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6:50 PM ET, January 31, 2026

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TMZ.com:
‘Sanford and Son’ Star Grady Demond Wilson Dead at 79  —  Grady Demond Wilson — best known for playing Lamont Sanford, the son of Fred Sanford on the NBC sitcom “Sanford and Son” — has died.  —  Wilson's son, Demond Wilson Jr., tells TMZ ... he was pronounced dead Friday morning at his home in Palm Springs, California.
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Anita Gates / New York Times:
Demond Wilson, Long-Suffering Son on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79  —  As Lamont, he was a young man in constant battle with his father and business partner, played by Redd Foxx, on the popular 1970s series.  —  Demond Wilson, the actor who starred as Lamont, a young man in constant comic battle …
TMZ.com:
Bella Hadid's Ex Adan Banuelos Arrested for Public Intoxication  —  BELLA HADID EX ADAN BANUELOS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION … Bella Hadid's reported ex-boyfriend found himself in the slammer after having a little too much Friday night fun.  —  Award-winning cowboy …
People:
Molly Ringwald Says John Hughes 'Didn't Want His Films Remade' and She Agrees: 'I Don't Think They Should Be' (Exclusive)  —  The actress, 57, also shared which of Hughes' iconic films would likely work best if it were made today  — Molly Ringwald says John Hughes didn't want his films remade — and she agrees with his stance
Discussion: Just Jared and Variety
Sabienna Bowman / People:
M*A*S*H* Alum Mike Farrell Guest Stars on 9-1-1 in First TV Appearance Since 2019  —  The TV icon played Bill, an elderly man who hopped on a lawnmower to meet his long-distance girlfriend at LAX  — M*A*S*H* alum Mike Farrell guest starred on the Jan. 29 episode of 9-1-1
Discussion: Suggest
Andrea Mandell / People:
Rachel McAdams Recalls Being Told She Was ‘Too Old’ to Play the Lead in Mean Girls: ‘I Took It as a Compliment’ (Exclusive)  —  She was “just right” for another game-changing role.  The actress opens up to PEOPLE about how ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘The Notebook’ changed her life
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Just Jared and PinkNews
People:
Kenan Thompson Says He Does Think About His Final Day on Saturday Night Live After 23 Years: 'It's Gonna Suck' (Exclusive)  —  “There's just so many layers to it,” Thompson tells PEOPLE  — Kenan Thompson is opening up about his eventual departure from Saturday Night Live and why his final day is “gonna suck”
Meredith Clark / Daily Mail:
Inside Catherine O'Hara's reclusive final days: Heartbroken husband Bo Welch breaks cover... as friends reveal how couple ‘kept them in the dark’ about ‘mystery’ illness  —  In death as in life, the beloved actress Catherine O'Hara keenly protected her privacy.
Dan Cain / The Sun:
Katie sent drunk texts to Jack Grealish & Kyle Walker behind my back, says ex JJ Slater as he speaks out on shock split  — Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)  — Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)  —  KATIE Price sent late night drunken texts …
Discussion: Mirror and Daily Star
Kirsten Acuna / People:
Paris Hilton Calls Husband Carter Reum Her ‘Twin Flame’ and Motherhood the ‘Most Beautiful Thing’ She's Ever Experienced  —  'When I look at my baby's faces, I see everything I was ever meant to be,' Hilton says in her new documentary, ‘Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir’
Discussion: FemaleFirst, SheKnows, Mirror and Us Weekly
Thinktank / Baller Alert:
Philadelphia 76ers Star Paul George Suspended 25 Games After Failed Drug Test, Says “Improper Medication” Led to Ban  —  The Philadelphia 76ers just took a major hit to their season, and it came without warning.  Paul George has been suspended for 25 games after violating the NBA's anti-drug policy …
Discussion: Press Telegram, TMZ.com and CBS News
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Catherine O'Hara was having difficulty breathing before being rushed to hospital, 911 dispatch audio reveals  —  Catherine O'Hara was experiencing “breathing difficulty” in her final hours, according to 911 dispatch audio obtained by Page Six.  —  The late actress suffered a medical emergency …
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Nicole Chenoweth / The US Sun:
Catherine O'Hara forced to miss start of filming for The Studio season 2 just days before death over ‘personal matters’
ABC News:
Garcelle Beauvais says LAPD storming home in swatting incident was 'scariest thing I've ever gone through'  —  The “Real Housewives” alum and actress has a new movie out Saturday.  —  Garcelle Beauvais joins “Good Morning America” to discuss a recent swatting incident and her new movie.
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
 
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Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI acquires tech news show TBPN, promising editorial independence; TBPN was on track to make over $30M in revenue in 2026 and will wind down its ad business

Variety:
Sources: the legal team for Paramount President Jeff Shell has engaged in preliminary talks about a possible exit from the company, where he was hired in 2024

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