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1:45 PM ET, January 27, 2026

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Anna Peele / Vanity Fair:
Exclusive: Ye, Formerly Kanye West, Tells VF About His WSJ Apology Advertisement  —  The recording artist, whose antisemitic rants have caused audiences to recoil, says he feels remorse “weighing on my spirit.”  VF also spoke with Dr. Bennet Omalu, who discussed Ye's claim that an accident led …
People:
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz's Feud with David and Victoria Explodes: Inside the Drama and What It'll Take to Heal (Exclusive)  —  David and Victoria Beckham's rift with their son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham has turned into a public war.  Insiders reveal what really led to the toxic feud
TMZ.com:
‘Blind Side’ Actor Quinton Aaron on Life Support, Partially Breathing, Gives ‘Thumbs Up’  —  3:20 PM PT — Quinton Aaron's wife Margarita tells TMZ ... “He opened his eyes today and gave a thumbs up.”  —  Quinton Aaron — the actor who played Michael Oher in “The Blind Side” …
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Rachel McRady / People:
Al Roker Reveals His Thoughts on Retirement While Celebrating 30 Years on the Today Show (Exclusive)  —  The 71-year-old weatherman became a permanent fixture on ‘Today’ in 1996  — Al Roker spoke to PEOPLE on the 30th anniversary of his time at the Today show
Jamaica Gleaner:
Iconic drummer Sly Dunbar has died  —  Drummer extraordinaire, Lowell Fillmore ‘Sly’ Dunbar.  —  Lowell Fillmore ‘Sly’ Dunbar, drummer extraordinaire and co-founder of the revolutionary Taxi Records label, has died.  His wife, Thelma, confirmed to The Gleaner that he passed away at home this morning.
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Kimberlee Speakman / People:
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Make a Rare Appearance with All 3 of Their Kids at N.Y.C. Book Event  —  The celebrity couple and their kids posed alongside author Marc Shaiman at the event and Broderick and his son were also photographed together
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Bailey Richards / People:
Graham Norton Jokes He Had to Sign ‘So Many’ NDAs for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding: ‘I Can Say Nothing’  —  The British talk show host is invited to the high-profile nuptials, he confirmed on his podcast — but maintained that his lips are sealed  — Graham Norton is invited …
Discussion: Just Jared and HELLO!
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Grateful Victoria Beckham gushes over her kids after Brooklyn cuts all contact  —  Victoria Beckham thanked her children while accepting a prestigious honor from the French Ministry of Culture, as her rift with her eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, rages on.  —  After the former Spice Girls singer …
Stephanie Bridger-Linning / Tatler:
Meghan Markle hints at her royal days in candid black-and-white throwback snap  —  The Duchess of Sussex has given yet another indication that she's been thinking about her time in Britain  —  Meghan Markle appeared to include a subtle reference to her days as a woking member of the royal family in her latest Instagram photo.
Discussion: People and HELLO!
TMZ.com:
Sydney Sweeney Drops Sexy Video Promoting New Lingerie Line SYRN  —  SYDNEY SWEENEY FORGET MY JEANS ... LOOK AT WHAT'S UNDERNEATH!!!  —  LINGERIE LOVE  —  Sydney Sweeney just announced the launch of her new lingerie line ... and now we have a crazy hot video giving a much more enticing look at what she has in store.
Kayla Grant / People:
Singer Mario Welcomes His First Baby with Girlfriend Esmeralda Rios  —  The R&B singer first revealed he was expecting a baby in August … Mario is officially a dad!  —  The “Let Me Love You” singer, 39, welcomed his first baby, a son, with girlfriend Esmeralda Rios.
Discussion: E! Online, Baller Alert and Billboard
BBC:
Baftas 2026: The nominations list in full  —  The stars and films in the running for next month's Bafta Film Awards, which celebrate the best on the big screen from the past 12 months, have been revealed.  —  Thriller One Battle After Another leads the pack, followed by vampire horror Sinners …
Stephanie Bridger-Linning / Tatler:
Kate Middleton keeps her children close with sentimental Cartier earrings for Bradford visit  —  The Princess of Wales seemed to reference Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis with her choice of earrings  —  The Princess of Wales kept her children close by wearing a pair …
Discussion: InStyle, HELLO! and Cele|bitchy
Janine Henni / People:
When Will Princess Charlotte Wear a Tiara for the First Time?  —  The young princess will likely have her pick of the royal vault one day  — Princess Charlotte has not worn a tiara in public yet  — Kate Middleton wore a tiara for the first time on her royal wedding day …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Escher Walcott / People:
Cause of Death Revealed for YouTuber Adam the Woo, 5 Weeks After the 51-Year-Old's Body Was Found at His Florida Home  —  Adam the Woo was found deceased on Dec. 22 at his home in Celebration, Fla.  — Youtuber Adam the Woo was found dead at his home in Celebration, Fla., on Dec. 22
Discussion: TMZ.com, New York Post and Us Weekly
Jasmine Allday / Mirror:
Katie Price jets back to the UK after Lee Andrews wedding - 'I can't wait to get home'  —  Katie Price has confirmed she is back in the UK following her surprise wedding to businessman Lee Andrews and said she couldn't wait to be back in her house  —  Katie Price is back in the UK following her quickie wedding to Lee Andrews.
Discussion: Daily Star
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Rachel McRady / People:
Spencer Pratt Says He Leaked Teen Photos of Mary-Kate Olsen Partying with Henry Winkler's Son to the Press for $50K
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Victoria Johns / Mirror:
Saturdays star Vanessa White gives birth to first child and reveals unusual name
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Leah Degrazia / E! Online:
Why Kate Winslet Says She Had to Get “Proper Help” Over Her Mare of Easttown Role
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Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Bella Hadid and her cowboy boyfriend Adan Banuelos have split after two years
Just Jared:
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From Mediagazer:

Financial Times:
Sources: WaPo is losing about $100M per year but aiming to break even by the end of 2026, which could unlock fresh funding from Jeff Bezos

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Filing: Amazon's spending on content, including music, sports rights, and licensed and produced TV and film, rose 10% YoY to $22.4B

The Guardian:
The UK raises the TV license fee, the BBC's main funding source, from £174.50 to £180 a year from April 1, saying it gives the BBC a “stable financial footing”

 
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