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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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Stereogum and lovebscott / B. Scott
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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 …
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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”
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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 …
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Cele|bitchy
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 …
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Jessica Pels / Cosmopolitan:
Why We're Not Publishing the Cosmo ‘Bachelor’ Cover
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Us Weekly, Bossip, Perez Hilton, The Hollywood Gossip, TMZ.com, Page Six and POPSUGAR
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Cosmo Pulls Bachelor Cover After Victoria Fuller Modeled Clothing with ‘White Lives Matter’ Slogan
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Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and Dlisted
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.
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Page Six
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Gina Vivinetto / TODAY.com:
Jessica Simpson reveals 1st thought after photo of herself ‘broke my heart’
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Page Six
Christine Lennon / Harper's BAZAAR:
Kylie Jenner Is Having Her Cake and Eating It Too — The billionaire beauty mogul opens up about fame, family, and taking Kylie Cosmetics international for our March issue. — The offices of Kylie Cosmetics occupy the top floor of a boxy steel-and-glass building near a freeway just outside Los Angeles.
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TMZ.com:
Shannen Doherty Says She's ‘Dying’ of Stage 4 Cancer in Lawsuit — 10:21 AM PT — In the new docs, obtained by TMZ, Shannen filed in her lawsuit against State Farm she does not skirt her dire diagnosis. The opening line says, “Plaintiff Shannen Doherty is dying of stage 4 terminal cancer.”
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The Blemish, Us Weekly and Perez Hilton
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TMZ.com:
GERVONTA DAVIS ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ... Over Viral Video — Gervonta Davis has been arrested for domestic violence for roughing up his ex-girlfriend at a celebrity basketball game in Florida, cops confirm. — The boxing superstar — currently the WBA lightweight champion …
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Miami Herald, Baltimore Sun and Bossip
Jessica Herndon / Women's Health:
Rosario Dawson On Acting, Activism, And Being A Mom—All While Prioritizing Her Physical And Mental Health — The star opens up about the habits (kung fu! beet juice! a nurturing relationship!) that keep her sane as she conquers the world. — There are a few things to know about Rosario Dawson …
Morgan Smith / People.com:
Renée Zellweger on Becoming Judy Garland: ‘I Fell Deeply In Love with Her Every Day’ — The actress, 50, has already earned several awards for her dynamic portrayal of the Hollywood icon — For Renée Zellweger, becoming Judy Garland took more than a pair of ruby slippers.
Denise Petski / Deadline:
HBO Max Sets Host For Voguing Competition Series, Greenlights Design Show From ‘Queer Eye’ & ‘Amazing Race’ Producers - Update — UPDATED, 12:35 PM: HBO Max has set The Misery Index host and The Good Place alum Jameela Jamil as MC and judge of its upcoming voguing competition series Legendary.
Nigel Smith / People.com:
Tom Hanks Was Fred Rogers' ‘Favorite’ Actor But ‘They Never Met,’ Reveals Beautiful Day Director — A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is available on Digital Feb 4 and on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD on Feb 18 — Tom Hanks not only played Fred Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood — he was also the late TV icon's favorite actor!
