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6:00 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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Julia Jacobs / New York Times:
Charges Accusing Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ Killing Are Filed in New Mexico  —  The film's star, Mr. Baldwin, and its armorer were accused of involuntary manslaughter after its cinematographer was slain by a gun on set that was loaded with a live round.  —  The actor Alec Baldwin and the armorer on the film …
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Luann de Lesseps Confirms ‘RHONY: Legacy’ Plans Have ‘Stalled’ — but ‘Never Say Never’ on a Return  —  “I always said, ‘Never count out the Countess,’ but in this case it's, ‘Never count out the New York City Housewives,’ ” Luann de Lesseps exclusively tells PEOPLE
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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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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 who played for the Truckers.
Variety:
Andrea Riseborough Will Retain Oscar Nomination, but Social Media Offenders Will be Addressed by Film Academy … “Based on concerns that surfaced last week around the ‘To Leslie’ awards campaign, the Academy began a review into the film's campaigning tactics.
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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 …
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.
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘Batgirl’ “Was Not Releasable” Says DC Co-Chief Peter Safran, But Studio Would Like To Be Back In Business With Pic's Directors  —  DC Co-Chairmen and CEOs Peter Safran and James Gunn were asked to post-mortem the Batgirl axing situation yesterday at their slate unveiling for the comic book studio.
Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Pregnant Ireland Baldwin Reveals ‘Classy, Beautiful’ Name She and Boyfriend RAC Chose for Baby  —  Ireland Baldwin looked ahead to her parenting journey during her appearance on the Girlboss podcast  —  Ireland Baldwin is sharing the inspiration behind her baby girl's name.
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 …
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
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TMZ.com:
Lil Jon Threatens Live Nation Lawsuit Over ‘Lovers & Friends’ Festival  —  LIL JON Live Nation's Screwing Me WITH ‘LOVERS & FRIENDS’ FESTIVAL!!! … Lil Jon isn't feeling love or friendship from Live Nation, which he claims is using his song title, “Lovers & Friends,” for a festival he's not even playing …
Discussion: Bossip and Rolling Stone
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
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
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Dave Bautista wonders if he's too ‘unattractive’ for rom-coms  —  Dave Bautista is a romantic at heart.  —  The former WWE wrestler-turned-actor would love to star in a good ol' rom-com — even if he doesn't fit the mold.  —  “I know I'm not your typical rom-com lead,” Bautista, 54 …
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 …
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!
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.
 
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