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3:45 PM ET, January 19, 2022

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TMZ.com:
Vogue Legend Andre Leon Talley Dead at 73  —  Fashion icon Andre Leon Talley has died at 73 ... TMZ has learned.  —  A source with direct knowledge tells us Vogue's former creative director and one-time editor-at-large passed away Tuesday at a hospital in White Plains, NY.
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Nicole Phelps / Vogue:
André Leon Talley, the Pioneering Vogue Editor, Has Died at 73  —  André Leon Talley, the larger-than-life former Vogue editor, has died at 73.  Talley was a man of grand pronouncements, extravagant capes, and friends in design studios from New York to Paris—Marc Jacobs …
Joy Sewing / Houston Chronicle:
André Leon Talley, former Vogue editor and fashion icon, dies of COVID complications at age 73
Discussion: The Sun
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Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
French Actor Gaspard Ulliel, Star Of Marvel's ‘Moon Knight’ Series, Dies Aged 37 After Ski Accident  —  UPDATED: Gaspard Ulliel, one of the bright lights of French cinema and a star of Marvel's upcoming Moon Knight series, has died following a ski accident, according to news agency AFP.  He was 37.
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Lisa Respers France / CNN:
Cardi B pledges to pay funeral costs for Bronx fire victims  —  Bronx Fire: Body-cam video captures woman's rescue  —  (CNN)Rapper Cardi B plans to pay the funeral costs for those who lost their lives in a deadly fire in that New York City borough.  —  In total 17 people died …
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TMZ.com:
Cardi B Paying Funeral Costs for Victims of Bronx Fire  —  8:33 AM PT — NYC Mayor Eric Adams tells TMZ, “We are grateful for Cardi B, a real superstar on and off the mic, for granting some critical financial relief to families of the victims.  The city will be forever thankful …
YouTube:
WeCrashed — Official Teaser |  Apple TV+  —  The rise and fall of the future of work.  Stream WeCrashed March 18 on Apple TV+ https://apple.co/_WeCrashed Inspired by actual events — and the love story at...
YouTube:
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Title Announcement |  Prime Video  —  A new age begins September 2, 2022.  Journey to Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power #LOTRonPrime #LOTR #LOTRROP —  About “The Lord of ...
Adam Carlson / People.com:
Surprise!  Adam Rippon Married Fiancé Jussi-Pekka Kajaala: ‘We Always Wanted to Do Something Simple’  —  While most people spent New Year's Eve bidding adieu to 2021, Adam Rippon and Jussi-Pekka Kajaala decided to have a wedding — right away  —  Adam Rippon and Jussi-Pekka Kajaala …
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six, Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Bong Joon Ho Eyes Next Film At Warner Bros With Robert Pattinson In Talks To Star, Plan B Producing  —  EXCLUSIVE: After taking nearly two years to figure out his next project following his Oscar sweep at the 2020 Academy Awards, Parasite director Bong Joon Ho looks to have found his next film …
Page Six:
Pete Davidson finds Kanye West's lyrical threats ‘hilarious’  —  Kim Kardashian's new boyfriend Pete Davidson isn't exactly trembling under his bed after Kanye West said in a song that he wants to “beat [his] ass.”  —  In a track released last week by West and the Game …
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian and Boyfriend Pete Davidson Have Become ‘Closer’ Amid Kanye West Drama: Their Relationship Is ‘So Easy’
Discussion: Page Six and RADAR
Olivia Jakiel / People.com:
Abby Lee Miller Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit After Hotel Door Falls Over, Traps Her in Wheelchair  —  Dance Moms alum Abby Lee Miller is suing the Hampton Inn & Suites for negligence, emotional distress, false imprisonment, and more, according to court docs obtained by PEOPLE
Discussion: Page Six
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FemaleFirst:   Abby Lee Miller sues hotel chain after door ‘trapped’ her in wheelchair
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Inside Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet's Shocking Split: What Went Wrong? … The end of an era.  The same thing that made Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet such a great couple is what led to their split, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.  —  Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet's Relationship: The Way They Were
Discussion: People.com
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Dan Heching / People.com:
The Time Machine Actress Yvette Mimieux Dead at 80  —  Mimieux was a thrice Golden Globe-nominated actress who also worked as a television writer and entrepreneur  —  Yvette Mimieux, an actress known for roles in iconic films such as 1960's The Time Machine and The Black Hole from 1979, has died.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Variety and The Sun
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Michael Schneider / Variety:
‘Pam & Tommy’ Stars Sebastian Stan, Lily James on Justice for Pamela Anderson, Internet Infamy and That Wild Talking Penis  —  Lily James and Sebastian Stan spent months working together on the set of Hulu's “Pam & Tommy.”  Yet when they recently reunited for a photo session it was a bit jarring to both actors.
Discussion: Just Jared, Daily Star and Stereogum
Seth Abramovitch / The Hollywood Reporter:
Lena Dunham on Her First Film in a Decade, Youthful Blind Spots and Hope to Reboot ‘Girls’  —  The polarizing auteur, back at Sundance with “sexual fable” ‘Sharp Stick,’ reveals how surviving hate, sickness and addiction led to artistic rebirth: “I'd love the next decade to be less about apologizing and just about openly making art.”
Discussion: People.com and Just Jared
Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
John Mellencamp Says He's Surrounded by ‘Angels’ After Surviving Heart Attack and Rock ‘n’ Roll Life  —  John Mellencamp opens up about life, love and music in this week's issue of PEOPLE  —  He's sold nearly 30 million records, notched 14 Grammy nominations and released 25 albums …
Discussion: Page Six
Eve Crosbie / HELLO!:
Bridgerton shares first look at season two - and fans are all asking the same question … We're almost two months away from the release of Bridgerton season two, and to thank us all for our patience (it has been over a year since season one was released, after all), Netflix has treated fans …
Discussion: E! Online
YouTube:
Tall Girl 2 |  Official Trailer |  Netflix  —  After her inspiring speech at the homecoming dance, Jodi (Ava Michelle) is no longer just the “tall girl” - she's popular, confident, has a boyfriend, and ju...
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
 
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Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
Rob Lowe on His Wild Journey from Teen Idol to Sober Family Man: 'I'm Grateful for All of It'
Discussion: PeopleTV
Tom Hutchison / Daily Star:
Gemma Collins cashing in as she flogs video messages for whopping £555-a-go
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Town & Country:
Julia Garner and the Golden Age of Grift
Discussion: E! Online
Brogan-Leigh Hurst / Mirror.co.uk:
Rylan Clark splurges on shiny new set of porcelain veneers after splitting from husband
Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Fully Naked Malik McDowell Charged At Officer Before Arrest, Video Shows
Katherine Schaffstall / The Sun:
Gigi & Bella Hadid's aunt Ghada dead after ‘heart attack and Covid battle’ as their dad Mohamed posts heartfelt tribute
Discussion: Daily Star
Glenn Garner / People.com:
Jamie Chung Says Postpartum Depression Is ‘So Real,’ Therapy ‘Really Helped’ Her Prepare
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Katherine Schaffstall / The Sun:
Dolly Parton looks unrecognizable with her REAL hair as she ditches signature big blonde wig in throwback photo
Discussion: E! Online
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Rebecca Pocklington / The Sun:
Meet Brooklyn Beckham's fiancee Nicola Peltz's billionaire parents who are hosting their April wedding
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Andrea Caamano / HELLO!:
Rose Ayling-Ellis changes dance partner for tour rehearsal - and Janette Manrara is confused
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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