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11:05 PM ET, January 16, 2020

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Gary Levin / USA Today:
HBO won't pursue second season of ‘Watchmen’ after creator bows out  —  PASADENA, Calif. - “Watchmen” won a loyal following and critical acclaim, as the superhero comics series was adapted into a politically relevant drama about race and the criminal justice system.
Discussion: Deadline
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Elaine Low / Variety:
‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff ‘House of the Dragon’ Likely to Premiere in 2022
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and POPSUGAR
People.com:
Prince Harry and Prince William Were Set to Work ‘Side-by-Side’: Harry ‘Was the Secret Weapon’  —  Prince Harry has been compared to his older brother his entire life — and it's “not terribly good for your self-confidence,” says a source  —  While Prince William is the future king …
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Kristian / Dlisted:
Womp-Womp: Gigi Hadid Got Dismissed As A Juror In The Harvey Weinstein Trial  —  Is there no justice left in this world?  Do I have to live in a world where a reality-star can become President but a supermodel can't be on the jury for an alleged movie mogul rapist?
Discussion: Page Six
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TMZ.com:
GIGI HADID DISMISSED!!! Weinstein Juror No More
Discussion: Page Six
Cheyenne Roundtree / Daily Mail:
Meghan Markle feels she can now do what she pleases without asking for permission after her decision to quit as a senior royal, a close friend exclusively told DailyMail.com.  —  ‘Meghan felt she had to escape because living within the royal confines was soul crushing,’ the friend said.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Knew They Would ‘Hit Nuclear Button’ on Exit When Archie Was Born
Discussion: Daily Mail, Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Randy Lewis / Los Angeles Times:
Grammys chief Deborah Dugan, accused of misconduct, exits post just 10 days before awards show  —  Just 10 days before the 62nd Grammy Awards, Recording Academy President and Chief Executive Deborah Dugan has exited her position, the organization confirmed Thursday.
Discussion: Variety, Deadline and The Wrap
Hollywood Reporter:
Taika Waititi Courted for Star Wars Movie (Exclusive)  —  Will the Force be strong with this one?  —  After Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the space fantasy franchise is going on a pause, in terms of theatrical movies.  But that does not mean the process has ground to a halt.
Sophie Heawood / Marie Claire:
All Eyes on Elle Fanning  —  At 21, she's already a seasoned Hollywood pro.  This month, she adds YA romance  —  All the Bright Places  —  on Netflix to her impressive oeuvre, with even greater things to come.  —  I meet Elle Fanning in a London hotel restaurant, where she jumps up to hug me the minute I arrive.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Masks Face With Bling At Offset's Fashion Show in Paris  —  Cardi B just showed up to support her hubby for Paris Fashion Week and she's sure to be the talk of the night ... looking sexy in a diamond-studded fit.  —  Cardi's got her face covered by a blinged-out mask and her boobs …
Discussion: The WOW Report and Page Six
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Facebook Cancels ‘Sorry For Your Loss’ & ‘Limetown’ As It Scales Back Scripted Efforts Amid Unscripted Push  —  EXCLUSIVE: Facebook Watch has opted not to renew its original series Sorry For Your Loss, starring Elizaeth Olsen, for a third season and Limetown, headlined by Jessica Biel, for a second.
Discussion: The Wrap
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
New Vanderpump Rules Star Max Boyens Used the N-Word Multiple Times in Resurfaced Racist Tweets  —  “It upsets me that the word n— is not allowed to be said unless you are black because quite honestly it's my favorite word,” the TomTom general manager wrote on Twitter in 2012
Discussion: Bossip and Page Six
London Evening Standard:
Prince Andrew faces losing armed guard after ‘downgrade’ following Jeffrey Epstein scandal  —  ES News email  —  The latest headlines in your inbox Enter your email address Continue  —  Please enter an email address Email address is invalid Fill out this field Email address is invalid You already have an account.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Dlisted and HELLO!
Dory Jackson / Us Weekly:
Sean Penn, 59, and Girlfriend Leila George, 27, Looked ‘Very Much in Love’ at Benefit Gala … Love doesn't know age!  Sean Penn and his girlfriend, Leila George, appeared to be “very much in love” while attending his benefit gala on Wednesday, January 15.  —  Celebrity Couples With Surprisingly Big Age Differences
Discussion: Stereogum
Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Beyoncé gifts new Ivy Park collection to Reese Witherspoon, Laverne Cox and more  —  Christmas may be over, but Beyoncé is still in the gifting spirit.  —  The pop icon, 38, gifted some of her celebrity pals her entire upcoming Adidas x Ivy Park collection, ahead of its January 18 release date.
Discussion: The WOW Report
 
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Jessica Moulite / The Glow Up:
Exclusive: Rep. Ayanna Pressley Reveals Beautiful Bald Head and Discusses Alopecia for the First Time
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Jake Trotter / ESPN:
New Orleans police issue arrest warrant for Browns' Odell Beckham Jr.
Discussion: The Blemish
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Mindhunter’ Future In Limbo As Netflix Series' Cast Is Released & Season 3 Renewal Is Put On Indefinite Hold
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Kylie and Kendall Jenner's Companies Sued Over Lacy Underwear
Discussion: Page Six, The Sun and The Blemish
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Friends’ Reunion Special A “Maybe” On HBO Max As Parties Can't Reach Agreement - TCA
 

 
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Todd Spangler / Variety:
Roku gets exclusive multiyear rights for MLB's Sunday Leadoff live games, starting May 19, a package previously held by NBCUniversal's Peacock

Priyanka.G / Reuters:
Tencent Music reports Q1 revenue down 3.4% YoY to $937M, profit up 27.5% YoY to $212M, music subscription revenue up 39.2% YoY to $501M, and 113.5M paying users

Neal Mohan / The Hollywood Reporter:
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan argues that creators should be eligible for Emmys, as the awards “should reflect what viewers are actually watching on their TV screens”

 
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