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11:10 AM ET, February 8, 2017

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GQ:
Tom Hiddleston on Taylor Swift, Heartbreak, and Great Bolognese  —  Perhaps you learned his name only because of his recent three-month romance with Taylor Swift.  But by then, Tom Hiddleston was already a beloved Marvel villain, James Bond short-lister, Night Manager leading man …
People.com:
Jamie Lynn Spears' Daughter Maddie, 8, ‘Is Awake and Talking’ After Nearly Drowning  —  Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter Maddie is on the mend.  —  “With her father, mother and stepfather by her side, Maddie regained consciousness mid-day Tuesday, February 7,” the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's …
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TMZ.com:
Grammys — Featuring Slow Bey  —  Beyonce is “very pregnant” — according to a source with eyes on her as she prepares for her Grammys performance — and the pace onstage will slow dramatically as a result.  —  Sources connected with the show tell TMZ, Beyonce is in rehearsals for Sunday's show …
Discussion: Bossip and The Blemish
E! Online:
Chrissy Teigen Unhurt After Being Involved in Hit and Run Car Accident Near Hollywood  —  Not even celebrities can escape an unfortunate car accident.  —  E! News has learned that Chrissy Teigen was involved in a hit and run accident around 7:30 p.m. local time in Hollywood this Tuesday evening.
Virgin:
Richard vs Barack - kiteboard and foilboard challenge  —  It was a huge honour to be able to invite President Barack and Michelle Obama down to the British Virgin Islands for a complete break after Barack finished his second term as President and the family left the White House.
TMZ.com:
Beyonce — Sued for Lifting Lyrics on ‘Formation’  —  Beyonce stole lyrics from a dead New Orleans rapper and then sampled them in her song, “Formation,” without permission ... according to a new lawsuit.  —  The estate of Anthony Barré — aka Messy Mya — just filed suit against Bey …
Michael Miller / People.com:
Teenage Judy Garland Was Repeatedly Molested by Munchkins on Set of Wizard of Oz, Says Her Ex-Husband  —  In The Wizard of Oz, the lovable Munchkins help Dorothy follow the yellow brick road to find her way home.  But just like Oz himself, it turns out some of the Munchkins may not have been all they seemed.
Discussion: The Wrap and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Scottie & Larsa Pippen — Divorce Stalled ... Trying To Work Things Out  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Scottie and Larsa Pippen aren't in any rush to finalize their divorce — in fact, they're trying to get back on the road to love ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources close to Scottie and Larsa tell us …
Discussion: Bossip
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Perez Hilton:
Scottie & Larsa Pippen Are Back ON!
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Scottie Pippen & Larsa — BACK TOGETHER With Huge Diamond Ring
Discussion: Bossip and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
‘Battlestar Galactica’ Star — Richard Hatch Dead at 71  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Richard Hatch — best known for playing Captain Apollo on the original “Battlestar Galactica” TV series — has died ... family sources tell TMZ.  —  We're told Hatch had pancreatic cancer and went into hospice care a few weeks ago.
Discussion: AOL and Variety
People.com:
Madonna Adopts Orphaned 4-Year-Old Twin Sisters from Malawi  —  Madonna has opened her heart to two more children.  —  Malawi's judiciary spokesperson Mlenga Mvula tells PEOPLE the High Court in Malawi confirmed the adoption order for the pop icon to adopt 4½-year-old twin girls from the country.
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Exclusive Update: Kristen Wiig to Star Opposite Jack Nicholson in ‘Toni Erdmann’ Remake  —  Jack Nicholson, who hasn't appeared in a feature film since 2010, will star opposite Kristen Wiig in an English-language remake of “Toni Erdmann.”  —  Sources tell Variety Paramount Pictures has acquired …
Megan French / Us Weekly:
Selena Gomez, the Weeknd Look Affectionate on Latest Dinner Date: Details  —  Can't keep her hands to herself!  Selena Gomez and the Weeknd were spotted on yet another romantic date night at celebrity hot spot Tower Bar and Restaurant in West Hollywood's Sunset Tower Hotel on Monday, February 6.
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Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Selena Gomez and the Weeknd Get ‘Very Cozy’ During Date Night in L.A.
Discussion: X17 Online
TMZ.com:
‘Cash Me Ousside’ Girl — Touch My Mom, And I'll Beat That Ass On a Plane, Or Ousside!  —  The “Cash Me Ousside” girl says her whooping some ass on a plane Monday was totally justified ... 'cause a lady put hands on her mom.  —  Danielle Bregoli gave us a blow-by-blow of her fight with the passenger …
Discussion: WWTDD, The Wrap and The Blemish
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People.com:
Beyoncé ‘Very Happy’ to Be Expecting Twins After a ‘Few Years of Trying’: Source  —  Beyoncé's always talked about giving her daughter Blue Ivy siblings to play with, and now with two babies on the way, the super star is on cloud nine.  —  “They wanted another child …
Discussion: AOL and PerezHilton
Allison / Dlisted:
Christie Brinkley Did A Miracle Posing Move For Sports Illustrated  —  Thousands of 20-year-old bikini models are looking into alternate career options this week after 63-year-old Christie Brinkley proved she still has the body to steal their jobs.  Christie announced on Instagram …
Discussion: People.com, Cele|bitchy and The Wrap
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