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Alyssa Brook / The Hollywood Unlocked:
HU Exclusive: Tristan Thompson Spotted Getting Cozy With Jordyn Woods At Party  —  Tristan Thompson can't seem to stay out of the headlines.  We have not seen him and Khloe Kardashian out in public or on social media in a while, but, it's clear his intentions have been elsewhere.
Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson Split 10 Months After His Cheating Scandal  —  It's over.  Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson have called it quits 10 months after his cheating scandal and more than two years after they started dating, Us Weekly confirms.
Discussion: In Touch Weekly and POPSUGAR
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
How Kylie Jenner and the Kardashian Family Really Feel About Jordyn Woods' Betrayal  —  Kylie Jenner is reeling over the realization that best friend Jordyn Woods betrayed her friendship by hooking up with Khloe Kardashian's former beau, Tristan Thompson.  —  While news of Tristan cheating …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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
Joelle Diderich / WWD:
Karl Lagerfeld Dies in Paris
Discussion: Lainey Gossip and Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Designer Icon Karl Lagerfeld Dead at 85
Discussion: The Blast and X17 Online
Scarlett Conlon / The Guardian:   Karl Lagerfeld, artistic director at Chanel, dies aged 85
TMZ.com:
‘My 600-lb Life’ Star Sean Milliken Dead at 29  —  12:47 PM PT — TLC is also mourning the loss of Sean, stating, “TLC expresses its deepest sympathies to Sean's friends and family at this difficult time.”  —  They also released a clip of Sean from last summer — when the show caught …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Bossip
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TLC.com:
In Memory of Sean Milliken from TLC's My 600-lb Life
Discussion: Page Six and TV Tattle
Melissa Roberto / RADAR:
‘My 600-Lb. Life’ Star Sean Milliken Dead At 29
Discussion: In Touch Weekly and Us Weekly
People.com:
Lady Gaga and Fiancé Christian Carino End Engagement  —  The singer sparked split rumors when she attended the Grammys without Carino — or her engagement ring  —  Lady Gaga and her fiancé Christian Carino have split, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.  —  “It just didn't work out.
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, Page Six and POPSUGAR
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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: Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
Rick Egusquiza / RADAR:
Miranda Lambert's New Husband Is Cheating ‘Garbage,’ His Ex-Fiancee's Mom Claims
Discussion: Dlisted, In Touch Weekly and Page Six
Billboard:
Ariana Grande Claims Nos. 1, 2 & 3 on Billboard Hot 100, Is First Act to Achieve the Feat Since The Beatles in 1964  —  ‘7 Rings’ reigns for a fourth week, 'Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored' debuts at No. 2 and ‘Thank U, Next’ rebounds to No. 3.  —  Ariana Grande becomes the first artist …
Discussion: Stereogum and BuzzFeed News
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 …
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 …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘The Storyteller’ Reimagining In Works by Neil Gaiman, Jim Henson Co. & Fremantle  —  EXCLUSIVE: Jim Henson's iconic 80s anthology series The Storyteller is eyeing a comeback.  Fremantle has teamed with The Jim Henson Company and author/TV writer-producer Neil Gaiman (American Gods, Good Omens) …
Discussion: TV Tattle
The Blast:
Charo's Husband, Kjell Rasten, Dead From Apparent Suicide  —  The husband of Charo — the Spanish American singer who rose to fame in the United States in 1970s — was found dead at the couple's home on Monday of an apparent suicide.  —  Law enforcement sources tell The Blast that Kjell Rasten died …
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
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The Challenge's Cory Wharton and Are You the One's Taylor Selfridge Are Back Together
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Kate Beckinsale Slams Troll for Questioning Her Dating Choices After Stepping Out with Pete Davidson
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Hollywood Reporter:
Emma Thompson Exits Skydance's ‘Luck’ After John Lasseter Hire (Exclusive)
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Netflix Heartthrob Noah Centineo Is the Latest Star to Strip Down to His Underwear for Calvin Klein
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