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Jason Derulo signed hopeful singer to a deal and then expected sex, she alleges in lawsuit  —  Emaza Gibson says the “Whatcha Say” singer turned cold after she rejected his sexual advances and eventually dropped her deal altogether.  —  LOS ANGELES — Emaza Gibson was thrilled …
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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Jason Derulo Sued by Aspiring Singer Who Claims Star Expected ‘Sex in Exchange for Success’  —  Emaza Gibson filed a complaint against the “Savage Love” singer on Tuesday in Los Angeles  —  An aspiring musician who signed a recording contract with Jason Derulo has filed a sexual harassment complaint …
Discussion: Just Jared, Rolling Stone and Variety
TMZ.com:
NFL Legend Dick Butkus Dead At 80  —  5:44 PM PT — A moment of silence was held in Butkus' honor prior to Thursday Night Football at FedEx Field ... where his former team is currently playing against the Washington Commanders.  —  4:14 PM PT — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement on Butkus' death.
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Britney Spears' estranged dad, Jamie, ‘severely ill’ in hospital with ‘bad infection’  —  Britney Spears' estranged dad, Jamie Spears, is battling a serious health issue in the hospital, Page Six can exclusively reveal.  —  “Jamie has been suffering with a bad infection that has required surgery,” a source tells us.
Corey Atad / ET Canada:
‘Frozen’ Director Shares Update On Third Film: ‘I Am Blown Away’  —  Jennifer Lee is liking what she's seeing from “Frozen 3”.  —  The director, who previously helmed the original Disney hit “Frozen” and its 2019 sequel, shared an update on the progress of the upcoming third film in the franchise.
Ed Gleave / Daily Star:
Christine McGuinness reveals terrifying cancer scare as she found lump on her breast  —  EXCLUSIVE: Christine McGuinness has recalled a cancer scare which saw her rushed in for an emergency appointment when she found something was wrong with her breast  —  Christine McGuinness has told of a terrifying cancer scare.
Discussion: Metro, The Sun, Ok - home and The Mirror
Ryan Merrifield / The Mirror:
Radio 1 DJ paedophile Chris Denning who was Jimmy Savile pal dies in prison  —  Former Radio 1 DJ Chris Denning - a friend of Jimmy Savile - was serving two 13 year prison sentences after being convicted of sex offences against boys as young as eight  —  A ‘depraved’ paedophile Radio 1 DJ …
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Katherine Stinson / Daily Mail:
Jamie Foxx reveals his Django Unchained co-star Keith Jefferson has died from cancer at 53 as he shares heartbreaking tribute: ‘Everything hurts’  —  Jamie Foxx announced on Thursday that his Django Unchained co-star Keith Jefferson has passed away at age 53.  —  Jefferson had been battling cancer.
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Hannah Sacks / People:
Jamie Foxx Is a Proud Dad as He Cheers On 15-Year-Old Daughter Anelise at Volleyball Game: 'Let's Go 14'
Discussion: ET Canada
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Universal Sets Martin Luther King Jr Movie For Chris Rock To Direct & Steven Spielberg To Exec Produce; Uni Acquires Jonathan Eig's ‘King: A Life’  —  Co-Editor-in-Chief, Film  — Neon Lands U.S. Deal For ‘Babes’, Pamela Adlon's Directing Debut That Stars Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau & Hasan Minhaj
Erin Clements / People:
Selling the OC Star Tyler Stanaland Is Leaving the Oppenheim Group: 'Wasn't an Easy Decision' (Exclusive)  —  The real estate agent and reality star tells PEOPLE he'll be working alongside his dad, John Stanaland, at high-profile rival agency Douglas Elliman
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
A24 Options Paris Hilton Memoir For 11:11 Media, Elle & Dakota Fanning's Lewellen Pictures & Middle Child Pictures  — A24 Options Paris Hilton Memoir For 11:11 Media, Elle & Dakota Fanning's Lewellen Pictures & Middle Child Pictures  — Distribution Boss Erik Lomis Lauded Posthumous …
Joey Nolfi / EW.com:
Rachel Bilson reacts to Whoopi Goldberg criticizing her on The View for judging partner's sex life  —  “I think it's important to hear a whole conversation before casting your own judgment or criticism on something,” Bilson exclusively tells EW. … TYPE  — TV Show
Mekala Rajagopal / Interview Magazine:
Ellen Burstyn Tells Christopher Meloni All of Her Secrets  —  Ellen Burstyn has been in the game for so long that her acting credits have their own Wikipedia page.  Throughout her seven-decade career, the 90-year-old legend has experienced all the peaks and valleys that show business has to offer …
Esther Kang / People:
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Are Waging a ‘Money War’ in Tense Living Situation amid Divorce (Source)  —  “They are not trying to get back together,” a source close to Zolciak tells PEOPLE in the wake of a police visit to the home the exes share with their four minor children
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Eric Deggans / NPR:
Roy Wood Jr. says he's leaving ‘The Daily Show’ but he doesn't hold a grudge  —  Comic Roy Wood Jr. says he will not return to his position as a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show when the show resumes new episodes later this month, ending a job he first started eight years ago.
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Why Suki Waterhouse Took a “Bout of Celibacy” Before Dating Robert Pattinson  —  Suki Waterhouse revealed she was celibate for six months before dating now-boyfriend Robert Pattinson: “It felt extra special in a way.”  —  Just call it Suki Waterhouse and the six months of celibacy.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
L. D. / Perez Hilton:
Jay Cutler Quietly Went Instagram Official With New Girlfriend After Kristin Cavallari Divorce!  See The Pics! … Jay Cutler officially has a new woman in his life post-Kristin Cavallari divorce!  —  The former NFL star is keeping his new romance on the DL for now …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and Us Weekly
Kirsten Chuba / The Hollywood Reporter:
Selena Gomez Hosts Inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit, Calling Mental Health Fund “The Most Important Thing That I've Ever Done”  —  Martin Short served as emcee for the benefit, where items including Taylor Swift tickets and a movie night with Paul Rudd were auctioned off to support mental health services.
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Jack Irvin / People:
Amy Winehouse's ‘Back to Black’ Video Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube 16 Years After Its Release
Discussion: ET Canada
Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Lopez digs into McDonald's burger as she breaks her healthy diet for drive-thru fare with husband Ben Affleck
Discussion: Page Six and OK Magazine
People:
Inside the Ruby Franke Case: YouTube Mom Kicked Husband Out of House, Spoke to Him ‘3 or 4 Times’ In a Year (Exclusive)
Discussion: RADAR
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
Pretty Little Liars' Brant Daugherty and Wife Kim Expecting Baby No. 2: All the Details
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Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
Internal memo: Hearst Magazines president announces layoffs as part of a decision to “reallocate resources” to “continue our focus on digital innovation”

Lachlan Cartwright / The Ankler:
Sources: MSNBC renewed Rachel Maddow's contract early this fall, but with a pay cut; MSNBC bosses' plan to shake up daytime and weekend programming

Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced she will leave the agency on January 20; she was the first woman to be confirmed to lead the agency

 
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