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7:35 PM ET, March 18, 2021

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Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Armie Hammer Being Investigated by LAPD After Woman Comes Forward With Violent Rape Allegation … The anonymous woman who first posted allegations against Armie Hammer on social media has publicly come forward.  —  “I thought that he was going to kill me,” the woman, named Effie …
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Mollie Mansfield / The Sun:
Armie Hammer accuser to speak out in wake of ‘cannibal’ claims and say she was ‘victimized’ by star  —  ARMIE Hammer's accuser is set to speak out in wake of the alleged cannibal claims and say she was “victimized” by the star.  —  The Thursday afternoon press conference will serve …
Mia Galuppo / Hollywood Reporter:
Woman Accuses Armie Hammer of Rape Amid LAPD Investigation  —  “During those four hours, I tried to get away but he wouldn't let me.  I thought he was going to kill me.  Then [he] left with no concern for my well-being,” says a woman named Effie.  —  During a Thursday press conference …
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Armie Hammer being investigated by LAPD following rape allegations
Discussion: Just Jared
Telegraph:
Ralph Fiennes: 'I can't understand the vitriol directed at JK Rowling'  —  As he announces his tour of The Four Quartets, the actor talks TS Eliot, the current threat to artistic freedom and James Bond  —  As a morale-boosting indication that better days lie ahead for British theatre …
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Nick Markus / Celebrity Insider:
Ralph Fiennes Defends J.K. Rowling And Calls The Backlash Against Her ‘Disturbing!’
Discussion: Perez Hilton and FemaleFirst
Charisse Van Horn / Celebrity Insider:
Is Khloe Kardashian having a baby with Tristan Thompson via a surrogate?  The last season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians returns on Thursday, March 18, 2021, and Khloe revealed heartbreaking news in a trailer for the premiere.  Speaking with her big sister, Kim Kardashian …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Just Jared
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Kelly Smith / Daily Star:
Kim Kardashian flaunts famous curves in eye-popping lime green PVC corset
Discussion: The Sun and Page Six
Ekin Karasin / The Sun:
KANYE BELIEVE IT Kanye West's fortune ‘could top $6BILLION’ thanks to Yeezy sales and shares in Kim Kardashian's SKIMS as they divorce
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Page Six
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Tinsley Mortimer and Scott Kluth End Engagement: ‘An Incredibly Difficult Decision,’ He Says  —  Tinsley Mortimer and Scott Kluth have split, PEOPLE can exclusively confirm.  —  Kluth says he and the former Real Housewives of New York City star ended their engagement several months ago …
Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly, E! Online and The Sun
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:   Tinsley Mortimer and Scott Kluth Split, End Engagement 1 Year After She Left ‘RHONY’ for Him
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘A Time To Kill’ Sequel: HBO Developing Limited Series Adaptation Of ‘A Time For Mercy’ With Matthew McConaughey Reprising Lead Role  —  25 years after playing the role that helped launch his career in A Time To Kill, Matthew McConaughey may be getting ready to make his return to the courtroom.
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
Matthew McConaughey to Reprise ‘A Time to Kill’ Role in John Grisham Series in the Works at HBO
Discussion: The Wrap
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Kristin Cavallari and Jeff Dye Split, End Romance After 5 Months … Dunzo!  Kristin Cavallari and Jeff Dye have pulled the plug on their casual romance after five months, a source confirms to Us Weekly.  —  The duo, who were first linked in October 2020 after being spotted kissing in Chicago …
Discussion: The Sun
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Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Kristin Cavallari and Jeff Dye Are No Longer Dating After 5 Months
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and Celebs
Elle:
Hailey Bieber on Love, Fame and Online Hate  —  Over a year into the pandemic and two plus into her very public marriage, Hailey opens up.  —  Somewhere in Los Angeles, Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) is sheltered in place in a deep white chair before a fire.
Valerie Hernandez / Valentine In The Morning:
Zayn Malik Talks Fatherhood, Gigi Hadid, And New Music!  —  Zayn Malik had a big year in 2020 in his personal life and an even bigger start of 2021 with the release of his new album “Nobody Is Listening” and most recent track with Ingrid Michaelson “To Begin Again.”
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Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Zayn Malik Shares Rare Details About Raising “Amazing” Baby Khai With Gigi Hadid
Discussion: Us Weekly, Elle and FemaleFirst
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Sarah Harding breaks down in tears over never having children saying losing fiance Tom is her ‘biggest mistake’  —  GIRLS Aloud star Sarah Harding has said she's been left in tears at the prospect of never having children.  —  The 39-year-old singer, who has advanced breast cancer, opened up in her heartbreaking book Hear Me Out.
Daniel Kreps / Rolling Stone:
Dance Duo Justice Send Justin Bieber Cease-and-Desist Letter Over New Album, Merch  —  French electronic group's management talk taking legal action after claiming that singer infringed on Justice's trademark  —  French dance duo Justice have sent a cease-and-desist notice to Justin Bieber …
Sharon Stone / Vanity Fair:
“You Can't Shame Me”: Sharon Stone on How Basic Instinct Nearly Broke Her, Before Making Her a Star  —  In an exclusive excerpt from her memoir, Stone writes about predatory directors, being a “difficult” woman in Hollywood, and her most iconic role: “It's about more than just a peek up my skirt, people.”
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Step Out amid Ongoing Controversy Over Meghan and Harry's Interview  —  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited an ambulance station in Newham, east London, to support the emergency staffers working the COVID-19 frontlines
Discussion: Elle and Glamour
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Just Jared:
Prince William & Duchess Kate Middleton FaceTime with Frontline Worker's Family
Discussion: Page Six and People.com
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Maddox Jolie-Pitt Testified Against Brad Pitt in Angelina Jolie Custody Case: 'It Wasn't Very Flattering' … Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's eldest son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, testified against his father during the exes' lengthy custody battle.  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Ups and Downs
Discussion: Daily Mail, The Sun, Bossip and The Blast
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Vanessa Bryant Names Sheriff's Deputies Who Allegedly Shared Photos of the Kobe Bryant Crash Scene  —  Last week, a judge dismissed efforts by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department to keep the deputies' names sealed in a lawsuit  —  Vanessa Bryant has publicly shared her legal complaint …
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Cuddle Up After Date in Los Angeles: She's ‘So Smitten’ … Adorably comfortable with each other!  Kourtney Kardashian and boyfriend Travis Barker were spotted showing PDA after going on a date.  —  The reality star, 41, and the musician, 45 …
Discussion: E! Online and POPSUGAR
 
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