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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Harry Styles, Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller in the Running to Play Elvis in Baz Luhrmann's Biopic — Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Austin Butler also tested for the part, sources say. — Five young actors have tested for the part of the King of Rock and Roll in Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis Presley biopic.
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Stereogum, PAPER and Vanity Fair
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A$AP Rocky arrested in Sweden: American rapper held for suspected assault in Stockholm — American rapper A$AP Rocky has been arrested for suspected assault in Sweden along with three other people over an incident that occurred on Sunday, Swedish officials have confirmed to CBS News.
Wall Street Journal:
Nike Nixes ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ Sneaker After Colin Kaepernick Intervenes — Sneaker maker pulls Independence Day-themed shoe after NFL star raised concerns about symbolism — Nike Inc. is yanking a U.S.A.-themed sneaker featuring an early American flag after NFL star-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick told …
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R.L. / Perez Hilton:
Ed Sheeran Speaks Out After Getting Criticized For Not Defending Taylor Swift In Scooter Braun Drama! — Ed Sheeran speaks out amid Taylor Swift's feud with Scooter Braun. — As we reported, over the weekend, the Shake It Off starlet penned an emotional Tumblr post against the manager, who now owns her music catalog.
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Mike Walters / The Blast:
Taylor Swift Ghosted Scooter Braun After He Called Over Music Deal
Taylor Swift Ghosted Scooter Braun After He Called Over Music Deal
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Lee Iacocca Dead / TMZ.com:
A$AP ROCKY ARRESTED FOR STREET FIGHT IN SWEDEN — A$AP Rocky is under arrest in Sweden for a street fight and now faces a very serious charge — this despite video that seems to show he and his team were NOT the aggressors. — Law enforcement in Stockholm tell us ... cops busted A$AP on suspicion of aggravated assault.
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Associated Press and Stereogum
Mike Walters / The Blast:
Surveillance Video Shows James Franco With Amber Heard One Day After Blowout Fight With Johnny Depp — Johnny Depp is sending a subpoena to James Franco after surveillance video from the apartment Depp used to share with ex-wife Amber Heard allegedly shows Franco meeting up with Heard …
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Fox News, Page Six and The Blemish
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Flash’ Shocker: ‘It’ Director Andy Muschietti in Talks to Tackle DC Movie (Exclusive) — Christina Hodson, who wrote ‘Bumblebee’ and ‘Birds of Prey,’ is being eyed to write the script. Ezra Miller, meanwhile, remains attached to play the Fastest Man Alive. — Warner Bros.' Flash movie project has been jolted by lighting.
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The Wrap
Barbados Today:
Rihanna pays homage to Estwick — CHESTER-LE-STREET, England - Barbadian mega star Rihanna was brought to tears as she paid personal tribute to one of the mentors in her life, West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick. — The renowned pop singer and business mogul was on hand …
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Dave Quinn / People.com:
Daryl Sabara Celebrates 3 Years with Wife Meghan Trainor: ‘Thank You for Loving Me’ — The pair married on Dec. 22 in an intimate backyard ceremony at home in Los Angeles … FB — Meghan Trainor's husband Daryl Sabara penned a touching tribute to the pop singer on Tuesday, their three-year anniversary.
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Cele|bitchy
Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
Carice Van Houten On How #MeToo Changed ‘Game Of Thrones’, That Debated Final Season & Getting Into Producing — Dutch actress and singer Carice van Houten is coming off almost a decade on HBO juggernaut Game Of Thrones, in which she played mercurial Red Priestess Melisandre.
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Vanity Fair
Patrick Ryan / USA Today:
Daisy Ridley 'wasn't surprised' fans hated ‘Last Jedi,’ teases ‘emotional’ Star Wars ending — Shakespeare or Yoda? In honor of her new film “Ophelia,” a feminist re-imagining of “Hamlet,” “Star Wars” actress Daisy Ridley guesses who said what. — CONNECT
Los Angeles Times:
Big home, big deal: The Manor in Holmby Hills sets an L.A. County price record at $120 million — Los Angeles' ailing luxury market just received a shot in the arm: The Manor, a 56,500-square-foot chateau in Holmby Hills, has sold for $120 million — the highest home price in L.A. County history.
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Dlisted and The WOW Report
Dan Clarendon / Us Weekly:
Olivia Culpo Spotted With Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey Following Danny Amendola Split — Olivia Culpo seems to have found a new NFL beau after splitting with Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola. The model recently spent time with Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, a source tells Us Weekly.
