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1:40 PM ET, January 18, 2023

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Liz McNeil / People.com:
Pamela Anderson Says Relationship with Tommy Lee May Have Been ‘Only Time I Was Ever Truly in Love’  —  Pamela Anderson's new memoir Love, Pamela is exclusively excerpted in this week's PEOPLE  —  In the early days of Pamela Anderson's love affair with rocker Tommy Lee, the Baywatch star says …
Christian Allaire / Vogue:
Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, and Dua Lipa Are This Year's Met Gala Co-Chairs  —  In the blink of an eye, the 2023 Met Gala will be upon us.  This year, the event—which benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute—falls neatly on May 1 and honors one of fashion's greatest talents: Karl Lagerfeld.
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CNN:
Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death deferred by coroner  —  Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death has not yet been determined after an initial autopsy examination, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner.  —  “Presley was examined on Jan. 14 and the cause of death was deferred.
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Page Six:
See first photos of new couple Selena Gomez and Drew Taggart on bowling date  —  Selena Gomez and Drew Taggart seem to have confirmed their rumored romance.  —  Page Six has obtained exclusive photos of the singer-actress, 30, and the Chainsmokers member, 33, on a flirty date at The Gutter, a New York City bowling alley, on Sunday.
Stephanie Wenger / People.com:
Amanda Bynes Set to Reunite with Her ‘All That’ Costars for '90s Con Panel: 'I'm Really Excited'  —  Amanda Bynes, Kel Mitchell, Danny Tamberelli and Lori Beth Denberg will come together for an All That reunion at the annual convention from March 17 to 19  —  It's the All That reunion fans have been waiting for!
Discussion: Just Jared
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Jinger Duggar Vuolo on Growing Up Under ‘Cult-Like’ Religious Beliefs: ‘I Was Terrified of the Outside World’  —  The former Counting On star tells PEOPLE: “The teaching I grew up under was harmful, it was damaging, and there are lasting effects.  I want to share my story”
Alyssa Ray / E! Online:
The Future of Selling the OC Revealed  —  On Jan. 18, Netflix revealed if they were sold on more Selling the OC.  Find out if the reality series is returning for a season two here!  —  Watch: Selling the OC Cast Reveals On-Set DRAMA  —  Netflix knows a hot property when they see it.
Janine Henni / People.com:
Kate Middleton Makes First Solo Outing of the Year to Learn More About One of Her Key Causes  —  The Princess of Wales visited Foxcubs Nursery in Luton, a top-rated childcare and early education center offering free programming  —  Kate Middleton's week was made brighter by the adorable attendees of a nursery program.
Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
New Kids on the Block's Jonathan Knight was warned by his manager that coming out as gay would ruin his career  —  Before New Kids on the Block's Jonathan Knight-Rodriguez was ‘horribly’ outed in 2009 by an ex-boyfriend in the National Enquirer, his manager warned him to never be open about his homosexuality.
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Pax Jolie-Pitt becoming an artist under pseudonym  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's 19-year-old son Pax Jolie-Pitt is getting in on the art game, Page Six has exclusively learned.  —  But don't alert New York Magazine just yet — we hear he isn't another “nepo baby” relying on his famous family name.
Adam S. Levy / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Johnny Mathis' Hollywood Hills property hit by landslide but ‘no one was hurt’... as star hopes for break in heavy California storms to ‘make repairs easier’  — The incident came following an extended storm in Southern California  — It left pipes and other parts of the home's infrastructure exposed
Discussion: People.com, ABC7, Daily Star and Mirror
Celebs:
Cardi B reveals she ‘called a couple of people’ Kim Kardashian recommended, plus more rappers who've gone under the knife: Before-and-after photos  —  Celebrities often go under the knife for a little enhancement, and rappers are no exception.  Some of hip-hop music's biggest stars have decided …
Discussion: Page Six, TMZ.com, Just Jared and ET Canada
TMZ.com:
Lisa Marie Presley's Grave Being Prepared at Graceland, Near Elvis' Plot  —  Lisa Marie Presley will be laid to rest this weekend — her exact burial spot is being excavated right now, and as expected ... it's in close proximity to her father, Elvis Presley.
ABC:
Austin Butler's singing coach explains why he sounded like Elvis in his Golden Globes speech … Hollywood star Austin Butler doesn't think he sounds like Elvis.  —  But it seems the King of Rock and Roll's drawl has been hard for the actor to shake.  —  Plenty of critics have accused Butler of …
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Gisele Bundchen shows off her toned frame as she steps out AGAIN with her hunky jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente - after ex Tom Brady played disastrous Bucs game... sparking rumors it could be his last  — Brady, 45, refused to rule out retirement after Tampa Bay's 31-14 loss to the Cowboys on Monday
Discussion: HOLA!, Us Weekly, RADAR and Perez Hilton
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Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Madonna covers Vanity Fair ‘Icon Issue’ amid 2023 tour announcement  —  Madonna fans have plenty of reasons to celebrate this week.  —  After announcing her 2023 “Celebration” tour on Instagram, the Queen of Pop was unveiled as the cover star for three different European editions of Vanity Fair.
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Prince William Says Kate Middleton Is a ‘Very Good’ Cook — and Shares His Own Specialty  —  The Prince of Wales joined a cooking lesson at the charity Together as One, helping prepare chicken teriyaki  —  Prince William is sharing what's cooking in the Wales household!
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Emma Roberts is a vision in a sheer red gown alongside Susan Sarandon and Richard Gere as they lead celebrities at star-studded Maybe I Do screening in NYC  —  Emma Roberts made a show-stopping appearance wearing a sheer, red dress as she attended the Maybe I Do screening in the heart …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Footwear News and Just Jared
Stephanie Nolasco / Fox News:
‘St. Elsewhere’ star Bonnie Bartlett Daniels reflects on past open marriage: ‘That was very painful’  —  The two-time Emmy winner, who is married to ‘Boy Meets World’ actor William Daniels, has written a memoir titled ‘Middle of the Rainbow.’  —  Bonnie Bartlett Daniels has been married …
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Appears In Court, Gets Extension to Complete Community Service  —  CARDI B FAILS TO COMPLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE ... Judge Grants Extension … Cardi B was back in front of the judge in her strip club beatdown case after failing to start the community service portion of her plea deal ... and now she's got a new deadline.
 
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Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Amy Grant Says She Struggles to Remember Song Lyrics 6 Months After Head Injury
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Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake: A Timeline of Their Ups and Downs
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Ring of Honor Wrestler Jay Briscoe Dead at 38
Evan Real / Page Six:
‘RHONJ’ star Teresa Giudice planning California move in 4 years
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