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Singer Aretha Franklin: ‘I am retiring this year’ after release of new album — Franklin says she will continue to do select special events — DETROIT - Aretha Franklin told Local 4's Evrod Cassimy she plans to “retire” this year after the release of her new album.
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People.com:
Jason Derulo Slams American Airlines Over ‘Racial Discrimination’ Incident: ‘I Just Want Everybody to Be Treated with Respect’ — Jason Derulo claims he was cursed at by multiple American Airlines employees during a dispute over baggage fees, but says everyone's tune changed once they found out he was famous.
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Jason Derulo Claims Racism After Cops Called on American Airlines Flight (VIDEO) — Jason Derulo — Claims Racism After Cops Called on AA Flight — EXCLUSIVE — 6:06 PM PST — A source at AA tells us the airline's most elite customers receive 3 free checked bags. However, Jason's ONE friend tried to check 19 bags.
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McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Selena Gomez Talks Having a “Really Difficult Time” Before Rehab Stint, Why She “Can't Stand” Social Media — Selena Gomez is an open book, especially when it comes to connecting with her fans. — The pop singer spoke candidly during a Netflix-hosted panel about executive producing the upcoming show 13 Reasons Why.
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Kate Stanhope / Hollywood Reporter:
Selena Gomez Opens Up About “Difficult Time” While Working on Netflix's ‘13 Reasons Why’
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Billboard:
Kelly Clarkson Stars in Our Grammy Awards Preview Pop Shop Podcast & Talks ‘Fresh’ New Album — YOUTUBE — Welcome to the new episode of the Billboard.com Pop Shop Podcast, Billboard's weekly audio breakdown of the Billboard charts, hottest music news and year's biggest musical events.
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Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Scarlett Johansson On the ‘Challenge’ of Being a Working Mom: 'I'm Barely Holding It Together' — Scarlett Johansson brought the coolest date to this year's amfAR New York Gala: Her mom, Melanie Sloan. — The Ghost in the Shell star and her mother attended this year's amfAR event …
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Page Six, People.com and POPSUGAR Celebrity
New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Charles Oakley arrested after fighting in stands at MSG, says James Dolan wanted him out of there — It was a crazy night at the Garden Wednesday, that saw a Knick legend hauled out of the arena by security, handcuffed and taken to jail in front of a stunned star-studded crowd just a few feet from Garden chairman James Dolan.
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Marcus Thompson II / Mercury News:
Exclusive: Stephen Curry responds to Trump-praising Under Armour boss — Surprised, the Warriors star got an explanation directly from Kevin Plank, stands by his shoe company — Once again, Stephen Curry has found himself in the middle of a political issue.
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Us Weekly:
Paris Jackson Splits From Boyfriend Michael Snoddy — It's over ... for now, at least. Paris Jackson has called it quits with boyfriend Michael Snoddy after less than a year of dating, multiple sources tell Us Weekly. — “Paris ended things with Michael,” an insider tells Us.
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Talia Ergas / Us Weekly:
Beyoncé and Jay Z ‘Had Given Up’ Trying to Conceive Before Pregnancy News — Beyoncé, who revealed Wednesday, February 1, that she is expecting twins with husband Jay Z, “had given up” trying to get pregnant before she got the happy news, a source close to the pop star reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
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Sofiya Ballin / Philly.com:
Rapper DMX visits Philly homeless nonprofit — Wednesday was DMX's birthday. — Sort of. — The rapper told a room of about 50 men that he was celebrating a rebirth. His guttural voice echoed across the room as the men soaked in every single word. “The reason why I reached out today …
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Perez Hilton:
Justin Bieber Gifts His Followers With ‘SOO MUCH CONTENT’ AKA Shirtless Selfies! — Did you miss him?? — After sharing a clip of his T-Mobile Super Bowl commercial to Instagram over the weekend, we had a feeling Justin Bieber would soon be making his full return after SIX months away!!
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London Evening Standard:
Kirke, 31, told ES Magazine: “I got divorced and I attribute that to acting. And just asking myself, ‘Is this really me?’ “ So much of my life has been about reaction, just following the flow rather than making a strong choice. — Split: Jemima Kirke has ended her marriage to Michael Mosberg (Rex)
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Daily Mail and People.com
Pam O'Brien / Shape Magazine:
How Michelle Monaghan Tackles Crazy-Awesome Fitness Challenges Without Losing Her Chill — The actress and our March cover girl recently took up surfing and MMA and is considering running the New York City marathon this year. Talk about #goals. — Being healthy and happy is all about balance …
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Baby Bells / In Touch Weekly:
Bella Banos Dishes on Her Relationship With Scott Disick (EXCLUSIVE) — In an exclusive interview with In Touch, model Bella Banos, 20, speaks out for the first time about her relationship with Scott Disick, 33. — “Scott calls me his girl and we have said ‘I love you,’” Bella …
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Jamie Blynn / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian Rejected Scott Disick's Marriage Proposal While on Family Vacation in Costa Rica
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