The daily gossip: George Clooney and Stacy Keibler might be breaking up, and more

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last updated 8 January 2015

1. George Clooney and Stacy Keibler might be breaking up

In news that's sure to shock anyone that has never read anything about George Clooney's love life, the Descendants star is reportedly on the verge of a breakup with his girlfriend of two years, Stacey Keibler. According to TMZ, a source close to the couple said that their "hectic schedules" have "caused the two to grow apart." The source added that while Clooney and Keibler haven't officially called it quits, a breakup is looming on the horizon — unless, of course, they're faking their troubles as the first step in an elaborate plan to knock off three Las Vegas casinos. [TMZ]

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Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.

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