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5:55 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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James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
Heavy Is the Crown: George R.R. Martin on His Triumphs and Torments  —  At the height of his reign, the ‘Game of Thrones’ author gets candid about his efforts to rule his expanding media empire, his new show ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ and the long-delayed saga he's still determined to finish — if he can.
New York Times:
Nick Reiner Was in a Mental Health Conservatorship in 2020  —  Mr. Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, was under a yearlong legal arrangement that allows for involuntary psychiatric treatment.  —  Nick Reiner, who has been charged with the murder of his parents …
Discussion: People, Us Weekly, TMZ.com and New York Post
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 …
TMZ.com:
Desmond Scott Kisses Mystery Woman After Wife Kristy Files for Divorce  —  DESMOND SCOTT HOT & HEAVY WITH MYSTERY WOMAN ... After Kristy's Divorce Filing … Kristy Scott filing for divorce from her husband Desmond Scott doesn't seem to be bothering him one bit — 'cause just days later …
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: E! Online, Just Jared and Extra
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Dakota Johnson and 28-year-old singer Role Model fuel dating rumors on another LA outing  —  Dakota Johnson and Role Model fueled dating rumors while stepping out for another date night in Los Angeles.  —  The “Fifty Shades of Grey” star, 36, and the rapper, 28, were spotted walking …
Discussion: Elle and Just Jared
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
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: The US Sun and New York Post
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 …
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.
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+.
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 …
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 and Glamour
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
TMZ.com:
Farrah Abraham's Premature Political Birth, 2 Years Early For Austin Mayor  —  ‘TEEN MOM’ FARRAH ABRAHAM PREMATURE POLITICAL BIRTH … “Teen Mom” Farrah Abraham wants to get into politics ... but she's having a premature political birth here ... because she's jumping into the race for mayor of Austin, Texas way too early.
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 …
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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Maddy Crowell / Columbia Journalism Review:
An interview with security expert Runa Sandvik on the FBI search of a WaPo reporter's home and seizure of devices, and how journalists should reassess security

Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as the president of Lucasfilm after nearly 14 years and will be succeeded by the studio's Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan

Emma Roth / The Verge:
The Wikimedia Foundation says Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Perplexity, and Mistral joined Wikimedia Enterprise to get “tuned” API access; Google is already a member

 
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