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8:40 PM ET, January 16, 2023

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TMZ.com:
Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant CJ Harris Dead at 31  —  ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ ALUM CJ HARRIS DEAD AT 31 … CJ Harris, the former “American Idol” contestant who made it to the top 6 in 2014, has died.  —  A family member tells us CJ suffered an apparent heart attack Sunday night in Jasper …
Philip Pullella / Reuters:
Gina Lollobrigida, post WWII Italian film diva, dies at 95  —  Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, a sultry Mediterranean diva who came to represent Italy's vibrant rebirth after World War Two, has died aged 95, her former lawyer said on Monday.  —  After a humble upbringing …
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Selena Gomez Is Dating The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart Following His Split From Eve Jobs: Details … New couple alert!  Selena Gomez and Andrew “Drew” Taggart are dating, Us Weekly can exclusively reveal.  —  “They aren't trying to hide their romance by sneaking around at members only clubs …
Manori Ravindran / Variety:
Amazon Likely to Part Ways With Jeremy Clarkson After Final Commissioned Shows Go to Air; ‘Grand Tour’ Host Sent Email Apology to Harry & Meghan (EXCLUSIVE) … Amazon Prime Video is likely to be parting ways with Jeremy Clarkson mere weeks after his comments about Meghan Markle were published in British tabloid The Sun.
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Meets with Inmates in Solitary Confinement at Pelican Bay  —  KIM KARDASHIAN MEETS WITH SOLITARY INMATES IN PRISON  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 931 … Kim Kardashian hasn't slowed down her efforts when it comes to prison reform ... as evidenced by her latest visit to a prison …
Discussion: ET Canada
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Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
Kim Kardashian visits Pelican Bay State Prison and meets with inmates in solitary confinement as part of a criminal reform documentary
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Georgia Slater / People.com:
Rihanna ‘Loves Being a Mom’ and Is ‘Obsessed’ with Baby Boy, A$AP Rocky Is ‘Great Dad’: Source  —  Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their first baby together in May 2022, PEOPLE confirmed at the time  —  Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are enjoying their first year of parenthood.
People.com:
Oasis' Noel Gallagher and Sara MacDonald Announce Divorce After 22 Years Together  —  The pair shares sons Donovan, 15, and Sonny, 12  —  After 12 years of marriage, Noel Gallagher and Sara MacDonald are going their separate ways.  —  The former Oasis member and MacDonald …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared, Mirror and ET Canada
People.com:
David Foster Says It's a ‘Little Bit Different’ Raising a Toddler at 73: ‘I Can Offer Him Wisdom’  —  David Foster tells PEOPLE about his approach to raising 23-month-old son Rennie  —  David Foster is still adjusting to being the father of a baby boy.  —  Foster, 73, welcomed son Rennie …
TMZ.com:
Lil Tjay Arrested For Gun Possession En Route To Ice Spice Video Shoot  —  LIL TJAY BUSTED FOR GUN POSSESSION ... En Route to Vid Shoot with Ice Spice  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  NYPD aressted Lil Tjay Monday in the Bronx, and now the rapper's in police custody for an alleged weapons violation.
Discussion: New York Post and Stereogum
Rebecca Lawrence / Daily Mail:
'You didn't even warn us!':  Brie Larson leaves fans ‘on their knees’ with shock transformation as she unveils tattoo sleeve while posing in her bra  —  She's known for her chic and feminine style.  —  Yet Brie Larson mixed things up and debuted a grunge makeover to the shock of her fans on Sunday.
Mirror.co.uk:
Hairdresser shares major mistake to avoid when arriving at salon - as it can ruin colour  —  A hairstylist and expert colourist has shared the biggest mistake people make when arriving at a salon for their appointment that can have an adverse impact on their hair colour
Discussion: The Sun
Chris Meloni / TMZ.com:
‘Law & Order: SVU’ Stars Ice-T & Christopher Meloni Slam Feud Rumors  —  ICE-T Don't Believe the Hype ... ‘FEUD’ WITH MELONI IS TOTAL B.S.!!!  —  “Law & Order: SVU” legends Ice-T and Christopher Meloni are shooting down claims of an ugly rift between them since Chris' character “Elliot Stabler” returned to the series in 2021.
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears' Husband Sam Asghari Explains ‘Manic’ Episode, Denies Storming Out  —  SAM ASGHARI Explains Britney Episode ... DENIES BOLTING, ‘MANIC’ BEHAVIOR  —  DISRESPECTFUL DINNER  —  Britney Spears did not have a “manic episode” in a restaurant this weekend — as had been described to us …
 
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People.com:
Ke Huy Quan and Brendan Fraser Have Emotional ‘Encino Man’ Reunion Over 30 Years Later
Discussion: ET Canada
Matt Wilkinson / The Sun:
Charles and William still haven't spoken to Harry since he publicised his book Spare in damaging TV interviews
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Cosmopolitan
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Dory Jackson / People.com:
Niecy Nash Jokes About Her Mom Not Thinking She Was a ‘Good Dramatic Actress’ After Critics Choice Win
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Bengals QB Joe Burrow's GF Olivia Supports Him at AFC Wild Card Game
Discussion: Just Jared and Mirror
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Sony Music sends letters to 700+ AI companies, developers, and music streaming platforms warning over the “unauthorized use” of Sony's content in training AI

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Disney, Fox, and WBD unveil the name of their sports streaming venture: Venu Sports, whose debut is planned for fall 2024

Lili Bayer / The Guardian:
Some Slovakian ministers and political allies of Prime Minister Robert Fico blame the media for the attempt on Fico's life

 
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