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1:35 PM ET, February 11, 2021

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Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Mandalorian’ Star Gina Carano Fired Amid Social Media Controversy  —  UTA has also dropped the actor, who will no longer be part of the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy.  —  Gina Carano will not be returning to The Mandalorian or the Star Wars galaxy after sharing a post on social media inferring …
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Daniel Holloway / Variety:
Lucasfilm, UTA Drop ‘Mandalorian’ Star Gina Carano Following Offensive Social Media Posts … Gina Carano is “not currently employed by Lucasfilm,” the company said in a statement Wednesday after controversy erupted over “The Mandalorian” star's social media posts.  UTA has also dropped her as a client, Variety has confirmed.
Jordan Moreau / Variety:
‘Mandalorian’ Star Gina Carano Under Fire for Controversial Social Media Posts … Carano, who plays Cara Dune on both seasons of Disney Plus' “The Mandalorian,” garnered backlash on social media Wednesday after sharing several controversial posts on her Instagram story.
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Lucasfilm Calls Gina Carano Social Media Posts “Abhorrent”; Actress No Longer Employed By ‘Mandalorian’ Studio  —  In the wake of Gina Carano's controversial social media posts, Lucasfilm has released a statement tonight, with a spokesperson saying “Gina Carano is not currently employed …
Joanne Kavanagh / The Sun:
BACKLASH Why is Cancel Disney Plus trending?
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘The Mandalorian’ Actress Gina Carano & UTA Part Ways In Wake Of Social Media Controversy
Emily Smith / New York Post:
Bruce Springsteen busted for DWI after one shot of tequila  —  Bruce Springsteen was allegedly busted in Sandy Hook, New Jersey when he pulled over to take pictures with fans — and then took a shot of tequila offered by one of them in full view of the cops, a music industry insider said.
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Howell Davies / The Sun:
Taylor Swift reveals she's re-recorded breakthrough album Fearless and will release SIX brand new unheard tracks  —  TAYLOR Swift has announced the re-recording of her breakthrough album featuring six new tracks in a battle against music manager Scooter Braun who bought the rights to her back catalogue.
Discussion: TMZ.com and POPSUGAR
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Pedro Pascal To Star As Joel In ‘The Last Of Us’ HBO Series Based On Video Game
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Page Six
Ashley Mitchell / Celebrity Insider:
Shia LaBeouf Denies FKA Twigs' Abuse Claims In New Countersuit  —  As you might know, FKA Twigs has accused her actor ex, Shia LaBeouf, of mental, physical, and emotional abuse but he is now denying everything in his response to the lawsuit.  Furthermore, he also claims that FKA didn't suffer any ‘injury or loss’ at his hands.
Discussion: Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Tessica Brown Gets Gorilla Glue Out of Hair, Video of Surgery  —  GORILLA GLUE HAIRDO She's Finally Unstuck ... SEE VIDEO OF MIRACLE SURGERY!!! … 7:15 AM PT — A rep for Gorilla Glue tells us, “We are glad that Miss Brown was able to be treated and we hope that she is doing well.”
Discussion: Bossip, Just Jared and Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Hustler Founder Larry Flynt Dead at 78  —  Larry Flynt — the famous and controversial publisher known for launching a porn empire — has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Family sources tell us the mogul passed Wednesday morning in Los Angeles from heart failure.
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Lamar Odom calls ex Sabrina Parr a ‘decrepit reptilian’ woman  —  Just call him Lamar Odious.  —  Lamar Odom appeared on “The Wendy Williams Show” via Zoom Thursday morning and didn't mince words when it came to discussing his ex-fiancée, Sabrina Parr.  —  “She's a hurt woman.
Discussion: Just Jared
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Justin Theroux's Sweet Birthday Tribute to Jennifer Aniston Proves Exes Can Be Friends  —  Despite their breakup, Justin Theroux is continuing a tradition of paying tribute to his ex Jennifer Aniston on her birthday.  Read his sweet, personalized message.  —  She may not be his lobster, but she's still his “B”!
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Angelina Chapin / The Cut:
Marilyn Manson ‘Almost Destroyed Me’ Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco says her relationship with the singer left her with physical scars and PTSD.  —  As a teenager in the late '90s, Esmé Bianco was a huge Marilyn Manson fan.  The 16-year-old had posters of him on her bedroom wall …
Anthony Donatelli / Listen to Free Radio:
Blake Shelton on becoming a stepfather: 'I can't imagine my life without these kids now'  —  Shelton's fiancée, Gwen Stefani, has three boys from her previous marriage.  —  2021 is set to be a life changing year for Blake Shelton.  —  Not only will the “Minimum Wage” …
Discussion: Us Weekly, People.com and E! Online
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
The Bachelor's Chris Harrison Defends Rachael From Controversial Social Media Accusations  —  Chris Harrison spoke to Rachel Lindsay about the recent allegations regarding Rachael Kirkconnell from Matt James' season of The Bachelor.  —  Chris Harrison is speaking out about Rachael Kirkconnell's controversial resurfaced photos.
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David Boroff / The Sun:
‘HOPELESS ROMANTIC’ Who is Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell from Matt James' season?
Discussion: Page Six and E! Online
Joanne Kavanagh / The Sun:
How is Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper doing?  —  KATE GARRAWAY'S husband Derek Draper contracted coronavirus nearly a year ago in March 2020 which left him critically ill.  —  The GMB star has been giving fans regular updates on how he is doing.  —  Splash News
Discussion: Daily Star
Jessica Lester / The Sun:
Holly Willoughby gives emotional thank you to ‘best friend’ Phillip Schofield and This Morning for ‘special’ 40th treats  —  HOLLY Willoughby has shared an emotional thank you message to Phillip Schofield and the This Morning team after her 40th birthday.  —  Following a day of fun celebrating …
Discussion: Daily Star
Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Robin Thicke Says He and Ex Paula Patton ‘Have Never Been Better’ 7 Years After Contentious Divorce  —  “We're very lucky the way everything has worked out,” the singer says of his relationship with ex-wife Paula Patton, with whom he shares 10-year-old son Julian
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
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TMZ.com:
Ron Perlman Declared Legally Single, Free to Remarry
Discussion: Daily Mail and Page Six
TMZ.com:
G-Eazy Gets Restraining Order for Alleged Trespassing Woman
Discussion: Bossip and Mirror.co.uk
Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
Hilary Duff shares pregnancy health setback ahead of third baby
Discussion: E! Online
Emily Dixon / Marie Claire:
Meghan Markle Is Awaiting a Crucial Decision in her Court Case
Discussion: HELLO! and Gossip Cop
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Leonardo DiCaprio's Malibu Beach House Was Full of Titanic Memorabilia, Says Interior Designer
Discussion: Glamour and Marie Claire
FemaleFirst:
Ellen Degeneres: Portia de Rossi is my rock
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Rising TikTok Star Dazharia Shaffer Dies by Suicide at 18: 'I Wasn't Prepared to Bury My Child'
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Just Jared
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Armie Hammer accused of causing ex Jessica Ciencin Henriquez's butt bruise
Discussion: The Sun
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Wendy Williams puts out casting call for a new boyfriend
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Sun
Jennifer G. Sullivan / Cosmopolitan:
This Is a Feel-Good Story About Madelaine Petsch's Anxiety
Discussion: Go Fug Yourself, POPSUGAR and Egotastic
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Hits Back at People Questioning Daughter North's Painting Abilities: ‘How Dare You’
Discussion: The Blemish and Dlisted
Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
Adam Rippon Is Engaged to Boyfriend Jussi-Pekka Kajaala: 'He's My Cheerleader and I'm His'
Discussion: Page Six and POPSUGAR
Just Jared:
Buffy's Charisma Carpenter Accuses Joss Whedon of On Set Misconduct, Reveals Her Story of Bullying, Shaming, & Toxicity
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
C-SPAN's own business choices keep the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms like YouTube TV, as it stays reliant on cable and satellite funding

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Memo: Spotify's head of podcast studios, Julie McNamara, is leaving the company after nearly three years, emphasizing Spotify's reduced ambitions in podcasts

Christi Carras / Los Angeles Times:
LAist initiates a voluntary buyout program for staff to avoid layoffs as it faces a “significant budget shortfall” ranging from $4M-$5M in the next two years

 
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