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9:30 PM ET, February 1, 2026

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Makuochi Okafor / BBC:
Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake  —  There has been an outpouring of grief in Nigeria following the death of an aspiring singer who died on Saturday after being bitten by a snake in the capital, Abuja.  —  Ifunanya Nwangene, 26, rose to prominence after appearing …
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Bailey Richards / People:   Singer and Former Voice Contestant, 26, Dies After Being Bitten by Snake in Her Sleep
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Lewis Hamilton dating Kim Kardashian after reality star jets in to UK to spend night with F1 ace at luxury country club  — Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)  — Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)  —  MOTOR racing ace Lewis Hamilton is dating US reality star Kim Kardashian, The Sun can reveal.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Page Six and Mirror
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Bailey Richards / People:
Sarah Ferguson's Vulgar Comment About Daughter Princess Eugenie Revealed in New Epstein Emails  —  At the time, Eugenie was 19 — just days shy of her 20th birthday — and Epstein had already been convicted of a sex crime involving a minor  — Sarah Ferguson made a vulgar comment …
Discussion: Mirror, RADAR, Marie Claire, The Sun and GB News
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Olivia Allhusen / Daily Mail:
Sarah Ferguson told Epstein ‘just marry me’ six months after paedophile was released from jail and offered him VIP tours of Buckingham Palace, new emails show
Sarah Jones / People:
J Balvin Shouts Out Bad Bunny at 2026 Grammys Ahead of the Super Bowl Halftime Show (Exclusive)  —  Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performance will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 8  — J Balvin hit the red carpet at the 2026 Grammys as he's …
Moriel Mizrahi Finder / Elle:
Kendrick Lamar Arrives at the 2026 Grammy Awards in a Chanel Tuxedo  — Kendrick Lamar returns to the Grammys as one of the night's most-nominated artists.  — His album GNX is getting recognized in several major categories, including Album of the Year and Best Rap Album.
Discussion: Just Jared, Deadline, Gold Derby and Extra
People:
Chappell Roan Takes Naked Dressing to Another Level in Sheer Gown Hanging from Nipple Rings at 2026 Grammys  —  ‘The Subway’ singer received two nominations ahead of her second Grammy Awards appearance  — Chappell Roan wore a sheer maroon gown hanging from nipple rings to the 2026 Grammy Awards
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Reba McEntire Says Late Brandon Blackstock Will Be on Stage With Her During Grammys In Memoriam  —  Reba McEntire shared an emotional update with E! News' Zuri Hall on how she is planning to honor her late stepson Brandon Blackstock during the 2026 Grammy Awards' In Memoriam tribute.
Hannah Jackson / Vogue:
Tate McRae Dials Up the Old Hollywood Glamour at the 2026 Grammys  —  Tate McRae found out she earned her first Grammy nomination from none other than her mother.  The singer, who is nominated tonight for best dance pop recording for “Just Keep Watching” from the F1 movie, tells Vogue …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Just Jared
Just Jared:
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Trailer Has a Running Gag Where Meryl Streep's Miranda Doesn't Remember Anne Hathaway's Andy - Watch Now!  —  The trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 is here, and the whole Runway gang is back together!  —  While plot details are being kept largely under wraps …
Just Jared:
Grammys 2026 Red Carpet Photos - See Every Celeb Who Attended Music's Biggest Night  —  Music's biggest night is happening right now and we'll be sharing photos of every celeb who walks the red carpet at the Grammys!  —  A-List stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Bad Bunny …
Thinktank / Baller Alert:
Shaboozey's Grammy Win Turned Into a Powerful Tribute to Immigrant Families Across America [Video]  —  Shaboozey turned his first Grammy win into a powerful statement on immigration, using one of music's biggest stages to honor the journeys, sacrifices, and cultural impact of immigrants in America.
Meaghan Kirby / E! Online:
Why Timothée Chalamet Is Skipping Grammys 2026—Despite First Nomination  —  Though Timothée Chalamet earned his first Grammy nomination for his work on A Complete Unknown, the Marty Supreme star skipped out on the Trevor Noah-hosted ceremony Feb. 1 as he was in London.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
People:
RFK Jr. Reveals If He's Spoken to Cousin Caroline Kennedy, Weeks After Daughter Tatiana Schlossberg's Death (Exclusive)  —  Caroline's daughter Tatiana died at age 35 in late December following an acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis  — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed if he has spoken with his cousin …
Discussion: RADAR and Us Weekly
 
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Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Bob Iger has told associates that he plans to step down as Disney CEO before December 31; the board plans to vote on his replacement next week

Washington Post:
Independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort have been released from custody after their arrests for coverage of a protest at a Minnesota church

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
ESPN closes the deal to acquire multiple NFL Media assets after receiving US regulatory approval; NFL will get a 10% stake in ESPN as part of the agreement

 
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