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11:45 AM ET, January 16, 2017

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Itay Hod / The Wrap:
Jennifer Holliday Pulls Out of Trump Inauguration, Apologizes to LGBT Community (Exclusive)  —  Jennifer Holliday has canceled her appearance at Donald Trump's inauguration event next week, calling her decision to perform a “lapse of judgement.”  —  In an open letter, provided exclusively to TheWrap …
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Colin Stutz / Billboard:
Jennifer Holliday Says Her Inauguration Performance Is Not for Donald Trump, It's for ‘The People of America’
Discussion: The WOW Report and Dlisted
Emily Andrews / The Sun:
MEGHAN MEETS MIDDLETON Prince Harry introduces Meghan Markle to Kate Middleton at Kensington Palace as relationship hots up  —  Suits actress Meghan was even introduced to Princess Charlotte, who she ‘adored’  —  SMITTEN Prince Harry has introduced girlfriend Meghan Markle to sister-in-law Kate …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, AOL and People.com
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Prince Harry Introduces Girlfriend Meghan Markle to Duchess Kate and Princess Charlotte  —  A royal gathering!  Prince Harry introduced his girlfriend, Meghan Markle, to sister-in-law Duchess Kate and niece Princess Charlotte, a source tells Us Weekly.  —  The Suits actress, 35 …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Perez Hilton:
Katy Perry Debuts New Blonde 'Do Prior To Throwing Orlando Bloom One Star-Studded Surprise Birthday Party!  —  Now this is how you throw a surprise party!  —  Over the weekend, Katy Perry put her party planning skills to good use as she helped her boyfriend, Orlando Bloom, celebrate his 40th birthday.
Discussion: X17 Online
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Attend Katy Perry's Surprise 40th Birthday Party for Orlando Bloom
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Armie and Elizabeth Chambers Hammer Welcome a Son  —  Armie Hammer's Social Network just grew by one!  —  The actor and his wife, Chief Correspondent of the Human Rights Foundation Elizabeth Chambers Hammer, welcomed their second child on Sunday, Jan. 15, in Los Angeles, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Beckie Strum / Mansion Global:
From Pop Star to Conservator: Taylor Swift's Quest to Landmark Beverly Hills Home  —  The singer is going to great lengths to restore Hollywood icon Samuel Goldwyn's former home  —  Pop star Taylor Swift has turned five Beverly Hills public officials into adoring fans—and their love has nothing to do with music.
Discussion: Yahoo Celebrity and Page Six
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Octavia Spencer Buys Out Hidden Figures Screening on MLK Weekend for Low-income Families  —  Octavia Spencer kicked of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend with a generous gift in honor of her late mother.  —  The 46-year-old actress offered a free screening of her critically acclaimed film Hidden Figures …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Suki Waterhouse Gets Handsy With ‘Rogue One’ Star Diego Luna in Mexico (PHOTOS)  —  Suki Waterhouse knows age ain't nothing but a number when you're with a hotshot like Diego Luna in his home turf.  —  Paps got the British model hanging out with the ‘Rogue One’ star in Tulum …
Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
Amanda Peet Explains Her Golden Globes Kiss with Her ‘Wife’ Sarah Paulson  —  Some friendships are beyond definition.  —  Actress Amanda Peet tells reporters at the Elle Women in Television event on Saturday at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, California, that her relationship with Sarah Paulson is “complicated,” but special.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Blac Chyna (in a Crazy Jumpsuit!), Rob Kardashian Hit First Event Since Dream's Arrival: Photos  —  They're baaaack!  Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian returned to the red carpet on Monday, January 16, two months after welcoming their daughter, Dream.  —  The Lashed Bar owner, 28 …
Discussion: Bossip
Blake Bakkila / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Reportedly Details Her Horrific Paris Robbery in Newly Released Police Report  —  Kim Kardashian West's harrowing first-hand account of her October robbery in Paris has been revealed in the first police report she filed hours after the event, according to French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche.
Discussion: Bossip, Page Six, PerezHilton and Full Feed
Mike Barnes / Hollywood Reporter:
Dick Gautier, Hymie the Robot on ‘Get Smart,’ Dies at 85  —  The actor started out as a stand-up comic and received a Tony nomination for playing the Elvis-like singer in the original production of ‘Bye, Bye Birdie.’  —  Dick Gautier, who starred on Broadway in the original production of Bye …
Discussion: Full Feed, People.com and ME
StarWars.com:
A Statement Regarding New Rumors  —  We don't normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumor circulating that we would like to address.  We want to assure our fans that Lucasfilm has no plans to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher's performance as Princess or General Leia Organa.
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Kevin Polowy / Yahoo:
‘Rogue One’ Creator Defends CGI Tarkin; Says Carrie Fisher ‘Loved’ Her Digital Self (But She Won't Come Back)
TMZ.com:
Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Divide All the Goodies in Divorce  —  Johnny Depp gave Amber Heard more than $7 million in their divorce settlement ... she also gets doggies Pistol and Boo, Arrow the horse and a Mustang (Ford, that is).  —  Don't feel too sorry for Johnny.
Discussion: The Wrap
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