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9:35 PM ET, January 30, 2019

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TMZ.com:
Jussie Smollett ‘Persons of Interest’ Revealed on Surveillance Video  —  5:43 PM PT — Chicago PD just released this screengrab from the surveillance video but, as you can see, it's virtually impossible to make out a single feature of the “persons of interest.”
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Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Police find footage of potential people of interest in Jussie Smollett attack … Police found footage of potential people of interest involved in the alleged attack on “Empire” star Jussie Smollett.  —  “Police detectives have located surveillance cameras that show potential people of interest …
TMZ.com:
‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett Declined Additional Security Before Attack  —  “Empire” star Jussie Smollett didn't want to be encumbered by an entourage of bodyguards when he wasn't working ... despite an offer by Fox a week before the brutal attack.  —  Sources close to the situation tell us …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
James Gunn in Talks to Direct ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel (Exclusive)  —  The move is not entirely unexpected as Gunn was already writing the script for the follow-up, which Warner Bros. just slotted for an August 2021 release.  —  James Gunn is returning to the director's chair.
Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
Frankie Grande Splits From Married Couple: ‘Thank You, Next’  —  It's over.  Two months after revealing he was in a relationship with a married couple, Frankie Grande confirmed he's flying solo.  —  Celebrity Splits of 2019  —  “I am single.  I've been single for about a month now,” …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Duchess Meghan Calls ‘Many of the Shots’ With Prince Harry
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Wendy Williams Might Move Out of Her New Jersey Home to Focus on Her Health
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Emmy Griffiths / HELLO!:
HELLO!  World Exclusive: Rafa Nadal engaged to girlfriend of 14 years Mery Perelló  —  The couple will wed this autumn  —  Rafael Nadal is engaged to his long-term girlfriend, Mery Perelló!  The beautiful couple, who have been in a committed relationship for 14 years …
Discussion: Us Weekly and The Hollywood Gossip
Postmates:
The Receipt: Kylie Jenner  —  Between being an entrepreneur, TV personality, and full-time mother, how does Kylie Cosmetics founder and Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kylie Jenner balance it all?  She counts on Postmates 365 days out of the year because she knows “we get it.”
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Gwyneth Paltrow Sued for $3.1 Million Over Alleged ‘Hit-And-Run Ski Crash’: She ‘Skied Away’  —  A Utah doctor claims the Oscar-winning actress crashed into him on a ski slope that left him with serious injuries  —  Gwyneth Paltrow is facing a lawsuit from a Utah doctor who claims …
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McKenzie Stauffer / KUTV-TV:
Utah man files lawsuit against Gwyneth Paltrow after ski crash at Deer Valley
Discussion: CBS News
Hollywood Reporter:
Bryan Singer Stands to Make $40 Million From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (Exclusive)  —  Despite being fired from the Oscar-nominated blockbuster, Singer remains the credited director and is still set to earn a hefty piece of the Queen movie's profits.  —  Director Bryan Singer is set to earn tens …
Elsa Keslassy / Variety:
Celine Dion Film ‘The Power of Love’ in the Works From Gaumont (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “The Power of Love,” a $23 million music-filled film about Canadian singer Celine Dion, is in the works from French studio Gaumont.  —  One of the highest-profile French films slated for 2020, “The Power of Love” …
Discussion: Stereogum
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Ryan Naumann / The Blast:
Lady Gaga's Heated Deposition Unsealed in Kesha's Legal Battle with Dr. Luke: 'Do You Know What It's Like for Survivors?'  —  Lady Gaga was fiercely protective of Kesha while being deposed as part of the legal battle with Dr. Luke and things got so heated at one point that Gaga told his lawyer she “should be ashamed” of herself.
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Ashton Kutcher Tweets Out Phone Number, Says He Misses ‘Having a Real Connection with Real People’  —  The 40-year-old actor shared his phone number on Tuesday encouraging people to “just text me”  —  Ashton Kutcher wants you to call him — and it's not a prank.
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Dlisted, Wired and Page Six
BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
PAUL STANLEY Rules Out VINNIE VINCENT Guest Appearance During KISS's Farewell Tour: 'That's Not Someone Who I Want To Celebrate'  —  Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have not ruled out the involvement of past members on KISS's “End Of The Road” farewell tour, but only in a guesting capacity.
Discussion: Stereogum, Page Six and Ace Frehley
Christine Alexis / Perez Hilton:
Justin Bieber Officially Drops His Drew House Streetwear Clothing Line!  —  Have you guys noticed Justin Bieber running around LA looking slightly disheveled while rocking smiley-faced apparel?  —  Well if you're a fan of the look, you'll have a chance to get in on the action as the Biebs …
Discussion: POPSUGAR, X17 Online and Page Six
 
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Ozzy Osbourne:
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Sharon Kanter / People.com:
Rachel Brosnahan Is the New Face of Late Aunt Kate Spade's Label Frances Valentine and Shares …
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Ariana Grande's New Kanji Tattoo Is An Unfortunate Mistake
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Pete Davidson, Judd Apatow Team for Comedy for Universal (Exclusive)
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Zack Snyder Returning to Movies With Zombie Action Pic ‘Army of the Dead’ (Exclusive)
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Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple reports Q4 revenue from Services, which includes the App Store, Apple TV+, and Apple Music, up 12% YoY to $24.97B, a new quarterly record, but below est.

Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Amazon reports Q3 ad revenue up 19% YoY to $14.33B, vs. $14.25B est., amid its push to insert ads into Prime Video, and subscription sales up 11% YoY to $11.3B

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