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6:05 PM ET, January 25, 2021

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TMZ.com:
Trey Songz Arrest Started Because He Allegedly Refused to Wear a Mask  —  TREY SONGZ VIOLENT ALTERCATION WITH COP AT CHIEFS GAME Allegedly Refused to Mask Up … 10:04 AM PT — Kansas City Police just gave TMZ the rundown on what happened with Trey Songz (in their eyes, anyway) …
Keziah Weir / Vanity Fair:
The Charming Billie Eilish  —  In the last year, Billie Eilish scored five Grammys, went multiplatinum eight times, released the new Bond theme, and had to cancel a world tour.  Then, she turned 19.  —  Before I ever meet Billie Eilish, I feel like I know her.
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Harry Potter’ Live-Action TV Series in Early Development at HBO Max (Exclusive)  —  Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that executives have had a series of meetings with writers with the goal of bringing the blockbuster franchise to television.  —  Accio, Harry Potter writers.
Discussion: The Wrap, Just Jared, POPSUGAR and Collider
Kathy Campbell / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Are Officially Dating: He Is ‘Very Smitten’ … Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are officially a couple, a source confirms to Us Weekly after the pair sparked dating speculation when they spent time together at Kris Jenner's Palm Springs, California, home earlier this week.
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People.com:
Kourtney Kardashian Is Dating Travis Barker: Source
L. F. / Perez Hilton:
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West ‘On Great Terms’ As Parents — But Still Headed For Divorce  —  It's strictly business now!  —  Despite reports of an impending divorce between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, it appears the couple remain strong in their effort to co-parent their four children …
Hannah Brown / FemaleFirst:
Hannah Brown attends physical therapy for Dancing with the Stars injuries  —  TV star Hannah Brown has revealed she attended physical therapy after winning ‘Dancing with the Stars’. … Hannah Brown had to go to physical therapy after winning ‘Dancing with the Stars’.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Hannah Brown Opens Up About DWTS Injuries, Says She Hasn't Been Able to Workout in Months
Discussion: Just Jared
Bryan Brunati / The Sun:
SHIA'S SHAME FKA Twigs claims Shia LaBeouf ‘accused her of masturbating’ during tirade as she sues him for ‘verbal & sexual abuse’  —  FKA Twigs claimed that her ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf “accused her of masturbating” during his tirades as she has sued the star for “verbal and sexual abuse.”
Discussion: Perez Hilton, BBC and Just Jared
Priya Rao / Marie Claire:
Priyanka Pulls Back the Curtain  —  As city- and statewide lockdowns spread last spring following the trajectory of the COVID-19 outbreak, many of us vowed to become our best pandemic selves.  Some panic-bought Pelotons to keep up precoronavirus fitness regimens; others were kneading, proofing, and baking bread ad infinitum.
Discussion: Bookshop and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
MTV ‘True Life’ Star Charlie Balducci Died from Drug Overdose  —  CHARLIE BALDUCCI DIED FROM DRUG OVERDOSE  —  Charlie Balducci — best known for his time on the MTV reality show, “True Life” — died from a drug overdose ... TMZ has learned.  —  The New York City Medical Examiner's Office tells TMZ …
Gina Vivinetto / TODAY.com:
Kate Hudson on raising kids with different dads while not knowing her own … Kate Hudson has learned a thing or two about co-parenting thanks to her three kids and their dads.  —  She recently opened up about her complex family dynamics, including with her own mom, Goldie Hawn …
Page Six:
Kelly Clarkson's talk show could take Ellen DeGeneres' spot  —  Ellen DeGeneres may not be dancing so hard amid rumors over the future of her show.  —  DeGeneres, 62, is struggling to hold on to her fan base following troubling accusations over her behavior.
Erica Gonzales / Marie Claire:
Keira Knightley Doesn't Want to Shoot Nude Scenes Filmed by Men  —  In a recent podcast interview, Keira Knightley opened up about her discomfort in shooting nude scenes with male filmmakers.  “I don't have an absolute ban,” she said of on-screen nudity, “but I kind of do with men.”
Discussion: E! Online and Dlisted
Nick Vivarelli / Variety:
Asia Argento Accuses ‘Fast And The Furious’ Director Rob Cohen of Sexual Assault … “I confirm what [was] reported by Corriere,” Argento told Variety in a text message.  “I talk about it in my autobiography,” she added.  —  Argento's accusations against Cohen are covered in her upcoming autobiography …
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Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Teyana Taylor's ab-baring PrettyLittleThing clothing line has arrived
Discussion: E! Online
TMZ.com:
Tom Brady's Dad Was Hospitalized for COVID in 2020, ‘Matter of Life & Death’
Discussion: Just Jared
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Sabrina Carpenter Asks Fans Not to Spread ‘Hate’ After Dropping ‘Skin’ Single
Discussion: Bustle
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Sarah Ferguson Reacts to Her Wedding to Prince Andrew Being Featured on ‘The Crown’
Discussion: Just Jared
Amy Brookbanks / The Sun:
Katie Price in talks over son Harvey starring in a follow-up show about his life at college
Discussion: Daily Star
Celebs:
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, more celeb couples who look alike
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
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Christine Smith / Mirror.co.uk:
Alan Carr makes weight loss pact with Judge Rinder after 3 stone weight gain
Discussion: The Sun
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Prince William and Duchess Kate Get a New Puppy From Her Brother James Middleton
Discussion: Romper, Cosmopolitan and FemaleFirst
Caitlyn Hitt / Us Weekly:
‘Big Brother’ Winner Jackson Michie Says He Was Going Through Drug Withdrawal on the Show
Discussion: E! Online
HELLO!:
Giovanna Fletcher reveals plans to renew wedding vows to Tom - EXCLUSIVE
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Mirror.co.uk
Daniel Sperling / The Sun:
Sherlock's Amanda Abbington splits from actor Jonjo O'Neill after four years
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Celebs:
Adele celebrates the 10-year anniversary of “21”
 

 
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

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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