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Jem Aswad / Variety:
Big Machine Records Denies Taylor Swift's Claims of Blocking Music Use — In a statement issued early Friday morning, Big Machine Records denied Taylor Swift's claims that they are blocking the use of her music. Swift had said in social media posts late Thursday that her former record company …
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Nicolas Cage in Talks to Star as Nicolas Cage in Meta Drama ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ (Exclusive) — Lionsgate pushed aside several suitors and is in final negotiations to pick up the meta movie project that references ‘Leaving Las Vegas,’ ‘Face/Off’ and more.
Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Hillary Clinton enjoyed a cuddle with baby Archie after ‘fan girl’ Meghan Markle invited the former First Lady over for ‘very warm, sweet’ meeting at her Frogmore Cottage home earlier this week — Currently on a six-week ‘sabbatical’ from royal duties to spend time with her family …
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Perez Hilton, Us Weekly, Page Six, The Sun and Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Lizzo Sued by Postmates Delivery Person for Defamation — LIZZO SUED BY POSTMATES DRIVER ... You Lied And Defamed Me!!! — EXCLUSIVE — Lizzo may have bitten off more than she could chew by claiming a Postmates driver stole her food ... because the driver is now coming after her in court.
Bud Foster / KOLD-TV:
WATCH: Teenage quadruple amputee wrestled to ground by deputy — Pima County Sheriff's Department investigating arrest of two teen boys — TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - An explosive video, first obtained by KOLD News 13, shows a Pima County deputy's run-in with a 15-year-old quadruple amputee.
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Washington Post
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Clive Owen To Play Bill Clinton In ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ On FX — He joins Sarah Paulson, who will play Linda Tripp, Beanie Feldstein, who will play Monica Lewinsky, and Annaleigh Ashford, who will play Paula Jones in the limited series, on which Lewinsky serves as a producer.
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Rosy Cordero / EW.com:
Freddie Prinze Jr. says Tom Hanks was supposed to play Sandy on Friends — “The One With the Male Nanny” almost went to a very Big star. — FB — Freddie Prinze Jr. feels lucky to have landed the role of Sandy on Friends, especially since the character was almost portrayed by a very Big star.
Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton Shows Off Motherly Side as She Bonds with Families at Opening of Children's Hospice — The royal mom of three visited The Nook hospice five years after she launched an appeal for funds for the new center — Kate Middleton made a poignant visit to a new children's hospice on Friday.
Todd Spangler / Variety:
James Charles to Host YouTube's First Beauty-Influencer Competition Series, Offering Winner $50,000 — YouTube star and beauty influencer James Charles is launching a “Project Runway"-style reality competition show — in which he'll pick one up-and-coming makeup artist as the winner of a $50,000 cash prize.
TMZ.com:
Jamie Foxx and Kate Beckinsale Get Close at Fancy Party — Jamie Foxx couldn't keep his hands off Kate Beckinsale at a fancy party ... and the timing is interesting considering both are recently single. — Jamie and Kate looked pretty comfortable with each other Thursday night at Catch LA …
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Bossip
People.com:
John Legend Reveals Why Chrissy Teigen Is ‘the One’ for Him — and What She Does That Makes Him Feel Loved — Sparks first flew for John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in 2006 on the set of his “Stereo” music video — If his massive hit “All of Me” didn't make it clear enough already …
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Cele|bitchy
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Prince William Reveals Kate Middleton's TV Guilty Pleasure — and Admits He Watches Sometimes! — Kate Middleton and her mom Carole are both big fans of one of the U.K.'s biggest hit shows — It's TV night at the palace for Kate Middleton and Prince William!
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