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11:30 AM ET, February 16, 2019

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TMZ.com:
Cops Release Jussie Smollett ‘Suspects’ Due to New Evidence  —  7:30 PM PT — Cops are releasing the Osundairo brothers and they won't be charged.  —  Chicago PD says, “Due to new evidence as a result of today's interrogations, the individuals questioned by police in the ‘Empire’ case have now been released without charging.”
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Associated Press:
The Latest: 2 questioned in Smollett attack now suspects  —  CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on the attack on ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett (all times local):  —  Chicago Police say the two men being questioned in the attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett are considered suspects.
Lia Eustachewich / Page Six:
Two Nigerian brothers could be charged in Jussie Smollett attack … The two Nigerian brothers identified as “persons of interest” in the alleged hate attack on Jussie Smollett could face criminal charges on Friday, according to their lawyer.  —  It's unclear what the men could be charged with …
Don Babwin / Associated Press:
Chicago police: 2 questioned in Smollett attack are suspects
Discussion: Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Flight to Cabo Makes Emergency Landing  —  4:00 PM PT — In a totally baller move ... Jen's party is moving to a brand new private jet.  The backup PJ just pulled up in front of the damaged one and their luggage is getting transferred.
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
All the Details on Katy Perry's $5 Million Engagement Ring From Orlando Bloom  —  Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are one step closer to tying the knot!  —  The 34-year-old singer and her 42-year-old actor beau got engaged on Valentine's Day.  After Perry accepted the proposal …
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Derrick Bryson Taylor / Page Six:
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are engaged
Discussion: Bossip, X17 Online and Mary Hudson
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Are Engaged: See Her Ring
Discussion: Perez Hilton and The WOW Report
TMZ.com:
Lee Radziwill Jackie Kennedy's Sister Dead at 85  —  Lee Radziwill, the sister of Jackie Kennedy who was a world famous socialite ... has died.  —  Radziwill, whose daughter-in-law, Carole Radziwill, is a cast member on “Real Housewives of New York,” died Friday at her home in New York City.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Sister Wives Star Mariah Brown Is Engaged to Audrey Kriss!  See Their Sweet Photo  —  Mariah Brown popped the question to girlfriend Audrey Kriss on Jan. 16 at the Women's March in Washington, D.C.  —  Another Sister Wives star is off the market!  —  Mariah Brown popped the question …
RADAR:
It's Finally Over!  Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson Split 10 Months After Cheating Scandal  —  The former couple spent Valentine's Day separately, source claims.  —  Khloe Kardashian has finally split from her bad boy baby daddy Tristan Thompson nearly a year after his explosive cheating scandal …
Daniel Goldblatt / The Blast:
Singer Beck Files for Divorce From Wife of 14 Years  —  Beck has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly 15 years, Marissa Ribisi.  —  The “Loser” singer filed the documents on Friday afternoon, the day after Valentine's Day.  The couple was married in 2004 and they have two children together …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Marvel's ‘Loki’ Series Lands ‘Rick and Morty’ Writer (Exclusive)  —  Michael Waldron was up all night to get ‘Loki.’  —  Marvel's god of mischief has a showrunner.  —  Loki, one of the first series that Marvel Studios will be making for Disney's streaming service, Disney+, has landed Michael Waldron as its point person.
David Marchese / New York Times:
Meg Ryan on Romantic Comedies, Celebrity and Leaving It All Behind  —  “The feeling with Hollywood was mutual.  I felt done when they felt done.”  —  Meg Ryan on romantic comedies, celebrity and leaving it all behind: ‘The feeling with Hollywood was mutual.’
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Priyanka Chopra is Not Pregnant, And Alcohol Proves It  —  Priyanka Chopra is not pregnant, despite rumors she's carrying Nick Jonas' baby.  —  We've spoken with folks who were around Priyanka Monday night in Los Angeles for the premiere of her movie, “Isn't It Romantic,” and she was happily drinking.
Discussion: Bossip
 
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Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
Why Sofia Richie Will Not Appear on ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ With Boyfriend Scott Disick
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TMZ.com:
Tisha Campbell Drops Restraining Order Against Duane Martin
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