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12:45 PM 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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Jordan Freiman / CBS News:
Sheriff says ransom note being investigated in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  A ransom note was sent to a local Arizona news station following the disappearance of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County sheriff told CBS News.
Rachel McRady / People:
Sheriff Believes Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mom Nancy Is ‘Alive’: ‘We Want to Save Her’  —  Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson, Ariz., home over the weekend  — Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a new interview that he believes Nancy Guthrie is “alive”
Discussion: Page Six, StyleCaster, Mirror and WAGA-TV
Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
FBI agents visit Savannah Guthrie's sister's house as desperate search for mom Nancy continues  —  FBI agents were spotted at Savannah Guthrie's sister Annie's home in Arizona on Tuesday, as the search for their missing mother continues.  —  Law enforcement agents, including FBI and sheriffs …
Elise Nelson / Us Weekly:
Sheriff Addresses Possible Motive in Savannah Guthrie's Mom Nancy's Disappearance, Including Ransom (Exclusive)
TMZ.com:
Video Shows Blood Outside Home of ‘TODAY’ Anchor Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mom
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Savannah Guthrie's husband breaks silence on missing mother-in-law Nancy
Lauren Clark / HELLO!:
Queen Camilla put on the spot over Jeffrey Epstein scandal  —  It comes as Prince Edward became the first royal to comment on the latest batch of shocking revelations which have embroiled his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor  —  Queen Camilla has refused to comment after being questioned about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Discussion: People, Mirror, InStyle and RADAR
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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 …
TMZ.com:
Lil Jon's Son DJ Young Slade Reported Missing in Georgia  —  8:59 AM PT — A rep for Lil Jon tells TMZ ... “The family is asking for privacy at this time.  We are also asking for continued prayers for Nathan to come home safe.  Thank you”  —  Lil Jon is dealing with a scary situation right now …
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Collin Kelley / Rough Draft Atlanta:
Milton Police search for DJ Young Slade, missing son of rapper Lil Jon
Discussion: Suggest and Consequence
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
‘Full House’ alum Dave Coulier gives health update after back-to-back tongue cancer, lymphoma diagnoses  —  Dave Coulier is in remission.  —  The “Full House” alum shared the major health update on “Good Morning America” Wednesday, clarifying he is healed after the “roller-coaster ride” of “two difference cancers in two years.”
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 …
TMZ.com:
Cops Deny Report Claiming Savannah Guthrie's Brother-In-Law ‘May Be’ a Suspect  —  NANCY GUTHRIE COPS DENY REPORT BROTHER-IN-LAW COULD BE A SUSPECT … 6:55 AM PT — No suspects have been identified in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday morning.
Zoey Lyttle / People:
Alex Cooper Details How She Gave Husband Matt Kaplan Permission to Propose Before Their Engagement  —  The ‘Call Her Daddy’ host got married on April 3, 2024, nearly one year after she and the Hollywood producer got engaged  — In the latest episode of Call Her Daddy …
Discussion: E! Online
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.
Steve Brenner / The US Sun:
Cardi B seals spot as Stefon Diggs' #1 baby mama with $1.2m Super Bowl splurge despite assault arrest & paternity drama  — Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)  — Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)  —  CARDI B is ready to prove she's the one by turning Stefon …
Discussion: Baller Alert, Sandra Rose and Page Six
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Just Jared:
‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ A24 Show & Movie in the Works, Glen Powell to Co-Produce  —  The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is getting new life!  —  An A24 TV series in the works with The Long Walk screenplay writer JT Mollner.  —  The list of executive producers includes Glen Powell …
Olivia Bellusci / Star Magazine:
Tom Brady and Son Benny Talk ‘Family Values’ as 16-Year-Old Reveals Who He'd DM on Dad's Instagram  —  Tom Brady and his son, Benjamin a.k.a. “Benny,” are giving the world a glimpse into their father-son bond.  —  During the Wednesday, February 4, episode of Instagram's Carversations …
Discussion: People and SheKnows
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
Daily Star:
EastEnders legend and Coronation Street star dies aged 104 after over 50 years on screen  —  Soap icon Elizabeth Kelly, who played Pauline Fowler's relative Nellie Ellis on EastEnders, has died at the age of 104.  —  dailystar  —  Soap legend Elizabeth Kelly has died at the age of 104.
Discussion: HELLO!, The Sun and Mirror
 
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