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3:25 AM ET, January 18, 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
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Jennifer Lopez Claps Back at Instagram User Who Accused Her of Getting ‘Tons’ of Botox  —  “For the 500 millionth time... I have never done Botox or any injectables or surgery!”  Jennifer Lopez replied  —  FB  —  More  —  Jennifer Lopez is setting the record straight about how she gets her “J. Lo glow.”
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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: Just Jared and Perez Hilton
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.
Kat Romero / Ok -:
Lauren Goodger and Charles Drury say ‘life starts here’ as they unveil every detail of surprise pregnancy in exclusive video  —  Lauren Goodger has revealed that she's expecting her first baby with boyfriend Charles Drury.  Now, members of the OK!  VIP club can hear about it in her own words...
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Just Jared:
Justin Timberlake Officially Confirms He & Jessica Biel Welcomed a Second Child - Find Out His Name!  —  It's official - Justin Timberlake is a dad of two boys!  —  After months of speculation, the 40-year-old entertainer made an appearance on Ellen to confirm that he and Jessica Biel …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk, E! Online and POPSUGAR
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
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
 
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Claire Armitstead / The Guardian:
Phoebe Dynevor: 'Bridgerton's come at a moment when people need it'
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Kaitlin Reilly / E! Online:
Vanderpump Rules Star Scheana Shay Shows Off Her Baby Bump in Nude Photo
Discussion: Page Six
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Barack Obama Shares Heartwarming Tribute to Michelle Obama on Her 57th Birthday
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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
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HELLO!:
This Morning's Dr Zoe Williams announces she is expecting her first child
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
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
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
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
Howard Stern of SiriusXM snags a surprise interview with President Biden, following reports of Biden's refusal so far to give The NYT a sit-down interview

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Memo: CNN's Poppy Harlow is leaving the network; she joined in 2008 and most recently co-hosted CNN This Morning, which was effectively canceled earlier in 2024

 
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