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12:40 PM ET, January 16, 2026

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Antonia Blyth / Deadline:
Take Ten: Amanda Seyfried On ‘The Testament Of Ann Lee’, A Bizarre Channing Tatum Story, New Show ‘Skinny Dip’ And Her Dolly Parton Ambition  —  This week's Take Ten guest is Amanda Seyfried.  —  Currently starring in the Mona Fastvold-directed film The Testament of Ann Lee …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Cosmopolitan and FemaleFirst
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Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Amanda Seyfried Reveals Channing Tatum Peed on Her Leg on Dear John Set  —  Amanda Seyfried recalled her and Channing Tatum's hilarious relationship on the set of Dear John and revealed how he took their “super fun” time on set to the next level.  —  Amanda Seyfried has been on the frontlines of Channing Tatum's pranks.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Elizabeth Rosner / People:
Blake Lively Hires Jeffrey Epstein's Victims' Lawyer Ahead of Justin Baldoni Trial (Exclusive)  —  The actress has brought on Sigrid McCawley, known for representing Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, as her legal fight with Justin Baldoni heads toward trial  — Blake Lively has added high-profile …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six, Just Jared and Extra
Entertainment Tonight:
‘The Beauty:’ Ashton Kutcher Reacts to Comparisons to Ex Demi Moore's ‘The Substance’ (Exclusive)  —  ET  —  ET Stream  —  ET Stream  —  Sophie Turner Is Lara Croft!  See Her ‘Tomb Raider’ Transformation for Prime Video  —  Where Pamela Anderson Stands With Ex Tommy Lee, 28 Years After Divorce
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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 …
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.
Rich Pelley / The Guardian:
Melissa Leo: ‘Winning an Oscar was not good for me or my career’  —  The actor answers your questions on her preference for playing goodies or baddies, kissing Denzel Washington and sneaking a nap on set  —  Why didn't you insist on a “must kiss Denzel” scene in your two Equalizer films? nivlek47
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
‘The Hills’ alum Lo Bosworth gives birth to first baby with husband Dom Natale  —  Lo Bosworth's baby has arrived!  —  The “Hills” alum gave birth to her and husband Domenic “Dom” Natale's first child, a baby girl named Nelle.  —  She revealed the news via Instagram on Thursday, gushing …
Amy Denman / Mirror:
Ant and Dec make heartbreaking friendship confession as they launch new project  —  TV presenters Ant and Dec have announced the launch of a brand new project this morning nearly two years after wrapping their final Saturday Night Takeaway show  —  Ant and Dec have announced a huge new project …
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Audrey Rock / Page Six:
Bethenny Frankel says this common item is to blame for her facial bacterial infection  —  Bethenny Frankel is convinced towels from a resort in St. Barts caused a deeply uncomfortable facial bacterial infection.  —  “So I had a bacterial infection from towels,” the “RHONY” …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, People and TMZ.com
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Daniel Stern Exits ABC Pilot ‘Do You Want Kids?’  After Misdemeanor Charge; Role Will Be Recast … The network and producing studio from 20th Television will be recasting the series-regular role to which the Home Alone alum was signed for in December, I hear.
Discussion: Just Jared, Us Weekly and The Wrap
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 …
 
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Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
John Mellencamp gives sad update on daughter Teddi's cancer battle: 'She's suffering'
Erin Clements / People:
Kelly Clarkson Gets a Shark Named After Her: ‘Kelly Sharkson’
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Daniela Avila / People:
Selena's Husband Chris Pérez Looks Back on a ‘Funny’ Memory from the 1994 Grammys: ‘Good Times’ (Exclusive)
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Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Dakota Johnson and 28-year-old singer Role Model fuel dating rumors on another LA outing
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TMZ.com:
Delonte West Arrested Again, Released On Bond To Treatment Facility
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Stephanie Bridger-Linning / Tatler:
The Princess of Wales pays tribute to husband Prince William with poignant pearl earrings at Windsor Castle reception
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eviction date confirmed as ‘very upset’ Sarah Ferguson turns to daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie
Discussion: GB News and Mirror
 

 
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Sources: the BBC plans to announce a major deal to make bespoke shows for YouTube for the first time, which will later be aired on the BBC iPlayer and Sounds

Jeremy Barr / The Guardian:
Some CBS News staffers expressed deep skepticism about a story that used unnamed sources to report that the ICE officer who shot a woman had “internal bleeding”

Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Q&A with Kathleen Kennedy about the highs and lows of her 14 years at Lucasfilm, going back to producing, the future of Star Wars, exploring AI tools, and more

 
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