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9:40 PM ET, January 22, 2019

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TMZ.com:
Chris Brown Released by Cops in Paris Rape Case and Free to Leave France  —  1:20 PM PT — French prosecutors tell TMZ Brown is free to leave France.  He was released on his own recognizance, without bail.  —  1:08 PM PT — We've confirmed Brown and the other 2 men who were detained have been released.
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Angela Charlton / Associated Press:
US singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint  —  PARIS (AP) — U.S. singer Chris Brown and two other people are in custody in Paris after a woman filed a rape complaint, French officials said Tuesday.  —  The Grammy Award-winning singer was detained Monday on potential charges …
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown Arrested in Paris for Rape and Drug Charges  —  5:45 AM PT — A longtime Parisian criminal defense lawyer tells TMZ, Chris has effectively been arrested.  Within 2 days he must either be released or appear in court, where a prosecutor can ask the judge to either keep Brown …
CNN:
Chris Brown arrested in Paris on allegations of rape, source says  —  Paris (CNN)Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in Paris, accused of aggravated rape and drug violations, a French judicial source told CNN.  —  Brown is being held along with two other unidentified people, the source said Tuesday.
Discussion: Bossip
X17 Online:
Chris Brown Denies Rape Claim As French Police Release Singer From Custody
Discussion: TMZ.com
Closermag.fr:
DOCUMENT CLOSER.  Chris Brown accusé de viol, la jeune fille qui a porté plainte …
Agence France-Presse:
Chris Brown rape arrest: R&B star is held by French police along with his bodyguard and a friend …
Discussion: Sandra Rose and AllHipHop
BBC:
Chris Brown: US singer arrested in Paris on suspicion of rape
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Family Action:
Getting ready for the Duchess of Cambridge's visit  —  Tomorrow the Duchess of Cambridge is visiting Family Action to launch our FamilyLine, a new confidential helpline for families.  —  FamilyLine has been set up for any family member who is struggling with any aspect of family life …
Discussion: E! Online and POPSUGAR
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Mike Fleming / Deadline:
‘Sopranos’ Prequel Film Finds Young Tony: Michael Gandolfini Is Chip Off Old Block  —  EXCLUSIVE: The Sopranos creator David Chase has found his Tony Soprano.  Michael Gandolfini has been set to play the future New Jersey organized crime family boss in The Many Saints of Newark …
Discussion: TV Tattle
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Zac Efron Pens Sweet Tribute to Friend After Near Fatal Accident: ‘You Inspire Me, Brother’  —  Zac Efron is thankful his friend Caleb Davidge is alive.  —  Back in October, Davidge — co-founder and president at The Chill Group, Inc — was getting into his Uber on the side of Abbot Kinney Boulevard …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Alyse Whitney / Bon Appetit:
Kelly Ripa Wants Nothing to Do With Keto, Thank You Very Much  —  The ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’ co-host starts her day with ghee coffee at 5 a.m. and ends it with half a PB&J sandwich.  —  Kelly Ripa is the most upbeat, revved-up, relentlessly positive person on morning TV.  How does she get that way?
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Is ‘So Happy’ With Husband Liam Hemsworth: They ‘Want to Have a Family’  —  Newlywed bliss!  Miley Cyrus is loving every moment of married life with Liam Hemsworth.  —  The “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart” songstress, 26, and the Australian hunk, 29, who secretly tied the knot in December 2018 …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Fiji Water Girl Lands Gig on The Bold and the Beautiful After Her Viral Golden Globes Moment  —  From Fiji Water girl to soap opera star!  —  Weeks after Kelleth Cuthbert stole the show at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards for photobombing a number of stars on the red carpet …
Jen Yamato / Los Angeles Times:
Rami Malek on how fans can resolve Bryan Singer's involvement with ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’  —  Early Tuesday morning, Rami Malek was riding the “euphoric” feeling of receiving his first Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” …
TMZ.com:
Blac Chyna Doesn't Think Alexis Skyy Will Ever Meet Baby Dream  —  Alexis Skyy will NOT meet Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian's baby girl — EVER — 'cause there's a rule in place to prevent that.  —  Sources close to Chyna tell TMZ that she and Rob have an agreement to not introduce …
Discussion: Page Six, Bossip and Perez Hilton
 
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Discussion: Stereogum
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TMZ.com:
Johnny Depp — Files New Legal Docs Claiming Proof He Never Struck Amber Heard
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How Jay-Z and Beyoncé avoid the paparazzi
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
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Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Helen Murphy / People.com:
Meghan Markle Is the ‘Avocado Toast Whisperer,’ Says Pal Revealing Her Hearty Home-Cooked Meal
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Empire:
Edgar Wright's Next Film Is A Psychological Horror, Plus Baby Driver 2 Update - EXCLUSIVE
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
With Kevin Hart Out of the Oscars, the Academy Awards Will Go On Without Host
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Tom Arnold Confirms Split From Wife Ashley Groussman: 'It's a Long Time Coming'
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