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4:00 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 …
People:
Ryan Lochte Moves in with Girlfriend and Her 3 Kids for New ‘Blended Family’ 7 Months After Ex Announced Divorce (Exclusive)  —  The Olympic swimmer, who shares three children with ex Kayla Reid Lochte, tells PEOPLE that he has moved in with girlfriend Molly Gillihan
Discussion: Extra
Just Jared:
Anne Hathaway to Star in New ‘Fear Not’ Limited Series for Paramount+  —  Anne Hathaway has booked her next TV role!  —  On Thursday (January 15), it was announced that the 43-year-old Oscar-winning actress will be starring in and executive producing the new limited series titled Fear Not from writer Bash Doran for Paramount+.
TMZ.com:
Caitlyn Jenner Gives Timothée Chalamet Her Seal of Approval  —  CAITLYN JENNER TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET'S A SUPREME KID!!!  —  CAITLYN APPROVES!!!  —  Caitlyn Jenner's signing off on her daughter's relationship with Timothée Chalamet ... calling him a good kid and phenomenal actor.
Discussion: E! Online, People and Us Weekly
Just Jared:
Cate Blanchett Returning as Valka in ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ Live-Action Movie  —  Cate Blanchett is reprising a fan-favorite role!  —  On Thursday (January 15), it was announced that the 56-year-old two-time Oscar winner will be returning as Valka for the upcoming How to Train …
Deadline:
Timothy Busfield Dropped By Innovative Artists As Child Sex Abuse Case Moves Forward In Courts … A rep for the company confirmed to Deadline the actor and director was no longer with the agency but declined to comment further.  Busfield was with IA for several years with a fair sized team handling his career.
TMZ.com:
Delonte West Arrested Again, Released On Bond To Treatment Facility  —  11:03 AM PT — West's attorney, Brandon Sloane, tells TMZ Sports he's confident the details of the case will show there's much more to the story ... but the ex-NBAer is using the experience as a wake-up call to seek professional help.
Discussion: New York Post and The US Sun
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 …
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 …
Alisha Haridasani Gupta / New York Times:
Who Is Watching ‘Heated Rivalry’?  —  A Golden Globes appearance by the stars of “Heated Rivalry,” HBO Max's show about gay hockey players, reflected how it has built a big-tent fan base.  —  On Sunday, to present the Golden Globe for best female actor in a supporting role on television …
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’
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
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
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!
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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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, FemaleFirst, People and TheGrio
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.
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
 
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
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The Sun:
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Just Jared:
Gracie Abrams to Make Acting Debut in A24 Movie ‘Please’ From ‘Babygirl’ Director Halina Reijn
 

 
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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