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Lynette Rice / People.com:
Stephen Collins Confesses Sexual Abuse of Underage Girls to PEOPLE: ‘I Did Something Terribly Wrong’ — Embattled actor Stephen Collins has released a lengthy statement to PEOPLE in which he admits to inappropriate sexual contact with three female minors. — The 67-year-old …
Gregg Kilday / Hollywood Reporter:
Top Five Theater Circuits Drop ‘The Interview’ After Sony Hack — The country's largest chains won't be showing the movie — The country's top five theater circuits have decided not to play Sony's The Interview, a knowledgeable source tells The Hollywood Reporter.
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Jen Yamato / Deadline:
‘The Interview’ Yanked By Regal, AMC & Other Major Chains — WRITETHRU WITH UPDATES: Ultimately, The Interview didn't go well, and Sony's controversial film appears dead. Regal and Cinemark said today that they will not screen the Seth Rogen-directed comedy, and other major exhibition chains including AMC …
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Bedhead / Cele|bitchy:
Sony hackers threaten 9/11-like attack on theaters showing ‘The Interview’
Sony hackers threaten 9/11-like attack on theaters showing ‘The Interview’
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TMZ.com:
‘The Interview’ — NYC Premiere Cancelled
‘The Interview’ — NYC Premiere Cancelled
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I Don't Like You In That Way and Variety
James Franco / Page Six:
Franco and Rogen cancel all ‘Interview’ appearances
Franco and Rogen cancel all ‘Interview’ appearances
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New York Post, What Would Tyler Durden Do and Associated Press
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Selena Gomez Cried, Threw a Fit Over Justin Bieber at Taylor Swift's 25th Birthday Bash — Inside Details — There's always one! Selena Gomez got emotional about Justin Bieber at Taylor Swift's star-studded birthday bash at her Tribeca apartment on Friday, Dec. 13, a source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
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Sandra Sobieraj Westfall / People.com:
The Obamas: How We Deal with Our Own Racist Experiences — The Obamas open up about raising their daughters, the impact of stereotypes, and what's on the POTUS dance party playlist. Subscribe now for instant access to the exclusive PEOPLE interview! — The protective bubble that comes …
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PerezHilton, Vanity Fair, The Wrap, Bossip and Gawker
Amanda Michelle Steiner / People.com:
Charlie Sheen to Reprise His Iconic Ferris Bueller's Day Off Role on The Goldbergs (PHOTOS) — Charlie Sheen is reprising the role that made him a household name! — No, not that one. (Not yet, anyway.) — PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that Sheen, 49, will be paying homage to his …
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Benjamin Svetkey / Hollywood Reporter:
Angelina Jolie on Ditching Her Team, Directing Brad Pitt: “A Therapist Would Have a Field Day” — “Mom? I saw this thing over there — can I skateboard on it?” The “thing” is a freshly painted cyclorama inside the Los Angeles photo studio where, on a sunny day in November, Jolie is being photographed for her THR cover.
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People.com:
Angelina Jolie Hires Cyber Security to Protect Her Kids Online — Her kids have shown that they are more than up to the task of stepping in for her on the red carpet, but like most parents, Angelina Jolie says she's not sure if they're prepared for the digital world.
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Dlisted, Page Six, In Case You Didn't Know, Celeb Gossip …, Just Jared and Celebrity Baby Scoop
Annabel Brog / ELLE UK:
Meet Christian Grey: Jamie Dornan Exclusive — How do you research a sexual sadist? — Jamie Dornan and Fifty Shades of Grey fans have been waiting for over a year for his take on the part of Christian Grey. — And ELLE UK scored the world exclusive shoot and interview, which will run in our February issue.
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Jamie Dornan Visited a Sex Dungeon to Prepare for Fifty Shades of Grey: “It Was an Interesting Evening”
Jamie Dornan Visited a Sex Dungeon to Prepare for Fifty Shades of Grey: “It Was an Interesting Evening”
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PerezHilton and In Case You Didn't Know
Kirthana Ramisetti / NY Daily News:
Jennifer Lawrence spends time with director Gabe Polsky following Chris Martin split — The ‘Hunger Games’ star was spotted at the home of the film producer and director Friday, several weeks after her breakup from the Coldplay frontman. — Jennifer Lawrence has been in good company since her split with Chris Martin.
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E! Online, Cele|bitchy, Defamer and Oh No They Didn't!
Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lawrence's Hot Detail Man, Justin Riblet, Nearly Overshadows Her: Get All the Details! — Can't win 'em all, J. Law! Earlier this week Jennifer Lawrence arrived at Los Angeles International Airport, but her presence was overshadowed by the extremely hot man on her arm.
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El Mayimbe / Latino-Review.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Viola Davis Bags Amanda Waller Role In ‘Suicide Squad’ — The final superhero movie scoop of 2014! — Wanted to finish the year off strong with a scoop I been tracking for a hot minute. — According to sources, the lovely Viola Davis (How To Get Away With Murder) …
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Alan Light / Hollywood Reporter:
Taylor Swift Reveals Surprising Industry Reaction to Spotify Decision — It's easy to forget that when Taylor Swift announced in August that her fifth album, 1989, would leave her country roots behind to be a purely pop project, there were a lot of skeptics — as she might say, a lot of haters ready to hate, hate, hate.
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Alan Duke / RADAR:
What Is ... A Hissy Fit? Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek's Angry Standoff With Sony Producers Revealed In Latest Email Leak Reveal … Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek's contract runs until 2016, but RadarOnline.com has learned he recently threatened to walk away during a testy standoff with Sony execs.
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Chris Perez / Page Six:
Trebek threatened to quit ‘Jeopardy’: Sony emails
Trebek threatened to quit ‘Jeopardy’: Sony emails
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What Would Tyler Durden Do and RADAR
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears — My Women's Health Cover is the Real Deal ... Here's Proof! — My Women's Health Cover Is the Real Deal — HERE'S PROOF! — 12/16/2014 1:30 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF — EXCLUSIVE — Britney Spears looks ... different on the cover of Women's Health Magazine …
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