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2:55 PM ET, February 5, 2020

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TMZ.com:
Jay-Z Says Sitting for National Anthem Wasn't Protest, He Was Working  —  Jay-Z says he and Beyonce sitting through the “Star Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl was absolutely NOT a protest of any sort ... it was simply 2 moguls hard at work.  —  Jay was at Columbia University Tuesday …
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Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Jay-Z gives explanation for sitting during Super Bowl national anthem  —  Jay-Z says he and wife Beyoncé were not making a statement when they sat during the National Anthem at the Super Bowl.  He was just focused on his job as a producer.  —  At a Columbia University Q&A as part …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Us Weekly
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
JAY-Z Says He Wasn't Protesting When He & Beyoncé Remained Seated During National Anthem at Super Bowl  —  “I didn't have to make a silent protest,” the rapper said, adding that the diverse group of artists that were chosen to perform were “the biggest, loudest protest of all”
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘Enjoying Quiet Life’ in Canada: ‘A Weight Has Been Lifted,’ Says Friend  —  “They are real homebodies who love to chill out with Archie and the dogs,” an insider tells PEOPLE  —  Since announcing their departure from royal duty on Jan. 8 …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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People.com:
Prince Harry and Prince William 'Didn't Leave on Good Terms,' Says Family Friend  —  The brothers' rift dates back to 2017, when William cautioned his younger sibling about moving too fast with Meghan Markle  —  There is still unfinished business between Prince Harry and Prince William.
Molly Lambert / ELLE:
The Secret Life of Mrs. Hailey Bieber  —  The newly married supermodel opens up about her faith, voting for Bernie, and loving Justin in sickness and in health.  —  Hailey Bieber admits she loves seasonal lattes even though “I know it's so basic.”  Lithe and glowing in white Cydnie Jordan …
Peter Flax / Men's Health:
KEVIN HART WALKS OUT  —  of the darkness.  Sunlight won't spill over the Santa Monica Mountains for an hour, but the actor offers a quick handshake and throws a leg over his Airdyne, dutifully churning his arms and legs as his friend and longtime personal trainer, Ron “Boss” Everline, warms up to his left on a treadmill.
Discussion: Full Feed, Gossip Cop and Page Six
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Bachelor Peter Weber Defends Victoria Fuller After Their Cosmopolitan Cover Was Pulled  —  “I just hope that people can form their opinion on her based on what they see between the two of us and her time on the show,” the Bachelor said  —  Peter Weber is defending Victoria Fuller …
C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Demi Lovato ‘Taking Sobriety Very Seriously’ Amid Her Musical Comeback — But Is It Just Damage Control??  —  Get ready for Demi Lovato's epic comeback season!  —  Following back-to-back standout performances at the Grammys and Super Bowl LIV, it really feels like the 27-year-old is on a roll right now.
Discussion: Page Six
People.com:
Lady Gaga Met New Boyfriend Michael Polansky Through Friends, Says Source: She's ‘Very Happy’  —  “They weren't shy about showing off PDA” over Super Bowl weekend, a source says of Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky  —  Caught in a new romance!  —  Over Super Bowl weekend …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Steve Helling / People.com:
Vanessa Bryant ‘Touched’ by Super Bowl Tribute to Kobe & Gianna: ‘Every Memorial Means Something’  —  Before Sunday night's game, both teams stood on the 24-yard line and had a moment of silence for Kobe and Gianna Bryant  —  Vanessa Bryant has been “touched” by the many emotional remembrances …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Roxane Gay / The Cut:
Janelle Monáe's Afrofuture “It looks like an orgasm and the big bang happening while skydiving as Grace Jones smiles.”  —  Two days before the 2019 Grammys, much to the chagrin of her team, Janelle Monáe went skydiving.  Her album Dirty Computer was nominated for Album of the Year …
Discussion: Page Six and Full Feed
M.B. / Perez Hilton:
Jessica Simpson Swears She Only Told ‘The Truth’ About Nick Lachey Divorce As She Goes Makeup Free For ‘Glamour’  —  The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth — that's mostly what Jessica Simpson promises in Open Book.  Except maybe the “whole” part.  We'll get back to that.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Page Six
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Gina Vivinetto / TODAY.com:
Jessica Simpson reveals 1st thought after photo of herself ‘broke my heart’
Discussion: Page Six
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Jessica Simpson details the last time she slept with Nick Lachey
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 
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