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11:35 PM ET, January 16, 2019

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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Steve Carell to Star in Netflix Comedy Based on Trump's ‘Space Force’  —  Picked up straight to series, the show is co-created by the actor and ‘The Office’ boss Greg Daniels.  —  Steve Carell and The Office creator Greg Daniels are reuniting for a Netflix series inspired by President Trump's idea …
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Space Force’ Comedy Series From Steve Carell, Greg Daniels Set at Netflix  —  President Donald Trump's proposed space force may debut on Netflix before it actually makes it to space.  —  Variety has learned that the streaming giant has ordered a comedy series from “The Office” alums Steve Carell and Greg Daniels titled “Space Force.”
Discussion: Perez Hilton and POPSUGAR
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Paris Jackson Checks Into Treatment for Her ‘Physical and Emotional Health’  —  Paris Jackson is putting her health first.  The 20-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson has checked into a treatment facility, Us Weekly confirms.  —  “After a busy year of work engagements that took …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and X17 Online
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Rachel Wallace / Us Weekly:
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani Will Announce an Engagement Soon  —  Keep an eye on Gwen Stefani's ring finger!  The former No Doubt frontwoman and her love of three years, Blake Shelton, “are going to be announcing their engagement very soon,” a source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Anne Hathaway to Star in Robert Zemeckis' ‘The Witches’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Anne Hathaway has closed a deal to star as the Grand High Witch in Robert Zemeckis and Warner Bros.' “The Witches” adaptation.  —  Variety first reported that Hathaway was holding the offer for both that and “Sesame Street …
Nicole Briese / Us Weekly:
Kathy Bates Feels Like ‘a Completely Different Person’ After Losing Almost 60 Pounds  —  Living her best life!  Kathy Bates is feeling like a whole new woman after losing roughly 60 pounds.  —  Celebrities' Weight Loss and Transformations: Before and After
Liz McNeil / People.com:
Heather Locklear and Chris Heisser Split as She Embarks on Out-Patient Rehab at Home: Source  —  Heather Locklear is turning over a new leaf in the new year, a friend of the actress tells PEOPLE.  —  At the end of December, Locklear, 57, left her treatment facility to celebrate Christmas in Los Angeles with loved ones.
Discussion: RADAR, Dlisted, Us Weekly and Page Six
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Pregnant Meghan Markle Was Called a ‘Fat Lady’ at Animal Shelter — and Her Response Was Perfection  —  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.  —  She'll take it!
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Erin Hill / People.com:
Inside Meghan Markle's Royal Work Ethic: She's ‘Very American and Wants to Get Things Done’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Julia Roberts Won't Return for ‘Homecoming’ Season 2 (Exclusive)  —  The actress will continue to serve as an executive producer on the Amazon breakout.  —  It's official: Julia Roberts' time in front of the cameras on Amazon's Homecoming has come to an end.
Discussion: TVLine, EW.com, The Wrap and TV Tattle
Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Disney Rings ‘Hunchback’ Bell: David Henry Hwang To Script Live Action Musical, Alan Menken/Stephen Schwartz Writing Music  —  EXCLUSIVE: Tony-winning M. Butterfly playwright David Henry Hwang has been set by Disney to write Hunchback, a live-action musical adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel.
Discussion: Hollywood Reporter
TMZ.com:
Jenelle Evans' Husband, David Eason, Denies Threatening Woman with Gun  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  1:24 PM PT — A rep for David Eason refutes the details of this weekend's encounter, telling us he did confront the woman ... but never threatened to shoot her, nor was he carrying a gun.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
London Evening Standard:
Gwyneth Paltrow: Kids are kids... mine love pizza  —  The mother-of-two said her children love fast food  —  She has founded a healthy living empire, but Gwyneth Paltrow says even her own children love fast food.  —  The Oscar-winning actress, 46, who has a daughter and a son from her marriage …
Discussion: Us Weekly and In Touch Weekly
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Spinning Out’: January Jones To Star In Netflix Figure Skating Drama Series  —  EXCLUSIVE: Mad Men alumna January Jones is set to play a lead opposite Kaya Scodelario in Spinning Out, Netflix's upcoming drama series set in the world of competitive figure skating.
 
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Ruth Kinane / EW.com:
Kimmy is ready to change the world in new Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt trailer
Carly Sloane / Us Weekly:
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Discussion: RADAR and Page Six
People.com:
Pittsburgh Baby Celebrates Last Day in NICU with Sweet Graduation Ceremony: ‘It Was Amazing’
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Darren Franich / EW.com:
Now Apocalypse: See the trailer for Gregg Araki's surreal end-of-the-world comedy
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Yohance Kyles / AllHipHop:
Soulja Boy Slams Kanye West & 6ix9ine For Trolling, Claims Drake Copied His Flow
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TMZ.com:
Cardi B Gives Her Vagina a Breath of Fresh Air After ‘P***y Wedgies’
Discussion: Page Six and Perez Hilton
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Nina Agdal Jokingly Says She Probably Wouldn't Date Jack Brinkley-Cook If He Was Broke
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
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