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9:45 PM ET, January 31, 2019

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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: Bossip, Page Six and Towleroad Gay News
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E! Online:
Jussie Smollett's Family Breaks Silence on “Violent and Unprovoked Attack” in Emotional Statement  —  Jussie Smollett's family has released a statement, days after being attacked by two unknown offenders in Chicago.  —  The Smollett family statement reads: “In the early hours of Tuesday morning …
Ted Johnson / Variety:
Chicago PD Seeking ‘Persons of Interest’ in Jussie Smollett Attack; Manager Was on Phone During Incident
Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
Jussie Smollett's Family Breaks Silence After Violent Attack: ‘This Was a Racial and Homophobic Hate Crime’
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Chris Harnick / E! Online:
Fox Temporarily Suspends Production on Empire
Discussion: TMZ.com
Chicago Sun Times:
‘Empire’ star victim of alleged racist, homophobic attack in Streeterville
Discussion: New York Times, Mandatory and Us Weekly
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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Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Duchess Kate and Prince William Give Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry Parenting Advice … If Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry are ever feeling overwhelmed after welcoming their firstborn child in late April, they'll have plenty of support from Prince William and Duchess Kate.
Samantha Leffler / Us Weekly:
Drake Gives Two McDonald's Employees $100 Each During Fast Food Run
Discussion: Bossip
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 …
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: Lainey Gossip, Dlisted and Us Weekly
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Passage’ Producer Matt Reeves on Netflix's Theatrical Plans and His “Noir Batman”
Discussion: Variety and POPSUGAR
Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Batman,’ ‘The Suicide Squad’ Set 2021 Release Dates
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Just Jared
Jon Burlingame / Variety:
Oscars to Feature All Five Best Song Nominees on Telecast After All (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The Motion Picture Academy, responding to a widespread backlash to its initial plan to only spotlight two of the best original song nominees on the Oscarcast, is now planning to have all five nominated songs performed …
Discussion: Stereogum and TV Tattle
Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
Gossip Girl Reboot at The CW?  'There's a Discussion,' Confirms Mark Pedowitz  —  Spotted: CW president Mark Pedowitz stirring speculation about a Gossip Girl reboot at the Television Critics Assoc. winter press tour.  —  “There's a discussion, but I don't know if we're there yet,” …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Andy Swift / TVLine:
YOU Season 2 Adds Heathers Star, Young Jane the Virgin in Key Roles  —  Two more Angelenos are entering Joe Goldberg's inner circle in YOU's upcoming second season, including a young girl who sounds like his new Paco.  James Scully, who recently portrayed leading man J.D …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
CBS Boss On 'Big Bang's End & Possible Spinoff, Fate Of ‘Murphy Brown’, ‘Mom’ & ‘MacGyver’ And Company Climate - TCA  —  At the summer TCA press tour in August, CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl faced a barrage of questions about the network's culture just days after the first story …
Discussion: Us Weekly, The Wrap and TV Tattle
Gary Trock / The Blast:
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Seen in Heated Discussion During Beverly Hills Meeting  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie quietly met this week under the same roof and appeared to be involved in a tense conversation regarding the details of their divorce.  —  The two stars were photographed …
People.com:
Gym, Tan, Strip!  Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino to Guest Host Chippendales Show in Las Vegas  —  The Jersey Shore star will be donning the iconic cuffs and collar to guest host the show for five weeks  —  The famed Chippendales show just added a beloved guido to its lineup: Vinny Guadagnino.
Discussion: Star
Peterdeadline / Deadline:
Showtime Moves 'Homeland's Final Season Premiere Back To Fall Due To Global Filming Demands - TCA  —  Showtime is moving back the premiere of the eighth and final season of terror drama Homeland to the fall.  —  The pay-cable network initially announced that the show would premiere in June …
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘The L Word’ Sequel Ordered to Series at Showtime  —  Marja-Lewis Ryan serves as the showrunner on the revival with original series creator Ilene Chaiken set to exec produce.  —  The L Word is officially back at Showtime.  —  The premium cable network used its time Thursday …
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
 
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Gary Trock / The Blast:
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Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Says EMI Contract is ‘Servitude’ and ‘Wants to Be Set Free’
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Christine Burroni / Page Six:
Kenan and Kel once feasted at Chili's after selling Super Bowl tickets
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Lucy Devine / Page Six:
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: Page Six and Bossip
Etan Vlessing / Hollywood Reporter:
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Discussion: The Wrap
Elsa Keslassy / Variety:
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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:
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