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Stephanie Petit / People:
Kate Middleton Hospitalized After Abdominal Surgery, Cancels All Engagements Until Easter  —  The Princess of Wales is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter, Kensington Palace said in a statement  —  Kate Middleton is on the road to recovery.
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Prince William Postpones Official Duties to Support Family amid Kate Middleton's Hospitalization  —  Kensington Palace has announced that the Princess of Wales had “planned abdominal surgery” on Tuesday  —  Prince William will be by wife Kate Middleton's side as she recovers from abdominal surgery.
Mikey O'Connell / The Hollywood Reporter:
Emmys Producers On the ‘Friends’ Dilemma, Mama Doris and the Show That Really Almost Wasn't  —  Jesse Collins and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay reveal who couldn't make the awards ceremony's many reunions and discuss how the SAG-AFTRA strike ended up being resolved days before a deadline that could have killed the already delayed telecast.
Discussion: TMZ.com, Metro, Page Six, Variety and Just Jared
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Sarah Grossbart / E! Online:
Why Friends Cast Didn't Host Matthew Perry Tribute at Emmys
People:
Emmy Producers on Why the Friends Cast Didn't Reunite to Honor Matthew Perry: 'It's Still Very Fresh for Them'
Discussion: Suggest, TVLine and Bustle
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
King Charles III to undergo surgery for enlarged prostate amid Kate Middleton's hospitalization  —  King Charles III is the second member of the British royal family to undergo a medical procedure this month.  —  Buckingham Palace announced Wednesday that His Royal Highness, 75, has “sought treatment for an enlarged prostate.”
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Lynne Marta, Actress in ‘Joe Kidd,’ ‘Footloose’ and ‘Love, American Style,’ Dies at 78  —  She also made multiple appearances on such shows as ‘The F.B.I.,’ ‘Medical Center,’ ‘Barnaby Jones’ and, notably, ‘Starsky & Hutch.’  —  Lynne Marta, the actress who appeared in films including Joe Kidd and Footloose …
Danielle Bacher / People:
Kendra Wilkinson Breaks Silence on Her Crippling Mental Health Battle: ‘I Was Dying of Depression’ (Exclusive)  —  The reality star opens up to PEOPLE in an emotional interview about how she's healing from unresolved trauma four months after being hospitalized  —  Kendra Wilkinson's life flashed before her eyes.
Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Ryan Gosling Reveals Why His and Eva Mendes' Daughters Haven't Seen Barbie Movie  —  Ryan Gosling exclusively shared with E! News why he and Eva Mendes' daughters haven't seen Barbie yet and how he made the movie for them and with them.  —  Ryan Gosling is not ready show his kids just how Kenough he is.
TMZ.com:
Jim Irsay Found Unresponsive, Blue During Suspected Overdose In December, Cops Say  —  The Colts released a statement on Jim Irsay's health ... saying he is still recovering from his “respiratory illness.”  —  “We will have no further comment on his personal health, and we continue to ask …
Andy Greene / Rolling Stone:
Green Day to Play ‘Dookie’ and ‘American Idiot’ Every Night on Summer Stadium Tour  —  “We've never done anything like this before,” says bassist Mike Dirnt.  “And there's a really good chance we'll never do it again”  —  Green Day will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dookie and 20th anniversary …
Discussion: UPROXX, Consequence and Stereogum
David Walters / People:
Jason and Travis Kelce Mania!  From Football to Family, Inside the Brothers' ‘Surreal’ World (Exclusive)  —  “It's been a fun ride to be on,” Donna Kelce, the mother of the NFL superstars tells PEOPLE in this week's cover story  —  On Monday night, as Philadelphia Eagles fans watched …
Discussion: Lainey Gossip, Us Weekly and The US Sun
Tom Bryant / The Mirror:
BBC Winterwatch presenter Chris Packham given bodyguard after chilling threats discovered  —  Climate change campaigner Chris Packham has told how they aren't taking any chances after ‘specific threats’ against him and have given him a bodyguard  —  Chris Packham has told how security …
Discussion: Metro.co.uk and The Sun
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Julia Hunt / Daily Star:
BBC Winterwatch star given bodyguard after disturbing letter and ‘specific’ threats found
Discussion: The Mirror
Alicia Kennedy / Harper's BAZAAR:
The superest of supermodels on food, family, the future, and finding herself again  —  Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor.  We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.  —  Gisele Bündchen thinks she may have overbaked the granola.
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
Kate Hudson reconnected with her estranged half-sister: ‘We just started bawling our eyes out.  It was great’  —  Kate Hudson revealed she recently reconnected with one of her two estranged half-sisters during Sunday's episode of her podcast Sibling Revelry.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Marie Claire and Us Weekly
Marlow Stern / Rolling Stone:
‘Argylle’ Director Shoots Down Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theory  —  But Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman) explains how the pop superstar is pretty responsible for his family's Scottish Fold, Chip, appearing in the film  —  HAVE YOU HEARD the latest conspiracy theory being peddled by the Swifties?
TMZ.com:
Tom Brady & Irina Shayk Enjoyed Pricey Dinner in NYC  —  Tom Brady and Irina Shayk are still seeing each other when they can — 'cause they just grabbed dinner last night ... and wouldn't you know it, the G.O.A.T's a true gent.  —  TB12 and Bradley Cooper's ex got together Monday evening in NYC …
Wesley Stenzel / EW.com:
Lorne Michaels says Tina Fey ‘could easily’ take the reins at Saturday Night Live  —  The longtime “SNL” exec also reiterated that he'll stick with the show until its 50th anniversary next year.  —  Could the next head honcho at 30 Rock be the creator of 30 Rock?  —  Lorne Micheals seems to think so.
Jaime Harkin / Us Weekly:
Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet Are ‘Madly in Love’: Inside Their ‘ Very Serious’ 1-Year Romance (Exclusive)  —  The stars came out in full force for the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 7, with A-listers like Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift and Meryl Streep in attendance.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
‘Bachelor’ alum Sarah Herron pregnant with twin girls 1 year after newborn son's death  —  “Bachelor” alum Sarah Herron announced she's pregnant with twins one year after the death of her newborn son, Oliver.  —  The reality TV star and her husband, Dylan Brown, posted a video showing …
FemaleFirst:
Hannah Waddingham recalls teacher's cruel jibe about her face  —  ‘Ted Lasso’ star Hannah Waddingham was told she didn't have a face for TV in a very cruel way by a childhood drama teacher.  —  Hannah Waddingham was told she didn't have a face for TV by a childhood drama teacher.
Discussion: The Mirror, Deadline and Variety
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Coachella 2024 Lineup Announced: Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat and No Doubt to Headline  —  Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator and No Doubt will headline the 2024 Coachella festival, promoters Goldenvoice announced on Tuesday.  The lineup poster appears below.
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan's Dad Rips New ‘Mean Girls’ Movie Over ‘Fire Crotch’ Dig  —  Michael Lohan is ripping the new ‘Mean Girls’ movie for taking a cheap shot at his daughter, Lindsay Lohan ... saying Tina Fey and Megan Thee Stallion went low, just like their box office numbers.
The Sun:
Horror as ‘gorgeous’ Bronson Battersby, 2, in pyjamas left to die alone next to his dead dad - why did no one save him?  —  Preliminary tests found Bronson died of dehydration and starvation  —  A BOY of two starved to death next to his dad's body after social services missed chances to save him, his devastated family said yesterday.
 
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Nicki Cox / Page Six:
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TMZ.com:
‘ALL MY CHILDREN’ STAR ALEC MUSSER DIED BY SUICIDE ... Shotgun to Chest, Cops Say
Adam Schefter / ESPN:
Jason Kelce tells Eagles teammates he's retiring, sources say
 

 
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Arasu Kannagi Basil / Reuters:
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Mia Sato / The Verge:
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