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12:02 PM ET, January 30, 2021

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Emma Kelly / Metro.co.uk:
Musician, producer and trans icon SOPHIE dies aged 34 following ‘sudden accident’  —  Musician and producer SOPHIE has died aged 34.  —  The Grammy-nominated artist, also known as Sophie Xeon, was known for her hyperkinetic take on pop music, and earned legions of fans for her sophisticated …
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Ben Beaumont-Thomas / The Guardian:
Sophie, acclaimed avant-pop producer, dies aged 34  —  Glasgow-born Grammy nominee had worked with Madonna, Charli XCX and more  —  Sophie, the Grammy-nominated Scottish musician whose high-intensity electronic productions pushed the boundaries of 21st-century pop, has died aged 34.
Discussion: New York Daily News
TMZ.com:
Sophie Dead at 34 After Tragic Fall  —  Sophie, one of the most important forces in electronic pop music, has tragically died.  —  Her reps say ... “Tragically our beautiful Sophie passed away this morning after a terrible accident,” explaining, “True to her spirituality she had climbed …
Discussion: Just Jared
Jazz Monroe / Pitchfork:
SOPHIE Has Died  —  The visionary producer, who was 34, died in a sudden accident in Athens, Greece  —  SOPHIE, the influential British producer who molded electronic music into bracingly original avant-garde pop, died in an accidental fall Saturday morning (January 30), a representative confirms.
Discussion: The Wrap and Stereogum
Sasha Morris / Daily Star:
Kelly Rowland gives birth to second son with husband as she reveals adorable name  —  Singer Kelly Rowland has announced she has given birth to her second son with her husband Tim Weatherspoon  —  Singer Kelly Rowland, 39, has announced she has given birth to her second son with her husband Tim Weatherspoon.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk, TMZ.com and E! Online
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Kelly Rowland Welcomes Second Child, Son Noah Jon: ‘We Are Truly Grateful’  —  Kelly Rowland and husband Tim Weatherspoon are already parents to son Titan Jewell, 6  —  Kelly Rowland's bundle of joy has arrived!  —  The “Coffee” singer, 39, welcomed her second child with husband Tim Weatherspoon …
Discussion: Just Jared
Just Jared:
Megan Fox Shoots Down Engagement Rumors, Gives Close-Up Look at Ring  —  Megan Fox is seemingly shooting down the rumors that she is engaged to Machine Gun Kelly.  —  The 34-year-old actress sparked engagement rumors on Thursday (January 28) when she was spotted wearing a massive ring …
Discussion: E! Online
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Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:   Megan Fox's Massive Ring Sparks Speculation She's Engaged to Machine Gun Kelly
TMZ.com:
‘WIPEOUT’ CONTESTANT DIED FROM HEART ATTACK ... After Completing Course  —  We've learned the cause of death for the ‘Wipeout’ contestant who collapsed shortly after completing the obstacle course, and it underscores the hidden dangers of extreme sport game shows.
Trace William Cowen / Complex:
T.I. and Tiny Release Statement in Response to Sexual Abuse Allegations  —  Trace William Cowen is a writer based in Los Angeles.  He tweets with dramatic irregularity here.  —  T.I. and Tiny have responded to the latest allegations from Sabrina Peterson, who previously said the L.I.B.R.A. artist once held a gun to her head.
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Dan Cain / The Sun:
Coronation Street's Maureen Lipman says ‘her heart is cracking’ as partner dies after coronavirus ‘weakened him’  —  CORONATION Street's Maureen Lipman has revealed her heartache after her partner Guido Castro died.  —  The actress, 74, said her “heart is cracking” after 84-year-old Guido …
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Fiona Sturges / The Independent:
Twist's artlessness is more infuriating than funny - this might just be the worst film of the year  —  Starring Rita Ora, Michael Caine and Jude Law's son Rafferty Law, this new ‘twist’ on the Charles Dickens classic is yet another stinker in the Sky Originals film stable
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
TMZ.com:
Coachella and Stagecoach Officially Canceled for 2021  —  COACHELLA AND STAGECOACH CANCELED FOR 2021 ... COVID Strikes Again  —  The coronavirus vaccine isn't enough to save Coachella and Stagecoach from suffering the same fate two years in a row ... the music festivals just got put on ice ... again.
Discussion: E! Online, Daily Star and FemaleFirst
Andrew Whiteford / The Sun:
Robbie Williams splashes £24million on dream villa in Switzerland  —  ROBBIE Williams has splashed out a staggering £24 million on a magnificent dream villa in Switzerland.  —  The ex-Take That star and his family have told friends they “love the pace of life” in the idyllic Alpine beauty spot they now call home.
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
TMZ.com:
Wendy Williams Says She Hopes Biopic Makes Her Ex Wish He Never Met Her  —  WENDY WILLIAMS I'M PUMPED ABOUT MY MOVIE!!!  But I Hope My Ex Isn't 😏 … Wendy Williams is beaming about Lifetime's movie and documentary covering her life and career, and not only because they're helping her get revenge on her ex-husband.
Discussion: The Sun
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Cloverfield’ Sequel in the Works With Batman TV Spinoff Showrunner (Exclusive)  —  The creature feature launched a shared story universe when it was released in 2008.  —  Cloverfield, the J. J. Abrams-produced horror hit released in 2008 that launched filmmaker Matt Reeves on the path of genre auteur, is getting a sequel.
Discussion: The Wrap, Collider and Just Jared
 
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Discussion: BET
Starr Bowenbank / Cosmopolitan:
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Discussion: Just Jared
Caitlyn Hitt / Us Weekly:
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Discussion: FemaleFirst, E! Online and Just Jared
Joe Otterson / Variety:
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Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
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Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
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Jim Waterson / The Guardian:
Gogglebox staff claim toxic culture behind scenes of hit show
Discussion: The Sun
Dan Cain / The Sun:
FIRESTARTER Andrea McLean's business only has £2 in its account after she revealed fear of losing home after quitting Loose Women
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Grimes gives baby X AE A-XII a ‘Viking’ haircut: ‘Not sure this went well’
Discussion: E! Online and Cosmopolitan
Issy Sampson / The Sun:
Katie Price's son Harvey will start filming second BBC documentary this summer as he moves out for residential college
 

 
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Steven Waldman / @stevenwaldman:
The California Senate Appropriations Committee approves a bill imposing fees on Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon to pay for local news through employment tax credits

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