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Tomás Mier / Rolling Stone:
Kelly Osbourne Breaks Silence on the ‘If You Kick Every Latino Out’ Video Going Viral  —  Internet users turned a 2015 comment Osbourne made on The View into a meme.  She opens up to Rolling Stone bout why it's “the worst thing I've ever done” … Trump had recently announced his campaign …
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Kelly Osbourne admits she was a ‘self-righteous little c—t’ in viral ‘kick every Latino out’ video
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Olympian Shawn Barber Dead at 29  —  Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber has died at age 29.  His cause of death is related to medical complications, according to the Associated Press.  —  Watch: In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2023  —  A young athlete has died after experiencing health issues.
Discussion: NBC News and Just Jared
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Pat Graham / Associated Press:
Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber dies at 29 from medical complications  —  Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications.  He was 29.  —  Barber died Wednesday at home in Kingwood, Texas, his agent, Paul Doyle, confirmed to The Associated Press.
Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
Selena Gomez & David Henrie Reunite For ‘Wizards Of Waverly Place’ Sequel Pilot For Disney Channel; Cast Set  —  Associate Editor, TV  —  EXCLUSIVE: One of Disney's signature comedies, Wizards of Waverly Place, is getting a sequel.  Disney Branded Television has ordered a pilot for the follow-up …
Sloane Crosley / Elle:
The Compassion of Penélope Cruz  —  The noted empath, devoted mother, and mesmerizing star of Ferrari is hard not to fall in love with.  —  BY SLOANE CROSLEY AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY ZOEY GROSSMAN.  STYLED BY ALEX WHITE.  PUBLISHED: JAN 18, 2024 8:00 AM EST  —  Romper, Balmain.
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Angela Andaloro / People:
Penélope Cruz Reveals Her Kids, 10 and 12, Don't Have Cell Phones: 'It's a Cruel Experiment on Children'
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
Kirsty Hatcher / People:
Prince William Visits Kate Middleton in Hospital After Her Abdominal Surgery, Will Spend as ‘Much Time as Possible’  —  The Prince of Wales was photographed leaving the private London Clinic on Thursday afternoon  —  Prince William is supporting his wife Kate Middleton in the hospital as she recovers from abdominal surgery.
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Emily Selleck / Page Six:
Prince William seen leaving hospital where Kate Middleton is recovering from abdominal surgery
TMZ.com:
Pauly Shore Responds to Richard Simmons Disavowing Biopic Film  —  Richard Simmons made very clear this week that he doesn't approve of Pauly Shore making a movie about him/his life — but Pauly thinks he'll win the guy over ... eventually.  —  The actor touched down at the Salt Lake City …
Susan Young / People:
Crystal Hefner Reveals She Was Never ‘In Love’ with Hugh — and Details Playboy Mansion Life in Book (Exclusive)  —  In ‘Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself,’ the late Hugh Hefner's widow takes off her bunny ears  —  Crystal Hefner's not the first woman to look …
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TMZ.com:
Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested in Dominican Republic For Domestic Violence
Discussion: UPROXX and Rolling Stone
TMZ.com:
Arnold Schwarzenegger Makes Raunchy Jokes About Customs Detention  —  ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Talks Customs Detention ... CRACKS RAUNCHY JOKES TOO!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 5 … 1:44 PM PT — Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ that Arnold Schwarzenegger's prized Audemars Piguet watch found …
Sara Whitman / Page Six:
Mandy Moore recalls being told she had ‘slim chance’ of getting pregnant  —  Mandy Moore thought she'd have a difficult time getting pregnant before conceiving her two boys.  —  On Tuesday, the actress reflected on her uncertain road to motherhood and being told she had a “slim chance” of conception in a candid Instagram post.
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Teresa Giudice on her time in prison: Food was ‘really good,’ scenery was ‘beautiful’  —  Teresa Giudice's time behind bars sounds ... kinda nice?  —  The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star — who served 11 months at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn. in 2015 — says she enjoyed the prison's meals and ambiance.
Discussion: People, Hollywood Life and The US Sun
TMZ.com:
Jacob Elordi & Olivia Jade Still Dating, Together During ‘SNL’ Rehearsals  —  JACOB ELORDI & OLIVIA JADE Still Dating ... AND SHE'S WITH HIM FOR ‘SNL’!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 47 … Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade have been rumored to be on the outs — but we know that's simply not the case …
TMZ.com:
Sofia Vergara Relists Beverly Hills Estate With Massive Price Drop  —  SOFIA VERGARA RELISTS BEV HILLS ESTATE ... Discounted By $5.7M!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 151 … LAUNCH GALLERY  —  Getty/Sotheby's International Realty  —  It's the home that just won't sell, but Sofia Vergara's giving …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Glamour UK:
Emily Ratajkowski on Blurred Lines, Botox And Her Evolving Relationship With Feminism  —  The new era of EmRata. … It's a cold, grey November afternoon, and I'm sitting here comparing the physical effects of Botox with Emily Ratajkowski.  As I am one decade older than the other Emily on screen …
Brian Marks / Daily Mail:
Tori Spelling's ex Dean McDermott, 56, appears to MOVE IN with new girlfriend Lily Calo, 32, as star lugs boxes into her home - three months after debuting romance  —  Dean McDermott appeared to be taking his relationship with his girlfriend Lily Calo to a new level on Wednesday …
Discussion: RADAR
TMZ.com:
Madonna Sued For Starting Brooklyn Concerts Late  —  Madonna may have to learn a lesson in punctuality the hard way ... two men just filed a class action against her for starting her concerts late.  —  According to the docs obtained by TMZ ... Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden are leading …
Danielle Wallace / Fox News:
Melania Trump gives emotional tribute to late mother at Palm Beach funeral  —  Melania Trump gives heartfelt eulogy for to her late mother, Amalija Knavs  —  Former first lady Melania Trump remembered her mother Amalija Knavs for her passion for fashion and family, celebrating …
Ilana Kaplan / People:
Doja Cat's Mom Alleges Her Son Physically Abused Her and Singer in Restraining Order Filing  —  According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, Doja Cat's mother Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer claims her son knocked the singer's teeth out  —  Doja Cat's mother Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer has alleged …
 
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