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8:30 PM ET, March 12, 2019

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TMZ.com:
Felicity Huffman — Arrested By FBI Agents with Guns Drawn  —  Felicity Huffman knew she was a target of the federal investigation into bribery in the college admissions process ... but she had no idea 7 feds would show up at her door Tuesday morning with guns drawn.
Discussion: Deadline and Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin — Indicted in College Admissions Bribery Case ... William H. Macy Arrives at Court  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  1:15 PM PT — William H. Macy just showed up at the federal courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles.  His wife, Felicity, is scheduled to appear before a judge around 2 PM PT.
Discussion: Dlisted, USA Today and The WOW Report
Los Angeles Times:
College cheating scandal snares actresses, CEOs and coaches.  Mastermind pleads guilty  —  In allegations that sent shock waves through academia, federal prosecutors on Tuesday accused top CEOs, two Hollywood actresses and a legendary fashion designer of taking part in an audacious scheme …
Discussion: Page Six, CBS Los Angeles and Bossip
ABC11:
Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin among actresses, CEOs charged in alleged college admissions scam … The suspects allegedly paid bribes of up to $6 million to get their kids into elite colleges, including Yale, Stanford, Georgetown and USC.  —  WABC  —  BOSTON — Federal prosecutors …
Discussion: Page Six and Sandra Rose
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman become Twitter joke amid college admissions scandal
Discussion: X17 Online
Michael Paulson / New York Times:
Britney Spears Songs on Broadway?  It's Not Just a Fairy Tale  —  Britney Spears, meet Betty Friedan.  —  The theater owner James L. Nederlander announced Tuesday that he is producing a new musical featuring the song catalog of Ms. Spears — one of the best-selling pop artists of all time …
Discussion: Page Six and Stereogum
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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Broadway-Bound Britney Spears Musical Fills Chicago Theater Vacancy Left By Canceled Michael Jackson Show
Discussion: Dlisted and POPSUGAR
D.Lo / Perez Hilton:
Kim Kardashian Pledges To Pay FIVE YEARS Of Rent For Former Prisoner Who Was Denied Housing!  —  Prison reform activist Kim Kardashian West strikes again!  —  The reality TV icon wants to remind you that she still deeply cares about helping fix America's broken prison system …
Discussion: X17 Online
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The Tennessean:
Kim Kardashian-West to help Tennessean Matthew Charles pay for housing after release under ‘First Step Act’
Discussion: Associated Press
Kendra James / Women's Health:
Issa Rae Says She Lost Weight After Prioritizing Exercise And A ‘Paleo-Leaning’ Diet  —  The 34-year-old HBO star is a case study in keeping it real—and isn't afraid to admit  —  persona fool you: Issa Rae oozes confidence.  A confidence that makes itself apparent in her ability to walk …
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Bossip and Page Six
People.com:
Kate Middleton Says 10-Month-Old Son Prince Louis Is ‘Bombing Around’ with His Baby Walker  —  Kate also revealed her favorite part of being a parent  —  Prince Louis has Kate Middleton on the run!  —  After revealing that her 10-month-old son has mastered crawling, the royal mom shared …
Erica Gonzales / Harper's BAZAAR:
Was “the Metaphorical Undoing of the Bra”  —  The actress opens up about her final season as Daenerys Targaryen and being the new face of Dolce & Gabbana's latest fragrance.  —  Even the Mother of Dragons gets sick.  A slightly congested Emilia Clarke mentions she's getting over the flu …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
R. Kelly Says His ‘Spirit’ Told Him to Do CBS Interview  —  R. Kelly has a bizarre reason for going on national TV to address the sexual abuse allegations against him ... his “spirit” wanted him to speak his truth.  —  Sources close to the singer tell TMZ ... R. Kelly sat …
Discussion: Dlisted, Bossip and Page Six
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Amy Adams Sets First-Look Deal at HBO, to Develop ‘Poisonwood Bible’ Limited Series  —  Amy Adams and her manager Stacy O'Neil are launching a new production company that has secured a first-look deal at HBO, Variety has learned.  —  The new company is called Bond Group Entertainment …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Peter Sciretta / /Film:
Exclusive: Marvel Studios Producing ‘What If’ TV Series For Disney+  —  We have exclusively learned that Marvel Studios will be producing a new television series for the Disney+ streaming service based on the popular What If comic book series.  The new animated show will be overseen …
Discussion: The Wrap and Oh No They Didn't!
David Ovalle / miamiherald:
Star fighter Conor McGregor arrested on Miami Beach, accused of smashing fan's phone  —  Mixed Martial Arts star fighter Conor McGregor was arrested Monday evening after police said he smashed a fan's phone outside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel.  —  McGregor, 30, was charged …
Discussion: Us Weekly
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TMZ.com:
Conor McGregor Bails Out After Arrest for Robbery, Smashing Fan's Phone
Discussion: Dlisted, Perez Hilton and The Blemish
 
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Eliana Dockterman / TIME:
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Orlando Sentinel:
Woman stabbed her daughter, 11, to prevent her from having sex, cops say
Discussion: CBS Chicago and Sandra Rose
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Discussion: Bossip
Jessica Sager / Page Six:
Luke Perry's daughter slams trolls for criticizing her grieving process
Discussion: X17 Online
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Marie Claire:
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Discussion: Page Six and POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
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