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12:25 PM ET, February 9, 2022

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Jen Wang / Vogue:
“I've Chosen Myself”: Inside Kim Kardashian's New World  —  It's the first week of January, after another holiday thrown into chaos by COVID, and the winter sun is starting to set behind a Vogue team gathered to photograph Kim Kardashian and her four children in the parklike grounds of Kim's modernist Hidden Hills, California, estate.
Olivia Jakiel / People.com:
American Idol's Caleb Kennedy Charged After Allegedly Crashing into Building and Killing Man While Drunk  —  The 17-year-old has been charged with felony driving under the influence resulting in death, PEOPLE confirms  —  Caleb Kennedy, the 17-year-old former American Idol contestant …
Discussion: RADAR and The Hollywood Gossip
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Sam Brooks / WYFF-TV:
Former Spartanburg American Idol contestant charged with fatal DUI in crash  —  2011 Ford pick-up was traveling north on W Murph Road in Spartanburg when they drove onto a private driveway and struck the building  —  The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Bethany Fowler / WSPA-TV:
Former American Idol contestant charged with DUI in fatal Spartanburg Co. crash  —  SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - A former American Idol contestant was charged with felony driving under the influence after crashing into a workshop Tuesday afternoon in Spartanburg County.
Discussion: TMZ.com, The Wrap and Just Jared
YouTube:
Jennifer Lopez Never Imagined ‘Beautiful’ Reunion with Ben Affleck  —  Jennifer Lopez admitted she never could've imagined reuniting with her former fiancé Ben Affleck 18 years after their split, calling their new love a “beauti...
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Just Jared
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Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Jennifer Lopez wears wedding dress to ‘Marry Me’ premiere with Ben Affleck  —  Are wedding bells ringing for Bennifer?  —  Jennifer Lopez was joined by boyfriend Ben Affleck at the LA premiere of her new movie “Marry Me” Tuesday night, where she glowed on the red carpet in a white lace dress …
TMZ.com:
Sherri Shepherd to Become ‘Permanent Guest Host’ On ‘Wendy Williams Show’  —  “The Wendy Williams Show” has been a revolving door this season as the host struggles with various ailments, and now TMZ has learned a “'permanent guest host” is about to be named.
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People.com:
Wendy Williams 'Won't Be Returning' to Her Talk Show for the ‘Rest of This Season’: Source
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and RADAR
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:   ‘Wendy Williams Show’: Sherri Shepherd Nears A Deal To Become Permanent Host
TMZ.com:
Nelly Apologizes for Oral Sex Video Posted on His Instagram  —  NELLY SORRY FOR LEAKED ORAL SEX VIDEO ... ‘Never Meant to Go Public’  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Nelly is apologizing for a video of him receiving oral sex which, somehow, got posted on his social media — and he says the old clip was never meant to see the light of day.
Spotify:
Julia Fox [VIDEO]  —  Listen to this episode from Call Her Daddy on Spotify.  (VIDEO PODCAST) This week, Father Cooper sits down with Julia Fox.  This year, Julia has been the center of media attention following her romantic relationship with Kanye West.  But don't get it twisted …
Discussion: BuzzFeed News, People.com and E! Online
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Kanye West, Julia Fox are in an open relationship: They're ‘evolved beings’
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Kate Middleton Is in Full Mom Mode During Visit to Parent and Toddler Group  —  From kneeling down to making animated faces, Kate was clearly taken with the young children  —  Kate Middleton is out for a surprise visit!  —  The royal stepped out on Tuesday to see how the community …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Suggest
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton Makes Surprise Debut on Children's TV Show — and Reads a Special Bedtime Story!
Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
Joe Alwyn On If He's Had Conversations With Taylor Swift About Open Relationships, Which Form Center Of ‘Conversations With Friends’  —  Video  —  Joe Alwyn's character Nick Conway in Hulu's upcoming limited series Conversations With Friends—based on the Sally Rooney novel of the same name …
Discussion: Bustle, Us Weekly and Just Jared
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Janine Rubenstein / People.com:
Lionel Richie on Becoming a Legend Despite Critics Who Questioned His ‘Blackness’  —  Richie opens up about his Tuskegee upbringing and surviving Hollywood in this week's issue honoring Black History Month  —  At 72, Lionel Richie is a music legend, whose classic hits like “Hello” and “All Night Long” are enjoyed the world over.
TMZ.com:
Ol' Dirty Bastard's Widow Sues Wu-Tang Clan for Unpaid Profits  —  ODB'S WIDOW TO WU-TANG Ooh, Baby I Like the Law ... NOW THEN, Y'ALL GOT MY MONEY???  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothing to f*** with — and neither is Ol' Dirty Bastard's widow ... 'cause now, she's taking the group's company to court.
Discussion: Variety, Bossip, Stereogum and Page Six
Daniel Riley / GQ:
The Metamorphosis of Robert Pattinson  —  The expectation-defying actor is executing his wildest career pivot yet, returning to the world of giant franchise films as the Batman.  Yet he can't help but worry: What is a movie star now, anyway?  —  He is exceptionally handsome.  Wide, wild eyes.
Paige Gawley‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Kristen Stewart Reacts to Receiving Her First Oscar Nomination for Portrayal of Princess Diana  —  Kristen Stewart is an Academy Award nominee!  On Tuesday, the 31-year-old actress earned her first-ever Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Just Jared
Just Jared:
Ed Sheeran Rocks on a Blue Suit on the Brit Awards 2022 Red Carpet  —  Ed Sheeran is looking cool in blue.  —  The 30-year-old “Bad Habits” singer-songwriter hit the red carpet at the 2022 Brit Awards at the O2 on Tuesday (February 8) in London, England.  —  Click inside to read more...
Discussion: Daily Star, Page Six and E! Online
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Just Jared:   BRIT Awards 2022 Live Stream Video: Watch the Entire Show Here!
 
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Denise Petski / Deadline:
‘The Continental’: Katie McGrath, Ray McKinnon Among 5 Cast In Starz's ‘John Wick’ Prequel Series
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Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
Charles and Camilla stand together during the official ceremonial welcome for the Chinese State Visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan to London in 2015
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Brett Malec / E! Online:
Bling Empire's Cherie Chan and Jessey Lee Are Married: Go Inside Their Secret Wedding
Discussion: People.com
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Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz and More Couples Who Could Make the Oscars a Date Night
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Andrew Heffernan / Men's Health:
Joseph Baena Found Out Arnold Schwarzenegger Was His Dad. Now, He's Learning From Him.
Discussion: People.com
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Pregnant Rihanna shows off her baby bump in sexy lace-up shirt
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Dakota Johnson says mom Melanie Griffith is still processing The Lost Daughter
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