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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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X17 Online, MTV and Stereogum
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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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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 …
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 …
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Cele|bitchy
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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Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Jessica Simpson details the last time she slept with Nick Lachey
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Cele|bitchy
Gina Vivinetto / TODAY.com:
Jessica Simpson reveals 1st thought after photo of herself ‘broke my heart’
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Page Six
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 …
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TMZ.com
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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Us Weekly, The Blemish 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
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.
