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12:45 PM ET, March 12, 2019

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NBC News:
Actresses Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman among 40 charged in college exam cheating plot  —  The scheme involved students who attended or were seeking to attend Georgetown University, Stanford University, Yale and other top colleges.  —  Hollywood actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman …
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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 …
TMZ.com:
Conor McGregor Bails Out After Arrest for Robbery, Smashing Fan's Phone  —  Conor McGregor — Bails Out After Arrest For Smashing Fan's Phone!  —  8:00 PM PT — Conor posted bail and strolled out of the Miami-Dade County Jail a little while ago.  He was totally reserved as someone escorted him to a waiting SUV.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and The Blemish
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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
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’  —  Just three days after he revealed he could not find housing in Nashville, Matthew Charles learned he will not have to worry about paying rent for the next five years — all thanks to Kim Kardashian-West.
Discussion: Associated Press
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: Stereogum
Simon Perry / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Join Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day  —  The royal couples reunited for Commonwealth Day services alongside Queen Elizabeth  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry joined forces with Kate Middleton and Prince William for a high-profile royal outing …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Aaron Carter Says He Wants to Punch Wade Robson Over Michael Jackson Claims  —  2:15 PM PT — Wade's attorney says the tweet that has Aaron so pissed off ... did NOT come from Wade.  His lawyer tells us the Twitter account was a fake, and adds Wade has been targeted by “several fraudulent postings and hackings” since ‘Neverland’ aired.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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TMZ.com:
Drake Drops Michael Jackson Song from UK Tour in Wake of ‘Leaving Neverland’
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
Jessica Sager / Page Six:
Luke Perry's daughter slams trolls for criticizing her grieving process  — Luke Perry's son Jack pens emotional tribute to late actor: 'I'll miss you every day that I walk this earth'  — Luke Perry dead at 52: Look back at his life in the limelight  — Luke Perry's daughter speaks …
Discussion: X17 Online
Marie Claire:
Hailey Bieber: In Her Own Words  —  As a kid, I looked to my mom as a beauty muse, and she and my grandma would give me skincare tips.  They both look younger than they are and have really nice skin.  Now, at 22, I think that less is more when it comes to makeup: I enjoy having a bare-looking face rather than a full, done-up look.
Discussion: Page Six and POPSUGAR
TODAY.com:
Gwyneth Paltrow talks Goop and the kind of boss she is  —  TODAY's Savannah Guthrie heads to the Goop summit to meet with the lifestyle and wellness brand's CEO, Gwyneth Paltrow.  They talk about Paltrow's acting future and how she grew her business into a $250 million juggernaut.
Discussion: People.com, Cele|bitchy and Page Six
TMZ.com:
George Foreman's Daughter, Freeda, Died of Suicide by Hanging  —  2:58 PM PT — The Harris County Coroner's Office just listed Foreman's death as “asphyxia by hanging.”  —  George Foreman's daughter, Freeda Foreman, died of an apparent suicide — and based on the evidence surrounding her demise ... it appears she hanged herself.
Discussion: Page Six and The Hollywood Gossip
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Khloé Kardashian parties in Vegas with Khadijah, Malika Haqq after Tristan scandal  —  Khloé Kardashian won't let personal drama get in the way of celebrating her best friends.  —  The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” reality star, 34, whisked away her twin pals Khadijah …
Discussion: X17 Online
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Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
Khloé Kardashian Steps Out in Las Vegas with BFFs Malika and Khadijah After Tristan Thompson Drama
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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BBC:
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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