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9:50 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: Bustle, FemaleFirst, HELLO! 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.
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 …
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 …
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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
Emily Smith / Page Six:
Kanye West ‘still pursuing’ Kim Kardashian amid Julia Fox romance
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: FemaleFirst, 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
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 …
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
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!, POPSUGAR and TVLine
Tristan Balagtas / People.com:
Oprah Winfrey Threw out Half a Cake to ‘Reset’ Her Diet for the New Year: ‘Goodbye Two-Week Old Cake’  —  The 67-year-old media mogul shared a video on Instagram in which she showed herself dumping out an entire half of a cake in an effort to “reset” her diet for 2022  —  Goodbye cake, hello 2022!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
What Dreams Are Made Of: 21 Secrets About Lizzie McGuire Revealed  —  Lizzie McGuire premiered 21 years ago on Jan. 12, so we're celebrating with fun facts about the iconic Disney Channel series starring Hilary Duff.  —  Hey now, Lizzie McGuire can legally drink.
Discussion: Daily Star
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 …
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 …
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: POPSUGAR, Just Jared and Bossip
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.
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.
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 …
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
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: Perez Hilton, Just Jared and Daily Star
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
 
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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:
Brittany Cartwright Wants to Lose ‘At Least 30 Lbs.’: ‘Postpartum Weight Loss Has Been a Struggle’
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Just Jared:
Ina Garten Has Hilarious Response to Reese Witherspoon's Healthy Habits: ‘Probably Not Doing Any of Those’
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Brenton Blanchet / Complex:
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Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
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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
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People.com:
Surprise! 5SOS's Michael Clifford and Crystal Leigh Married in a Secret Ceremony a Year Ago: ‘So Special’
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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
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From Mediagazer:

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

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

 
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