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Adam Sandler Says He'd Still Be Married to Wife Jackie, Even If He Didn't Become a Successful Actor: 'That's Destiny'  —  The pair wed in June 2003 and share two daughters together  — Adam Sandler said he would still be married to his wife, Jackie Sander, even if he wasn't a successful actor
Discussion: Us Weekly, FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Christina Perrier / InStyle:
Kaley Cuoco Debuts Darkest Hair in Years at Critics Choice Awards 2026 for PDA-Packed Date Night  —  The actress walked the carpet with her hubby Tom Pelphrey. … New year, new Kaley Cuoco—with some new hair.  The Big Bang Theory alum walked the red carpet at the Critics Choice Awards 2026 tonight with her hubby Tom Pelphrey.
Discussion: E! Online and SheKnows
Meg Walters / InStyle:
Ali Larter's Critics Choice Awards LBD Plunges Past Her Ribs and Has a Daring, Thigh-High Center Slit  —  The perfect going out out dress. … Ali Larter has arrived at the Critics Choice Awards 2026 rocking a look that can only be described as utterly timeless.
Discussion: Elle
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Bristol Palin Shares Update on Facial Paralysis After 1 Year: ‘Not Looking Great’  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Bristol Palin has been battling her mysterious facial paralysis for an entire year.  —  “If anyone's wondering, today's Day 323 of my face being paralyzed …
Discussion: Page Six
Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
How the King plans to deal with the two albatrosses around the Royal Family's neck  —  It was a year that ended in much the same way as it started for our Royal Family.  The King's heartening announcement in December that his treatment for cancer would wind down came 12 months after he revealed it would roll into 2025.
Discussion: Marie Claire, SheKnows, HELLO! and Mirror
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Jennifer Aniston supports hypnotist boyfriend Jim Curtis at book event after celebrating Christmas together  —  Jennifer Aniston proudly stepped out to her boyfriend Jim Curtis' book event after they celebrated Christmas together.  —  The “Friends” alum and the hypnotist were photographed walking …
Discussion: Elle, InStyle, TMZ.com and HELLO!
HELLO!:
Jesy Nelson reveals twins' devastating SMA Type 1 diagnosis in tearful video  —  Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has shared her twins have been diagnosed with Spinal muscular atrophy, a severe muscular disease  —  Jesy Nelson has shared her twin daughters' devastating health news in an emotional video.
Bailey Richards / People:
Lizzo Flaunts Her Figure in White Bikini (and $680 Pucci Bodysuit) in First Post of the New Year  —  The bodysuit, which she layered over the Yitty swimsuit, seemingly inspired a cheeky reference to Alabama Barker's viral Christmas haul  — Lizzo posed in a white bikini and Pucci bodysuit …
Discussion: HELLO!
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Lizzo Shows Off Weight Loss in White Bikini
Discussion: Page Six and Suggest
Jillian Sederholm / Entertainment Weekly:
Eddie Murphy shares real reason he left Oscars early after losing for Dreamgirls (exclusive)  —  The comedian tells EW a gesture from a Hollywood legend, not anger over defeat, led him to exit without watching his costars perform. … When Eddie Murphy lost at the 2007 Oscars …
Sabienna Bowman / People:
Sam Heughan Says Even the Outlander Cast Doesn't ‘Really Know’ How the Series Ends (Exclusive)  —  The eighth and final season of ‘Outlander’ will premiere on March 6 on Starz  — Sam Heughan revealed to PEOPLE that the cast isn't sure exactly how Outlander will end
Discussion: Just Jared
Nicola Conville / HELLO!:
Kate Hudson, Miley Cyrus and Chase Infiniti lead the style pack at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards  —  The 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards delivered drama, elegance and major star power.  —  Hollywood glamour met desert cool …
Discussion: SheKnows and Just Jared
People:
Elle Fanning Says She ‘Definitely’ Wants to Have Kids One Day, Reflects on Family Dynamics (Exclusive)  —  The 27-year-old actress recently starred in the Joachim Trier-directed Norwegian drama ‘Sentimental Values’  — Elle Fanning told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that she “definitely” wants to have kids one day
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Billy Joel Surprises Fans with First Live Performance Since Brain Disorder Diagnosis  —  BILLY JOEL BACK ON STAGE AFTER BRAIN DISORDER DIAGNOSIS .... With His 2 Girls Dancing by His Side! … It's been “The Longest Time” since fans saw Billy Joel play live ... and that all changed Friday night …
Discussion: New York Daily News
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Tom Elia / Palm Beach Post:
Billy Joel plays surprise two-song set at Wellington's 30th birthday
 
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