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6:00 PM ET, February 6, 2014

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Aaron Sorkin / TIME:
Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Saved 10 Lives  —  The creator of ‘The West Wing’ and the renowned actor shared a struggle with drug addiction.  Sorkin remembers a performer who dominated the real estate upon which his characters walked  —  Phil Hoffman and I had two things in common.
Discussion: Gawker, The Wrap and Digital Spy
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Associated Press:
Philip Seymour Hoffman Paid Tribute on Broadway As 3 Face Drug Charges  —  While three of four people arrested amid the investigation of Philip Seymour Hoffman's death were arraigned on drug charges, the New York theater community mourned the actor with a dimming of Broadway's marquee lights and a candlelight vigil.
Discussion: PerezHilton and People.com
Perez Hilton:
Philip Seymour Hoffman's Alleged Drug Dealers In Hot Water!  3 Of The 4 Suspects Arrested Have Been Arraigned
Discussion: TMZ.com and People.com
Michael Muskal / Los Angeles Times:   Philip Seymour Hoffman autopsy inconclusive; more tests needed
J. David Goodman / New York Times:
3 Arrested on Drug Charges as Police Pursue Hoffman Case
TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez — BAILED On Rehab  —  BAILED ON REHAB  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Selena Gomez ignored the advice of medical professionals and waltzed out of rehab just 14 days into a 6-week program ... over the strenuous objections of the rehab staff ... TMZ has learned.
K.C. Baker / People.com:
Dylan Farrow Speaks Out About Her Woody Allen Allegations - and the Backlash  —  It was a letter she wished she never had to write, about something she says she wished had never happened.  —  Dylan Farrow says it took all the courage she had to finally pen the emotional open letter she sent …
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TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen to Ashton Kutcher — POINT TAKEN!  Sorry I've Been a Total Jackass to You  —  Sorry I've Been a Total Jackass to You  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Charlie Sheen got Ashton Kutcher's message loud and clear ... apologizing to Ashton for riding his ass so hard the last few years …
Discussion: X17 Online and PerezHilton
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Ashton Kutcher Tells Charlie Sheen to “Shut the F—k Up” About Two and a Half Men  —  Ashton Kutcher has had it with Charlie Sheen.  Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday, Feb. 5, the former That '70s Show star issued a “public plea” to his Two and a Half Men predecessor to stop trashing him on Twitter.
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Parties in Atlanta — Hey Diddy, Check Out My Pecs  —  PARTIES IN ATLANTA  —  Hey Diddy, Check Out My Pecs!  —  43 MINUTES AGO BY TMZ STAFF  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Justin Bieber was the belle of the ball Wednesday night as he revealed his boyish body — to the amusement …
Discussion: X17 Online and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ — Stars Bloodied In Massive Brawl [VIDEO]  —  ‘LOVE & HIP HOP ATLANTA’  —  STARS BLOODIED IN MASSIVE BRAWL [VIDEO]  —  EXCLUSIVE VIDEO  —  Filming of “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” turned into a CRAZY free-for-all Wednesday ... as a massive brawl erupted during …
HELLO!:
The Queen and Kate Middleton to host star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace  —  Kate Middleton will join the Queen to host a reception at Buckingham Palace honouring the dramatic arts on 17 February.  —  Britain's monarch will join forces with the Duchess of Cambridge …
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
Film Music Reporter:
Jonny Greenwood Scoring Paul Thomas Anderson's ‘Inherent Vice’  —  Film Music Reporter has confirmed that Jonny Greenwood is composing the music for Paul Thomas Anderson's upcoming crime drama Inherent Vice.  The movie stars Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro …
Discussion: The Wrap, I Watch Stuff and Stereogum
Vanity Fair:
The 2014 Vanity Fair Hollywood Portfolio  —  Working with a rare and impressive 20-by-24-inch Polaroid camera, world-renowned American artist Chuck Close captured remarkably raw portraits of 20 bold talents, from Brad Pitt to Oprah Winfrey, for V.F.'s 20th Hollywood Issue.
TMZ.com:
We're Not Comfortable There  —  There's no Bud for you, Sochi ... TMZ Sports has learned Budweiser has decided to NOT throw its traditional Winter Olympics party this year and it's all because the company is not comfortable with the situation in Russia.  —  In the past, Budweiser was known …
Discussion: World of Wonder
Aili Nahas / People.com:
Brandi Glanville: ‘It Takes A Strong Man to Date Me’  —  No one ever said dating is easy.  But for Brandi Glanville, the outspoken star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, meeting a (decent) man in Hollywood has proven to be a unique challenge.  —  “I've met some great men …
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Fishwrapper:
Brandi Glanville's Getting Real Serious About This Book Writing Thing, Huh?
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and TMZ.com
 
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Biggest Loser Winner Rachel Frederickson: “I've Never Felt This Great Before!”
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Nick Cannon To Produce & Co-Star In ‘Drumline’ Sequel For VH1
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