it.
Discussion: People.com, PerezHilton and Page Six
Lauren McCarthy / W Magazine:
Francia Raísa Looks Back on Her Wild Year, Which Started By Donating a Kidney to Selena Gomez and Ended with a Starring Role on the Hit TV Series Grown-Ish  —  Francia Raísa has had a transformative year.  After a brief hiatus from television, the 29-year-old actress now stars on the hit series Grown-ish.
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Meg Swertlow / E! Online:
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Taking Some Space—But Don't Call It a Breakup
BBC:
Susan Sarandon: Paul Newman gave me part of his salary  —  Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon has revealed that the late Paul Newman once gave her part of his salary.  —  It's believed to have happened when they starred together in the 1998 film Twilight, which also featured Gene Hackman.
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Ariana Brockington / Page Six:
Susan Sarandon: Paul Newman gave me part of his salary to ensure equal pay
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Taylor Swift Holds Joe Alwyn Close During Rare Outing in Malibu  —  Are you ready for...new Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn pictures?  —  The 28-year-old “Delicate” singer and her 27-year-old British actor boyfriend were spotted on a hike together in Malibu on Wednesday, March 7.
Emily Smith / Page Six:
Emma Watson has a new boyfriend  —  “Harry Potter” star Emma Watson is dating “Glee” star Chord Overstreet, Hollywood sources have confirmed to Page Six.  —  Rumors have been swirling since the pair was seen leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars party together on Sunday night, along with a group of friends.
Discussion: Obsev
New York Times:
Obama in Talks to Provide Shows for Netflix  —  WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama is in advanced negotiations with Netflix to produce a series of high-profile shows that will provide him a global platform after his departure from the White House, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The Sun:
ON HIS OWN DIRECTION Liam Payne ‘more committed to pop star life than family life with Cheryl’  —  A source said: ‘He was very keen to marry Cheryl early on but since then he has been on the road while Cheryl has been with Joan’  —  WHILE CHERYL is the one with a chequered romantic history …
TMZ.com:
Mel B's Ex Stephen Belafonte Says She's a Lying Drug Addict and Alcoholic  —  Mel B is a drug addict and alcoholic who has walked into doors and has been hospitalized for ODs, and she has covered up the bruises and other injuries from her addiction by claiming it was domestic violence ... so says her ex-husband, Stephen Belafonte.
Discussion: People.com
Abraham Riesman / Vulture:
Krysten Ritter Almost Bit Through Her Own Tongue While Filming Jessica Jones Season Two  —  How does Krysten Ritter find the time?  In addition to working on Netflix's Marvel outings Jessica Jones and The Defenders for 12 months straight, she's also managed to juggle careers as a novelist …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Arie Luyendyk Jr. Jokes Becca Kufrin Isn't Invited to His and Lauren Burnham's Wedding  —  She probably shouldn't save the date.  Arie Luyendyk Jr. opened up about wedding planning with fiancee Lauren Burnham and joked that ex-fiancee of a few months, Becca Kufrin won't be attending the special occasion.
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Alan Butterfield / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Bad boy Bachelor Arie Luyendyk's mugshot from his ARREST for driving with a suspended …
Discussion: Page Six
Anna Chan / Us Weekly:
Gushing grandma!  Kris Jenner was all smiles when discussing new grandbaby Stormi and daughter Kylie Jenner while at the grand opening of Nassif MD & Associates in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, March 7.  —  The Kardashian Family: Get to Know the Next Generation
Discussion: Page Six
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Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Kylie Jenner Reveals the Special Meaning Behind Her New $450 Ring
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Us Weekly and People.com
People.com:
Meghan Markle Hugs 10-Year-Old Girl Who Told Prince Harry She Wants to Be an Actress  —  Meghan Markle is inspiring the next generation of actresses.  —  Alongside fiancé Prince Harry, the former Suits star stepped out for a morning of official engagements in Birmingham, England, for International Women's Day on Thursday.
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Cele|bitchy and The Blast
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Simon Perry / People.com:
See Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Step Out Together for International Women's Day
Discussion: Telegraph
 
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
A good night's sleep doesn't exist for Khloé Kardashian.
Discussion: Daily Mail and PerezHilton
Daniel Goldblatt / The Blast:
‘RHOBH’ Star Kyle Richards Throws Sister Kim Under the Bus in Dog Bite Lawsuit
Discussion: Page Six and People.com
YouTube:
RuPaul's Drag Race | Season 10 Official Trailer | Premieres Thursday March 22nd 8/7c
Discussion: Dlisted
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
‘Glee’ cast reunites after co-star Mark Salling's death
Discussion: PerezHilton
 Earlier Picks: 
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Charlize Theron Reveals Her Mom Supplies Her with Marijuana: 'You Can't Have Her, She's All Mine'
Discussion: The Blemish and Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Terry Crews Sexual Assault Case against WME Agent Adam Venit Rejected (UPDATE)
Discussion: E! Online and People.com
 

 
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Reggie Ugwu / New York Times:
A look at the rise in video podcasts, as YouTube leads in podcast consumption in the US and companies invest in video to gain new audiences and boost ad revenue

 
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