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2:05 AM ET, January 23, 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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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: Sandra Rose and AllHipHop
BBC:
Chris Brown: US singer arrested in Paris on suspicion of rape
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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: The Blemish and TV Tattle
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
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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: Oh No They Didn't!
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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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!
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
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
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 …
Danielle Turchiano / Variety:
‘The Magicians’ Renewed for Season 5 at Syfy, Adds New Co-Showrunner  —  Syfy has renewed “The Magicians” for a fifth season just ahead of the fourth season premiere.  The show has also promoted Henry Alonso Myers to co-showrunner for the fifth season.  —  “'The Magicians' raised the bar …
 
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Ryan Gilbey / The Guardian:
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Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Empire:
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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

Murray Stassen / Music Business Worldwide:
Warner Music Group sells Uproxx, HipHopDX, and other assets to a new company, Uproxx Studios, formed by Jarret Myer, Rich Antoniello, and will.i.am

 
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