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2:15 PM ET, January 4, 2014

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Randy Lewis / Los Angeles Times:
Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers dies at 74  —  The Everly Brothers — Phil, left, and Don — early in their career.  (Rhino Records / January 3, 2014)  —  This post has been updated.  See note below for details.  —  Phil Everly, who with his brother, Don, made up the most revered vocal duo …
TMZ.com:
FIRED FOR ALLEGEDLY GROPING CO-STAR'S BREASTS  —  Michael Muhney, a big soap star who played Adam Newman on “The Young & the Restless” — was fired last month after one of his co-stars complained to the brass that he grabbed her boobs — on 2 occasions ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Gossip Cop
NY Daily News:
EDITORS' PICKS  —  Bethenny Frankel's new man is “outraged” that the media is interested in him—and Confidenti@l has found out why.  —  Paul Walker suffered horrific burn injuries in the tragic crash that claimed his life, and his driver had no alcohol or drugs in his system …
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Itay Hod / Facebook:
people always say, no one has the right to out anyone.  that coming out is a private matter.  i disagree.  as you can imagine, not a very popular opinion.  but bear with me.  —  here's a hypothetical: what if you know a certain GOP congressman, let's just say from Illinois, is gay …
Matthew Belloni / Hollywood Reporter:
Universal to ‘Retire’ Paul Walker's ‘Fast & Furious’ Character  —  Director James Wan, writer Chris Morgan and the studio will tweak the script and add scenes so footage of the late actor's Brian O'Connor character can still be used — but the franchise can continue.
Sarah Michaud / People.com:
Ke$ha Enters Rehab for Eating Disorder  —  Ke$ha entered rehab on Friday morning for an eating disorder, PEOPLE confirms.  —  “I'm a crusader for being yourself and loving yourself but I've found it hard to practice,” the “Timber” singer, 26, says in a statement to PEOPLE.
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Lacey Chabert Marries Boyfriend With Kaley Cuoco and Ali Fedotowsky In Attendance  —  Lacey Chabert is married!  The Mean Girls alum recently tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, and announced the news via Twitter.  —  PHOTOS: Celebrity weddings 2013
Dana Schuster / New York Post:
Instagram star has an enviable rear — and 1.3M followers  —  Jen Selter makes like Spider-Man as she shows off her assets.  —  Zandy Mangold  —  Twenty-year-old Jen Selter has made a big name for herself with her “belfies” — butt selfies.  —  Zandy Mangold Zandy Mangold Zandy Mangold Zandy Mangold
Discussion: VH1 Celebrity and Bossip
TMZ.com:
‘70s Show’ Actress Lisa Robin Kelly — OD'd on ‘Multiple Drugs’  —  “That 70s Show” actress Lisa Robin Kelly died from “multiple drug intoxication” ... and the L.A. County Coroner tells TMZ her death has been ruled an accidental overdose.  —  TMZ broke the story ... Kelly …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
Kathy Ehrich Dowd / People.com:
Jamie Chung Engaged to Bryan Greenberg  —  Jamie Chung has a stylish new accessory: an engagement ring!  —  The actress and PEOPLE StyleWatch Style Council member, 30, is engaged to actor-singer Bryan Greenberg, 35, a source close to him confirms to PEOPLE.
Discussion: The Blemish
TMZ.com:
NFL PLAYER FIRES OFF HOMOPHOBIC SLUR  —  10:50 AM PT — Torrey is standing his ground ... tweeting, “I wasn't being offensive nor am I homophobic not apologizing or taking it down.”  —  With the Chris Kluwe gay controversy raging, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith has thrust himself …
Facebook:
Full interview with starcasm.net  —  Was your relationship with Farrah genuine?  —  No. I was approached by Farrah Abraham to be in a “pretend relationship” with her so that she could be on a television show.  Farrah got my number from my agent, who was also booking events and appearances for her.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Rachel Maresca / NY Daily News:
Sean Penn, Charlize Theron spark romance rumors after Hawaiian vacation  —  Are Penn and Theron a new couple?  The actors raised the question that they may be more than friends after spending New Year's together in Hawaii.  —  Sean Penn and Charlize Theron arriving at Los Angeles' LAX after a short vacation in Hawaii.
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Reunite to Ride Segways Together: Picture
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
TMZ.com:
‘Orange Is the New Black’ Star Pablo Schreiber — Wife Fed Up ... Files for Separation
Discussion: Digital Spy and Oh No They Didn't!
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Never Said Anything About Beyonce, Love Magazine Admits
 

 
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Victoria Gomelsky / New York Times:
Watches of Switzerland Group, one of the world's largest watch retailers, acquires the watch enthusiast website Hodinkee, says coverage will remain independent

Wall Street Journal:
eMarketer: Google's share of the US search ad market is expected to drop below 50% in 2025 for the first time in 10+ years, as Amazon, TikTok, and others rise

Georg Szalai / The Hollywood Reporter:
An interview with ex-NBCUniversal executive Evan Shapiro on why streaming is a “shitty” business, Netflix ads, and why Hollywood must band together to thrive

 
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