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4:40 PM ET, January 13, 2022

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TMZ.com:
Kanye West Investigated for Alleged Criminal Battery  —  11:00 AM PT — We've just obtained photos of Kanye out Thursday morning, just hours after the alleged incident.  Unclear who he's out riding around with.  —  Kanye West is a named suspect on an alleged battery early Thursday morning …
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Jem Aswad / Variety:
Kanye West Named as Suspect in Criminal Battery Investigation … Kanye West has been named as a suspect in a battery report taken by the LAPD's Newton Division early on Thursday morning, Variety has confirmed.  He was not arrested; a rep for West did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Prince Andrew's military affiliations and royal patronages handed back to the Queen amid court case … The Duke of York has been stripped of his military titles and will not return to public duties, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.  —  The statement released on Thursday evening read …
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Prince William Returns to Royal Work After Holiday Break with a Special Duty from Queen Elizabeth  —  The Queen's grandson stepped out for his first engagement of the year, hosting an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle  —  Prince William is back to work!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Rebecca Ford / Vanity Fair:
Priyanka Chopra Jonas: “I'm Very Excited About the Future.  I'm Terrified of It Too”  —  “Upstairs is crazy.  This is definitely not normal.”  —  There's a flurry of activity at the Chopra Jonas place in Encino.  Dozens of people are rushing around, moving cars in and out of the garage …
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six, Elle and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Kanye West and Julia Fox Kiss After Night Out Together  —  Kanye West is clearly working to send a message to Kim Kardashian, showing some PDA of his own with new GF Julia Fox less than 24 hours after Kim and Pete Davidson got cozy on their own date night.  —  Ye and Julia hit Delilah …
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YouTube:
Shawn Mendes - It'll Be Okay  —  Listen to “It'll Be Okay” Now: https://itllbeokay.lnk.to/outnow Buy tickets to tour & sign up to be first to hear about more tour dates at https://wonderthet...
Discussion: People.com and Just Jared
Dan Cain / The Sun:
Simon Cowell breaks his silence on engagement to Lauren Silverman as he's seen in LA for first time since proposal  —  SIMON Cowell broke his silence on his engagement to Lauren Silverman after being spotted with his fiancée for the first time since proposing.
Discussion: HELLO! and Daily Star
Rebecca Lewis / HELLO!:
Ronnie Spector, lead singer of the legendary girl group the Ronettes, dies age 78  —  Ronnie Spector, the lead singer of the legendary girl group the Ronettes, has died at the age of 78.  The rock icon's family confirmed the news, revealing she had had a “brief battle with cancer”.
Discussion: The Sun and Rolling Stone
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Allison Crist / E! Online:
From Unfriendly Fights to Ranch Romances: Austin Gunn & Redmond Parker Spill on Relatively Famous  —  Watch: “Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules” Cast Plays “Truth or Ranch” Game  —  What happens at the ranch does not stay at the ranch.  —  If you missed Wednesday's premiere of E! …
Discussion: Page Six
Alyssa Ray / E! Online:
We Know We Can Make It Through Because Degrassi Is Coming Back  —  On Jan. 13, WarnerMedia Kids & Family announced that a new Degrassi series is in the works.  Here's everything you need to know.  —  Whatever it takes, we'll clear our schedules and tune in to the new Degrassi series.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
CARDI B ‘I WAS SUICIDAL’ AFTER TASHA K'S BLOG POSTS ... Testifies in Libel Trial  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Cardi B says she wanted to take her own life after seeing the alleged lies posted by a blogger who's now on trial in federal court.  —  Cardi's lawsuit against the blogger, Tasha K …
Discussion: RADAR and Stereogum
Deadline:
Pete Davidson To Star In James DeMonaco's Horror Thriller ‘The Home’ For Miramax  —  EXCLUSIVE: Pete Davidson is set star in the new Miramax horror thriller The Home with The Purge helmer James DeMonaco directing the pic.  Davidson will play Max, a troubled man who starts working …
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
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TMZ.com:
Bob Saget Privately Helped Child With Scleroderma as Donations Pour In  —  BOB SAGET PRIVATELY HELPED CHILD WITH SCLERODERMA ... Donations To Find Cure Pouring In  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 3.9K … Bob Saget very privately turned a personal tragedy in his life into a mission to spare others similar grief …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Daily Mail and People.com
Kelly Smith / Daily Star:
Madonna, 63, flaunts intimate region and bruised leg in ‘beaten up’ photos  —  It seems songstress Madonna has had quite a rough start to the year, as the hitmaker took to Instagram to show off a massive bruise on her thigh declaring “life has beaten me up”  —  Madonna fans seemed to become …
Discussion: Page Six
Leo Barraclough / Variety:
Asa Butterfield, Natalia Dyer Set to Star in Horror Thriller ‘All Fun and Games’ … “Sex Education” star Asa Butterfield and “Stranger Things” actor Natalia Dyer are set to take the lead roles in high concept horror thriller “All Fun and Games.”  The movie follows a group of siblings who find themselves in a game with a demonic twist.
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Chris Hemsworth Trolls Brother Liam With Shirtless Birthday Tribute: “Get In Shape”  —  Chris Hemsworth just gave Liam Hemsworth a hilarious “gift” for his 32nd birthday.  See the Marvel star's message to the Hunger Games actor below.  —  Chris Hemsworth is offering Liam Hemsworth a family discount in honor of his 32nd birthday.
Discussion: Just Jared
Dana Rose Falcone / People.com:
David Arquette Says Scream Director Wes Craven Encouraged Him to Date Courteney Cox: ‘He Had a Real Impact’  —  “He gave me a real man-to-man talk and that had an impact on the course of my life,” the actor tells PEOPLE  —  David Arquette and Courteney Cox's Scream characters Dewey Riley …
Discussion: Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
LaMelo Ball Sued, Publicist Claims He Stiffed Her Out Of Millions In Puma Deal  —  LAMELO BALL SUED BY PUBLICIST ... You Stiffed Me Out Of Millions In Puma Deal!!!  —  A publicist is suing LaMelo Ball ... claiming the NBA star owes her MILLIONS after he signed a lucrative contract with Puma but never gave her her cut of the deal.
Discussion: Bossip
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
How Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Celebrated Their Destination Proposal  —  In case you haven't heard, it's time to break out the bubbly!  After a whirlwind courtship, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are engaged.  Get the details on MGK's proposal below.  —  Watch: Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly Are ENGAGED
Discussion: Elle, Page Six, RADAR and POPSUGAR
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Katie Price's fiance Carl Woods and her ex Kris Boyson narrowly miss a fight at celebrity boxing match  —  KATIE Price's fiance Carl Woods and her ex-love Kris Boyson could have gone head-to-head in the ring after they were both offered to sign up to a celebrity boxing match.
Jack White / The Sun:
Towie bosses ‘plotting to launch’ The Only Way Is Essex CRUISE holidays, booze and fashion line  —  TOWIE fans could soon be boarding Essex-themed cruise ships after bosses trademarked a whole host of new products and services.  —  The Sun can reveal that producers Lime Pictures have applied …
Discussion: Daily Star
 
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
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Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
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Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
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People.com:
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Discussion: E! Online
TMZ.com:
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox Are Engaged
 

 
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