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New Year Honours: Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, and Lionesses among those recognised  —  A huge number of people earned gongs this year - here are some of the stand-out names of the 1,157 people recognised.  —  Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean …
Discussion: Sandra Rose, NME, Mirror and Rolling Stone
Agence France-Presse:
George Clooney and wife Amal granted French citizenship  —  The actor said privacy laws protecting children from paparazzi were a key factor in the family's decision  —  George Clooney has been granted French citizenship, along with his wife Amal Clooney and their two children …
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Eileen Finan / People:
Oprah Opens Up About Obesity, GLP-1s and Her Healthy New Life: 'I've Never Felt Stronger' (Exclusive)  —  In PEOPLE's new cover story, the icon, who's turning 72 and has co-written a new book on obesity, shares her past struggles — and what life is like now on weight loss drugs
Discussion: InStyle, E! Online, HELLO!, TheGrio and TODAY.com
People:
Little House Star Rachel Greenbush Reflects on ‘Tragic Loss’ of Leaving the Series at Age 12  —  Rachel shared her role as Carrie Ingalls with her twin sister Sidney  — Rachel Greenbush opened up about the ‘tragic loss’ of leaving Little House on the Prairie at age 12 after spending her childhood on the show
Discussion: HELLO! and New York Post
BBC:
Anthony Joshua's promoters say two team members killed in Nigeria crash that injured boxer  —  Summary  — British boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured and two of his team members have been killed in a car crash near Lagos in Nigeria, promoter Matchroom says
The Athletic:
Fire at home owned by NASCAR star Denny Hamlin leaves 2 hospitalized  —  STANLEY, N.C. — Two people were hospitalized Sunday night for possible smoke inhalation after a large fire sparked at a Stanley, N.C., home owned by NASCAR driver and team owner Denny Hamlin.
Alison Boshoff / Daily Mail:
Harry and Meghan's closest advisor quits as head of their charity days after Sussexes lost their eleventh publicist  —  James Holt, Prince Harry and Meghan's ‘rock’ through Megxit, the publication of Spare and beyond, has quit.  —  Holt has been running their Archewell charity since 2021.
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People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Longtime Advisor Steps Down from His Role in Latest Staffing Shakeup
People:
Ian Ziering Accused of Battery and Assault by Biker Involved in 2023 Altercation  —  The allegations relate to an alleged road rage incident on New Year's Eve in 2023  — 90210 actor Ian Ziering has been accused of battery and assault in a civil lawsuit  — A complaint alleges …
Us Weekly:
Inside Britney Spears' ‘Beautiful’ Christmas With Son Jayden — and Why Preston Celebrated With Jamie Lynn (Exclusive)  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Britney Spears celebrated Christmas at home in California with her son Jayden James while his big brother, Sean Preston …
Liza Esquibias / People:
Michael J. Fox Makes Shrinking Debut in Season 3 Trailer During Waiting Room Encounter with Harrison Ford  —  The new season also sees the return of stars Jason Segel and Jessica Williams  — In the footage, fans get an early glimpse of Michael J. Fox's character as he interacts with Dr. Paul Rhoades …
Discussion: Just Jared, Variety and The Movie Blog
FemaleFirst:
Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers evicted from LA home  —  Denise Richards and her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers have been evicted from their Los Angeles home for reportedly failing to pay rent for months.  —  Denise Richards and her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, have been evicted from their Los Angeles home.
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Jennifer Lopez Is Not Dating 1 Year After Finalizing Ben Affleck Divorce (Exclusive Source)  —  The exes finalized their divorce in January 2025  — Jennifer Lopez finalized her divorce from Ben Affleck in January 2025  — The divorce was finalized nearly 20 weeks after she filed for a dissolution of marriage on Aug. 20, 2024
TMZ.com:
Police Say They Can't Force Tylor Chase Into Treatment Because of the Laws  —  Tylor Chase is back sleeping on the streets of Riverside, and there's nothing police can do to help the former child actor because of California laws, TMZ has learned.  —  Riverside Police Department spokesman …
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
A Place in the Sun's Danni Menzies sports skimpy red bikini for icy dip in lake  —  A Place in the Sun beauty Danni Menzies braved the cold and sported a tiny red bikini for her dip in a Scottish loch, and not without a cheeky Santa hat  —  Danni Menzies wasn't afraid to go for a dip in an icy lake over the Christmas period.
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Kathy Griffin Says She Called Police ‘Once a Week’ on Her ‘Pedophile’ Brother: ‘I Did Not Want to Protect Him’  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Kathy Griffin is opening up about a painful chapter of her life involving her eldest brother, Kenneth.
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and HELLO!
Dave Quinn / People:
The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart and Model Marianne Fonseca Say ‘I Do’ in Sunset Beach Wedding  —  Months after telling PEOPLE they wanted to keep their wedding small, the two finally wed  — Drew Taggart and Marianne Fonseca married in an intimate sunset beach ceremony with close loved ones present …
TMZ.com:
Ex-Reality Star Court-Ordered to Not Have Sex With His 2 Dogs  —  EX-REALITY STAR TONY MCCOLLISTER JUDGE ORDERS HIM TO KEEP IT IN HIS PANTS ... After Pet Sex Arrest … Former A&E personality Tony McCollister — who was arrested on child and animal abuse charges — has been court-ordered …
 
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Brande Victorian / The Hollywood Reporter:
Inside Cynthia Erivo's “Wicked” 2025, From Hosting the Tonys to Releasing an Album and Filming Three New Movies
Discussion: TODAY.com and People
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Candace Cameron Bure Reveals Her Son Lev Is a Preacher and Gave a Church Sermon
Discussion: Taste of Country and Star Magazine
Charmaine Patterson / People:
Molly Sims Twins with 10-Year-Old Daughter in Pink Bikinis During Christmas Vacation
Discussion: Page Six
Catherine Santino / People:
Ellen DeGeneres Ditches Her Gray Hair After 1 Year, Returns to Original Blonde (Exclusive Photos)
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Tyler Perry's sexual assault accuser allegedly begged filmmaker for money before filing $77 million lawsuit: texts
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Selome Hailu / Variety:
Nielsen: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show averaged 128.2M viewers, above 124.9M for the game overall and down from 133.5M for Kendrick Lamar in 2025

Amanda Meade / The Guardian:
Lenore Taylor, editor of Guardian Australia, is leaving the outlet after 13 years in senior roles and 10 years as editor; David Munk will serve as acting editor

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