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12:55 PM ET, February 6, 2014

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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
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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
Perez Hilton:
Philip Seymour Hoffman's Alleged Drug Dealers In Hot Water!  3 Of The 4 Suspects Arrested Have Been Arraigned  —  As we reported earlier, police arrested four individuals they believed had connections to the heroin that lead to Philip Seymour Hoffman's apparent overdose.
Discussion: TMZ.com and People.com
Michael Muskal / Los Angeles Times:   Philip Seymour Hoffman autopsy inconclusive; more tests needed
Michele Corriston / People.com:
Philip Seymour Hoffman Autopsy Inconclusive, More Tests Needed
Discussion: PerezHilton
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.
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Cheyenne Jackson Engaged to Jason Landau Six Months After Divorce  —  Cheyenne Jackson has found love again with actor Jason Landau!  The 30 Rock alum, 38, is engaged to marry Landau just six months after ending his 13-year relationship with husband Monte Lapka, a source tells Us Weekly.
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
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: PerezHilton
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: PerezHilton
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.
Discussion: X17 Online and E! Online
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Evangeline Lilly Eyed For Female Lead in Marvel's ‘Ant-Man’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Paul Rudd is set to star  —  After already tapping Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Michel Pena to star in “Ant-Man,” Marvel is now in early talks with Evangeline Lilly for the female lead.
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling ‘call it quits after two years of dating because she chose fame over family’  —  They seemed to be crazy about each other when they stepped out regularly in LA with her dog Hugo.  —  But on Wednesday, two publications reported Ryan Gosling, 33, and his girlfriend Eva Mendes, 39, split up over Christmas.
Brad Brevet / Rope of Silicon:
No Thanks Woody  —  Game on...  Brad Brevet  —  There has been a lot of talk lately over whether or not Dylan Farrow's open letter in the “New York Times” alleging Woody Allen molested her as a young girl would have an effect on Cate Blanchett's Oscar chances for her role in Allen's Blue Jasmine.
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Marissaconrad / People.com:
‘I Am Pasta Fierce’: Restaurant Offers Beyoncé-Themed Valentine's Dinner  —  The eternal dilemma of Valentine's Day as a couple: go out and face overpriced menus and gimmicky tricks like roving musicians, or stay in and risk totally messing up a homecooked fancy meal?
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Move Up Wedding Date to May; North Will Have “Larger Role”  —  Date swap!  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have decided to push up their wedding date, sources confirm in the latest issue of Us Weekly.  The brunette-again reality star, 33, and Yeezus rapper, 36 …
Chiderah Monde / NY Daily News:
Justin Bieber was ‘extremely abusive’ to staff aboard flight to Teterboro: Pilots forced to wear oxygen masks due to marijuana smoke  —  The pop star's father and 10-person entourage were also ‘abusive’ to a female flight attendant while on the plane, forcing her to sit in the cockpit.
Discussion: Bossip
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Biggest Loser Winner Rachel Frederickson: “I've Never Felt This Great Before!”
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and E! Online
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Nick Cannon To Produce & Co-Star In ‘Drumline’ Sequel For VH1
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown — Took Rehab Break ... To Party His Face Off
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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Catherine Earp / Digital Spy:
Lady Gaga talks depression in 2013, end of eating disorder
Star:
EXCLUSIVE: Harry Styles Cheats on Kendall Jenner!
Discussion: Crushable
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Kylie Jenner Hospitalized After Trampoline Accident
Discussion: Style News
Brian Raftery / Wall Street Journal:
Emilia Clarke, the Breakthrough Actress on ‘Game of Thrones’
Discussion: Celebrity Scandals and Just Jared
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Shahs of Sunset's Reza Farahan and Adam Neely Are Engaged
 

 
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

 
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