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1:30 AM ET, January 12, 2022

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Fiona Nimoni / The Sun:
Simon Cowell ENGAGED to Lauren Silverman after secretly proposing on romantic Barbados holiday following 13-year romance  —  SIMON Cowell is to marry for the first time - after secretly proposing to his girlfriend, Lauren Silverman.  —  The 62-year-old X Factor star - who previously declared …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Star
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Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman Are Engaged: ‘They Are Both Super Happy,’ Says Source  —  Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman have been together since 2004  —  Simon Cowell proposed to his longtime love!  —  Cowell, 62, and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman are engaged, a source confirms to PEOPLE.
Discussion: E! Online, RADAR and Just Jared
Page Six:
Simon Cowell engaged to Lauren Silverman after ‘super sweet’ proposal  —  She said yes!  —  Simon Cowell is engaged to Lauren Silverman after 13 years together, Page Six can confirm.  —  A source told us that Cowell, 62, asked for the 44-year-old socialite's hand in marriage during …
Discussion: Us Weekly, People.com and The Sun
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian is Cool with Kanye and Julia Fox Dating, Happy She's a Fan  —  KIM KARDASHIAN COOL WITH KANYE & JULIA DATING ... Rather Deal with a Fan Than a Hater!!! … Kim Kardashian's got no beef with Kanye dating actress Julia Fox, and actually believes the fact Julia's a huge fan …
Discussion: The Sun
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Kanye West ‘still pursuing’ Kim Kardashian amid Julia Fox romance
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Kim Kardashian and beau Pete Davidson are seen shopping at a DISCOUNT outlet mall in Los Angeles as they seem to have become inseparable
Discussion: Page Six
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Candace Cameron Bure Calls ‘Full House’ Costar Bob Saget the ‘Glue’ That Held Their ‘Family’ Together: ‘I Want 1 More Hug’ … Not ready to say goodbye.  Candace Cameron Bure reflected on her friendship with Bob Saget days after his death on Sunday, January 9.  —  “Oh, Bob.
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Caitlyn Hitt / The Sun:
The Real's Jeannie Mai welcomes baby & thanks ‘God’ for ‘sending her a family’ in first photo of child on Instagram  —  JEANNIE Mai confirmed the arrival of her first child with husband Jeezy, sharing a photo of an adorable baby blanket and hospital bassinet on Instagram along with a message thanking ‘God’.
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
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Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
The Real's Jeannie Mai Welcomes 1st Child With Husband Jeezy, His 4th
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Robin Givhan / Allure:
Janet Jackson Is Still in Control  —  A POP SUPERSTAR FOR 30-PLUS YEARS, JANET JACKSON COULD EASILY REST ON HER LAURELS.  BUT, AS ROBIN GIVHAN LEARNS ON A VISIT TO LONDON, THE QUEEN OF CONTROL IS STILL FIRMLY IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT.  —  Janet Jackson is driving.
Colin Stutz / Billboard:
Ye Planning Russia Trip to Meet Putin and Perform Sunday Service, Says Advisor  —  He also intends to grow his business in the country with billionaire developer Aras Agalarov, sometimes known as the Trump of Russia, and Agalarov's musician son, EMIN.  —  Kanye West is looking east — to Russia.
Discussion: Celebs, TMZ.com and Just Jared
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Tracy Wright / Daily Mail:
Kanye West is planning a trip to meet with President Vladimir Putin and perform first-ever show in Russia with Sunday Service
Discussion: RADAR
Leah Greenblatt / EW.com:
Ben Affleck, at the top of his game  —  The actor-director has seen fame from both sides now — and he's ready to talk (with Matt Damon, and us) about it.  —  It's one of those endless blue-haze days in Los Angeles, and Ben Affleck is leaning back on the diving board of a borrowed Bel Air estate …
United States Mint:
United States Mint Begins Shipping First American Women Quarters™ Program Coins  —  WASHINGTON - The United States Mint (Mint) has begun shipping the first coins in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program.  These circulating quarters honoring Maya Angelou are manufactured at the Mint facilities in Philadelphia and Denver.
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Oscars Will Have a Host in 2022, According to ABC … After three years without a host, the Oscars will have one when the ceremony airs this March 27 on ABC.  —  Craig Erwich, president, Hulu Originals & ABC Entertainment, announced that the Oscars would indeed return to a host …
YouTube:
Dollface Season 2 |  Trailer |  Hulu  —  Your favorite girl gang is back when #Dollface Season 2 premieres February 11, only on @Hulu!  SUBSCRIBE TO HULU'S YOUTUBE CHANNELClick the link to subscribe t...
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!, TVLine and POPSUGAR
Joanna Crawley / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Maya Jama and Ben Simmons are engaged!  TV star flashes HUGE ‘£600k 10 carat’ diamond ring during coffee date in Philadelphia after her basketball player beau popped the question over Christmas  — The presenter, 27, and US basketball star, 25, are set to wed after Ben popped the question over the festive period
Discussion: Just Jared, Daily Star and Perez Hilton
Bryan Brunati / The Sun:
Britney Spears' sister Jamie Lynn breaks down in tears over rift with famous sibling on GMA Interview  —  BRITNEY Spears' sister Jamie Lynn broke down in tears as she discussed the rift with her famous sibling during a GMA interview.  —  The two haven't exactly seen eye-to-eye over the last few years …
Discussion: Daily Star and Page Six
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Michael B. Jordan throws surprise party for Lori Harvey — but doesn't attend  —  Michael B. Jordan threw a swanky surprise birthday party for his girlfriend, Lori Harvey, on Monday night.  —  And even though the actor wasn't able to go, he did make sure to pick up the check.
Discussion: Just Jared, POPSUGAR and Bossip
People.com:
Surprise!  5SOS's Michael Clifford and Crystal Leigh Married in a Secret Ceremony a Year Ago: ‘So Special’  —  The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Tuesday  —  Michael Clifford and Crystal Leigh are looking forward to forever.  —  The 5 Seconds of Summer member …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Allison Crist / E! Online:
Bella Hadid Opens Up About Her Decision to Rejoin Victoria's Secret  —  Watch: Bella Hadid Says She Feels EMPOWERED in 2022  —  Onto bigger and better things.  —  2022 is going to be a huge year for Bella Hadid, and as the model revealed during E! News' Daily Pop on Tuesday, Jan. 11 …
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Young Dolph Murder Suspects Captured and Arrested by U.S. Marshals  —  YOUNG DOLPH SUSPECTED KILLERS CAPTURED  —  The men who cops say gunned down Young Dolph are in custody ... after a manhunt which resulted in their arrests.  —  23-year-old Justin Johnson was taken in by U.S. Marshals Officers Tuesday …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Sharon Stone Joins ‘The Flight Attendant’ Season 2, Will Recur As Cassie's [SPOILER] On HBO Max Series  —  EXCLUSIVE: After Season 1 of The Flight Attendant delved into Cassie Bowden's tragic relationship with her late father, the upcoming second season of the hit HBO Max series …
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and TVLine
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Andrew Garfield Was ‘Desperate’ to Join ‘Narnia’ Films but Was Told He's Not ‘Handsome Enough’ … Andrew Garfield is currently enjoying the record-breaking success of “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which marks the third time the Oscar-nominated actor has played the web-slinger on the big screen.
Discussion: Dlisted and Just Jared
 
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Alexia Fernández / People.com:
Josh Duhamel and Fergie Have ‘Zero Bad Blood’ as She Congratulates Him on New Engagement: Source
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Julie Mazziotta / People.com:
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Discussion: Page Six
Just Jared:
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Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
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Discussion: Dlisted
Adam Goldsmith / Daily Star:
Strictly's Saffron Barker reveals bikini line tattoo request that left men baffled
E.B. Solomont / Wall Street Journal:
Justin Timberlake Sells New York Apartment for $29 Million
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
Kala Paul-Worika / The Sun:
Katie Price fans can't believe how much son Junior looks like dad Peter Andre in new pic from Dubai
Discussion: Daily Star
Jennifer Roback / The Sun:
What happened to Jenna Jameson?
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Page Six
Holly Christodoulou / The Sun:
Gary Waldhorn dead aged 78 - Vicar of Dibley star who played Councillor David Horton & starred in Brush Strokes dies
Discussion: Daily Star
 

 
From Mediagazer:

David Gilmour / Mediaite:
Elon Musk appears to confirm that posts containing links in their main text are deprioritized on X, saying it is to stop “lazy linking”

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

 
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