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1:55 PM ET, February 1, 2023

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Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
‘Dr. Phil’ Talk Show to End in Spring After 21 Seasons … “Dr. Phil,” one of daytime TV's stalwart talk shows, will end its run of original episodes in the spring after 21 seasons.  —  Dr. Phil McGraw, 72, made the decision to stop producing new episodes at the close of the current 2022-23 season.
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FemaleFirst:
'I'm not physically capable': Ozzy Osbourne retires from touring  —  Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to retire from touring due to his poor physical health. … Ozzy Osbourne has retired from touring.  —  The ‘Crazy Train’ rocker has been forced to pull out of his UK and European tour …
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Just Jared:
Ozzy Osbourne Retires from Touring Amid Health Concerns
Discussion: TMZ.com and Page Six
Ellen Durney / BuzzFeed News:
Ashton Kutcher Opened Up About The Brutally Honest Way Mila Kunis Called Him Out After His Split From Demi Moore Following A “Humiliating And Embarrassing” Cheating Scandal  —  In the mid-2000s, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher were one of Hollywood's most talked about couples.
Chris Willman / Variety:
Doja Cat's ‘Balls to the Wall’ New Era: The Grammy Winner on Rapping More, Her Viral Fashion Looks and Being a ‘Messy Bitch’  —  Most cats only get nine lives, but Doja Cat already seems to have enjoyed about 90.  —  Looking back on the ways she's grabbed the attention of pop culture …
TMZ.com:
Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis Fighting Over Child Support Issues  —  Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis may have been hugging recently, but not because they've resolved their conflicts — TMZ's learned there's a dogfight over how child support will be handled.  —  Sources with direct knowledge …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared, RADAR and ET Canada
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Jessica Simpson had secret romance with ‘massive movie star’ in a relationship  —  Jessica Simpson's “teenage fantasy” came to life when she began hooking up with a “massive movie star” — only to find out he was taken.  —  The singer detailed her “sexy,” yet “demeaning” …
Discussion: Just Jared and ET Canada
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Priscilla Presley trying to keep family ‘together’ after contesting Lisa Marie's will  —  Priscilla Presley marked what would have been her daughter Lisa Marie's 55th birthday on Wednesday by explaining that she's looking to “protect” her family after contesting the late singer's will.
Daniela Avila / People.com:
Rihanna ‘Focused’ and ‘Rehearsing’ for Super Bowl Halftime Show: 'She Can't Wait to Kill It'  —  Rihanna is gearing up for her big comeback.  —  The “Diamonds” singer will mark her return to the spotlight at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show on Feb. 12 — and a source tells PEOPLE …
Discussion: Just Jared
Just Jared:
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023 - 14 Nominees Revealed  —  The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 is here!  —  This year's list includes an eclectic assortment of 14 nominees on Wednesday (February 1).  —  The full lineup of artists was selected by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's nominating committee as 2023 contenders.
Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Priscilla Presley's Son Navarone Garcia Breaks His Silence: 'People Know ‘About’ Me, But They Don't ‘Know’ Me'  —  The musician discusses life with his famous mom, his recovery from fentanyl addiction and discovering the truth about the background of his father, producer Marco Garibaldi, in this week's PEOPLE
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Alicia Silverstone Returns as ‘Clueless’ Character Cher for Rakuten Super Bowl Ad: ‘Your Girl Is Back’  —  “Don't bug — your girl is back,” Silverstone, as Cher, says in the new Super Bowl ad for Rakuten  —  Alicia Silverstone has got us totally buggin' once more.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Variety
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Beyoncé announces ‘Renaissance’ world tour dates for summer 2023  —  You won't break Beyoncé's soul, but she may break Ticketmaster.  —  The superstar performer announced her highly anticipated “Renaissance” world tour on Wednesday.  —  Beyoncé, 41 …
FemaleFirst:
Sam Smith has ‘the opposite of body dysmorphia’  —  Sam Smith has shared their story of overcoming body dysmorphia after struggling with their appearance. … Sam Smith has the “opposite” of body dysmorphia now.  —  The ‘Unholy’ singer struggled in the past with the mental disorder …
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Page Six, People.com and ET Canada
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Fraudster Anna Delvey to speak with Harvard MBA students  —  Convicted fraudster, fake socialite, jailhouse artist, reality star and recent downtown party host Anna Delvey can add another unlikely credential to her growing resume: Harvard speaker.  —  Page Six has exclusively learned …
Antonia DeBianchi / People.com:
Valerie Bertinelli Recalls ‘Finding Texts’ and Being Called ‘Fat and Lazy’: ‘I Am Healing’  —  Bertinelli has been candid about the tough year she's had after splitting from her ex-husband Tom Vitale  —  Valerie Bertinelli is opening up about past trauma.  —  On Monday, the actress, 62 …
Discussion: Page Six and Daily Mail
Vanessa Etienne / People.com:
Ozempic Rebound Is Real: Doctor Says Weight Gain Can Be ‘Devastating’ After Stopping  —  A study found that a majority of people who take semaglutide — branded as Ozempic and Wegovy — gain most of the weight back within a year of stopping the medication  —  While Ozempic and Wegovy …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, BuzzFeed News and POPSUGAR
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 …
Rio Yamat / Associated Press:
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor arrested in Nevada sex abuse case  —  Las Vegas police on Tuesday arrested and raided the home of a former “Dances With Wolves” actor turned alleged cult leader accused of sexually assaulting young Indigenous girls during a period spanning two decades …
Paul Chavez / Daily Mail:
‘I still have a lot of life left’: Pamela Anderson admits she's on the hunt for husband NUMBER SIX proving she's still a hopeless romantic at 55 despite all her divorces  —  Pamela Anderson revealed that she hopes to get married again while promoting her new book and documentary on Tuesday on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and ET Canada
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 …
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Chris McKee / KRQE-TV:
Alec Baldwin & film staff formally charged in ‘Rust’ shooting
Paige Strout / E! Online:
John Legend Reveals the Sentimental Meaning Behind Daughter Esti's Name  —  Watch: John Legend Reveals Meaning Behind Daughter Esti's Name  —  John Legend's newborn baby's name turned out to be a happy coincidence.  —  The “All of Me” singer and wife Chrissy Teigen welcomed their third child …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Page Six
 
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TMZ.com:
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Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
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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

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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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