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Associated Press:
Pop singer Shakira to face trial over tax fraud in Spain  —  A Spanish judge on Tuesday approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud.  Spanish prosecutors accused the entertainer in 2018 of failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($13.9 million) in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan / People.com:
Shakira Ordered To Face Trial Over Tax Fraud in Spain
Georgia Slater / People.com:
Hayden Panettiere Says Relinquishing Custody of Daughter Was the ‘Most Heartbreaking Thing’  —  The actress opens up for the first time about custody of her only child, daughter Kaya, and having Kaya live with ex Wladimir Klitschko  —  Hayden Panettiere is sharing her truth about the custody of her daughter Kaya.
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Hayden Panettiere reflects on ‘heartbreaking’ decision to relinquish custody
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Aili Nahas / People.com:
‘Chicago Med’ Star Marlyne Barrett Reveals She Has Uterine and Ovarian Cancer: 'I'm Holding Onto Faith'  —  Her character on Chicago Med battled cancer — now actress Marlyne Barrett faces the diagnosis herself and is taking it “one day at a time”  —  Fans of Chicago Med's Marlyne Barrett …
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Prince George told classmates to ‘watch out’ because dad William will be king: book  —  Do you even know who my father is?  —  Prince George warned classmates who were on his bad side that they'd better “watch out” because his father, Prince William, will one day be king, according to royal author Katie Nicholl.
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Claire Toureille / Daily Mail:
Prince George, nine, told classmates ‘my father will be King so you better watch out’ in cheeky exchange and understands that one day he'll take the throne, bombshell royal book claims  — Prince George, nine, had a cheeky comeback for his classmates, author claims
Discussion: Just Jared, OK Magazine and Ok - OK
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Tom Hanks Writes First Novel Inspired by ‘Important Lessons’ from His Hollywood Experiences  —  “Even the foolish moments [in the book] are some kind of stunt I've pulled or mistake I've survived,” Tom Hanks tells PEOPLE of his novel  —  Tom Hanks is writing what he knows.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Variety and IndieWire
TMZ.com:
Larsa Pippen Snuggles Up with ‘Friend’ Marcus Jordan at Rolling Loud  —  Larsa Pippen looks like she's super into the son of her ex-husband's famous teammate — the ‘Real Housewives’ star and Marcus Jordan were all over each other at a music festival.  —  Larsa and Marcus were spotted …
Giovana Gelhoren / People.com:
Tom Brady Takes Kids to Miami as Tampa Bay Buccaneers Evacuate Ahead of Hurricane Ian  —  Gisele Bündchen will also be at their Miami home with the family, a source tells PEOPLE  —  As Hurricane Ian continues to threaten Tampa, Tom Brady is taking his kids to Miami, a source tells PEOPLE.
Jack Irvin / People.com:
Spice Girls to Release 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Spiceworld’ Album: ‘Such a Fun Time for Us’  —  “It's crazy to think that 25 years have passed,” said the Spice Girls in a statement about Spiceworld 25, which features previously unreleased bonus tracks from the 1997 album
Discussion: Just Jared and Bustle
Tommy McArdle / People.com:
Caleb McLaughlin Rejects Racism from ‘Stranger Things’ Fans: ‘I Do Not Give Hate Back’  —  Caleb McLaughlin recalled realizing that his race affected his popularity among Stranger Things fans  —  Caleb McLaughlin is opening about the racist experiences he says he's had with Stranger Things fans since …
People.com:
Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski Are ‘Spending a Lot of Time Together,’ Says Source  —  “Friends aren't sure if it's serious,” a source tells PEOPLE of Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski  —  Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski are hanging out, a source tells PEOPLE.
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Scientology alienated Tom Cruise from ‘negative’ Nicole Kidman: book  —  Tom Cruise started to pull away from Scientology while filming the intense Stanley Kubrick film “Eyes Wide Shut” with then-wife Nicole Kidman in 1997, according to the new book “A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology.”
Phillipe Thao / Netflix Tudum:
Fly High with the Full Cast of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’  —  Long ago, four nations lived together in harmony.  Now, the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation and the Air Nomads are joining forces to welcome new faces to the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
TMZ.com:
Rihanna Has Not Yet Picked Super Bowl Guest Performer, Could Be a Solo Show  —  Rihanna and her creative team are hard at work — planning her Super Bowl Halftime Show and figuring out whether or not she'll be joined by guests — with a list of nearly 50 possible names to hit the stage with her ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Leyla Mohammed / BuzzFeed News:
Chloë Grace Moretz Said She “Became A Recluse” After That “Horrific” Viral Meme Comparing Her Body To A “Family Guy” Character's Left Her “Severely Anxious”  —  Chloë Grace Moretz has candidly discussed her struggle with body dysmorphia and anxiety after an “onslaught of horrific memes” …
Discussion: Glamour, People.com, E! Online and Insider
People.com:
Rosie O'Donnell Says Daughter Told Her Growing Up with ‘Lesbian Icon’ Mom Wasn't Exactly ‘Normal’  —  The comedian previously joked she'd “tell some secrets” about daughter Vivienne after the teenager claimed in a TikTok video that she didn't have a “normal” childhood
Discussion: Page Six
Mirror.co.uk:
Bob Mortimer in secret hospital dash as he admits he's ‘not very well’  —  Comedian Bob Mortimer, 63, opened up about his health while appearing on Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, which was filmed that the Leicester Square Theatre last night
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun and Ok - OK
Grace Wehniainen / Bustle:
Everything To Remember About Lace Morris Before Bachelor In Paradise Season 8  —  Now that Bachelor in Paradise Season 8 is finally upon us, you're probably excited to catch up with your favorite Bachelor/ette stars from seasons past.  This time around, women from Clayton Echard's season …
Mona Khalifeh‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Mila Kunis Shares How She and Ashton Kutcher Were Able to ‘Power Through’ His Health Scare (Exclusive)  —  Mila Kunis is getting candid about how she and her family handled Ashton Kutcher's health scare.  ET's Nischelle Turner spoke with Kunis ahead of the release of her new film …
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘House Of The Dragon’ Executive Producer Jocelyn Diaz Exits Ahead Of Season 2
Discussion: E! Online and Collider
Daily Star:
Avril Lavigne conspiracies - replaced by clone, snowboarding death and going into hiding
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
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Chloe Melas / CNN:
Armie Hammer's ex Elizabeth Chambers allegedly used a friend's email to communicate with journalists amid their relationship fallout
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘Purple Hearts’ Star Sofia Carson And Netflix Find Next Project To Team On With Thriller ‘Carry On’ Starring Taron Egerton
Discussion: Collider and Just Jared Jr.
Lynette Rice / Deadline:
‘Dancing With the Stars’: Pro Daniella Karagach Tests Positive for Covid; Will Miss Tonight's Performance
Stephanie Wenger / People.com:
Kelly Ripa on Her Complicated Relationship with Regis Philbin: ‘There Were Good and Bad Days’
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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