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Charlotte Griffiths / Daily Mail:
Prince Harry stalker scare means he's ‘nailed on’ to be given armed police guards for UK visits, insiders claim — Prince Harry has won his fight for automatic taxpayer-funded armed police protection when he visits the UK, according to sources close to the Sussexes.
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Simon Perry / People:
Prince Harry Set to Regain Armed Security in U.K., Opening Door for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to Visit King Charles — Insider says signs are looking “positive” that the U.K. government will reinstate the Duke of Sussex's security — A major review into security for Prince Harry …
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Scarlet Howes / The Sun:
Prince Harry is desperate for King Charles to meet grandchildren in the US in 2026 as family reunion hopes grow
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Sarah Grossbart / E! Online:
Critics Choice Awards 2026 Red Carpet Fashion: See Every Celebrity Look — The Critics Choice Awards kick off the 2026 season Jan. 4 and with Jessica Biel, Elle Fanning, Kristen Bell and Ariana Grande working the carpet, we're recognizing excellence in award show fashions.
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Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Critics Choice Awards 2026: Charlie Hunnam's Girlfriend Had This Request About Monster Ed Gein Role — Charlie Hunnam shared his girlfriend Morgana McNelis' feelings on his portrayal of Ed Gein in Ryan Murphy's Monster during an exclusive interview with E! at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Jan. 4.
Bentley Maddox / E! Online:
Jean Smart Addresses Critics With Cheeky Best Actress Speech at 2026 Critics Choice Awards
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Meg Walters / InStyle:
Kristen Bell Stuns in Lingerie-Inspired LBD at Critics Choice Awards 2026 With Bold Lace Cutouts
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Tess Hill / HELLO!:
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are cozier than ever in photos from the 2026 Critics Choice Awards — Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were all smiles at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. The A-list couple showed up to their first event of awards season in style.
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs Channel Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner at Critics Choice Awards 2026
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Seth Abramovitch / The Hollywood Reporter:
Mickey Rourke Approves GoFundMe to Prevent Eviction (Exclusive) — The ‘Wrestler’ actor has fallen behind $60,000 in rent. — Facing an eviction notice from his Los Angeles rental home, Mickey Rourke, 73, is turning to GoFundMe to pay $59,100 in owed rent.
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Adrianne Reece / E! Online:
Derek Hough Welcomes First Baby With Wife Hayley Erbert — Derek Hough and his wife Hayley Erbert announced the birth of their first baby, Everley Capri Hough, in a heartwarming Instagram post: “Every step of our lives has led us to you.” — Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert are twirling in bliss.
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Ariana Grande Teases Her Return to Touring After 6 Year Hiatus at Critics Choice Awards — Ariana Grande shared insight into her upcoming The Eternal Sunshine tour in an exclusive interview with E! News at the Critics Choice Awards. — Ariana Grande is ready to switch her bubble for a stage.
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Ashley Tisdale exposes ‘toxic’ celeb mom group filled with ‘mean-girl behavior’ and ‘high school’-like isolation — Her lips aren't sealed. — Ashley Tisdale took shots at her former “toxic” mom group — which included Hilary Duff, Meghan Trainor and Mandy Moore — in a scathing essay for The Cut.
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Marc Malkin / Variety:
‘Heated Rivalry’ Star François Arnaud Reacts to Miley Cyrus Wanting to Do Song for Season 2, Wonders if She'll ‘Give Us a Discount’ — “Heated Rivalry” star François Arnaud is reacting to Miley Cyrus saying she is “so in” to contributing music to the hit HBO Max/Crave show's second season.
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Yamillah Hurtado / People:
The Beauty Trailer: Ashton Kutcher Is a Shady Billionaire Whose New Super Drug Causes ‘Terrifying Consequences’ — The new series, created and written by Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson, also stars Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos and Bella Hadid — FX's new series, The Beauty, dropped its official trailer on Jan. 5
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Tommy McArdle / People:
Kathy Bates Licks a Ping Pong Paddle for Timothée Chalamet Joke at Critics Choice Awards: 'I Can't Believe I Did That' — Host Chelsea Handler joked that whoever got a ping pong paddle under their seat could spank Timothée Chalamet at an afterparty
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Chelsea Handler Pays Tribute to Late Diane Keaton with Tailored Suit Look to Host Critics Choice Awards 2026 — The comedian hosted the awards show for the fourth consecutive year — Chelsea Handler returned to the 2025 Critics Choice Awards as host on Jan. 4
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