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Brianne Tracy / People:
Naya Rivera's Ex Ryan Dorsey Speaks Out for the First Time About the Glee Star's Tragic Death and Raising Their Son Alone (Exclusive)  —  “I'm not a big believer in everything happens for a reason because I can't ever think of a reason why he doesn't have his mom,” the actor tells PEOPLE
Suzy Exposito / Vanity Fair:
Millie Bobby Brown on Stranger Things, Marriage, and Life on the Farm  —  Millie Bobby Brown was 11 when she began playing the icon known as Eleven.  —  By the time she shot her final scenes as her fierce, loyal, and telekinetic character on Stranger Things this past December, she was 20 …
GQ:
Michael B. Jordan Reveals His Master Plan  —  Jordan once told GQ he intended to spend his 20s doing pedal-to-the-floor work, then take a break.  But at 38, he's still seeking out new challenges—from starring (as twins) in Ryan Coogler's new film to directing himself in a Thomas Crown reboot.
Lawrence Yee / People:
Scarlett Johansson Urges Government to Limit A.I. After Faked Video of Her Opposing Kanye West Goes Viral  —  “It is a bipartisan issue that enormously affects the immediate future of humanity at large,” the actress wrote  —  Scarlett Johansson is urging U.S. legislators to place limits …
Danielle Bacher / People:
Elizabeth Holmes Breaks Her Silence in First Interview from Prison: 'It's Been Hell and Torture' (Exclusive)  —  The former Theranos CEO, convicted of fraud, shares details of her life behind bars and separation from her family  — Disgraced former CEO Elizabeth Holmes speaks to PEOPLE …
Jason Guerrasio / Business Insider:
‘Hitch’ at 20: How Will Smith's first rom-com went from near-disaster to instant classic  —  Director Andy Tennant breaks down the “wild ride” of making the 2000s staple.  —  An curved arrow pointing right.  —  At the height of his powers in Hollywood in the early 2000s, Will Smith made a change.
Janine Henni / People:
Prince Harry Opens Up About Family, Invictus and Having Wife Meghan Markle ‘by My Side’ (Exclusive)  —  The Duke of Sussex reflects on a decade of the Invictus Games and celebrating the life-changing power of sport  —  Prince Harry is beaming as he takes in the energy of the Invictus Games …
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BBC:
French prosecutors confirm how British couple died  —  French prosecutors have confirmed how a British couple died, five days after they were found in their rural home in south-west France.  —  The bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle were discovered by a neighbour in the hamlet of Les Pesquiès …
Olivia Truffaut-Wong / Cosmopolitan:
We Need To Stop Letting Famous Professional Singers on ‘The Masked Singer’  —  And no more American Idol alums, please!  —  I remember when Monster was crowned the first ever winner of The Masked Singer.  The year was 2019, and the mysterious Monster had been my front-runner since the very beginning.
Discussion: Just Jared
Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Elon Musk's Son Picks His Nose and Wipes It on Donald Trump's Desk  —  While Elon Musk joined President Donald Trump in the White House as he signed a series of executive orders, the SpaceX CEO's 4-year-old son was putting on a show of his own.  —  Elon Musk's son X Æ A-Xii Musk left …
FemaleFirst:
Oasis nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame  —  Oasis and New Order are among the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  —  Oasis are among the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  —  The chart-topping Britpop group - who announced their long-awaited reunion in 2024 …
Nika Shakhnazarova / Page Six:
Kylie Kelce reveals when Travis told her he was dating Taylor Swift: ‘It did not hit the group chat’  —  Kylie Kelce revealed when she learned that her brother-in-law, Travis Kelce, struck up a romance with the world's biggest pop star, Taylor Swift.  —  Speaking to Alex Cooper on Wednesday's episode of …
Us Weekly:
Drew Barrymore on Finding Happiness at 50: 'Didn't Know I Would Ever Get Here' (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Drew Barrymore could do anything she wants for her 50th birthday: an epic, glamorous party, wall-to-wall with A-list friends; an indulgent getaway …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and SheKnows
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
‘SNL’ alum Laraine Newman calls OJ Simpson a ‘good kisser’ during wild ‘WWHL’ appearance  —  Kiss and tell.  —  “Saturday Night Live” alum Laraine Newman called the late OJ Simpson a “good kisser” during Tuesday's episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.”
Discussion: TMZ.com and Decider
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Are Still in the ‘Separation Stage’ as She Starts House Hunting (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson are still navigating their separation, but that hasn't stopped her from moving forward with her music career …
Discussion: Daily Mail and RADAR
Gabrielle Rockson / People:
TikTok Star Bailey Hutchins Dies at Age 26, 2 Years After Colon Cancer Diagnosis  —  The registered nurse's husband Caden Hutchins announced her death in an Instagram post on Saturday, Feb. 8  —  TikTok creator Bailey Hutchins has died at the age of 26, two years after being diagnosed with colon cancer.
Susan Knox / The Mirror:
RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne cause of death to be revealed as inquest opens today  —  Much-loved RuPaul's Drag Race icon The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, died at the age of 32 on January 5  —  RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne died earlier this year and their inquest into their death has opened today.
Discussion: RADAR, The Sun, Daily Star and PinkNews
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Twist in Wynne Evans Strictly scandal as ‘knifed’ star set to take BBC to tribunal over ‘sex joke’ sacking from tour  —  Wynne said many of the pro dancers and celebrities knew the meaning behind his comment  —  SINGER Wynne Evans feels he has been “knifed” by the BBC over his Strictly sacking …
Charna Flam / People:
The Handmaid's Tale Concludes Filming Sixth and Final Season: 'That's a Wrap'  —  The 15-time Emmy winning TV series will conclude with its upcoming sixth season  —  The premiere of The Handmaid's Tale's final season is growing closer.  —  Series stars O.T. Fagbenle and Amanda Brugel announced …
TMZ.com:
Mandy Moore Blasts Amazon for Dropping Off Package at In-Law's Burned Down Home  —  MANDY MOORE HEY AMAZON, GET YOUR S*** TOGETHER!!!  —  Mandy Moore is taking Amazon to task after one of the company's drivers delivered a package to the home of the star's in-laws, which was burned to the ground in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Discussion: Billboard and Sandra Rose
 
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TMZ.com:
‘Ally McBeal’ Actor Greg Germann Files for Divorce After 12 Years of Marriage
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