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8:20 AM ET, January 25, 2022

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Mikael Wood / Los Angeles Times:
For Damon Albarn, modern life is still pretty much rubbish  —  As the lead singer (and the pretty face) of Blur, Damon Albarn became a star writing songs about England — witty, tuneful, stylistically omnivorous character studies like “Parklife” and “Country House” that …
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Alex Diaz / The US Sun:
Michael Madsen's son Hudson dead at 26 - Son of actor and godson of Quentin Tarantino dies in suspected suicide  —  HOLLYWOOD star Michael Madsen's son Hudson has died from a suspected suicide in Hawaii, authorities have confirmed.  —  The 26-year-old was found dead from an apparently self …
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FemaleFirst:
Michael Madsen's son Hudson Madsen found dead aged 26
Discussion: Daily Star
People.com:
Bachelor in Paradise's Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian Split After Historic Engagement  —  Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian were the first Black couple in Bachelor in Paradise franchise history to get engaged  —  It's over for Bachelor in Paradise couple Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian.
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Adele cancelled her Las Vegas residency after furious rant over swimming pool stunt  —  POP superstar Adele cancelled her Las Vegas residency after launching into a furious rant at a swimming pool stunt planned for the big-money shows.  —  The Brit was supposed to stand in the middle …
Discussion: Page Six and Daily Star
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Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Cardi B Wins Million-Dollar Defamation Verdict Against ‘Malicious’ YouTuber  —  Latasha Kebe was found liable for defamation and two other forms of wrongdoing over her YouTube videos and other internet posts.  —  A federal jury on Monday (Jan. 24) sided with Cardi B on her accusations …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Dylan McDermott Joins ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ As New Lead  —  EXCLUSIVE: Dylan McDermott is becoming a full-time member of the Dick Wolf universe.  The Emmy-nominated actor, who has been recurring on NBC's Law & Order: Organized Crime, has been tapped as the lead of another Dick Wolf series, CBS' FBI: Most Wanted.
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
People.com:
Queen Latifah on Chris Noth's Firing from The Equalizer amid Claims of Sexual Assault Against Him  —  CBS confirmed Chris Noth's removal from The Equalizer last month, days after sexual assault claims against him first surfaced  —  Queen Latifah is speaking out about Chris Noth's dismissal …
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Holly Madison in Secrets of Playboy: Ex Girls Next Door Star's Biggest Bombshell Claims Against Hugh Hefner  —  Holly Madison dated Hugh Hefner from 2001 to 2008.  The Playboy founder died in 2017  —  FB  —  More  —  Holly Madison did not hold back when she recounted her past experiences …
Discussion: Daily Star
Dan Cain / The Sun:
Katie Price's fiancé furious after she ‘sends texts to her ex behind his back’ - as pals fear relationship is on rocks  —  KATIE Price's fiancé Carl Woods is furious after she allegedly sent ex-husband Kieran Hayler an abusive text slamming his new partner Michelle Penticost.
Discussion: Daily Star
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The Sun:
Fears for Katie Price's son Harvey as pals worry who will look after him if she is sent to prison
Discussion: Daily Star
Andrea Caamano / HELLO!:
Salma Hayek sets temperatures soaring in sizzling bikini picture … Salma Hayek seems to be having the best start to the year.  The Mexican actress has been delighting fans with several pictures of herself in an exotic destination - and Monday's picture was no different.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Wins Federal Libel Suit with Blogger Tasha K, Awarded $1.25 Million  —  3:02 PM PT — Tasha K tweeted about the verdict, saying “My Husband, Attorney's, & I fought really hard.  I want to thank them for their long hours and sleepless nights.  Winos it's only up from here.  See y'all in a few days.
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova spotted looking cosy at hotel with rumoured new love Kai Widdrington after split with husband  —  STRICTLY beauty Nadiya Bychkova spent the night with fellow pro Kai Widdrington — after splitting from her fiancé.  —  The Ukrainian looked super-cosy …
Discussion: Daily Star
Billboard:
Adele's ‘Easy on Me’ Tops Billboard Hot 100 for Milestone 10th Week  —  Plus, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” climbs to No. 2, and fellow ‘Encanto’ hit “Surface Pressure” reaches the top 10. … With her latest week at the summit, she equals her longest reign, previously established by the 10-week command of her 2015-16 smash “Hello.”
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
JoJo Siwa Celebrates Anniversary of Coming Out With Must-Read Message  —  JoJo Siwa celebrates the first anniversary of her coming out, writing to fans, “Please never forget that no matter who you are, what you look like, who you LOVE that you are absolutely perfect.”  —  It's time to celebrate!
Discussion: Perez Hilton and POPSUGAR
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TMZ.com:
Garrett Hedlund Allegedly Tried to Jump Out of Car Before Arrest  —  GARRETT HEDLUND TRIED TO JUMP OUT OF CAR?!?  Before Public Intoxication Arrest  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Garrett Hedlund is accused of some pretty troubling behavior before being arrested for public intoxication, and some …
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
‘Batgirl’: Ivory Aquino To Play Alysia Yeoh, First Trans Character In A Live-Action DC Film  —  EXCLUSIVE: Ivory Aquino (When They See Us, Tales of the City) has joined the cast of Batgirl, the upcoming superhero film that Bad Boys for Life's Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are directing for HBO Max.
 
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Allison Crist / E! Online:
Here's How Oliver Hudson's Wife & Family Feel About His Love of Naked Instagram Pics
Discussion: Just Jared
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Ghosts’ Renewed at CBS Along With ‘The Neighborhood,’ ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’
Darian Lusk / The Sun:
Million Dollar Listing's Fredrik Eklund QUITS show after fans called for Bravo to fire ‘shady’ star
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Olympian Gus Kenworthy Has Been Dating Adam Umhoefer for Over 2 Years
Discussion: Just Jared
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
New ABC Comedy Series ‘Maggie’ Moving To Hulu
Discussion: Just Jared
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Zac Efron Reveals What's Kept Him Grounded Over the Years: ‘Staying Positive No Matter What’
Discussion: Just Jared and FemaleFirst
 Earlier Picks: 
People.com:
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals He Has ‘Said No in the Past’ to Hosting Oscars: That's Not ‘My Skillset’
Discussion: Just Jared
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
‘Alice’ star Linda Lavin: I was sexually harassed on the set of a TV movie
Discussion: Just Jared
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
‘Red One’: Chris Evans To Star Opposite Dwayne Johnson In Amazon's Holiday Action-Comedy From Director Jake Kasdan
Discussion: The A.V. Club and Just Jared
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount is planning for what happens if no big deal happens, mulling cutting $2B in costs, selling BET and TV stations, starting a streaming JV, more

Amanda Silberling / TechCrunch:
Some founders say TikTok ban won't impact creator economy startups much, as they have diversified across multiple platforms after Trump tried banning it in 2020

 
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