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Rebecca Mead / New Yorker:
The End of “Succession” Is Near  —  The show's creator, Jesse Armstrong, explains why he has chosen to conclude the drama of the Roy family in its fourth season.  —  A few minutes before Jesse Armstrong was scheduled to call for a chat earlier this month, he sent a polite text saying that he was …
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Associated Press:
R. Kelly avoids lengthy add-on to 30-year prison sentence  —  1 of 11  —  A federal judge on Thursday rejected a call from prosecutors to keep R. Kelly behind bars until he is 100, instead telling the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer he would serve all but one of his 20 years …
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CNN:
R. Kelly, already serving 30 years for sex trafficking, sentenced to 20 years in federal child porn case
Emily Maddick / Glamour UK:
Paris Hilton is GLAMOUR's February cover star: 'I've been through so many things that I'm a warrior, I'm a fighter, I'm brave, I'm a badass'  —  Opening up in her most candid and revealing interview in years, Paris Hilton speaks to Emily Maddick about her dark past, her fake ‘dumb blonde persona’ …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘The Goldbergs’ To End With Season 10 On ABC  —  Video  —  EXCLUSIVE (Updated With Confirmation & Details): The Goldbergs' journey through the 1980s is over.  The family comedy's current tenth season will be its last, with the May 3 season finale serving as a series finale.
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 16 Years After Rape Conviction, Putting Former Movie Mogul Behind Bars for Life … Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 16 years, effectively ensuring the former Hollywood mogul and convicted rapist will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
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Just Jared:
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie in the Works, Peter Jackson Reacts  —  It was just announced that Warner Bros. is in the works on a new Lord of the Rings film franchise and original director Peter Jackson is sharing his thoughts.  —  A filmmaker has not yet been attached to the upcoming projects …
The Face:
Halle Bailey is ready to stand  —  Halle Bailey was unloading boxes from a van when she declined the first call.  It was 2nd July 2019, and she'd just returned from a long weekend at an idyllic Airbnb in Malibu, gazing out at the soothing Pacific coastline and toasting big sister Chlöe's 21st birthday.
Michael Schneider / Variety:
‘Hacks’ Pauses Season 3 Production as Jean Smart Recovers From Heart Procedure … Production on Season 3 of HBO Max's Emmy-winning comedy “Hacks” has paused as star Jean Smart recovers from a heart procedure.  Smart revealed on Thursday that she had successfully undergone the procedure and was doing well.
Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
‘Only Murders In The Building’ Adds ‘Emily In Paris’ Star Ashley Park To Season 3  —  EXCLUSIVE: Ashley Park (Emily In Paris) has joined the cast of Hulu's Only Murders In The Building for Season 3 in a recurring role.  She will play Kimber, a Broadway ingenue.
Just Jared:
Minari's Steven Yeun Joins Marvel's ‘Thunderbolts’ & Fans Think They Figured Out Which Iconic Role He'll Play  —  Steven Yeun just landed a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!  —  The 39-year-old scene-stealer rose to prominence playing Glenn Rhee in the hit television series The Walking Dead.
Genius:
The Album  —  “Wings” is the Jonas Brothers' first release in almost a year and a half, following the release of their September 2021 single, “Who's In Your Head.”  The song serves as the... Read More  —  Produced by Jon Bellion, Pete Nappi & 3 more  —  View All Credits  —  Wings Lyrics
William Bibbiani / The Wrap:
‘Creed III’ Review: Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors Duke It Out in Fantastic Continuation … There has never been a bad “Rocky” movie before, and thank goodness “Creed III” keeps the streak alive.  —  Even the films in the “Rocky” series with less-than-stellar reputations …
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Addison Rae Lands Lead Role In Eli Roth's ‘Thanksgiving’ For Spyglass Media  —  EXCLUSIVE: Eli Roth's cast for his upcoming horror pic Thanksgiving looks to be getting bigger and splashier by the day as sources tell Deadline Addison Rae has joined the cast of the film based on the fake trailer from the double feature Grindhouse.
Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
Kelsea Ballerini Says Morgan Evans Wasn't Happy She Wanted to Freeze Her Eggs: ‘It Was Not a Good Day’  —  Kelsea Ballerini said ex-husband Morgan Evans was eager to start a family, but she was “not there yet”  —  Kelsea Ballerini knew her marriage to fellow country star Morgan Evans …
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Brenton Blanchet / People.com:
Common and Jennifer Hudson Step Out for Dinner at Nobu in Malibu amid Dating Rumors  —  The multi-hyphenates were spotted leaving the restaurant months after being announced as cast mates on the upcoming action-thriller Breathe  —  The winners of an EGOT and an EGO were spotted spending some time together!
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TMZ.com:   Jennifer Hudson and Common Have Dinner Date in Malibu Amid Romance Rumors
Zizi Strater / People.com:
Jennifer Coolidge's Stylish Doppelgänger Makes Everyone Do a Double-Take at Milan Fashion Week  —  Alexis Stone completely transformed into the White Lotus actress  —  The resemblance is uncanny!  —  British makeup artist, drag queen and self-described transformer Alexis Stone blew everyone's minds …
Stacy Lambe / Entertainment Tonight:
Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman Are Joining the Final Season of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ (Exclusive)  —  Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman are joining the fourth and final season of The Umbrella Academy, ET has exclusively learned.  The two actors, who are married in real life, will play …
TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez Taking Social Media Break as Kylie Jenner Eyebrow Drama Erupts  —  Selena Gomez isn't here for all the Internet jabs being thrown by her fans and Kylie Jenner's ... so, she's getting off social media amid all the heat over Kylie, her and their eyebrows.
 
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Selena Gomez Defends ‘Best Friend’ Taylor Swift After Video of Hailey Bieber Diss Resurfaces
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Rihanna to Perform at Oscars
Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Watch Adam Lambert Completely ‘Transform’ Into an Older Version of Himself in ‘Getting Older’ Music Video
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‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider Mourns Death of His Wife Alicia: ‘Hug Those You Love Tight’
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
‘Mean Girls’ stars may not return for new movie over ‘disrespectful’ money offer: source
 

 
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Source: Paramount board's special committee approves Skydance merger; the board is set to approve the deal today, with an announcement coming as soon as Monday

Gillian McGoldrick / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
WURD says Biden's interview, with questions provided by his aides, was conducted without management knowledge and is parting ways with Andrea Lawful-Sanders

Jef Feeley / Bloomberg:
Discovery investors reach a $125M settlement over claims that company insiders reaped improper benefits worth $1B+ in its $43B merger with WarnerMedia

 
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