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5:45 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.
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Nelly Apologizes / TMZ.com:
Kanye Begs to Reunite with Kim & Family as He Flies Commercial at LAX
Discussion: RADAR
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Quentin Tarantino and Wife Daniella Pick Expecting Baby No. 2  —  Quentin Tarantino is going to become a father again!  The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood director and his wife Daniella Pick are set to welcome their second baby.  —  Quentin Tarantino is going to become a father again.
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and ynet
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People.com:
Quentin Tarantino and Wife Daniella Expecting Second Baby Together  —  The couple already shares son Leo, whom they welcomed February in 2020  —  Baby No. 2 is on the way for Quentin Tarantino!  —  The 58-year-old film director and his wife Daniella are expecting their second child together, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.
Discussion: Us Weekly and RADAR
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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:
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green Divorce is Official  —  Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green are officially ex-husband and wife, because a judge signed off on their final divorce settlement.  —  The exes got the judge's stamp of approval Tuesday.  We broke the story ... Brian and Megan hashed …
Discussion: People.com, The Sun and RADAR
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Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green Reach Divorce Settlement More Than 1 Year After Split
Discussion: Just Jared
YouTube:
Firestarter - Official Trailer  —  Firestarter - Official TrailerIn Theaters & Streaming only on Peacock May 13firestartermovie.comIn a new adaptation of Stephen King's classic thriller from t...
YouTube:
Men |  Official Teaser Trailer HD |  A24  —  SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/A24subscribeFrom writer/director Alex Garland, starring Academy Award nominee Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear.  MEN - In Theaters May...
Discussion: The Wrap and POPSUGAR
Kyle Buchanan / Vulture:
When Max Met Furiosa  —  The yearslong process of casting Mad Max: Fury Road involved dozens of future stars — and just as many what-ifs.  —  I've always been fascinated by the process of movie casting.  When I worked for Vulture, I used to put together an annual roundup of the stars …
Discussion: Just Jared and Variety
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
Discussion: Daily Mail
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’
Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
Zendaya Is the ‘She’ Selling Seashells by the Seashore in Squarespace's Full Super Bowl Ad — Watch  —  “I was incredibly excited to have the opportunity to work and create with Edgar Write and Andre 3000,” Zendaya tells PEOPLE of signing on for the commercial  —  Zendaya is a “seaside sensation!”
Discussion: Bustle and Stereogum
Brittany Talarico / People.com:
Brooke Shields Slips Into Her Jeans and Poses Topless for Jordache: ‘This Is My 56-Year-Old Body’  —  “There's something about owning your sexuality at this age that is on point for where we are today,” Shields tells PEOPLE of working on the empowering campaign  —  She's got the look!
Discussion: Page Six
Jonah Weiner / New York Times:
Bob Odenkirk's Long Road to Serious Success  —  He was a comedian's comedian — until “Better Call Saul” revealed him as a peerless portrayer of broken souls.  What will he turn himself into next?  —  To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.
Discussion: Hollywood Reporter and Variety
TMZ.com:
‘MY UNORTHODOX LIFE’ STAR JULIA HAART FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM SILVIO SCAGLIA  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 247 … Julia Haart — the star of Netflix's “My Unorthodox Life” — just filed for divorce from her husband of 3 years.  —  According to court documents, obtained by TMZ …
Discussion: Us Weekly
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
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Wendy Williams Show’: Sherri Shepherd Nears A Deal To Become Permanent Host  —  Sherri Shepherd is finalizing a deal to become permanent guest host on The Wendy Williams Show, sources tell Deadline.  A rep for the syndicated daytime talk show's producer, Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury, declined comment.
Discussion: Queerty, BET and Variety
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TMZ.com:
Sherri Shepherd to Become ‘Permanent Guest Host’ On ‘Wendy Williams Show’
 
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Alyssa Ray / E! Online:
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Discussion: People.com
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Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
Heather Dubrow's Daughter Kat, 15, Comes Out as a Lesbian — 2 Years After Sister Max Came Out as Bi
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Lionel Richie on Becoming a Legend Despite Critics Who Questioned His ‘Blackness’
Paige Gawley‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Kristen Stewart Reacts to Receiving Her First Oscar Nomination for Portrayal of Princess Diana
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‘The Continental’: Katie McGrath, Ray McKinnon Among 5 Cast In Starz's ‘John Wick’ Prequel Series
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