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1:15 PM ET, January 31, 2019

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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.
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Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘The Batman’ To Fly In Summer 2021; Ben Affleck Passes The Torch To Next Generation Of Bruce Wayne  —  EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. is dating their next rendition of Batman for June 25, 2021.  This is the one that Matt Reeves has been attached to as writer and director.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Lainey Gossip
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Passage’ Producer Matt Reeves on Netflix's Theatrical Plans and His “Noir Batman”  —  The L.A.-reared filmmaker opens up about his forthcoming collaboration with Shonda Rhimes, working with J.J. Abrams and his take on the Caped Crusader: “It's more Batman in his detective mode than we've seen in the films.”
Discussion: Variety and POPSUGAR
Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Batman,’ ‘The Suicide Squad’ Set 2021 Release Dates
Discussion: Just Jared and POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Cops Confirm Jussie Smollett Had Rope Around Neck in Lobby  —  9:45 AM PT — Police confirm to TMZ they have video of Jussie with rope draped around his neck as he walks through the lobby of his building.  That video was captured by a building surveillance camera.
Discussion: Page Six, Bossip and Towleroad Gay News
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TMZ.com:
Jussie Smollett ‘Persons of Interest’ Revealed on Surveillance Video  —  9:21 PM PT — According to local reporter Rob Elgas, Smollett was seen on surveillance camera walking on the opposite side of the street from the two persons of interest.  Elgas claims both Smollett and the unidentified people …
Chicago Sun Times:
‘Empire’ star victim of alleged racist, homophobic attack in Streeterville
Discussion: New York Times, Mandatory and Dlisted
Rachel Wallace / Us Weekly:
Wendy Williams Has Been Focusing on Her ‘Personal and Physical Health’ Amid Talk Show Hiatus … Where exactly is Wendy Williams?  After postponing the return of The Wendy Williams Show indefinitely, the talk show host is using her time off to fight for her health, a source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and RADAR
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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,” …
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Duchess Meghan Calls ‘Many of the Shots’ With Prince Harry
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Perez Hilton
Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Wendy Williams Might Move Out of Her New Jersey Home to Focus on Her Health
Discussion: Sandra Rose
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Officially Back Together with Offset, He Vows No More Groupies  —  Cardi B's family is together again — she and Offset are under the same roof, and the hip-hop power couple is officially back on ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources close to the couple tell us ... Cardi's returning …
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley Shares Video of Her Husband Roger Mathews Allegedly Attacking Her  —  Farley filed for divorce from Mathews in September after three years of marriage  —  Jenni “JWoww” Farley has released footage that allegedly shows her estranged husband Roger Mathews attacking her.
Discussion: Dlisted, Star and Page Six
Sharon Kanter / People.com:
How Kate Spade's Family and Friends Are Honoring the Late Designer Through Her Clothing Line  —  Not only does the late designer's niece Rachel Brosnahan star in the new Frances Valentine campaign, the entire collection is a tribute to Kate Spade's signature colorful, whimsical aesthetic
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Page Six and Us Weekly
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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 …
Discussion: TODAY.com and POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Lil Wayne Sues Ex-Lawyer for More than $20 Million, He's Been Overcharging Me  —  Lil Wayne says his ex-lawyer pulled a fast one — for more than a decade — and to the tune of more than $20 million ... and now it's time for the big payback.  —  Wayne is suing Ronald Sweeney …
Discussion: Bossip
Etan Vlessing / Hollywood Reporter:
Dick Miller, ‘Gremlins’ and ‘The Howling’ Star, Dies at 90  —  The veteran Hollywood character actor had a career that spanned six decades with more than 175 movie credits and 2,000 TV appearances.  —  Veteran Hollywood character actor Dick Miller, star of Roger Corman's 1959 cult classic …
Discussion: The Wrap
Ana Calderone / People.com:
Kylie Jenner Spent $10,000 on Food Delivery Last Year—Here's What She Ordered on Postmates  —  The reality star is all about a bagel with cream cheese in the morning.  —  Kylie Jenner has always had a thing for breakfast foods—but now we know she's not just making them at home herself.
 
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Elsa Keslassy / Variety:
Celine Dion Film ‘The Power of Love’ in the Works From Gaumont (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Stereogum
Christine Alexis / Perez Hilton:
Justin Bieber Officially Drops His Drew House Streetwear Clothing Line!
Discussion: POPSUGAR and X17 Online
TMZ.com:
Farrah Abraham Defends Posting Video of Sophia Dancing in Underwear
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Us Weekly
Ozzy Osbourne:
Ozzy has been forced to postpone the entire UK and European leg of his …
Discussion: Star
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BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
PAUL STANLEY Rules Out VINNIE VINCENT Guest Appearance During KISS's Farewell Tour …
Discussion: Stereogum, Page Six and Ace Frehley
Samantha Highfill / EW.com:
YOU adds Haunting of Hill House's Victoria Pedretti as season 2 female lead
Brian Ashcraft / Kotaku:
Ariana Grande's New Kanji Tattoo Is An Unfortunate Mistake
Discussion: Stereogum and Dlisted
Emmy Griffiths / HELLO!:
HELLO! World Exclusive: Rafa Nadal engaged to girlfriend of 14 years Mery Perelló
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Us Weekly
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg:
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Search to let users search for timely information using GPT-4o, after testing the feature in July 2024, a direct challenge to Google

 
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