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5:00 PM ET, January 31, 2023

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Madison Vain / Esquire:
Ashton Kutcher Has Been Through It  —  He's survived tabloid scrutiny, his own “asshole” behavior, and, more recently, a harrowing medical scare.  Now the actor-turned-investor— rich, happy at home—is making his return to Hollywood.  And he's just as driven as ever.  —  Ashton Kutcher is in pain.
Chris McKee / KRQE-TV:
Alec Baldwin & film staff formally charged in ‘Rust’ shooting  —  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) - The Santa Fe District Attorney has filed formal charges against actor Alec Baldwin and film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed for the fatal shooting on the set of the film “Rust.”
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Vanessa Etienne / People.com:
Blake Moynes Hospitalized After Undergoing Surgery for ‘Really Bad’ Infection, His Mother Reveals  —  The Bachelorette alum is hospitalized in South Africa, where he is expected to make a full recovery following a severe infection  —  Blake Moynes is recovering after undergoing surgery following a …
Discussion: E! Online and The Wrap
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Associated Press:
‘Laverne & Shirley’ actor Cindy Williams dies at 75  —  Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” has died, her family said Monday.  Williams died in Los Angeles at age 75 on Wednesday after a brief illness, her children …
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TMZ.com:
Jason Derulo Breaks Foot Ahead of Super Bowl Performance, Walking with Cane  —  Jason Derulo is facing a new challenge ahead of his big Super Bowl performance — no, not a TikTok challenge ... he recently suffered a nasty injury and now he's walking on a cane.
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Superman & Lois’ Has ‘One or Two More Seasons Left,’ New DC Studios Heads Say … “Superman & Lois” is expected to continue for “one to two more seasons” according to DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran.  —  The future of the CW series was revealed by the pair at a press event …
Anna Lazarus Caplan / People.com:
Bruno the Cat Finds New Owners After Previous Family Returned Pet for Being ‘Too Affectionate’  —  Bruno's affectionate head-butting, distracting bedtime cuddling, and frequent “zoomies” made him the wrong fit for his last family, but this cat's tale has a happy ending
Discussion: Dlisted
Craig Loper / WAVY-TV:
Coaches fired after 22-year-old assistant girls basketball coach impersonates 13-year-old JV player  —  PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Arlisha Boykins, a 22-year-old former assistant coach on the Churchland JV girls basketball team in Portsmouth, impersonated a 13-year-old player that played for the Truckers.
Discussion: New York Post, Insider and TMZ.com
Ross McCammon / Men's Health:
Paul Rudd's Real Superpower  —  A lunch with the 53-year-old star of ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ changed one writer's perspective on aging, happiness, and purpose.  —  “AND THEY ALL COME WITH A SIDE OF FLEET FOXES.”  —  That was Paul Rudd's first joke, and it came about 30 seconds …
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Bravo's classic ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ is dead  —  The “Real Housewives of New York City” as we know it is dead, Page Six has learned.  —  On Sunday, we reported that contract negotiations for the version of the show that featured a beloved cast including Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan, had stalled.
People.com:
Friend Says Lisa Marie Presley Wanted Trust to Go to Kids as Mom Priscilla Presley Contests Will  —  Lisa Marie Presley left her trust to her children, as she “did not have a relationship” with mom Priscilla Presley, a friend close to the star tells PEOPLE  —  Weeks after the death …
Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo ‘Doing Great’ After Focusing on Family Ahead of New Baby's Arrival  —  “After the drama in the fall, Adam has really tried to just focus on his family,” a source tells PEOPLE of Adam Levine after he and his wife Behati Prinsloo welcomed their third baby together
Maria Sherman / Bustle:
Another Side Of Rupert Grint  —  Two young autograph-seekers wait outside a chic Manhattan hotel, but they're not here for Rupert Grint.  He slips into the lobby bar, deceptively anonymous in a hunter-green corduroy button-down and a Philadelphia 76ers baseball cap pulled to his eyebrows.
Stephanie Wenger / People.com:
Matt Lauer and Shamin Abas Are ‘Serious About Each Other’ as Couple Steps Out for Rare Date Night: Source  —  “They try and stay out of the spotlight but are happy together and not interested in a high-profile life,” a source tells PEOPLE of former Today anchor Matt Lauer and girlfriend Shamin Abas
Just Jared:
‘King of the Hill’ Revival Series Ordered by Hulu; 7 Returning Actors Confirmed, 1 Left Off Cast List  —  Hulu has announced that a revival of the animated series King of the Hill will be coming to the streaming service.  —  The original series ran on Fox for 13 seasons from 1997 through 2009.
Jack Irvin / People.com:
Justin Bieber, BTS, Billie Eilish and More Musicians Revealed as 2023 Kids' Choice Award Nominees  —  PEOPLE can exclusively announce the Kids' Choice Award nominees for favorite female artist, favorite male artist and favorite music group  —  Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2023 is right around the corner!
Drew Weisholtz / TODAY.com:
Savannah Guthrie and Drew Barrymore reveal they got tattoos together  —  Savannah Guthrie and Drew Barrymore have given their friendship a permanent stamp of approval.  Savannah showed off a tattoo on TODAY Jan. 31 that she got with Barrymore after the duo revealed in an interview on the show that they were getting ink.
Discussion: HELLO!, Daily Mail and Page Six
Phoebe Tatham / HELLO!:
Princess Kate goes solo for very special trip to Leeds - best photos … The Princess of Wales made a solo visit to Leeds on Tuesday morning following the successful launch of her major new early years campaign.  —  During her visit, the mother-of-three is hoping to increase public awareness surrounding …
Discussion: Elle, Cele|bitchy, Vanity Fair and Us Weekly
People.com:
Pamela Anderson Says 'It's Emotional' to Watch Her Life Story in New Netflix Documentary  —  The actress, along with her son Brandon, spoke to PEOPLE on the red carpet at the premiere of the new documentary on Monday night in Los Angeles  —  For Pamela Anderson, revisiting her past was an immersive — and emotional — experience.
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Julie Jordan / People.com:
Kerry Washington Is Set to Release New Memoir: ‘I Hope Readers Will Receive It with Open Hearts’
Stephanie Sengwe / People.com:
Tia Mowry Debuts Natural Hair Care Line: 'Curly Girls Don't Just Buy One Product — We Have a Routine'
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Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Say Daughter Lola Has Moved Home — And Warn Her It's ‘Freaky Week’
Just Jared:
Connie Britton Makes Rare Comments About Her Boyfriend of Three Years, Reveals How They Met
Discussion: Us Weekly and FemaleFirst
Richard Godwin / Daily Mail:
A primetime Radio 1 show, gigs hosting next month's Baftas and Brits …
Discussion: Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Lane Florsheim / Wall Street Journal:
Why Gigi Hadid Wants Her Employees to Have Hobbies
 

 
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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

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

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

 
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