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3:20 PM ET, February 19, 2019

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BBC:
Fashion designer Lagerfeld dead at 85  —  Superstar fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died, aged 85, in Paris.  —  The German designer, who was the creative director for Chanel and Fendi, was one of the industry's most prolific figures, and worked up until his death.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Bossip
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Vanessa Friedman / New York Times:
Karl Lagerfeld Dies at 85; Prolific Designer Defined Luxury Fashion  —  Karl Lagerfeld, the most prolific designer of the 20th and 21st centuries and a man whose career formed the prototype of the modern luxury fashion industry, died on Tuesday in Paris.  He was 85.  —  His death was announced on Tuesday by Chanel.
TMZ.com:
Designer Icon Karl Lagerfeld Dead at 85  —  The fashion world is mourning after legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld's death Tuesday in Paris.  —  Lagerfeld died in a Parisian hospital ... according to Chanel, where he served as creative director.  He was reportedly admitted on Monday night.
Discussion: X17 Online, Page Six and The Blast
Scarlett Conlon / The Guardian:   Karl Lagerfeld, artistic director at Chanel, dies aged 85
Joelle Diderich / WWD:
Karl Lagerfeld Dies in Paris
Discussion: Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Jussie Smollett's ‘Empire’ Role Slashed in Wake Of ‘Attack’ Scandal  —  Jussie Smollett's “Empire” screen time is getting slashed in the wake of a growing sentiment that he staged the so-called “attack.”  —  Production sources tell TMZ ... Jussie was supposed to have 9 scenes and a big musical number …
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CBS Chicago:
Jussie Smollett Case: Clues Into Potential Motive Behind The Attack  —  (CBS) -"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, upset after a racist letter sent to the show's studio didn't get a “bigger reaction,” is suspected of paying two men to attack him a week later, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the investigation.
Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
Gwyneth Paltrow on How ‘Shakespeare in Love’ Changed Her Life (and the Oscars) Forever  —  Gwyneth Paltrow never felt the same after making “Shakespeare in Love.”  The movie that earned her the best actress Oscar 20 years ago transformed her into a global star.
Discussion: Us Weekly, POPSUGAR and Page Six
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Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
Gwyneth Paltrow to Exit Marvel Cinematic Universe
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Kathy Campbell / Us Weekly:
Miranda Lambert's Husband Brendan McLoughlin Cheated on Fiancee, Got a Woman Pregnant, Ex's Mom Claims  —  Miranda Lambert's new husband, Brendan McLoughlin, cheated on his fiancée and got another woman pregnant, his ex's mom claims.  —  Biggest Celebrity Cheating Scandals Ever!
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TMZ.com:
Miranda Lambert & New Husband Forge Ahead with Commuter Marriage
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Perez Hilton
Rick Egusquiza / RADAR:
Miranda Lambert's New Husband Is Cheating ‘Garbage,’ His Ex-Fiancee's Mom Claims
Discussion: Page Six and In Touch Weekly
TMZ.com:
Charo Speaks Out After Husband's Death by Suicide at 79  —  2/19 — Charo just released a statement confirming “the love of my life killed himself.”  She said, “There are no words to describe what we are feeling now.”  She added, “In recent years, his health began to decline and he developed …
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The Blast:
Charo's Husband, Kjell Rasten, Dead From Apparent Suicide
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Kourtney Kardashian Runs Into Ex-Boyfriend Younes Bendjima At Coffee Shop  —  Kourtney Kardashian looks like she's on great terms with her ex-boyfriend, Younes Bendjima ... because the former couple was super flirty when they bumped into each other while out grabbing drinks.
Discussion: X17 Online, Us Weekly and Perez Hilton
Katherine Gillespie / PAPER:
Kylie Jenner: Get Rich or Die Following  —  Kylie Jenner knows we've all wondered out loud who her plastic surgeon is.  She just doesn't care.  Once one of the more unassuming members of America's most famous family, these days her arched eyebrows and permanently pouted lips …
People.com:
Meghan Markle Makes Secret Trip to New York City for Baby Shower with Friends  —  The California native is back in the U.S.A.!  —  Meghan Markle is getting showered!  —  The Duchess of Sussex made a secret trip to New York City to celebrate the upcoming arrival of her and Prince Harry's first child, due in late April.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Kate Beckinsale Slams Troll for Questioning Her Dating Choices After Stepping Out with Pete Davidson  —  The actress proved, yet again, that she won't let any Internet trolls get her down  —  Another day, another Internet troll that Kate Beckinsale has hilariously shut down.
Discussion: Dlisted
Melissa Roberto / RADAR:
‘My 600-Lb.  Life’ Star Sean Milliken Dead At 29  —  He passed away from an infection on Feb. 17.  —  ‘My 600-Lb.  Life’ star Sean Milliken has passed away at age 29, RadarOnline.com can exclusively report.  —  The TLC star was admitted into the hospital on Sunday …
Discussion: Us Weekly and In Touch Weekly
 
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Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
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