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2:05 PM ET, January 3, 2019

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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Split Again: 'They're Done'  —  It's over for Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik.  After weeks of speculation, multiple sources tell Us Weekly exclusively that the couple have, once again, called it quits.  —  Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid's Sweetest Quotes About Their Relationship
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Lena Grossman / E! Online:
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Are “Spending Time Apart” After Split Speculation  —  It appears this may be the end of an era for Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik.  —  Zigi fans were beginning to speculate that they split up because it had been a decent amount of time since the couple was photographed together.
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley Split Again After New Year's Fight  —  Single in 2019.  Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley have called it quits once again, a source confirms to Us Weekly exclusively.  —  Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley Drama: Everything We Know  —  “Ronnie and Jen got into a fight on New Year's Eve.
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Leanne Aciz-Stanton / Us Weekly:   Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Called ‘Person of Interest’ in Possible Burglary Amid Jen Harley Split
Matt Blackwood / Perez Hilton:
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Reportedly A ‘Person Of Interest’ In Burglary Investigation After Breakup
Discussion: TMZ.com and The Hollywood Gossip
RADAR:
Ronnie ‘Person Of Interest’ In Burglary Amid Nasty New Year's Fight With Baby Mama
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Nicole Briese / Us Weekly:
Duchess Kate ‘Felt Like Meghan Had Used Her to Climb the Royal Ladder’  —  Hurt feelings mended on both sides.  The royal drama that's been brewing for months between Duchess Kate and sister-in-law Duchess Meghan was put to rest on Christmas Day after the two women aired their grievances with one another.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
How Duchess Meghan and Duchess Kate Worked Through Issues Over the Holidays
Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Hailey Baldwin 'Can't Wait to Be a Mom'
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Ashley Cullins / Hollywood Reporter:
“I Was Petrified of the Monster”: Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Legal Documents Shed New Light on Dual Abuse Accounts  —  The stars' volatile relationship, and previously unreleased testimony from their 2016 divorce, is expected to be central to Depp's defamation lawsuit against U.K. tabloid The Sun.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Perez Hilton and Page Six
People.com:
90 Day Fiancé Paola and Russ Mayfield Welcome Son Axel: ‘Amazing Way to Start a New Year’  —  Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team.  If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
People.com:
Rob Kardashian 'Doesn't Have a Relationship' with Blac Chyna as They Co-Parent Dream: Source  —  Amid his ongoing child support battle with ex-fiancée Blac Chyna, Rob Kardashian is remaining focused on the most important person in his life: his daughter.
Discussion: Star and Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Diddy Sources Say Cassie Betrayed Him By Sleeping with Trainer, But She Says BS  —  Diddy might want to ask for a refund from his former trainer ... because sources claim the guy he hired to keep Cassie in shape was banging her on his dime ... but she says his timeline is wrong.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Bossip
Scott Feinberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Oscars: It's January, So Why Is There Still No Host?  —  The Hollywood Reporter's awards columnist breaks down the challenges — and possibilities — facing the Academy as it nears a record-late date for announcing a host or hosts.  —  As the holiday break comes to an end and Hollywood's denizens stagger …
Discussion: Dlisted, Cele|bitchy and TV Tattle
People.com:
GMA Day's Sara Haines, 41, Expecting Third Child with Husband Max Shifrin  —  Sara Haines is pregnant!  —  The GMA Day co-host, 41, and her husband Max Shifrin are expecting their third child, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.  —  The new baby — who will join big sister Sandra Grace …
Discussion: Page Six
Robert Mitchell / Page Six:
Letitia Wright nominated for BAFTA's Rising Star award  — Joanna Lumley to Return as BAFTA Awards Host  — Celebrities Pick Their Favorite Movies and TV Shows of 2018  — BAFTA Sets Date for 2020 Film Awards, Remains Ahead of the Oscars  —  Letitia Wright and Lakeith Stanfield …
Discussion: Bossip and Variety
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Brittany Cartwright Says She's Pressing Charges After Plane Passenger Allegedly Assaulted Her  —  It's been a banner 2018 for Brittany Cartwright, including her 25-lb. weight loss and engagement to Vanderpump Rules costar Jax Taylor.  But one day before the year came to a close …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Lauren Huff / Billboard:
Barack Obama Hits Hot R&B Songs Chart with Christopher Jackson & BeBe Winans on ‘One Last Time (44 Remix)’  —  The former president appears on the latest ‘Hamilton’ ‘Hamildrop’ track.  —  Former president Barack Obama debuts on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart (dated Jan. 5), as “One Last Time …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
WWE Legend Mean Gene Okerlund Dead at 76, Tributes Pour In  —  10:45 AM PT — We're told Okerlund passed away early Wednesday morning.  Cause of death is still unclear.  Working on it.  —  8:59 AM PT — We just spoke with Diamond Dallas Page who praised Okerlund as one of the greatest people in the industry.
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TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Expecting Fourth Child, a Boy, Via Surrogate  —  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have another bun in the oven via surrogate, and for their fourth time around ... they'll be welcoming another baby boy to the family ... TMZ has confirmed.
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Everything Kim Kardashian has said about using a surrogate
Discussion: TMZ.com and Us Weekly
 
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People.com:
It'll Be a Boy for Andy Cohen
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Daniel Holloway / Variety:
Bill Hader's Winding Road From Stefon to the Dark Laughs of ‘Barry’
Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
Beverly Hills, 90210: The In-the-Works ‘Reboot’ Is Not a Reboot (or a Revival)
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Celebrate New Year's Eve in Hawaii After ‘Special’ 2018: Source
Discussion: Just Jared
Patrick Shanley / Hollywood Reporter:
Daryl Dragon, Captain of The Captain and Tennille, Dies at 76
Discussion: New York Times and The WOW Report
TMZ.com:
Usher Burglary Suspect Arrested, Cops Find Millions in Stolen Property
Discussion: Page Six and Dlisted
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Derrick Bryson Taylor / Page Six:
Toni Braxton and Birdman end engagement
Julie Mazziotta / People.com:
Ariel Winter Claps Back at Internet Troll Who Accuses Her of Using Drugs to Lose Weight
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Bryn Elise Sandberg / Hollywood Reporter:
New Year, New Globes: “Co-Dependent” Hosts Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg Preview a “Crazy-Pants” Show
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and TV Tattle
 

 
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