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7:30 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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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: Sandra Rose and AllHipHop
BBC:
Chris Brown: US singer arrested in Paris on suspicion of rape
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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!
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
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!
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
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
Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
‘Teen Mom OG’ Star Amber Portwood Threatens to ‘Beat’ Jenelle Evans Amid Social Media Feud: ‘You Better Have Security’  —  Amazon's Bestselling Leggings With a Phone Pocket Come in 40 Colors  —  These Knee-High Boots Are on Sale and We're Dreaming of All the Outfits We Can Create
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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 …
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 …
 
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Discussion: Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
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Emma Roth / The Verge:
Post.News, the news-focused social platform launched in 2022 that offered micropayments to publishers, is shutting down after failing to grow “fast enough”

Ruth La Ferla / New York Times:
Graydon Carter opens a physical store called Air Mail Newsstand in NYC, as an extension of his digital newsletter Air Mail, selling books, magazines, and more

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