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6:45 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
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 …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Oh No They Didn't!
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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 …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, RADAR, Daily Mail and POPSUGAR
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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
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson Calls Himself ‘Diamond in the Trash’ Amid Kim Kardashian Romance
Discussion: The Sun
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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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 ...
Prague Morning:
Czech Singer Hana Horká Died After Intentionally Trying to Catch Covid  —  She was 57 years old, singer of a Czech folk group specializing in Irish and Scottish music.  She decided to catch Covid intentionally, in order to avoid the vaccine, and now is unfortunately dead.
Discussion: New York Post
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Ben Tobias / BBC:
Hana Horka: Czech singer dies after catching Covid intentionally
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Former FBI Special Agent Concludes Jamie Spears Surveilled Britney Spears' Bedroom  —  An investigator concluded that Jamie Spears put a “secret recording device” in Britney Spears' bedroom, an allegation first made in The New York Times last year.  —  Jamie Spears illegally recorded daughter …
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Evan Real / Page Six:
Britney Spears blasts sister Jamie Lynn in legal letter: I won't be ‘bullied’
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: Daily Star, Just Jared and Stereogum
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
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 …
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...
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
Greta Bjornson / People.com:
Los Angeles Zoo Receives Over $70K in Donations from Betty White Challenge: ‘We Are Blown Away’  —  The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association received thousands in donations on Jan. 17, the day longtime supporter Betty White would have celebrated her 100th birthday
Discussion: RADAR
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: FemaleFirst, People.com and Elle
People.com:
NeNe Leakes ‘Absolutely Open’ to Marriage Again After Losing Husband Gregg to Cancer: Source  —  NeNe Leakes confirmed her relationship with fashion designer Nyonisela Sioh in December after husband Gregg died in September  —  NeNe Leakes is keeping herself open to love as she continues to mourn the death of her husband.
Discussion: The Sun
TMZ.com:
Fully Naked Malik McDowell Charged At Officer Before Arrest, Video Shows  —  NFL'S MALIK MCDOWELL CHARGED AT OFFICER WHILE FULLY NAKED ... Video Shows  —  CHARGING THE OFFICER  —  A completely nude Malik McDowell aggressively charged at an officer before he was arrested on Monday …
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
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
‘Heat’ Fans Rejoice: Michael Mann & Meg Gardiner Novel ‘Heat 2’ Has August 9 Pub Date And Will Detail Lives Of Characters Before & After 1995 Crime Classic  —  EXCLUSIVE: Michael Mann is ready to rip on Heat 2, a novel he has written with Edgar-winner Meg Gardiner that expands the tapestry of his 1995 crime classic film.
 
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Chris Jewers / Daily Mail:
Socialite Lady Victoria Hervey says Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Clinton ‘were like brothers’ …
Discussion: RADAR and Daily Star
The Sun:
Katie Price films exorcism in son Junior's bedroom at Mucky Mansion to get rid of ‘ghosts’ ahead of TV show
Discussion: Daily Star
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Anthony Mackie Making Directorial Debut On ‘Spark;’ 'King Richard's Saniyya Sidney To Star As Unsung Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
Neia Balao / Celebs:
Is Jean-Luc the father? Find out the answer to the ‘Below Deck’ drama, plus relive more of Bravo's biggest scandals
Discussion: Page Six
Eve Crosbie / HELLO!:
Bridgerton shares first look at season two - and fans are all asking the same question
Discussion: E! Online
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
 Earlier Picks: 
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
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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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