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10:15 AM ET, January 25, 2024

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People:
Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig's Oscars 2024 Barbie Snubs ‘Wrong on Every Level,’ Says Academy Member (Exclusive)  —  The source tells PEOPLE a lack of Best Actress and Best Director nominations for ‘Barbie’ was “a terrible miss”  —  With Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's names absent …
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Rachel Burchfield / Marie Claire:
Eva Mendes Speaks Out In Support of Partner Ryan Gosling's Oscar Nomination: “So Beyond Proud to Be This Ken's Barbie”
Jennifer Odell / Wonderwall.com:
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Oscar nominations: All the snubs, surprises, history-making moments and more
Sarah / Lainey Gossip:
Ryan Gosling releases statement expressing disappointment in Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's Oscar nomination snubs
Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Jon Stewart Returns to ‘Daily Show’ as Monday Host, Executive Producer  —  Comedy Central is reaching back to the past to keep its long-running “The Daily Show” going in the present. … He is expected to play an oversight role at “Daily” that could extend through 2025, and will start his on-air duties February 12.
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Lacey Rose / The Hollywood Reporter:
Jon Stewart Returns to ‘The Daily Show’ as Host  —  The Comedy Central series will have Stewart back on Mondays, relying on the newsroom of correspondents to lead the show for the remainder of the week through the 2024 election. … After a year-long search for Trevor Noah's replacement …
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Esther Kang / People:
Danny Masterson Is Denied Bail as Judge Declares He Has ‘Every Incentive to Flee’: Report  —  The 'That ‘70s Show’ alum was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after he was found guilty on two counts of rape in May 2023  —  Danny Masterson has been denied bail pending appeal due to fears the actor would run.
Discussion: New York Daily News
TMZ.com:
Patrick Mahomes Says Fame Hasn't Changed Travis Kelce, 'He's Just Been Himself'  —  Patrick Mahomes says dating a popstar and hosting “Saturday Night Live” hasn't changed Travis Kelce one bit ... telling reporters Wednesday his best bud has remained even keel despite all the newfound fame.
People:
Kate Middleton's Surgery ‘Does Sound Serious’ but ‘She Will Bounce Back,’ Says Source (Exclusive)  —  The Princess of Wales is navigating a challenging path after serious abdominal surgery  —  As Kate Middleton recovers following abdominal surgery, there is confidence in her resilience.
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Ainhoa Barcelona / HELLO!:
The real reason Princess Kate's hospital stay is shrouded in secrecy  —  Press are not allowed to camp outside The London Clinic where Kate is recuperating  —  The Princess of Wales has been quietly recovering in hospital since she underwent successful abdominal surgery on Tuesday last week.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
E! Online:
Bachelor Nation's Susie Evans and Justin Glaze Reveal They're Dating: Here's How Their Journey Began  —  After much speculation in Bachelor Nation, Susie Evans and Justin Glaze officially confirmed to E! News that they're dating.  —  Susie Evans and Justin Glaze's friendship has blossomed into a romance.
Doug Liman / Deadline:
Doug Liman Says He's Boycotting SXSW Premiere Of His Jake Gyllenhaal Film ‘Road House’ To Protest Amazon MGM Bypassing Theaters For Prime Streaming Release  —  Editors note: From his breakout in Swingers to The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Edge of Tomorrow, American Made and his upcoming film …
TMZ.com:
Alexis Bellino Returns to ‘RHOC’ As Friend of the Show  —  Alexis Bellino's headed back to “The Real Housewives of Orange County” ... but there's one cast member who probably isn't looking to reconnect anytime soon — Shannon Beador.  —  Production sources tell TMZ …
Susan Young / People:
Crystal Hefner Says Iconic Playboy Mansion Was Moldy, ‘Rundown and Gross’ and 'Didn't Really Get Cleaned'  —  In her memoir, Hugh Hefner's widow blames the mansion for contributing to her failing health.  —  Trending Videos  —  If Hogwarts decided to wear a sexy Halloween costume, it would be dressed as the Playboy Mansion.
Discussion: The Messenger, Page Six and The Mirror
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Perez Hilton:
Meghan & Harry Walk Carpet At Jamaican Bob Marley Film Premiere — But It's A DISS To The Royal Family?!?  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped out for a movie night in Jamaica — but it's causing some controversy!  —  On Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex showed …
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Mark Duell / Daily Mail:
‘They have clearly chosen this difficult time to remind the Royal Family of what they have lost’
John Koblin / New York Times:
Netflix is Said to License ‘Sex and the City’ From HBO  —  Media companies that had been reluctant to are increasingly offering shows to Netflix, which is pulling further ahead in the streaming wars.  —  HBO is renting out one of its most valuable series to Netflix.
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Stephanie Wenger / People:
Tori Spelling Reveals Her 90210 Costar Luke Perry Once ‘Confided in’ Her About Dating Madonna  —  “I will never forget him pulling me into his dressing room and telling me,” Spelling said of the hush-hush relationship between Perry and Madonna  —  Tori Spelling is reminiscing on the moment …
Brian Gallagher / Daily Mail:
Stars of iconic Noughties comedy look unrecognisable as they reunite to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary - so do YOU know who they are?  —  It's been 20 years since they were part of a film that changed the landscape for independent film.  —  The 2004 coming of age comedy was filmed …
Discussion: The Sun
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
‘The White Lotus’ Alum Tom Hollander Was Accidentally Paid Tom Holland's ‘7-Figure’ Marvel Bonus  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Tom Hollander isn't thrilled about the “error” of being mistaken for Tom Holland — but might change his tune if there's an Avengers paycheck involved.
 
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Samantha Schnurr / Entertainment Tonight:
Callum Turner Plays Coy on Dua Lipa, Talks Austin Butler Competition on ‘Masters of the Air’ Set (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
Jackie Fields / People:
Christie Brinkley Talks ‘Accepting Certain Wrinkles’ and Gracefully Clapping Back at Online Haters (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six
Angela Andaloro / People:
Kylie Jenner and Daughter Stormi Share Epic Mommy and Me Moment at Valentino Show for Paris Fashion Week
Brian Marks / Daily Mail:
Melanie, the singer-songwriter who shot to fame after Woodstock and sang the chart-topping hit Brand New Key, is dead at 76
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Variety:
Andy Cohen, Heather Gay and ‘RHOSLC’ EPs Break Down Season 4's Burning Questions: What Did Production Know About Monica, Why Isn't She Returning and That Burn Book Flop
Marlow Stern / Rolling Stone:
Melissa Barrera Is Not Going Anywhere
People:
Snoop Dogg Says Daughter Cori Broadus is ‘Doing a Little Bit Better’ After Stroke (Exclusive)
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Elijah Allman's wife claims Cher is ‘manic depressive,’ unfit to serve as conservator
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
C-SPAN's own business choices keep the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms like YouTube TV, as it stays reliant on cable and satellite funding

Christi Carras / Los Angeles Times:
LAist initiates a voluntary buyout program for staff to avoid layoffs as it faces a “significant budget shortfall” ranging from $4M-$5M in the next two years

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Memo: Spotify's head of podcast studios Julie McNamara is leaving the company after nearly three years, emphasizing Spotify's reduced ambitions in podcasts
 
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