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5:45 PM ET, January 31, 2019

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TMZ.com:
Cops Confirm Jussie Smollett Had Rope Around Neck in Lobby  —  9:45 AM PT — Police confirm to TMZ they have video of Jussie with rope draped around his neck as he walks through the lobby of his building.  That video was captured by a building surveillance camera.
Discussion: Bossip, Towleroad Gay News and Page Six
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Ted Johnson / Variety:
Chicago PD Seeking ‘Persons of Interest’ in Jussie Smollett Attack; Manager Was on Phone During Incident  —  UPDATED: The Chicago Police Department has released two images from surveillance video of “potential persons of interest” in the alleged attack of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.
Chris Harnick / E! Online:
Fox Temporarily Suspends Production on Empire
Discussion: TMZ.com
Rachel Wallace / Us Weekly:
Wendy Williams Has Been Focusing on Her ‘Personal and Physical Health’ Amid Talk Show Hiatus … Where exactly is Wendy Williams?  After postponing the return of The Wendy Williams Show indefinitely, the talk show host is using her time off to fight for her health, a source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, RADAR and Sandra Rose
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Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Duchess Kate and Prince William Give Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry Parenting Advice … If Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry are ever feeling overwhelmed after welcoming their firstborn child in late April, they'll have plenty of support from Prince William and Duchess Kate.
Samantha Leffler / Us Weekly:
Drake Gives Two McDonald's Employees $100 Each During Fast Food Run
Discussion: Bossip
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
James Gunn in Talks to Direct ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel (Exclusive)  —  The move is not entirely unexpected as Gunn was already writing the script for the follow-up, which Warner Bros. just slotted for an August 2021 release.  —  James Gunn is returning to the director's chair.
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Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘The Batman’ To Fly In Summer 2021; Ben Affleck Passes The Torch To Next Generation Of Bruce Wayne
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and Lainey Gossip
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Passage’ Producer Matt Reeves on Netflix's Theatrical Plans and His “Noir Batman”
Discussion: Variety and POPSUGAR
Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Batman,’ ‘The Suicide Squad’ Set 2021 Release Dates
Discussion: Just Jared and POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Officially Back Together with Offset, He Vows No More Groupies  —  Cardi B's family is together again — she and Offset are under the same roof, and the hip-hop power couple is officially back on ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources close to the couple tell us ... Cardi's returning …
People.com:
Gym, Tan, Strip!  Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino to Guest Host Chippendales Show in Las Vegas  —  The Jersey Shore star will be donning the iconic cuffs and collar to guest host the show for five weeks  —  The famed Chippendales show just added a beloved guido to its lineup: Vinny Guadagnino.
Discussion: Star
Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Gabrielle Union Says She Had to ‘Hit the Mommy Shamers Day One’ After Welcoming Her Daughter  —  “The world doesn't end when you do what the hell you want,” Gabrielle Union tells PEOPLE  —  Gabrielle Union is learning how to live her best life without apology.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Says EMI Contract is ‘Servitude’ and ‘Wants to Be Set Free’  —  Kanye West says his contract with EMI amounts to servitude and claims he's entitled “to be set free from its bonds.”  —  Kanye has just filed new legal docs in his lawsuit against EMI and Roc-A-Fella Records.
Discussion: Variety
Peterdeadline / Deadline:
Showtime Moves 'Homeland's Final Season Premiere Back To Fall Due To Global Filming Demands - TCA  —  Showtime is moving back the premiere of the eighth and final season of terror drama Homeland to the fall.  —  The pay-cable network initially announced that the show would premiere in June …
Christine Burroni / Page Six:
Kenan and Kel once feasted at Chili's after selling Super Bowl tickets … If anyone knows how many Chili's chicken fingers profits from Super Bowl tickets can buy, it's Kenan Thompson.  —  Thompson — the 40-year-old “Saturday Night Live” star who found fame on kids sketch-comedy show …
Discussion: TMZ.com and YouTube
Lucy Devine / Page Six:
Pregnant Meghan Markle stops closing car doors after warning about terrorism  — Meghan Markle cradles baby bump as she arrives in heels for debut as royal patron of National Theatre  — Police warn Meghan Markle to stop closing car doors for herself amid terror attack fears
Discussion: X17 Online and The Sun
Sharon Kanter / People.com:
How Kate Spade's Family and Friends Are Honoring the Late Designer Through Her Clothing Line  —  Not only does the late designer's niece Rachel Brosnahan star in the new Frances Valentine campaign, the entire collection is a tribute to Kate Spade's signature colorful, whimsical aesthetic
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Page Six and Us Weekly
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Sharon Kanter / People.com:
Rachel Brosnahan Is the New Face of Late Aunt Kate Spade's Label Frances Valentine and Shares …
Discussion: TODAY.com and POPSUGAR
 
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
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