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2:55 PM ET, February 7, 2014

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Fishwrapper:
Farrah Abraham is About to Suck a Whole Lot Harder  —  When we posted a pity story on Farrah Abraham today, citing sources that said she was raped, abused, and beaten in her younger years, we had no idea that she'd turn around so abruptly and play us like this — here's one big …
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Melissa Cronin / RADAR:
Even More Backdoor!  Teen Mom Farrah Abraham Starring In New Sex Tape Sequel  —  Despite Farrah Abraham's insistence that she was done with the porn industry, America hasn't seen the last of her X-rated romps.  Celebrity sex tape titans Vivid Entertainment announced today that they are releasing …
C Waldholz / In Touch Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Farrah Abraham's Shocking New Claim: “I'm a Rape Survivor” … Couple's Therapy  —  star Farrah Abraham opened up about her past on the show— but now she's exposing even more, revealing her dark past of rape and abuse.  —  In the new issue of  —  In Touch
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Bob Harper Admits He Was “Stunned” by Biggest Loser Winner Rachel Frederickson's Weight Loss  —  Bob Harper was visibly shocked when Biggest Loser contestant Rachel Frederickson revealed her 155-pound weight loss on the show's Tuesday, Feb. 4, finale.  Now, in an interview for The Rachael Ray Show …
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Michelle Tauber / People.com:
The Biggest Loser's Rachel Frederickson: I Exercise Up to Four Times a Day  —  When Rachel Frederickson left The Biggest Loser Ranch three months ago, she had the same goal shared by all of the show's contestants: to continue shedding weight.  —  But after returning to the show 45 lbs. lighter …
Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Philip Seymour Hoffman To Be Digitally Recreated for Remaining Hunger Games Mockingjay Scene: Report  —  The Games will proceed.  The production company behind The Hunger Games movie franchise has reportedly found a solution for the remaining scenes left incomplete by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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Associated Press:
Philip Seymour Hoffman Funeral Precedes Memorial Service Later This Month  —  Philip Seymour Hoffman, who fiercely protected his private life, will be mourned behind closed doors.  —  A private funeral for the actor will be held Friday for 400 people at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Manhattan.
Us Weekly:
Amy Adams Breaks Down, Cries About Philip Seymour Hoffman During Inside the Actors Studio Appearance
Discussion: PerezHilton and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber — Selena Gomez is Not Lovesick ... She's a Drunk  —  SELENA'S NOT LOVESICK ... SHE'S A DRUNK  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Justin Bieber is scoffing at Selena Gomez, telling friends she has no one to blame but herself for her addictions ... TMZ has learned.
Baz Bamigboye / Daily Mail:
Superhero Paul Bettany signs up for the Marvel party: British actor will star as The Vision in new Avengers movie Age of Ultron  —  British actor Paul Bettany has joined the elite super-heroes the Avengers and is in training to bring a comic book warrior out of the cold and onto the big screen.
Discussion: PopWatch
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Paul Bettany to Play the Vision in Marvel's ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Paul Bettany to Play the Vision in ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’
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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Steve Kroft / CBS News:
Woody Allen defends himself on 60 Minutes in '92
Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Conan O'Brien Mocks Jay Leno's Tonight Show Exit With One “Good” Joke  —  Make it count!  Conan O'Brien probably has a lot of jokes he could make about Jay Leno leaving NBC's The Tonight Show, but he only needed one.  The 50-year-old comedian mocked Leno's last night as host in the opening monologue …
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:   Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Billy Crystal Send Off Jay Leno With Sound of Music Parody
TMZ.com:
‘Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’ — Emergency Meeting After Brawl — Too Hood For Its Own Good  —  ‘LOVE AND HIP HOP ATLANTA’  —  Honchos Call Emergency Meeting After Brawl  —  SHOW IS TOO HOOD FOR ITS OWN GOOD  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The fighting on “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” has gotten so out of control …
Discussion: Bossip and Fox News
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Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Barbara Walters Apologized to Elizabeth Vargas After Alcoholism Comment on The View  —  Another awkward moment on The View!  Following her fight with co-host Sherri Shepherd earlier this week over defending Woody Allen, Barbara Walters found herself in another uncomfortable discussion …
TMZ.com:
ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER  —  Accused Wife of Affair, Shoved Gun in Her Mouth  —  8:21 AM PT — The judge has THROWN OUT the attempted murder charges against Silva, claiming there isn't enough evidence to prove the UFC fighter ever intended to kill his wife, despite allegedly pulling …
Discussion: The Blemish
TMZ.com:
Paul Walker's Baby Mama — Big Drinking Problems  —  PAUL WALKER'S BABY MAMA  —  BIG DRINKING PROBLEMS  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The mother of Paul Walker's 15-year-old daughter appears to have serious alcohol issues — TMZ has learned, she was arrested for DUI in August and that wasn't her only one …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
 
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TMZ.com:
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Daily Mail:
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Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
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HELLO!:
The Queen and Kate Middleton to host star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
In a letter to Bob Iger, incoming FCC chair Brendan Carr raised concerns about ABC's negotiations with its affiliated stations, public trust in media, and more

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