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10:10 AM ET, January 23, 2019

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The Atlantic:
‘Nobody Is Going to Believe You’ … Over the past two decades, Bryan Singer's films—The Usual Suspects, Valkyrie, Superman Returns, four of the X-Men movies—have earned more than $3 billion at the box office, putting him in the top tier of Hollywood directors.
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Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Rami Malek Says He Was ‘Not Aware of’ Bryan Singer Allegations Before Making Bohemian Rhapsody  —  Rami Malek put all of his focus into portraying Queen frontman Freddie Mercury — so much so that he wasn't aware of the allegations surrounding the film's director Bryan Singer.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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,” …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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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X17 Online:
Chris Brown Denies Rape Claim As French Police Release Singer From Custody  —  Chris Brown is calling B.S. on a woman who's made a claim of sexual assault against the singer in France.  Brown was taken into police custody and held for 24 hours following an accusation of rape by a woman …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Closermag.fr:
DOCUMENT CLOSER.  Chris Brown accusé de viol, la jeune fille qui a porté plainte …
CNN:
Chris Brown arrested in Paris on allegations of rape, source says
Discussion: Bossip
Agence France-Presse:
Chris Brown rape arrest: R&B star is held by French police along with his bodyguard and a friend …
Discussion: AllHipHop and Sandra Rose
BBC:
Chris Brown: US singer arrested in Paris on suspicion of rape
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Lady Gaga Reveals She ‘Just Burst into Tears’ After Finding Out About Her Oscar Nomination  —  Lady Gaga was overcome with emotion after finding out she scored an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in A Star Is Born.  —  The singer, 32, told The New York Times on Tuesday …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Queerty
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Kyle Buchanan / New York Times:
Lady Gaga Slept Through Oscar Nominations, Then ‘I Just Burst Into Tears’  —  Three hours after the rest of the world learned that Lady Gaga had been nominated for two Academy Awards for her work in Bradley Cooper's musical drama “A Star Is Born,” the artist herself found out.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Amy Kaufman / Los Angeles Times:
Lady Gaga on her two Oscar nods, a possible ‘Shallow’ performance and Bradley Cooper's snub  —  For “A Star is Born,” Lady Gaga received her second and third Oscar nominations, one for lead actress and one for co-writing the song “Shallow.”  She was previously nominated for co-writing the song …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Oh No They Didn't!
Erin Hill / People.com:
Kate Middleton Opens Up About the ‘Same Struggle’ Every Mom Faces: 'It's So Hard'  —  As a mom of three, Kate Middleton knows firsthand the struggles parents can face.  —  And while she has trusty nanny Maria Turrion Borallo to help her with Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3 …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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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 …
Maura Hohman / People.com:
Nikki Bella's Family Says Her Biological ‘Clock Is Ticking’ — and Tried Repeatedly to Set Her Up  —  Newly single Nikki Bella is getting plenty of support from her family, but it's not exactly the kind she's looking for.  —  During Sunday's episode of Total Bellas, the 35-year-old reality star took …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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
 
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Ryan Gilbey / The Guardian:
Glenn Close: 'You don't lose your sexuality as you get older'
Discussion: The Blemish and Page Six
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Zac Efron Pens Sweet Tribute to Friend After Near Fatal Accident: ‘You Inspire Me, Brother’
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Alyse Whitney / Bon Appetit:
Kelly Ripa Wants Nothing to Do With Keto, Thank You Very Much
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
‘Teen Mom OG’ Star Amber Portwood Threatens to ‘Beat’ Jenelle Evans Amid Social Media Feud: ‘You Better Have Security’
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson Jokes About ‘Evil’ R. Kelly During Stand-Up Comedy Show: ‘I Thought I Was Having a Bad Year’
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Danielle Turchiano / Variety:
‘The Magicians’ Renewed for Season 5 at Syfy, Adds New Co-Showrunner
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TMZ.com:
Johnny Depp — Files New Legal Docs Claiming Proof He Never Struck Amber Heard
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Christine Alexis / Perez Hilton:
Anne Hathaway Says She's Giving Up Drinking For The Next 18 Years!
Discussion: Page Six
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Meghan Markle Quietly Reunites with New Zealand's Groundbreaking Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Blac Chyna Doesn't Think Alexis Skyy Will Ever Meet Baby Dream
Discussion: Bossip, Page Six and Perez Hilton
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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