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3:00 PM 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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Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
Bryan Singer Responds To Atlantic Report: “Homophobic Smear Piece Timed To Take Advantage Of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Success”  —  Director Bryan Singer has responded to an exposé report published by The Atlantic this morning, which includes multiple allegations that the filmmaker had sex …
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
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,” …
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Rami Malek Says He Was ‘Not Aware of’ Bryan Singer Allegations Before Making Bohemian Rhapsody
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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 …
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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: Dlisted, Cele|bitchy and Queerty
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
Page Six:
Alec Baldwin pleads guilty to harassment over parking spot blow-up … Alec Baldwin pleaded guilty on Wednesday to harassment and agreed to take anger management classes over his parking spot blow-up with a Manhattan motorist.  —  The hot-headed “30 Rock” actor — dressed in an all-black ensemble …
Discussion: TMZ.com
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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 …
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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 …
Associated Press:
Cardi B is getting her 1st Las Vegas residency  —  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cardi B will have her first Last Vegas residency this spring.  —  Palms Casino Resort announced Wednesday the 26-year-old singer's appearance as part of its debut of KAOS, a dayclub and nightclub amphitheater-style complex that is set to open in April.
Brian Porreca / Hollywood Reporter:
Anthony Scaramucci Exits ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ House  —  The former White House communications director reappeared in Davos, Switzerland.  —  Anthony Scaramucci's reality television debut ended up being a shorter stint than his 11 days in the White House.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Closermag.fr:
DOCUMENT CLOSER.  Chris Brown accusé de viol, la jeune fille qui a porté plainte témoigne : “C'était violent et brutal”  —  Que s'est-il passé dans la nuit du 15 au 16 janvier, dans la suite occupée par Chris Brown, au Mandarin Oriental, à Paris ?
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TMZ.com:
Justin & Hailey Bieber Postpone Wedding Ceremony, Again  —  Justin and Hailey Bieber are having a hard time finding the perfect day to celebrate their union, because we've learned the couple is postponing their second wedding ceremony ... AGAIN.  —  Sources familiar with the planning tell us …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
People.com:
Steve Carell Will Star in Pepsi's New Super Bowl Commercial—With a Cameo from Cardi B!  —  After much speculation (and some sparkly hints on social media) Pepsi has confirmed that Steve Carell will star in their new Super Bowl 53 commercial—and it will include cameos from Cardi B and Lil Jon.
Jacqueline Weiss / Perez Hilton:
Miley Cyrus Gets A BOLD New Tattoo  —  She can't be tamed!  —  Miley Cyrus is sporting a new ankle tattoo, and after taking a look, it's clear she either really loves cats... or...  Related: Miley Cyrus And Liam Hemsworth ‘Want To Have A Family’!  —  Well, you'll have to ch-ch-check …
Discussion: Page Six
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Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Is ‘So Happy’ With Husband Liam Hemsworth: They ‘Want to Have a Family’
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
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Discussion: Us Weekly and E! Online
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Bebe Rexha Reveals That Designers Will Not Dress Her for the Grammy Awards Because She's a Size 8
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Nikki Bella's Family Says Her Biological ‘Clock Is Ticking’ — and Tried Repeatedly to Set Her Up
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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
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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
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Fiji Water Girl Lands Gig on The Bold and the Beautiful After Her Viral Golden Globes Moment
TMZ.com:
Johnny Depp — Files New Legal Docs Claiming Proof He Never Struck Amber Heard
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 

 
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New York Times:
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