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Katie Bain / Billboard:
The Weeknd on the Crew That Boosted Him From ‘Basically Homeless’ to the Super Bowl  —  How did pop's leading man dominate the charts (and screens) in 2020?  The same way he always has: with a tight-knit group of day ones unafraid to trust their scrappy instincts — or fight alongside him when needed.
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Bachelor's Victoria Apologizes Amid Bullying Claims: All Women Are ‘Queens’ … A thorn in her side.  Bachelor star Victoria Larson has sparked controversy with viewers for her behavior in the house — and she's ready to take accountability for her actions.  —  ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ Villains: Where Are They Now?
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Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
The Bachelor's Matt James Addresses His Friend's “Low Blow” Against Victoria Larson
Discussion: Us Weekly
Charlotte Dean / Daily Mail:
‘The girls are completely devastated’: Sam and Billie Faiers' beloved Nanny Wendy dies aged 77 after being diagnosed with pneumonia  — The reality stars' grandmother has died after being diagnosed with pneumonia  — A source said: ‘They were very close with their Nan and her passing has come as a complete shock to the family’
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
Allison Crist / E! Online:
Wendy Williams Says “Old, Mean Prune” Anna Wintour Once Snubbed Her at a Party  —  Watch: Wendy Williams Recalls Anna Wintour Snubbing Her at a Party  —  Wendy Williams has never been one to mince words, but she truly did not hold back during her exclusive conversation with E! News' Justin Sylvester.
Discussion: Just Jared
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FemaleFirst:
Wendy Williams hired investigator to track husband  —  Wendy Williams hired a private investigator to spy on her then-husband and his mistress. … Wendy Williams hired a private investigator to spy on her then-husband.  —  The 56-year-old talk show host filed for divorce from Kevin Hunter …
Discussion: E! Online
TMZ.com:
Rita Ora Offered London Joint Nearly $7k to Host 30th Birthday Bash  —  RITA ORA OFFERED LONDON JOINT ALMOST $7K To Host 30th BDay Bash  —  Rita Ora went to expensive extremes to hold her 30th birthday soiree during lockdown in London — paying almost $7,000 to make it happen ... TMZ has confirmed.
Discussion: Dlisted, Just Jared and The Sun
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FemaleFirst:
Rebel Wilson treated differently since incredible weight loss  —  Rebel Wilson has revealed that before her impressive body transformation people wouldn't “look twice” at her. … Rebel Wilson has been treated differently since shedding 66 pounds.  —  The 'Isn't It Romantic' star explained …
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Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
Larry King's estranged wife reveals intimate funeral detail … Larry King's estranged wife has spoken out following his death at the age of 87.  Shawn Southwick King was among the mourners who attended the chat show host's funeral service this week, and she has shared some poignant details from the and intimate ceremony.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Entertainment Tonight:
Shawn King Reveals Husband Larry King's Final Words to Her, Says COVID-19 Was Not Cause of Death
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Game of Thrones’ Animated Drama Eyed at HBO Max (Exclusive)  —  Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that meetings with writers are under way for a potential series that would be part of the franchise's expansion at parent company WarnerMedia.  —  The next Game of Thrones chapter could be animated.
Alyssa Ray / E! Online:
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Preview: Emilio Estevez & Lauren Graham Help a New Team Fly  —  Emilio Estevez is back as Coach Gordon Bombay for The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers!  See what's to come.  —  Back on the ice.  —  On Thursday, Jan. 28, Disney+ released the trailer for its upcoming series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Julie Gordon / Page Six:
Laverne Cox has found love again  —  Laverne Cox is in love.  —  The “Orange Is the New Black” star has secretly been dating someone for six months.  —  “[Found love in 2020] almost sounds like a punchline, but, yeah, Laverne is in love again and it feels amazing,” she says on Thursday's episode of …
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Addison Rae Clams Up When She's Asked to Name Her “Least Favorite” Kardashian  —  TikTok star Addison Rae wasn't pleased when pressed to name her “least favorite” member of the famous Kardashian family.  See her response in the below video.  —  Is it time for Addison Rae to plead the fifth?
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Israel Salas-Rodriguez / The Sun:
‘BUNDLE OF JOY’ Who is Marie Kondo's husband Takumi Kawahara?  —  AUTHOR and television personality Marie Kondo has been married to her husband Takumi Kawahara since 2012.  —  Kondo and Kawahara have two daughters, Satsuki and Miko.  The couple lived in Tokyo for some time before making the move to Los Angeles in 2019.
Discussion: Page Six and POPSUGAR
Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
Nick Cannon Daytime Talk Show Revived After Controversy Over Anti-Semitic Comments … Nick Cannon is getting a second chance to launch a syndicated daytime talk show. … But in July Debmar-Mercury postponed the rollout of “Nick Cannon” after comments he made on a podcast about the ancient history …
Discussion: Just Jared
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Watch Britney Spears Dance to Ex Justin Timberlake's Song ‘Holy Grail’ … Oops ... she did it again!  Britney Spears showed some support for ex Justin Timberlake by putting her best dance moves on display in a new Instagram video.  —  Justin Timberlake's Dating History: From Britney to Cameron to Jessica
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Tomás Mier / People.com:
Halsey and Boyfriend Alev Aydin Got ‘Intimate’ Matching Tattoos in June — Here's What They Mean  —  “They were laughing a lot the whole time,” the tattoo artist who inked the couple tells PEOPLE.  “They were definitely really close.”  —  FB  —  More  —  The seed they planted is growing!
Allison Crist / E! Online:
Khloe Kardashian Is Ready for Baby No. 2 in KUWTK Final Season First Look  —  Watch: “KUWTK” Final Season Begins This March on E!  —  It's the beginning of the end.  —  Nobody—not even the Kardashian-Jenner family themselves—is prepared for the emotional rollercoaster that will be the 20th …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Cloris Leachman Dead at 94  —  REMEMBERING CLORIS LEACHMAN  —  Cloris Leachman — the incredibly talented and hilarious actress and comedian, who starred in some of the biggest movies and TV shows ever — has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Leachman passed away of natural causes Tuesday night …
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Carmel Dagan / Variety:
Cloris Leachman, Emmy and Oscar Winner, Dies at 94
 
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Kristian / Dlisted:
Open Post: Hosted By Kraft's Pink Candy-Flavored Mac And Cheese
Discussion: People.com and Oh No They Didn't!
Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Justin Timberlake gets huge fake tattoo for new movie ‘Palmer’
Discussion: E! Online and People.com
Alex Heigl / Page Six:
Eva Mendes wears ring on family hike with Ryan Gosling
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Celebs
Tom Capon / The Sun:
HAWAII VIBE-O Love Island could move to Hawaii as US version builds ‘Covid-safe’ set on remote island
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Go Inside Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson's $12.5 Million Malibu Mansion
Discussion: Just Jared
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Meghan Markle reveals her unexpected ‘support’ during turbulent year - exclusive
People.com:
PEOPLE Launches New Quarterly Magazine Focused Exclusively on the Royals
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Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Chester Bennington's Widow Talinda Files for Divorce After One Year of Marriage
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Simon Perry / People.com:
What Queen Elizabeth Is Really Like Behind Palace Walls: ‘She Has a Big Laugh’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Marie Claire
Just Jared:
Jared Leto Reveals He Almost Signed This Five-Time Grammy Winner to a Record Contract
Discussion: Page Six and FemaleFirst
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Nick Viall and New Girlfriend Natalie Joy Go Instagram Official With Playful Video
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Shrill’ to End With Season Three at Hulu (Exclusive)
Discussion: E! Online and The Wrap
David Boroff / The Sun:
DOUBLE TEAM Who is Eric Church and why is he singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl?
Discussion: TMZ.com and Celebrity Insider
TMZ.com:
Michael Strahan Tests Positive for COVID-19
 

 
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Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Talk radio station WABC suspends Rudy Giuliani and cancels his daily show, saying he broke rules by trying to discuss discredited claims about 2020's election

Louis Staples / Rolling Stone:
Ahead of the Eurovision finals on May 11, tensions over the Israel-Gaza war complicate the organizers' efforts to maintain an appearance of political neutrality

John Ourand / Puck:
Sources: Netflix is nearing a deal to stream two NFL games on December 25

 
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