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9:00 PM ET, January 17, 2021

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TMZ.com:
Music Producer Phil Spector Dead at 81 from COVID-19  —  PHIL SPECTOR DEAD AT 81 ... Caught COVID-19 in Prison  —  REMEMBERING PHIL SPECTOR  —  Phil Spector, the music producer responsible for some of the biggest hits in music and the architect of The Wall of Sound has died ... sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ.
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Terry Thornton / cdcr.ca.gov:
Inmate Phillip Spector Dies of Natural Causes  —  STOCKTON - California Health Care Facility inmate Phillip Spector, 80, was pronounced deceased of natural causes at 6:35 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at an outside hospital.  His official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner …
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap and Stereogum
Lynn Elber / Associated Press:
Betty White marks 99th birthday Sunday; up late as she wants  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — True to form, Betty White has something impish to say about her birthday Sunday.  —  “Since I am turning 99, I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!” she told The Associated Press in an email.
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B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Betty White Celebrates Her 99th Birthday With TONS Of Twitter Love — And A Special Meal!  —  Betty White continues to live the good life... even now, for her incredible 99th birthday on Sunday!  —  The longtime TV star is enjoying the major milestone with a special meal of a hot dog …
Discussion: E! Online and FemaleFirst
Kathy Campbell / Us Weekly:
Jana Kramer Slams Then Apologizes to Tiger Woods' Former Mistress Rachel Uchitel … Jana Kramer didn't hold back about her feelings towards “other women” when she interviewed Tiger Woods' former mistress Rachel Uchitel on her “Whine Down” podcast.  —  Tiger Woods' Doc Revelations: What We Learned About His Marriage and More
Discussion: E! Online
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Love Island' Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew Split 3 Months After History-Making Win  —  Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew both announced on social media that they've decided to go their separate ways.  Read what they had to say about their breakup.  —  It's over between Love Island stars Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Just Jared
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Jennifer Lopez May Deny Getting Cosmetic Surgery But See Which Stars Admitted to Going Under the Knife  —  On Jan. 15, Jennifer Lopez told a fan on social media that she has never had Botox, other injectables or surgery.  However, many other celebs aren't afraid to publicly admit it.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Just Jared
HELLO!:
This Morning's Dr Zoe Williams announces she is expecting her first child … In an exclusive interview and photoshoot with HELLO! magazine, ITV's This Morning's resident doctor Zoe Williams has revealed she is expecting her first baby with her boyfriend Stuart McKay.
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Jenelle Evans Says Her Son Jace Now Lives With Her Full Time  —  Ex-Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans said in a video that her son Jace now lives with her full time.  For most of his life, he lived with her mother Barbara, who said she still has custody.  —  Jenelle Evans says she her 11-year-old son Jace now lives with her full time.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Perez Hilton
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Jonathan Scott Raves Over His “Favorite Person” Zooey Deschanel in Sweet Birthday Tribute  —  Jonathan Scott celebrated his “favorite person” Zooey Deschanel's 41st birthday, teasing, “I have a few surprises up my sleeve.”  —  Home is where the heart is!  —  And for Property Brothers star …
Discussion: Just Jared
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Barack Obama Shares Heartwarming Tribute to Michelle Obama on Her 57th Birthday  —  Michelle Obama is certainly feeling the love on her birthday, especially after receiving a sweet message from Barack Obama.  Read his tribute below!  —  One of Capricorn's biggest stars is celebrating her birthday: Michelle Obama!
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Kaitlin Reilly / E! Online:
Vanderpump Rules Star Scheana Shay Shows Off Her Baby Bump in Nude Photo  —  Scheana Shay celebrated 26 weeks pregnant by posting a nude photo to Instagram.  —  Scheana Shay is just hit a milestone in her pregnancy.  —  On Jan. 17, the Vanderpump Rules star snapped a nude photo of herself for her Instagram Story.
Discussion: Page Six
 
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People.com:
American Idol's Kat and Alex Tie the Knot in Intimate ‘Dream’ Wedding — See the Photos!
Discussion: E! Online
Georgia Slater / People.com:
Ryan Reynolds Records Uplifting Message for 11-Year-Old Deadpool Fan with Cancer
Discussion: E! Online
Thomas Mates / WKMG:
Child dies alone in crib while dad worked because he needed money for rent, police say
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Meghan King Goes Instagram Official with New Boyfriend Will Roos: ‘We Have So Much Fun Together’
Discussion: Page Six
Katie Hind / Daily Mail:
My miscarriage agony: How Myleene Klass lost a baby while presenting a radio programme... yet found the strength to finish the show
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Prince William is ‘proud’ the Queen and Prince Philip have received COVID-19 vaccinations
Discussion: Just Jared and FemaleFirst
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
Maisie Smith to become ‘the next Dua Lipa’ as record labels vie to make her a pop star
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Nicole Chenoweth / The Sun:
REAL HORROR RHOD alum Tiffany Hendra shows HUGE scar from ‘melanoma’ surgery as she worries ‘cell phone radiation can cause cancer’
Discussion: E! Online
Stephanie Soteriou / The Sun:
Towie's Demi Sims confirms romance with Too Hot To Handle's Francesca Farago as they snog in Instagram pic
Discussion: E! Online
Paulina Jayne Isaac / Cosmopolitan:
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn Are Reportedly “In It for the Long Haul”
Discussion: POPSUGAR
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Sara Fischer / Axios:
CalMatters, a nonprofit focused on CA politics and policy, acquires tech news nonprofit The Markup; CalMatters has ~$12.5M in funding and The Markup has $5M

Neel Dhanesha / Nieman Lab:
Q&A with Erica Heilman, host of “Rumble Strip”, an independent podcast she created in 2013 that chronicles how Vermont changed over the years

Jessica Testa / New York Times:
A look at Highsnobiety, a creative consultancy and clothing line, as well as magazine and website led by EIC Willa Bennett covering fashion and youth culture

 
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