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Chris Willman / Variety:
Taylor Swift Opens Up About Overcoming Struggle With Eating Disorder (EXCLUSIVE)  —  In the new Taylor Swift documentary, “Miss Americana,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival Thursday night, there's a montage of derogatory commentary about the singer that has appeared on cable shows over the years.
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Taylor Swift Opens Up About an Eating Disorder She Previously Battled, Says Paparazzi Photos Were a ‘Trigger’  —  “I thought that I was supposed to feel like I was going to pass out at the end of the show,” Taylor Swift says in her documentary Miss Americana
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Obi-Wan Kenobi Series on Hold as Calls Go Out for New Scripts  —  Ewan McGregor and director Deborah Chow remain attached to the Disney+ project.  —  Disney+ and Lucasfilm's Star Wars series centered on Obi-Wan Kenobi has been put on hold as the companies attempt a retooling, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, The Wrap, Variety and /Film
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Adam Chitwood / Collider:
Exclusive: ‘Obi-Wan’ Disney+ Series on Hold as Crew Sent Home  —  Last week, troubling rumors began swirling about the upcoming Disney+ series revolving around the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi.  Ewan McGregor is poised to reprise his role from the Star Wars prequels in a story set eight years after the events of Revenge of the Sith.
Discussion: The Wrap and /Film
Liz McNeil / People.com:
Jessica Simpson on First Love Nick Lachey: ‘We Got Crushed by the Media and by Ourselves’  —  “I couldn't lie to our fans and I couldn't give somebody hope that we were this perfect golden couple,” Jessica Simpson tells PEOPLE  —  Hello my life.  That's what Jessica Simpson remembers thinking …
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Liz McNeil / People.com:
Jessica Simpson Decided to Quit Drinking After Realizing She Couldn't Dress Her Kids for Halloween
Discussion: Star
Jason Duaine Hahn / People.com:
Aaron Rodgers Opens Up About Religion to Danica Patrick: 'I Don't Know How You Can Believe in a God'  —  The Green Bay Packers quarterback sat down for an interview with girlfriend Danica Patrick  —  In an intimate conversation with girlfriend Danica Patrick, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Steve Helling / People.com:
Aaron Rodgers' Family ‘Dismayed’ by the Quarterback's Comments on Religion as Their Feud Continues
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Jason Lipshutz / Billboard:
Justin Bieber Tears Up During Powerful Speech at Album Playback Party  —  Justin Bieber let his tears flow freely while introducing his forthcoming album at a private album playback event in Los Angeles on Thursday (Jan. 25).  —  After being introduced by Def Jam chairman Paul Rosenberg …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Variety
TMZ.com:
Antonio Brown Faces Judge In Cuffs, Attorneys Fiercely Argue In Court  —  ANTONIO BROWN FACES JUDGE IN HANDCUFFS ... Attorneys Fiercely Argue In Court  —  AB IN CUFFS  —  Sources tell us AB has already been in contact with bail bondsman Ira Judelson — who seems to be the go-to guy for the rich and famous.
Discussion: Bossip
Rawiya Kameir / Pitchfork:
Written from her own perspective, Halsey's third album flips lonely self-awareness into a kind of strength.  But some of its most compelling moments are overpowered by the tedium of modern pop.  —  After decades of pop-culture hegemony, the gendered tropes around break-ups have finally been supplanted.
Discussion: Dlisted, Page Six and BuzzFeed
TMZ.com:
Tom Sizemore Busted for DUI and Drug Possession  —  Three weeks into 2020, and for Tom Sizemore it's looking a lot like 2019 — he's been arrested for DUI, and it could impact one of his many prior cases.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the troubled actor was busted Thursday morning around 2:30 AM …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
ANTONIO BROWN 911 CALL ... Driver Claims AB Was High  —  'HE'S THROWING STONES'  —  TMZ Sports has obtained the 911 call made during Antonio Brown's alleged altercation with a moving company driver ... and the alleged victim claims the NFL star was high, and making threats.
Discussion: Sun-Sentinel
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Only Follow on Instagram Is Changing the Social Media Game  —  Michelle Figueroa had no idea that her positive news account would be featured by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry  —  Michelle Figueroa was excited to disconnect during her recent vacation in Puerto Rico.
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Terry Crews Says 'America's Got Talent' Is the ‘Best Experience’ He's Ever Had After Gabrielle Union Controversy  —  Terry Crews opened up about working on America's Got Talent after allegations of racism and sexism on the set made headlines.  —  Celebs Stand With Gabrielle Union After ‘AGT’ Drama
Ale Russian / People.com:
Robert De Niro Claims Ex-Employee Threatened to Write a Damaging Memoir About the Actor  —  Robert De Niro and ex-employee Graham Chase Robinson are involved in a legal battle after the actor sued her for $6 million  —  Robert De Niro is firing the latest shot at his ex-employee in their ongoing legal battle.
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Tina Fey Announces Movie Adaptation of Broadway's ‘Mean Girls’ Musical  —  It's good to be mean...the “Mean Girls” musical, that is.  —  Producers of the hit Broadway show announced today that the Tony-nominated production is being adapted for the big screen for Paramount Pictures.
Kristian / Dlisted:
The Internet (And I'm Assuming God) Wants Justin Bieber To Shave His Stache  —  Justin Bieber has been doing a lot with his look lately.  He posted a picture of himself to Instagram, like most celebrities do, but this one went a bit South for him.  I guess his tweenage-girl fanbase …
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Sued for Stealing Pic of Kim and Kanye  —  KIM KARDASHIAN SUED THAT'S A SWEET SHOT OF YOU & KANYE ... But Ya Stole it From ME!!!  —  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West got love for each other — as they've declared on social media posts like this one — but now she's got a lawsuit too.
Discussion: Page Six and Bossip
 
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Denise Petski / Deadline:
‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ Casts Betty Gilpin As Ann Coulter
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Jim Edmonds and Meghan King Edmonds' threesome partner identified
Discussion: RADAR
TMZ.com:
Rafael Nadal's Return Shot Nails Ball Girl in Face, Star Apologizes With Kiss
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
This Video of Julianne Hough Is Freaking Out the Internet
Discussion: The Female Quotient
Echo Lawrence / Egotastic:
Tinashe's Lingerie Snap Just made me want to buy her Album
Eric Todisco / People.com:
Annabella Sciorra Testifies That Harvey Weinstein Raped Her: ‘It Was So Disgusting’
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Mariah Cooper / Us Weekly:
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Clark Collis / EW.com:
Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker will play time traveler for at least one more season
Discussion: The Wrap
People.com:
Brad Pitt Reveals He Passed on Keanu Reeves' Role in The Matrix: ‘I Took the Red Pill’
Joey Nolfi / EW.com:
Exclusive: RuPaul, Drag Race season 12 cast give first interviews on ‘twisted’ new season
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
TMZ.com:
Michelle Carter Released Early From Prison After Texting Suicide Conviction
Discussion: FOX 61 and Bossip
Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Angelina Jolie to Produce BBC Show to Help Kids Spot Fake News
YouTube:
Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita Are Having a Baby!
Discussion: Page Six
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Sophia Bush Says She Fought with One Tree Hill Boss Over Underwear Scenes: ‘I Was Really Ballsy’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Mia Sato / The Verge:
Memo: Gannett is adding AI-generated summaries to the top of some stories, with a disclaimer at the bottom; some USA Today stories already show the summaries

Arasu Kannagi Basil / Reuters:
OpenAI and Reddit partner to bring Reddit content to OpenAI tools including ChatGPT via Reddit's Data API and to add AI features to Reddit; RDDT is up 12%+

Laura Wagner / Washington Post:
Seven Black and female Chicago Tribune journalists file a federal suit against Alden, claiming it has knowingly paid them less than White and male counterparts

 
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