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3:00 PM ET, January 29, 2026

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Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Bridgerton's Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha Share the Secrets Behind That Steamy Staircase Scene  —  Bridgerton's Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha—who play Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek on season four, out on Netflix Jan. 29—exclusively told E! News why their iconic sex scene was tough to film.
TMZ.com:
Lamar Odom Checks Into Rehab After DUI Arrest  —  LAMAR ODOM I'M GETTING HELP ... After DUI Arrest … Lamar Odom is getting professional help — TMZ Sports is told the NBA champion checked into rehab after his recent DUI arrest.  —  Odom entered a 30-day treatment program …
Discussion: People, Baller Alert and Page Six
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Former NBA Star Lamar Odom Checks Into Rehab After DUI Arrest: He's Being ‘Proactive About His Wellbeing’
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
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Elle Meier / InStyle:
Barry Keoghan Unveils a Dramatic New Look With His Longest Hair Yet  —  He looks just like Ringo Starr. … Barry Keoghan just debuted his longest hair ever and it's shocking how different he looks.  The actor stepped out on Wednesday night and looked nearly unrecognizable while sporting a new 'do.
Janine Henni / People:
Kate Middleton Reveals the One Sport Princess Charlotte, 10, Isn't Playing at School  —  The Princess of Wales shared a candid moment while meeting young athletes during a visit to a rugby club in northern England  — Kate Middleton shared a candid update about Princess Charlotte's sports while visiting a rugby club
Nicky Morris / HELLO!:
Outlander reveals ‘heart-wrenching’ new look at long-awaited final season  —  Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan star in the gripping historical drama, which draws to a dramatic conclusion with its eighth and final season...  Calling all Outlander fans!
Luke Chinman / People:
Shirley Raines Was Found ‘Unresponsive’ After Daughter Called in a Wellness Check Before Her Death (Exclusive)  —  Raines was well known online for her work distributing food and other resources to Skid Row's homeless community  — Shirley Raines's twin sister Shelia shared new details …
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TMZ.com:
‘Ms. Shirley’ Raines, Beauty 2 The Streetz Founder and CEO, Dead at 58
Luxurylife / Baller Alert:
NAACP Honors A$AP Rocky With Vanguard Award for Changing the Face of Streetwear and High Fashion  —  A$AP Rocky is being recognized for his trailblazing impact on style and culture as the NAACP prepares to celebrate Black excellence on one of entertainment's biggest nights.
Discussion: Variety, Essence and Billboard
Maria Sarabi / HELLO!:
Inside Martha Stewart's disciplined 6am morning routine at 84  —  Martha Stewart opened up about her morning routine and the non negotiable beauty rituals she follows each day before 6am - see details  —  Martha Stewart doesn't do lie-ins - her skincare, makeup and cappuccino are checked off before a 6:30am gym session.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, E! Online and People
Just Jared:
‘Jury Duty’ Season 2 Gets Premiere Date & First Teaser Trailer  —  Jury Duty Season 2 is coming!  —  Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat is set to premiere on Prime Video on March 20.  —  The new series will pdebut with three episodes, followed by two episodes on March 27, and a three-episode finale on April 3.
Discussion: Variety and Deadline
Just Jared:
Lady Gaga Pauses Concert to Give Anti-ICE Speech  —  Lady Gaga is speaking out against ICE.  —  The 39-year-old Fame Monster superstar was holding her latest Mayhem Ball tour stop on Wednesday (January 28) in Tokyo, Japan.  —  “I want to take a second to talk about something that's extremely important to me,” she began.
Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Candace Owens Leaks Audio of Erika Kirk Allegedly Making ‘Off-Putting’ Remarks Weeks After Her Husband's Assassination  —  A little over a month after their hours-long private meeting, Candace Owens leaked audio of Erika Kirk allegedly making “off-putting” remarks following her husband Charlie's assassination.
Sara Baalla / Daily Star:
BBC EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison opens up on ‘hard’ recovery after stroke  —  Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has opened up about her recovery after suffering a stroke in May last year  —  CHERYL FERGISON DISCUSSES HER CANCER DIAGNOSIS ON LOOSE WOMEN
Discussion: Mirror and OK!
Brooke Nevils / The Cut:
Lessons From My Me Too  —  In 2017, I accused the Today show's longest-serving anchor of sexual misconduct.  I was no one's perfect victim.  —  My first thought when I woke up, underwear and the sheet beneath me caked with blood, was, This must have been a misunderstanding.
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Diana Cooper / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend Jim Curtis lists $1.5m NYC apartment after putting it up for rent and missing multiple payments  —  Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend Jim Curtis has officially listed his $1.5 million New York City apartment, months after putting it on the rental market, the Daily Mail can exclusively reveal.
Discussion: Star Magazine, SheKnows and HELLO!
TMZ.com:
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Son Pax Sets His Sights on Movie Production  —  PAX JOLIE-PITT ANGIE AND BRAD'S SON FOLLOWING IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS!!! … Move out of the way Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt ... it's Pax's time to shine — 'cause TMZ has learned their son is following in their movie-making footsteps!
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Halle Berry defies aging in plunging black bodysuit and bejeweled maxi skirt at ‘Crime 101’ premiere  —  Halle Berry is aging like fine wine.  —  The actress, 59, flaunted her figure in a black plunging body suit and silver bejeweled skirt while at the “Crime 101” premiere in London on Wednesday.
 
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Rebecca Lewis / HELLO!:
Alicia Silverstone uncovers a letter detailing ‘movie people’ wanting her to lose weight at age 15
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Yasmin Vince / Mirror:
Strictly Come Dancing fans left gobsmacked after Strictly star wins The Traitors
Discussion: Everything Gossip and Daily Star
Stephanie Petit / People:
Kim Kardashian Breaks Silence on Why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Photos Were Deleted After Kris Jenner's Birthday Party
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Tabitha Parent / People:
Influencers Brynne Marie and Mario Mirante Break Up After 2 Years of Dating
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Taijuan Moorman / USA Today:
Ray J reveals heart is ‘only beating 25%’ after hospitalization
 

 
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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