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6:55 AM ET, February 4, 2026

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TMZ.com:
Alleged Ransom Note for Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Demands Millions in Bitcoin  —  12:59 PM PT — The Pima County Sheriff's Department posted on X they are “aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie.”
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TMZ.com:
Video Shows Blood Outside Home of ‘TODAY’ Anchor Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mom  —  NANCY GUTHRIE'S KIDNAPPING NEW VIDEO SHOWS BLOOD TRAIL OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR  —  There's a trail of blood leading away from the front door of the Arizona home of ‘TODAY’ anchor Savannah Guthrie's kidnapped mom ... and it's all on video.
Los Angeles Times:
Blood found inside home of Savannah Guthrie's mom. ‘Today’ host says, ‘raise your prayers’
Fox News:
Timeline: NBC host Savannah Guthrie's mother disappears as sheriff says she may have been ‘abducted’
Us Weekly:
Savannah Guthrie's Sister Was Last Person to See Mom Hours Before Her Disappearance, Sheriff Reveals (Exclusive)
Daniela Relph / BBC:
Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home  —  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of his home in Windsor to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, the BBC understands.  —  The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is currently living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate …
Just Jared:
Dexter's David Zayas to Replace Timothy Busfield in ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Guest Role  —  The shelved episode of Law & Order: SVU will air later this month with a new actor in Timothy Busfield's role.  —  After a warrant was issued for Busfield's arrest last month, NBC decided to pull an episode …
NPR:
Melinda French Gates reacts to new details about Bill Gates in the Epstein files  —  Melinda French Gates on Tuesday said that her ex-husband, Bill Gates, needs to answer for the behavior alleged in the latest trove of private communications released in connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Just Jared:
Patrick Mahomes' Dad Arrested Yet Again, This Time for Violation of Probation  —  Patrick Mahomes Sr. was arrested once again.  —  The 55-year-old former MLB player and father of Patrick Mahomes was arrested for violating his probation for his DWI sentence after allegedly drinking alcohol, according to the District Attorney.
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Hollywood's Channing Tatum rushed to hospital and admits ‘this is gonna be hard’  —  Magic Mike star Channing Tatum has sparked concern among fans by revealing he's been taken to the hospital for treatment after separating his shoulder, and posted a snap from the ward
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Sun
Brianne Tracy / People:
Bronwyn Newport Is Dating Model Brandon Good: 'They're Enjoying Getting to Know One Another' (Exclusive Source)  —  The TV personality stepped out with the model to support Whitney Leavitt as she made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ on Feb. 2  — A source confirms to PEOPLE …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Just Jared
People:
Ellen Pompeo Says Eric Dane Called Her 30 Seconds After She Texted Him Following His ALS Diagnosis News  —  “I love you so much and I am honored to get to speak about you today,” she told Dane at the time  — Ellen Pompeo is recalling a recent memory with her Grey's Anatomy costar Eric Dane
Us Weekly:
Why Ryan Reynolds' Ex Scarlett Johansson Is Named in Unearthed Audio From Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Case (Exclusive)  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Ryan Reynolds' ex-wife, Scarlett Johansson, was brought into the It Ends With Us drama when the head honcho …
Discussion: RADAR, Page Six and People
Joelle Goldstein / E! Online:
Emilie Kiser Shares Rare Family Photo With Husband Brady, Baby Teddy 9 Months After Death of Son Trigg  —  Influencer Emilie Kiser gave a glimpse into her life with husband Brady Kiser and their son Teddy nine months after their 3-year-old Trigg drowned in their backyard pool.
Discussion: Us Weekly and People
People:
Ellen DeGeneres Is ‘Missing’ California, Says Source as Star Buys New U.S. Home 14 Months After Move to U.K. (Exclusive)  —  The former talk show host and wife Portia de Rossi moved to the English countryside full-time in 2024, citing the election of Donald Trump as a reason for the change
Christian Allaire / Vogue:
Sarah Pidgeon on What It Took to Become Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy  —  John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy could not step outside of their Tribeca home without instantly making headlines in the 1990s.  The high-profile couple—he the son of U.S. president John F. Kennedy …
Discussion: Marie Claire
Tyler McCarthy / Star Magazine:
Nikki Garcia Seemingly Confirms Romance With Cooper DeJean: ‘Can You Blame a Girl For Having Good Taste?’  —  Nikki Garcia seemingly confirmed that she's dating Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean.  —  Nikki, 42, has been rumored to be dating DeJean, 22, after her split from ex-husband …
Sydney Bucksbaum / Entertainment Weekly:
Unveiling The Bride!  Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale dissect making Maggie Gyllenhaal's dark romance  —  She's alive... and starting a revolution in this revamped classic also starring Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penélope Cruz.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, People and Variety
People:
Flavor Flav Says He Was Approached to Join Dancing with the Stars After His Viral Guest Judge Stint (Exclusive)  —  “They want me to come back and dance,” Flav tells PEOPLE of his potential future on ‘DWTS’  — Flavor Flav discussed some new TV projects while talking with PEOPLE …
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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People:
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New York Times:
WaPo begins widespread layoffs, cutting into international coverage and more; sources: it is laying off 30% of its employees, including 300+ of 800 journalists

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At a US Senate hearing, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos committed to a 45-day theatrical window and discussed a meeting with Trump, YouTube, residuals, and more
 
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