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3:25 PM ET, February 25, 2022

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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Amanda Bynes files to end conservatorship after nearly 9 years  —  Amanda Bynes filed court documents Wednesday to end her conservatorship after nearly nine years, Page Six exclusively confirms.  —  The former actress, 35, requested to terminate both the conservatorship of her person …
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Kanye West takes Kim Kardashian look-alike, Chaney Jones, shopping  —  Kanye West was spotted on a shopping spree with Kim Kardashian look-alike Chaney Jones in Miami on Thursday.  —  The “Donda” artist and Jones, who bears a striking resemblance to West's estranged wife, were seen stopping in the Balenciaga store in Bal Harbour.
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Pete Davidson quitting Instagram had nothing to do with Kanye West
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Dave Goodman / ebu.ch:
EBU Statement on Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022  —  The EBU has announced that no Russian act will participate in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.  —  The Executive Board of the EBU made the decision following a recommendation earlier today by the Eurovision Song Contest's governing body …
TMZ.com:
‘M*A*S*H’ Star Sally Kellerman Dead at 84  —  REMEMBERING SALLY KELLERMAN  —  Sally Kellerman — famous for playing Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in ‘M*A*S*H’ — has died.  —  The Oscar-nominated actress died early Thursday morning at an assisted care facility in Los Angeles …
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Cheryl Cheng / Hollywood Reporter:
Sally Kellerman, Hot Lips Houlihan in ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 84
Discussion: Daily Mail and The US Sun
Lyn Riddle / The State:
Former ‘Idol’ contestant Caleb Kennedy in jail, bond denied  —  One-time “American Idol” contestant Caleb Kennedy will remain in jail after a circuit court judge declined to set bond Thursday until results of blood tests are completed by the State Law Enforcement Division.
Discussion: E! Online
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Olivia Jakiel / People.com:
American Idol's Caleb Kennedy Faces Court as Family of Man He Killed in Crash Makes Emotional Plea  —  “I hear my screams begging for him to look at me and stay awake,” Larry Duane Parris' daughter, Kelsi, said during a virtual court hearing Thursday  —  Former American Idol contestant Caleb Kennedy faced …
Discussion: Just Jared
Steven Vargas / E! Online:
Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers Reunite in Los Angeles After Breakup  —  Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers met up in a Los Angeles market for breakfast on Feb. 22, just days after news broke that they had ended their engagement.  —  From break up to breakfast.
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Outlander’ Prequel Series in the Works at Starz (EXCLUSIVE) … An “Outlander” prequel series is in development at Starz, Variety has learned exclusively.  —  According to sources, “Outlander” executive producer and showrunner Matthew B. Roberts is attached to write and executive produce the prequel.
Discussion: Just Jared, Deadline and The Wrap
Page Six:
Shanna Moakler speaks after boyfriend's arrest: ‘Social media saved my life’  —  Shanna Moakler says social media “saved her life” after her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Matthew Rondeau, went on a social media tirade that ended in a domestic violence arrest.
Discussion: Us Weekly, RADAR, Just Jared and The Sun
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Kate Thomas / HELLO!:
Amanda Holden stuns in slinky skirt - and you have to see her boots … Amanda Holden is a big fan of a statement skirt - and her latest outfit was perfection.  The 51-year-old Heart Radio presenter wowed in a slinky skirt from Oasis, styling the satin number in a chic yet unexpected way.
Discussion: Daily Star
Dan Heching / People.com:
Neve Campbell Says She's Been ‘Approached’ for Scream 6: 'I'll Read the Script and See How I Feel'  —  The actress has portrayed heroine Sidney Prescott in all five Scream movies since 1996  —  Neve Campbell might not be done with the Ghostface killer just yet!
Discussion: Just Jared
Emlyn Travis / E! Online:
Michael Madsen Arrested in Malibu One Month After Son's Death  —  One month after the death of his son Hudson Madsen, Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen was arrested in Malibu.  Find out more below.  —  Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen was arrested in Malibu, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 23, E! News has learned.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Just Jared:
SAG Awards 2022: Inside Pics Revealed at Media Day, Attended by Alexandra Daddario & Ross Butler!  —  Alexandra Daddario and Ross Butler are this year's SAG Awards Ambassadors and they were on hand for the media preview day!  —  The two actors posed for photos while attending …
Discussion: E! Online
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Allison Crist / E! Online:   All the Details on E!'s 2022 SAG Awards Red Carpet
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich finalize their divorce  —  Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich have finalized their divorce almost two years after announcing their split.  —  Hough filed a declaration for uncontested dissolution of marriage on Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to court documents obtained by Page Six.
Discussion: E! Online
Archewell:
We Stand with the People of Ukraine  —  Share your story for a chance to be featured.  Tell us: What does compassion mean to you?  How have you—or someone you know—actioned compassion in your community?  Or, describe a time where you have felt connected with friends, family, or your community, despite the distance.
Zac Ntim / Insider:
Benedict Cumberbatch says he saved a family from a herd of cattle using his ‘Power of the Dog’ ranching skills  — Benedict Cumberbatch said he picked up ranch handling skills during the “Power of The Dog” shoot.  — On a beach trip after the film, Cumberbatch said used his new cow herding know-how to help a cornered family.
Discussion: Variety
Rod McPhee / The Sun:
The Crown bosses hunt crooks after £150,000 worth of gems and silverware stolen from set of Netflix show  —  COPS are hunting thieves who stole a huge haul of precious gems and antiques used for TV's The Crown.  —  Among 200 nicked props is a pricey replica of a Russian Faberge Egg bought by the Queen's grandfather.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Deadline and E! Online
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Jennifer Smith / Daily Mail:
Hollywood to the rescue!  Actor Sean Penn sits in front row of Ukrainian government press briefing after flying to Kyiv to film war documentary for VICE  — Sean Penn has been filming a documentary about the escalating tension in Ukraine since November last year
Discussion: RADAR and Just Jared
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Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Euphoria's Chloe Cherry Reacts to Comments About Her “Big” Lips
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Sharon Osbourne Never Going Back to ‘The Talk’ or CBS, Says They ‘Suck d***’
Discussion: RADAR
People.com:
Pink Says She Gets ‘Overwhelmed’ by Motherhood ‘All the Time’: ‘I Cry in My Closet’
Discussion: Sandra Rose
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Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
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Demetria L. Lucas / Essence:
Niecy Nash And Wife Jessica Are Sure Betts
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Priscilla DeGregory / Page Six:
Jay-Z entitled to over $4.5 million in royalties in perfume dispute lawsuit
Discussion: TMZ.com
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From Mediagazer:

Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Sean Hollister / The Verge:
YouTube says it has “widely rolled out Pause ads to all advertisers” after a “strong advertiser and strong viewer response” and piloting Pause ads from 2023

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
The Economist introduces AI translations into French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish for Espresso, its budget-friendly, “snack-sized” journalism app

 
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