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11:40 AM ET, January 26, 2026

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Vanity Fair:
How the Louvre's Stolen Jewels Turned Up at Paris Couture  —  Schiaparelli designer Daniel Roseberry welcomes Vanity Fair into a fitting ahead of his Paris Haute Couture Week show.  “We haven't shown anything like this in a long time,” he says, “but it was time to peacock.”
Discussion: People, E! Online and Marie Claire
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Hannah Jackson / Vogue:
For Teyana Taylor, Naked Dressing + Stolen Crown Jewels = A Winning Outfit Formula  —  Teyana Taylor just traded her bald cap for not one, but two Schiaparelli crowns.  —  It's been a banner week for the actor, who just earned an Oscar nomination for her role in One Battle After Another while preparing to host SNL for the first time.
Chris Murphy / Vanity Fair:
Ye, Formerly Kanye West, Takes Out Ad in The Wall Street Journal to Apologize for Antisemitic Outbursts: “I Lost Touch With Reality”  —  In an open letter paid for by Yeezy, the controversial artist apologized for his past offensive remarks, which he claims stemmed from neurological damage after a 2002 car crash.
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TMZ.com:
Kanye West Apologizes for Antisemitism in Full-Page Wall Street Journal Ad  —  Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has taken out an ad in The Wall Street Journal apologizing to “Those I Hurt,” for his bigoted and alarming behavior in recent years ... naming his gravitation toward Nazi symbolism as something he particularly regrets.
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
TMZ.com:
‘Blind Side’ Actor Quinton Aaron Hospitalized After Falling At Home  —  Quinton Aaron — the actor who played Michael Oher in “The Blind Side” — has been hospitalized after collapsing at his home .. TMZ has learned.  —  A manager for the actor tells TMZ ... he's been hospitalized in Atlanta for the past three days.
Nicholas Rice / People:
Future In-Laws Andrea Swift and Donna Kelce Bond at the Sundance Film Festival  —  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's moms spent time together in Park City, Utah, on Jan. 25  — Andrea Swift and Donna Kelce spent time together at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
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Will Reid / E! Online:   Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Moms Make Rare Joint Appearance at Sundance Film Festival 2026
TMZ.com:
Sydney Sweeney Climbs Hollywood Sign With Bras in Legally Dicey Move  —  Sydney Sweeney snuck up an L.A. mountain a few days ago, climbed the iconic HOLLYWOOD Sign, and laced it with bras ... and she may have gotten in trouble with the law.  —  TMZ obtained video of the “Christy” …
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and Consequence
Steven White / Mirror:
Elton John has his own kneecaps made into priceless jewellery  —  The musical icon, 78, has battled a number of health issues over the years but, following an operation on his patella in 2024, he decided to use some of his bone for a necklace  —  Elton John revealed how he turned his kneecaps …
Johnny Oleksinski / Page Six:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle don't sell out their Sundance Film Festival 2026 screening  —  PARK CITY, Utah — The Sussexes couldn't sell out Sundance.  —  Although Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the Park City, Utah, bow of the new documentary they produced, “Cookie Queens,” …
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Deadline:
Meghan Markle On Lessons Learned As A Girl Scout, Cookie Sales Records & Whether Princess Lilibet Will Join A Troupe: ‘Cookie Queens’ At Sundance
Eren Orbey / New Yorker:
Gus Kenworthy Lived an Olympic Version of “Heated Rivalry”  —  Ahead of a comeback in Milan, the Olympic freestyle skier and actor discusses alley-oops, auditions, and coming out of the closet as a professional athlete.  —  If alpine skiing is about getting down a trail as fast as possible …
Joe Crutchley / Mirror:
Coronation Street's Billy star loved-up with actor boyfriend on holiday after soap axe  —  Coronation Street's Billy Mayhew actor Daniel Brocklebank has shared a glimpse into his private life with his partner  —  Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank has shared a selfie with his actor boyfriend …
Discussion: Daily Star
Victoria Johns / Mirror:
Mick Jagger's family launch urgent hunt for missing relative  —  The family of Rolling Stones star, Mick Jagger, has launched an urgent appeal to find the singer's granddaughter's long-term partner  —  Mick Jagger's family has launched an urgent appeal to find one of their relatives.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Telegraph
TMZ.com:
Andy Dick Checks Out of Rehab, Now Living in Sober Facility  —  Andy Dick has left rehab just shy of 50 days after checking in ... TMZ has learned.  —  Andy tells us he's now living at a sober living facility near Beverly Hills as he continues focusing on his recovery.
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
David Friend / Toronto Star:
‘Heated Rivalry’ was a massive gamble before it was a global obsession.  The inside story of the smash Canadian show  —  “Am I gonna get fired?”  The creator, execs, actors and more share the untold story of Crave's unstoppable hit.  —  New for subscribers!  Gift this article to friends and family for free.
 
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@erikwemple:
Foreign correspondents at WaPo send a letter to Jeff Bezos raising alarm over impending layoffs, which are expected to “land hard” on international coverage

Emma Roth / The Verge:
UpScrolled, a platform for sharing photos, videos, and text that claims political impartiality, says user growth has surged since TikTok's US takeover

Rick Porter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Amazon MGM TV Chief Peter Friedlander restructures the unit into genre-based teams, moving away from a structure around wholly owned series and co-productions

 
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