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5:00 PM ET, February 17, 2019

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CNN:
Police sources: New evidence suggests Jussie Smollett orchestrated attack  —  Chicago (CNN)Two law enforcement sources with knowledge of the investigation told CNN that Chicago Police believe Jussie Smollett paid two men to orchestrate the assault.  —  The brothers, who were arrested Wednesday …
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TMZ.com:
Jussie Smollett — Case to Go to Grand Jury ... Doubt MAGA Comment Because Trump Folks Don't Watch ‘Empire’  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  A grand jury will hear the Jussie Smollett case early next week ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.  —  Law enforcement sources connected to the investigation tell TMZ …
Thomas Tracy / New York Daily News:
NYPD commander being investigated for threatening rapper 50 Cent's life — police sources  —  He wanted his cops to “Get the strap” — and take out 50 Cent.  —  A Brooklyn precinct commander is being investigated by the NYPD for allegedly threatening the celebrity's life …
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NYPD Officer Tells Fellow Cops Shoot 50 Cent on Sight  —  10:00 AM PST — 50 Cent has responded to the Daily News article on Instagram saying, “I take this threat very seriously,” and he is consulting with his legal counsel all the while posting a photo of Emanuel Gonzalez.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Janine Rubenstein / People.com:
A Police Officer & New Dad!  What to Know About Miranda Lambert's New Husband Brendan McLoughlin  —  Miranda Lambert announced her surprise wedding news on Saturday  —  Miranda Lambert's latest news has the makings of an epic love song.  —  The country star surprised fans on Saturday …
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Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Miranda Lambert Reveals She Secretly Married Brendan Mcloughlin: ‘My Heart Is Full’  —  Miranda Lambert has a new husband!  —  FB  —  Miranda Lambert has a new husband!  —  The county star has tied the knot with Brendan Mcloughlin, a rep for the singer confirms, adding that it happened a while ago.
Breanne L. Heldman / People.com:
Darren Criss Marries Longtime Love Mia Swier in New Orleans  —  The happy couple, who have been together for around eight years, announced their engagement in January 2018  —  Darren Criss is a married man!  —  The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story actor, 32, married longtime love Mia Swier, 33, on Saturday.
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly, Page Six, Brides and POPSUGAR
WWD:
Lee Radziwill Dies at 85  —  The younger sister of Jackie Kennedy Onassis passed away on Friday in New York.  —  Lee Radziwill died Friday in New York.  She was 85.  —  A slender, sloe-eyed and stylish brunette beauty, she was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' younger sister.
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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
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Hilary Duff's Younger Co-Star Nico Tortorella Drinks Her Breast Milk  —  Nico Tortorella, what did you just do?  —  On Friday, the Younger actor joined his co-stars for a table read of season six of the show, where he also hung out with lead actress Hilary Duff, who brought along her breast pump.
Discussion: Dlisted
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Younes Bendjima Faces Default Judgment in Assault Case With Coachella Security Guard  —  Is his time up?  Younes Bendjima's alleged victim, a Coachella security guard who claims that the model assaulted him during the 2018 music festival, asked a judge to rule in his favor in January.
Discussion: In Touch Weekly
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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