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5:20 PM ET, February 6, 2020

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Graham Mann / The Scottish Sun:
TEXT PEST SNP MSP Derek Mackay sent schoolboy, 16, creepy texts and called him ‘cute’  —  A TOP Nat tipped as the next First Minister told a schoolboy he was “cute” and invited him to dinner while bombarding him with 270 online messages.  —  Finance Secretary Derek Mackay, 42, pestered the lad …
Discussion: Queerty
People.com:
Kirk Douglas, Hollywood Icon and Spartacus Star, Dies at 103  —  With over 92 acting credits, including some 75 movies, Douglas became a superstar even before the term was coined  —  Kirk Douglas, one of the first box-office stars of the silver screen, has died.  He was 103.
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Kelli Boyle / E! Online:
Why Kim Kardashian Knows Son Psalm West Is Robert Kardashian Sr. Reincarnated  —  When Kim Kardashianand Kanye West's surrogate was pregnant with Psalm West, a medium in Bali told the reality star that the baby would be the reincarnation of her late father, Robert Kardashian Sr.
Discussion: The WOW Report
People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to Spend Time in L.A. This Summer: ‘They Are Looking at Houses’  —  “They love being in Canada, but they are looking at houses in L.A. too,” a source tells PEOPLE  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are making plans to spend more time in the Duchess of Sussex's hometown of Los Angeles this summer.
Discussion: HELLO!, Cele|bitchy, Page Six and Dlisted
Owen Myers / 10 Magazine:
Ten Meets Erykah Badu, The Cover Star of Issue 64 Celebrating 20 Years of 10 Magazine  —  As you can see - we're not taking the term “celebratory issue” lightly.  Starring the trailblazing creative polymath that is Erykah Badu, the second of four covers of 10 Magazine Issue 64 is a true feast for the eye …
Discussion: People.com, Dlisted, Bossip and Full Feed
TMZ.com:
Bobbi Kristina's BF Nick Gordon Died of Heroin Overdose  —  Nick Gordon died of a heroin overdose ... according to his autopsy and toxicology report.  —  The report — obtained by TMZ — says Gordon was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest.  He was hospitalized for 7 hours before he died.
Discussion: Page Six
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Disney Makes Bruno Mars Deal; Platinum-Selling Singer Will Star In, Produce Music-Driven Theatrical Film  —  EXCLUSIVE: After months of discussion, Disney has set a deal with Bruno Mars.  The studio will develop a music-themed theatrical narrative feature that Mars will star in and produce.
Discussion: Stereogum and The Wrap
Ana Calderone / People.com:
Jamie Oliver and Wife Jools Will Renew Their Vows in June After 20 Years  —  The onetime high school sweethearts will get married again in front of 100 of their closest family and friends  —  Jamie Oliver is getting back in his wedding suit this year.  —  “Me and my missus are getting married again …
Discussion: HELLO!
Tomás Mier / People.com:
Teresa Giudice Admits She's ‘Known for a Long Time’ About Decision to Separate from Husband Joe  —  Giudice says she's looking for a future partner who “talks really sweet... Joe used to never tell me I was beautiful”  —  A separation from now-estranged husband Joe Giudice was in the works for …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Oscar Isaac Admits He's ‘Probably’ Done Playing Poe in ‘Star Wars’  —  OSCAR ISAAC I'M POE NO MORE IN ‘STAR WARS’ Disney Strikes Back?!?  —  DAMN, DAMERON!  —  Oscar Isaac is damn near closing the door on that galaxy far, far away — strongly hinting he'll never play Poe Dameron again ... Disney “overlords” be damned.
Tashara Jones / Page Six:
Billy Porter responds to critics angry that he'll wear Oscars dress on ‘Sesame Street’  —  Critics — including a state senator of Arkansas — tore into Billy Porter after the actor announced that he'll be appearing on “Sesame Street” in the dress he wore to last year's Oscars.
Steve Helling / People.com:
Vanessa Bryant Working Through ‘Shock’ of Kobe & Gianna's Deaths: 'She's Worried About Her Girls'  —  More than a week after her husband and daughter's deaths, Vanessa Bryant is relying on friends and family  —  Vanessa Bryant is “processing” her grief after the deaths of her husband Kobe Bryant …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Lady Gaga Is ‘Having Fun’ in New Relationship With Michael Polansky: ‘They Are Not Serious’
Discussion: RADAR
Chris Willman / Variety:
Nicki Minaj Sheds Tears for Kobe Bryant, Cheers for Larry David in Unfiltered Q&A
Discussion: Bossip and TMZ.com
People.com:
Royal Wedding Alert! Princess Beatrice's Wedding Date and Reception Details Revealed
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Why Shannen Doherty Kept Cancer News a Secret: People 'Look at You Like You're Dead Man Walking'
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Meghan Trainor Reveals Battle with Panic Disorder: ‘I Went to the Emergency Room a Couple of Times’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Sam Raimi in Talks to Direct ‘Doctor Strange 2’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: The Wrap and Oh No They Didn't!
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘The 100’ Star Lindsey Morgan Joins Jared Padalecki in CW's ‘Walker’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: The Wrap and Oh No They Didn't!
Cam Inman / Mercury News:
49ers' Garoppolo says Super Bowl loss will fuel ‘me especially’ in offseason
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Superman & Lois’ Casts Couple's Sons As Jordan Elsass & Alexander Garfin Join the CW Series
Discussion: The Wrap
 

 
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