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6abc:
Pediatric patient among 6 on plane that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia: ‘It was just horrific’  —  According to the FAA, a Learjet 55 was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri when it went down.  —  Medical transport plane crashes in NE Philly: Here's what we know
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Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Plane Crash Causes Explosion in Northeast Philadelphia  —  A small plane crashed and exploded in Northeast Philadelphia, leaving multiple homes destroyed and reported casualties.  —  According to Fox29, the accident occurred just after 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard.
NBC10 Philadelphia:
Live Updates: Medical jet carrying 6, including girl, crashes in Northeast Philly  —  A medical jet carrying six people crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, causing a massive explosion and multiple homes to catch fire  —  What to Know  — Six people were on board a medical jet that crashed …
Julian Sancton / The Hollywood Reporter:
Karla Sofía Gascón on Deactivating X Account: “I Can No Longer Allow This Campaign of Hate and Misinformation to Affect My Family or Me” (Exclusive)  —  “I am a human being who also made, makes and will make mistakes from which I will learn,” the ‘Emilia Pérez’ star added …
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Clayton Davis / Variety:
Journalist Who Uncovered Karla Sofía Gascón's Racist Tweets Explains Why She Looked for Them: 'I'm Not a Studio Plant'  —  An unexpected controversy has upended the Oscar race in an awards season defined by historical milestones. … Freelance culture writer Sarah Hagi …
Katcy Stephan / Variety:
‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Apologizes for Racist, Offensive Tweets: ‘I Am Deeply Sorry to Those I Have Caused Pain’
TMZ.com:
Travis Kelce Won't Attend Grammys To Support Taylor Swift  —  TRAVIS KELCE Sorry, Taylor ... I'M MISSING THE GRAMMYS … Looks like Taylor Swift will be rolling stag to this weekend's Grammys ... TMZ Sports has learned her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, isn't making it out to Hollywood for the big event.
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TMZ.com:
Lily Collins Becomes New Mom, Welcomes First Child Via Surrogate  —  LILY COLLINS OUT OF PARIS, INTO MOTHERHOOD ... Welcomes First Daughter!!! … Lily Collins is officially a new mother ... welcoming her first child to the world via surrogate earlier this week!
English Español / Us Weekly:
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Through the Years  —  Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's romance has endured plenty of ups and downs over the years — but they've weathered the storms together.  —  The couple, who went public with their relationship in January 2007, briefly split in February 2011.
Discussion: People and E! Online
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Pete Davidson says he's the ‘girl’ in a relationship and likes ‘assertiveness’  —  The King Queen of Staten Island.  —  Pete Davidson admits that he typically takes on the more “feminine” role when it comes to being in a relationship.  —  While on the topic of dating during his Friday guest appearance on …
Erin Doyle / Us Weekly:
Valerie Bertinelli Defends Drew Barrymore's Overly Touchy Interview Style: ‘Do Not Apologize’  —  Valerie Bertinelli has Drew Barrymore's back when it comes to criticisms over the TV host's “touchy-feely” interview style.  —  During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show on Friday …
TMZ.com:
OnlyFans Star Plunges to Her Death From Hotel Balcony While Filming Threesome  —  ONLYFANS PORN STAR PLUNGES TO DEATH FROM HOTEL BALCONY During Threesome Shoot  —  An OnlyFans porn star's hotel balcony threesome in Brazil took a tragic turn when she plunged to her death.
Joshua Espinoza / Complex:
Ex-Adult Star Emily Willis Suffered ‘Irreversible Brain Damage,’ Family Says in Rehab Center Lawsuit  —  Willis' family is suing a Malibu rehab center for abuse, negligence, and fraudulent business practices.  —  Got something to say?  —  A lawsuit filed towards the end of 2024 has shed …
Just Jared:
‘The Sandman’ Canceled by Netflix After Two Seasons  —  The Sandman will not be getting a third season.  —  On Friday (January 31), it was announced that the Netflix show, based on the DC Comic series by Neil Gaimain, has been canceled after two seasons.  —  Showrunner Allan Heinbarg shared …
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Casts James Norton as Ormund Hightower (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “House of the Dragon” has found its Ormund Hightower.  —  Variety has learned exclusively that James Norton will join the HBO show's upcoming third season as Ormund.  —  The official description …
TMZ.com:
Blac Chyna Slams Tristan Thompson for Calling Dream Kardashian His ‘Daughter’  —  BLAC CHYNA DREAM IS MY BABY, NOT YOURS, TRISTAN!!!  —  Tristan Thompson is facing some heat for referring to ex-girlfriend Khloe Kardashian's niece Dream as his “oldest daughter” ... especially from the little one's mama, Blac Chyna.
Isabelle Casey / HELLO!:
Princess Kate collects special birthday gift for mum Carole - details  —  Happy Birthday Carole!  —  Celebrations are in order for Carole Middleton who turned 70 on Friday, and in honour of her milestone, there is one thoughtful gift the Princess of Wales will be giving her.
Discussion: People, The Sun, GB News and Daily Mail
Just Jared:
Reese Witherspoon Says Famous British Actress 'Doesn't Like' Her Anymore: Kate Winslet Revealed as Her Former Friend  —  Reese Witherspoon has made headlines by revealing that a famous British actress will no longer talk to her and we've identified that actress as Kate Winslet.
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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Gavin Rossdale's Mom Barbara Dies After ‘Long Torturous Fight’: ‘The World Feels Lonelier’
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Jeff Nelson / People:
Meghan Trainor on the Reasons Why She's Getting a Breast Lift as She Jokes ‘I Was Born with Saggy Boobs’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Daily Mail
People:
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Gladiators star Jet splits from wife after just one year of marriage
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CNBC:
Paramount launches a hostile bid to acquire WBD, offering WBD shareholders $30/share in a $108.4B all-cash deal; sources say WBD rejected the same bid last week

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Ted Sarandos met with Trump in November, arguing that Netflix wasn't a monopoly; Sarandos agreed with Trump that WBD should sell to the highest bidder

PodcastingToday:
Piers Morgan's Uncensored launches its first spin-off, History Uncensored, hosted by former CNN anchor Bianca Nobilo, airing weekly on YouTube and as a podcast
 
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