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7:15 PM ET, February 5, 2020

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People.com:
Kirk Douglas, Hollywood Icon and Spartacus Star, Dies at 103  —  With over 92 acting credits, including some 75 movies, Douglas became a superstar even before the term was coined  —  Kirk Douglas, one of the first box-office stars of the silver screen, has died.  He was 103.
Molly Lambert / ELLE:
The Secret Life of Mrs. Hailey Bieber  —  The newly married supermodel opens up about her faith, voting for Bernie, and loving Justin in sickness and in health.  —  Hailey Bieber admits she loves seasonal lattes even though “I know it's so basic.”  Lithe and glowing in white Cydnie Jordan …
People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘Enjoying Quiet Life’ in Canada: ‘A Weight Has Been Lifted,’ Says Friend  —  “They are real homebodies who love to chill out with Archie and the dogs,” an insider tells PEOPLE  —  Since announcing their departure from royal duty on Jan. 8 …
Discussion: Dlisted, Cele|bitchy and Page Six
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People.com:
Prince Harry and Prince William 'Didn't Leave on Good Terms,' Says Family Friend  —  The brothers' rift dates back to 2017, when William cautioned his younger sibling about moving too fast with Meghan Markle  —  There is still unfinished business between Prince Harry and Prince William.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Cam Inman / Mercury News:
49ers' Garoppolo says Super Bowl loss will fuel ‘me especially’ in offseason  —  Jimmy Garoppolo is fueled by the 49ers' Super Bowl loss and intent on getting back to title contention next season  —  SANTA CLARA — Asked what it was like to wake up Monday after losing the Super Bowl …
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Steve Helling / People.com:
Vanessa Bryant ‘Touched’ by Super Bowl Tribute to Kobe & Gianna: ‘Every Memorial Means Something’
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Ashley Boucher / People.com:
JAY-Z Says He Wasn't Protesting When He & Beyoncé Remained Seated During National Anthem at Super Bowl
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Superman & Lois’ Casts Couple's Sons As Jordan Elsass & Alexander Garfin Join the CW Series  —  EXCLUSIVE: Meet Clark Kent and Lois Lane's offspring.  Jordan Elsass and Alexander Garfin will co-star opposite Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch in Superman & Lois, the CW's straight-to-series drama about the iconic DC couple.
Discussion: The Wrap
Peter Flax / Men's Health:
KEVIN HART WALKS OUT  —  of the darkness.  Sunlight won't spill over the Santa Monica Mountains for an hour, but the actor offers a quick handshake and throws a leg over his Airdyne, dutifully churning his arms and legs as his friend and longtime personal trainer, Ron “Boss” Everline, warms up to his left on a treadmill.
Discussion: Full Feed, Gossip Cop and Page Six
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Bachelor Peter Weber Defends Victoria Fuller After Their Cosmopolitan Cover Was Pulled  —  “I just hope that people can form their opinion on her based on what they see between the two of us and her time on the show,” the Bachelor said  —  Peter Weber is defending Victoria Fuller …
Emily Segal / Dazed:
A new decade, a new Selena Gomez  —  Back with a new album, the pop star goes deep on immigration activism, Latin identity, and her favourite karaoke song, with questions from the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Jim Jarmusch, and Yara Shahidi - plus, her biggest fans in the world
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Ilana Kaplan / Los Angeles Times:
Jessica Simpson's blond bombshell: a memoir that spares no one, including herself  —  Jessica Simpson wants to meet in the room where she spent many insomnia-filled nights penning her memoir: her library.  It's true: Jessica Simpson, the once-pop princess and reality TV star, has evolved into Jessica Simpson, the serious writer.
Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly and Full Feed
People.com:
Lady Gaga Met New Boyfriend Michael Polansky Through Friends, Says Source: She's ‘Very Happy’  —  “They weren't shy about showing off PDA” over Super Bowl weekend, a source says of Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky  —  Caught in a new romance!  —  Over Super Bowl weekend …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Demi Lovato ‘Taking Sobriety Very Seriously’ Amid Her Musical Comeback — But Is It Just Damage Control??  —  Get ready for Demi Lovato's epic comeback season!  —  Following back-to-back standout performances at the Grammys and Super Bowl LIV, it really feels like the 27-year-old is on a roll right now.
Discussion: Page Six
 
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Nicole Brown / CBS News:
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Claire Danes Is Finally Home
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From Mediagazer:

Rick Porter / The Hollywood Reporter:
NBC says the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade drew a record 31.3M viewers, up 10% YoY, on NBC and Peacock; streaming hours on Peacock grew 26% YoY

Josh Rubin / Toronto.com:
Major Canadian news organizations, including Torstar, Postmedia, and CBC, sue OpenAI, alleging breach of copyright and terms of use

Scott Jennings / @scottjenningsky:
Conservative CNN commentator Scott Jennings says he is joining the LA Times editorial board, as owner Patrick Soon-Shiong works to add “balance” to the board

 
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