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11:05 AM ET, February 8, 2020

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Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan Sparks Romance Rumors After Saying She Has a ‘Boyfriend’ in Instagram Post  —  The Mean Girls star wrote, “such a magical night”  —  Lindsay Lohan's latest Instagram post is causing a bit of a frenzy amongst her fans.  —  The Mean Girls star, 33, sparked romance rumors …
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Lindsay Lohan posts about new ‘boyfriend,’ then deletes
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make first public appearance since Megxit  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were the keynote speakers at an exclusive JPMorgan event — in their first public appearance since leaving the royal family.  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex turned up at the swanky 1 Hotel …
Discussion: Go Fug Yourself, RADAR and People.com
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People.com:
Meghan Markle ‘Felt So Much Less Stressed’ Returning to Canada: ‘It Was a Tremendous Shift,’ Source Says
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Friends’ Reunion Special On HBO Max Nears Deal; Cast Expected To Return  —  Months after the 25th anniversary of its launch, the cast of the iconic comedy series Friends is expected to get together for an unscripted reunion special.  It will help launch the upcoming streaming platform HBO Max …
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Maggie Gyllenhaal to Play Elvis Presley's Mom in Baz Luhrmann's Musical Drama (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Maggie Gyllenhaal will play Gladys Presley, the King of Rock and Roll's mother, in Baz Luhrmann's “Elvis.”  —  The Warner Bros. film stars Austin Butler in the title role and Tom Hanks as Elvis Presley's manger, Colonel Tom Parker.
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Judge Rules That Kesha Defamed Dr. Luke with Text Message to Lady Gaga Claiming He Raped Katy Perry  —  The singer has also been ordered to pay $373,671.88 in interest on a royalty payment from 2017  —  The latest development in the legal battle between Kesha and Lukasz “Dr. Luke” …
Discussion: Dlisted and Variety
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Priscilla DeGregory / Page Six:
Judge rules Kesha defamed Dr. Luke when she told Lady Gaga he raped Katy Perry
Discussion: Perez Hilton and The Blemish
TMZ.com:
Orson Bean Dead at 91, Struck and Killed by Car  —  ORSON BEAN DEAD AT 91 Struck By Car  —  4:14 AM PT — LAPD tells us it appears no crime was committed by the drivers, pointing out that drugs, alcohol and speed were NOT a factor.  Cops do not plan to charge the motorists but might turn the case over to the City Attorney for review.
Chuck Schumer / New York Times:
The Woman Defending Harvey Weinstein … In the trial of Harvey Weinstein, six women have taken the stand, each making similar accusations of rape and sexual assault against the movie producer.  Throughout their testimony, Weinstein's defense lawyers have portrayed those encounters as consensual …
Discussion: Page Six, The Wrap and Full Feed
Emily / Dlisted:
The Internet Lost It Over A Photo of John Mulaney  —  First off, hello, hello, hellooo!  My name is Emily and I'm so excited to be one of the new Dlisted writers.  I'm a comedian/writer in Toronto, originally from Cobourg, Ontario (shout out to the two deeply closeted teens from that small town shrieking in delight at the mention).
TMZ.com:
Liam Hemsworth Shows Off Massive Muscles After Gym Workout  —  LIAM HEMSWORTH MUST BE ARMS DAY ... Totally Yoked After Workout  —  Liam Hemsworth's going with a sleeveless look these days ... but it might be because he can't find shirts big enough for his massive guns.
Tashara Jones / Page Six:
Heidi Klum says she was called ‘a white woman’ for defending ‘AGT’  —  HeidI Klum tells Page Six that she received a racial backlash after she seemed to dismiss Gabrielle Union's claims that she suffered under a toxic work environment while serving as a judge on NBC's “America's Got Talent.”
Mike Walters / The Blast:
Is Jenna Dewan Secretly Getting Married?!  Actress Legally Files To Drop Tatum From Her Name  —  Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum are divorced and have just settled all of their custody issues with their daughter, but Jenna just filed emergency legal documents to get her name restored by to …
Discussion: Us Weekly and RADAR
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Oprah Winfrey Tears Up as She Says Gayle King Has Gotten Death Threats over Kobe Bryant Question  —  “Obviously all things pass, she will be okay, but she hasn't slept in two days,” Oprah Winfrey said of Gayle King  —  Gayle King is facing death threats after asking WNBA star Lisa Leslie …
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Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest Are Developing an ABC Pilot Inspired by Their Work Relationship  —  Work Wife follows Dani and Scott, a platonic duo who wants to start their own team in the world of real estate  —  Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest are teaming up for primetime!
Discussion: Dlisted
 
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Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
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J.W. / Perez Hilton:
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Discussion: HELLO!
Patrick Hipes / Deadline:
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