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7:25 AM ET, January 17, 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: POPSUGAR and Perez Hilton
Nicole Sands / People.com:
Soulja Boy Throws Shade at Kanye West for Trump Friendship and Innovator Comparisons  —  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.  —  Soulja Boy tell 'em!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Yohance Kyles / AllHipHop:
Soulja Boy Slams Kanye West & 6ix9ine For Trolling, Claims Drake Copied His Flow
Discussion: Dlisted
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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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
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.
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, Page Six and 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 …
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.
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
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
People.com:
Pittsburgh Baby Celebrates Last Day in NICU with Sweet Graduation Ceremony: ‘It Was Amazing’  —  Bodie Blodgett's parents were “ecstatic” when they learned the 2-month-old would finally get to leave the Pittsburgh hospital where he'd spent the first 60 days of his life.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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
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
 
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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:
Motley Crue Rocker Nikki Sixx and Wife Courtney Sixx Are Expecting Their First Child
Discussion: RADAR and Page Six
People.com:
Anna Faris Reveals Ex Chris Pratt Texted Her After He Proposed to Katherine Schwarzenegger
Discussion: Dlisted
Darren Franich / EW.com:
Now Apocalypse: See the trailer for Gregg Araki's surreal end-of-the-world comedy
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Jeff Bezos' and Lauren Sanchez's Spouses Knew About Their Romance For Months, Says Source
Discussion: X17 Online
 Earlier Picks: 
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Gives Her Vagina a Breath of Fresh Air After ‘P***y Wedgies’
Discussion: Page Six and Perez Hilton
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Julia Roberts Won't Return for ‘Homecoming’ Season 2 (Exclusive)
Discussion: TVLine, EW.com, The Wrap and TV Tattle
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Nina Agdal Jokingly Says She Probably Wouldn't Date Jack Brinkley-Cook If He Was Broke
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
President Biden signs the ByteDance-TikTok divest-or-ban bill into law, after the Senate passed it by 79-18; the House passed the legislation 360-58 on April 20

Meta Investor Relations:
Meta reports Q1 revenue up 27% YoY to $36.46B, net income up 117% YoY to $12.37B, and family daily active people up 7% YoY to 3.24B for March 2024

Manish Singh / TechCrunch:
Indian streaming service JioCinema launches an ad-free subscription plan with the lowest tier costing $0.35/month for a single device, undercutting rivals

 
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