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2:05 PM ET, January 15, 2026

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Alison Boshoff / Daily Mail:
Freddie Mercury's ‘secret’ daughter dies aged 48: ‘Bibi’ passes away following long battle with spinal cancer months after her existence was revealed in Queen singer's biography  —  The family of Freddie Mercury's secret daughter have today announced that she has died aged 48 after a long battle with a rare cancer.
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People:
Nicole Richie Confirms Her Daughter, 18, Goes by a Different Name: ‘She Has Her Whole Life’ (Exclusive)  —  Richie tells PEOPLE that her daughter Harlow Winter Kate, goes by the name “Kate”  — Nicole Richie confirmed that her 18-year-old daughter goes by her middle name, Kate …
Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Todd and Julie Chrisley mock their time in prison with controversial ‘Masked Singer’ appearance  —  Todd and Julie Chrisley were accused of mocking their time in jail with a controversial appearance on the “Masked Singer.”  —  During Wednesday night's episode of the singing competition …
Justin Harp / Us Weekly:
Chris Noth Addresses Viral ‘F*** SJP’ Comment in New Statement  —  Chris Noth has tried to set the record straight about his response to a shady Instagram comment about his Sex and the City costar Sarah Jessica Parker.  —  “My off the cuff slightly sarcastic response to a comment …
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Brian Austin Green breaks silence on secret '90s romance with actress  —  Brian Austin Green spoke for the first time about his secret '90s romance with “Martin” star Tichina Arnold.  —  The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum, 52, told “Funny Knowing You” podcast listeners Wednesday that he and the actress …
Charna Flam / People:
Todd Bridges and Wife Bettijo B. Hirschi Split After 3 Years of Marriage: ‘I Thank God for the Time We Had Together’  —  “This was not an easy choice, and it comes with a heavy heart, but also with love and gratitude for the life we shared,” Bridges said in a statement to PEOPLE
Discussion: Us Weekly, Suggest and HELLO!
Stephanie Bridger-Linning / Tatler:
The Princess of Wales pays tribute to husband Prince William with poignant pearl earrings at Windsor Castle reception  —  For her first solo engagement of 2026, Kate Middleton appeared to make a sweet gesture to her husband with her choice of accessories  —  It was her first solo engagement …
Discussion: InStyle, Marie Claire, HELLO! and Glamour
Deadline:
‘Bridgerton’ Showrunner Confirms Subjects Of Seasons 5 And 6 At Season 4 Premiere  —  Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell knows which characters will center Seasons 5 and 6 of the period drama, but viewers will have to wait a bit longer before the order of their love stories is unmasked.
People:
Timothée Chalamet Reveals a Background Actor Threatened Him on the Set of Marty Supreme: ‘Who Do You Have Me Opposite, Man?’  —  The Golden Globe winner made the surprising revelation during a Q&A with Robert Downey Jr on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at New York's DGA Theater
Discussion: E! Online, New York Post and NME
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Tish Cyrus Recalls ‘Self-Medicating’ After ‘Tragic’ Divorce From Billy Ray Cyrus, Her Mom's Death  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Tish Cyrus is opening up about the “roughest” period in her life while grieving her mother and the end of her marriage to Billy Ray Cyrus.
FemaleFirst:
Reese Witherspoon warns fans over catfishing scam  —  Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon has warned fans to be vigilant about scammers impersonating her on social media revealing they have been striking up chats to “ to extract personal information” and  —  Reese Witherspoon has warned fans …
Joe Crutchley / Mirror:
Coronation Street's Claire Peacock star now 15 years after exit including teaching job  —  Coronation Street's Claire Peacock was a Weatherfield regular for eight years before she left the cobbles for France.  —  3AM  —  View 5 Images  —  Coronation Street's Claire Peacock left …
Discussion: Daily Star
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Ne-Yo Details His Polyamorous Relationship, Reveals Whether His 3 Girlfriends Can Date Other Men  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Ne-Yo is sharing details about his relationship with three women — and whether they can date other men.  —  The “So Sick” crooner …
Discussion: Page Six, People, FemaleFirst and TheGrio
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eviction date confirmed as ‘very upset’ Sarah Ferguson turns to daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie  —  The former Duke of York served notice on his Windsor mansion after the King stripped his younger brother of all of his titles amid a string of scandals
Discussion: Mirror and GB News
Henry Goldblatt / Netflix Tudum:
Pete Davidson to Host New Weekly Video Podcast from His Garage  —  “Where all the best conversations happen.”  —  When Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson heads into his garage, turns on some cameras, and starts talking to his friends, you might think he's fixing his car or trying to find a hammer.
Emily Rella / People:
Guy Fieri Shares Health Update Following Accident That Left Him in a Wheelchair: 'Worst Thing I've Been Through in the Last 20 Years' (Exclusive)  —  The Food Network star tore his quad muscle in November after a painful fall down the stairs while filming his new series, ‘Flavor Town Food Fight’
TMZ.com:
'Diff'rent Strokes' Actor Todd Bridges Splits From Wife, Headed for Divorce  —  'DIFF'RENT STROKES' TODD BRIDGES SPLITS FROM WIFE AFTER 3 YEARS … Todd Bridges and his wife, Bettijo, are calling it quits and heading for divorce ... TMZ has learned.  —  The “Diff'rent Strokes” …
Discussion: The Sun, FemaleFirst and Page Six
 
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
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Discussion: People and TODAY.com
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From Mediagazer:

Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI acquires tech news show TBPN, promising editorial independence; TBPN was on track to make over $30M in revenue in 2026 and will wind down its ad business

Variety:
Sources: the legal team for Paramount President Jeff Shell has engaged in preliminary talks about a possible exit from the company, where he was hired in 2024

Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
WME is selling sports marketing agency 160over90 to Publicis Groupe for, sources say, $500M+; WME bought the agency in 2018 for about $200M

 
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