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6:05 PM ET, February 8, 2023

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James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
Harrison Ford: “I Know Who the F*** I Am”  —  The actor is busier than ever with ‘Shrinking,’ ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ and ‘1923.’ We tried to get the delightfully testy 80-year-old icon to open up about his life and latest projects.  Here's how that went.
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Michelle McGahan / Us Weekly:
Harrison Ford Says Wife Calista Flockhart Doesn't Fly With Him in Vintage Planes After Near-Death Accident
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and People.com
Hazel Jones / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Game, set, love match!  Microsoft founder Bill Gates, 67, finds romance again with fellow tennis buff Paula Hurd, 60, widow of Oracle chief, two years after his divorce  — Bill Gates, 67, is in a romantic relationship with Paula Hurd, 60, the widow of former Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd, who died in 2019
Discussion: Just Jared, Full Feed and Celebs
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Bill Gates is dating Oracle CEO Mark Hurd's widow Paula: report  —  Bill Gates reportedly has been dating Paula Hurd, the widow of late Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd, for more than a year.  —  “They're inseparable,” a friend of the rumored couple told the Daily Mail Wednesday.
People.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have Yet to Be Invited to King Charles' Coronation  —  The Duke of Sussex previously said about attending his father's coronation on May 6, “The ball is in their court”  —  As King Charles III's May 6 coronation draws closer, the question remains if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend.
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Teresa Giudice's Mercedes-Benz stolen from her New Jersey driveway
Discussion: RADAR
Elle:
Elizabeth Chambers Is Not Who She Married  —  In an intimate new interview, the Bird bakery owner says she is rewriting the recipe of her own life after leaving Armie Hammer.  —  Trench coat, Herno, $685.  Dress, Jason Wu Collection, $2,395.  Hoop earrings, Missoma, $115.
Alyssa Hardy / InStyle:
Alexandra Daddario Doesn't Have a Plan  —  The actress opens up about taking life (and career) as it comes and turning it into success.  —  Alexandra Daddario dropped out of acting school.  While this fact may ring rebellious, especially regarding an actress known for her sweet, girl-next-door roles, it's actually quite the opposite.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:   Alexandra Daddario flashes tummy as she says women are getting more work
Women's Health:
P!nk Tapped Into Her Vulnerability With ‘Trustfall’—And Emerged Even More Powerful  —  At 43, she feels stronger than ever and is ready to embark on a brand-new tour.  Her nothing-is-off-limits attitude may inspire you to try a daring feat.  —  How should a woman act?
Michael Gehlken / Dallas Morning News:
NFL Network, ESPN pull Michael Irvin from Super Bowl-week shows after woman's complaint  —  The former Cowboys wide receiver said he engaged in no physical contact with the woman beyond a handshake.  —  Update: This story has been updated to reflect ESPN's decision to cancel Michael Irvin's appearance Friday.
Sam Reed / Glamour:
Salma Hayek Pinault Just Keeps Getting Better  —  After three decades in Hollywood, the consummate movie star opens up about aging, her surprise wedding, money, her (very) sexy new film, and more.  —  Even with a cold, Salma Hayek Pinault is calling the shots.
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Chase Stokes Talks New Season of ‘Outer Banks’ and ‘Having a Good Time’ with Singer Kelsea Ballerini  —  Fans of Netflix's hit series Outer Banks can expect the upcoming third season to be “filled with surprises,” according to star Chase Stokes.  —  “I think they are going to be thoroughly impressed …
People.com:
Leah Remini Says She and Husband Angelo Are ‘More of a Mess Now’ After Daughter Returns to College  —  The actress is getting candid about her journey as the parent of a college freshman  —  Leah Remini is sharing what she's learned as a parent to a college freshman.
Tommy McArdle / People.com:
Michael B. Jordan Says He Was ‘Lucky Enough’ to Focus on Work After Lori Harvey Breakup  —  “I'm in my light right now.  This is my Jordan year, I mean that,” Michael B. Jordan said  —  Michael B. Jordan had plenty to fall back on after his split from Lori Harvey.
Lizzie May / Daily Mail:
Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx get suited up for a night-time shoot filming for rom-com Back In Action on London's River Thames as star makes her return from five years in retirement  —  Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx got suited up for a night-time shoot filming for brand new Netflix rom-com Back In Action.
Discussion: Deadline, Just Jared and Lainey Gossip
Page Six:
Ariana Madix responds to theories she and Tom Sandoval are both ‘in the closet’  —  Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval are the real deal.  —  Madix shut down “Vanderpump Rules” fans' unfounded theories that she and her longtime boyfriend are both secretly gay.  —  “I think people see my relationship …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Celebuzz
Danyel Smith / New York Times:
SZA's Ruination Brought Her Everything  —  Her moody, enigmatic music made her a megastar.  Can she learn to live with success?  —  To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.  —  If you're footloose and floating up Pacific Coast Highway …
Discussion: People.com, UPROXX and Stereogum
Caitlyn Becker / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Paula Abdul reveals two different PSYCHICS predicted her comeback on American Idol - and even told the star she would ‘sit between’ Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson  — Paula Abdul exclusively dished to DailyMail.com that her gig on American Idol was predicted by two psychics YEARS before the show was created
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Khadeeja Safdar / Wall Street Journal:
Beyoncé's Clothing Line With Adidas Suffers From Weak Sales  —  Revenue from the singer's Ivy Park brand fell more than 50% last year, documents show  —  Beyoncé fans are clamoring for tickets to her world tour, but the music superstar is having a harder time finding buyers for her line of inclusive streetwear.
Discussion: Page Six, The Blast, UPROXX and Sandra Rose
Chioma Nnadi / Vogue:
The Second Coming of Erykah Badu  —  Erykah Badu likes to wear clothes that make music when she walks—it's why today she has strings of bells strapped to her ankles.  She also has a tangle of amethyst crystal pendants thrown over her paint-splattered overalls, gigantic silver rings on each finger …
Discussion: Bossip and Just Jared
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Tom Brady and Ex-Wife Gisele Bundchen ‘Talked’ Through 2nd Retirement Before His Announcement: She's Been His ‘Rock’ … She's still rooting for him!  Tom Brady turned to ex-wife Gisele Bündchen when deciding if he should retire from the NFL for the second time, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
Discussion: New York Post and StyleCaster
Access:
Evangeline Lilly Talks ‘Really Intense’ Visit With Jeremy Renner After Snowplow Accident (Exclusive)  —  Evangeline Lilly is amazed by how “incredibly brave and strong” Jeremy Renner is following his near-death experience.  The “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” actress told Access Hollywood's Scott Evans …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Nicole Kidman & Jamie Lee Curtis To Star In & EP Patricia Cornwell's ‘Kay Scarpetta’ TV Series At Amazon From Liz Sarnoff & Blumhouse  —  EXCLUSIVE: Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta books have completed their long journey to the screen with a blockbuster TV series starring Oscar winner Nicole Kidman …
Discussion: E! Online and TVLine
 
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Issy Ronald / CNN:
Meghan and Harry will be deposed in Samantha Markle's defamation lawsuit, judge rules
Tracey Harrington McCoy / People.com:
Patti LaBelle Says She's Now Open to Dating at Age 78: 'I'm Too Good to Be Solo'
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Lily Collins recalls being ‘belittled,’ called a ‘whore’ by toxic ex
Discussion: Just Jared
FemaleFirst:
Christina Aguilera and Bad Bunny to be honoured at GLAAD Media Awards
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Deadline:
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Lisa Rosen / Los Angeles Times:
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Associated Press:
Israeli officials reverse course and order the return of seized camera equipment to AP, after earlier seizing cameras and blocking AP's live feed from Gaza

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Comcast says StreamSaver, a bundle of Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+, will be available starting next week to Comcast TV or broadband customers at $15/month

Allison Quinn / The Daily Beast:
Russian state-run channel Rossiya24 is broadcasting days-old episodes of Tucker Carlson's show with a Russian voiceover

 
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