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2:40 PM ET, February 24, 2023

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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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Matt Donnelly / Variety:
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movies Set at Warner Bros. … On a Thursday earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced that newly-installed studio leaders Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have brokered a deal to make “multiple” films based on the beloved J. R. R. Tolkien books.
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Just Jared:
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie in the Works, Peter Jackson Reacts
Discussion: Screen Rant, IndieWire and Deadline
JD Knapp / E! Online:
James Corden's The Late Late Show Finale Plans Revealed  —  James Corden's tenure at CBS will end with a primetime special called “The Last Last Late Late Show” with Tom Cruise followed by The Late Late Show finale in its regular timeslot on April 27.  —  You don't want to be late late to this party!
Kelly Wynne / People.com:
Maddie Ziegler and Musician Boyfriend Eddie Benjamin Split  —  It's over for Maddie Ziegler and Eddie Benjamin.  —  A source close to the couple confirms to PEOPLE that the Dance Moms alum and the “Weatherman” singer have amicably split after more than three years together.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
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
Margaret Abrams / Page Six:
Courteney Cox gives herself a Gen Z makeover: ‘Am I slaying this right?’  —  From Gen X to Gen Z.  —  Courteney Cox transformed herself into a 2020s-era “It” girl on Instagram Thursday, sporting an ab-baring crop top, baggy jeans and bubble braids.  —  In an Instagram Reel, the 58-year-old …
Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
Jonas Brothers to Play 5-Show Broadway Residency with a Different Album Each Night: ‘All the Hits’  —  The trio's five nights at the Marquis Theater will begin on March 14 with 2007's Jonas Brothers and end on March 18 with The Album  —  The Jonas Brothers just want to play their music — all of their music!
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Carrie Underwood's closet laundry setup causes a stir: ‘Genius’  —  Carrie Underwood's laundry set up is stealing he spotlight.  —  The “Jesus, Take the Wheel” singer, 39, posted an Instagram Reel to discuss her seriously squeaky, tight pants, but fans couldn't help but notice a smart addition in the background of her closet video.
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.
Summer Goodkind / Daily Mail:
'I told Michael Douglas I'd like to f**k him!':  Evangeline Lilly reveals she called the veteran actor, 78, and Michelle Pfeiffer, 64, ‘GILFs’ on set of their new film Ant-Man  —  Evangeline Lilly has revealed the awkward moment she candidly told Michael Douglas she wanted to ‘f**k’ him.
Sonia Horon / Daily Mail:
Bethenny Frankel gets emotional while discussing health battle with autoimmune disorder  —  Bethenny Frankel took to Instagram and TikTok on Thursday to update her fans on why her face has been ‘looking different’ in recent videos.  —  The Real Housewives of New York City alum, 52 …
FemaleFirst:
Paris Hilton had abortion in 20s but kept it secret out of ‘shame’  —  Paris Hilton had her first child earlier this month, but has now revealed she could have been a mother more than 20 years ago as she had an abortion in her youth she has kept secret out of “shame”
Discussion: ET Canada and Hollywood Life
FemaleFirst:
Iggy Azalea says Britney Spears' creativity was ‘limited’ under conservatorship  —  Rapper Iggy Azalea has revealed she's back in touch with her former collaborator Britney Spears and she's hoping they will be able to work together again now the singer is free from her conservatorshi
Marisa Sullivan / People.com:
Marc Anthony Cradles Nadia Ferreira's Baby Bump on First Red Carpet Since Pregnancy Announcement  —  The newlyweds were out at Univision's Premio Lo Nuestro award show in Miami Thursday, marking their first red carpet since announcing Ferreira's pregnancy  —  Marc Anthony is showing love for his new wife and baby on the way!
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams and Boyfriend Reuben Selby Break Up After 5 Years of Dating  —  Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams revealed she and boyfriend Reuben Selby have called it quits after five years together.  Read her message on the “end of an era.”  —  Bend the knee, Maisie Williams has an announcement to make.
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
Nicole Lampert / Page Six:
Madonna in ‘crisis of confidence’ after breakup, face controversy at Grammys  —  Madonna has split from her model lover Andrew Darnell — contributing to the singer's “crisis of confidence.”  —  The 64-year-old and Darnell, 23, have called time on their relationship and he has found romance …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Dlisted, RADAR and Mirror
Paige Gawley / Entertainment Tonight:
Nick Cannon Reacts to Mariah Carey and Daughter Monroe's Viral TikTok Moments (Exclusive)  —  Nick Cannon is a proud dad!  ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the 42-year-old TV personality, and he gushed about his ex-wife, Mariah Carey, going viral on TikTok thanks to a performance with their 11-year-old daughter, Monroe.
Discussion: Billboard, Page Six, Us Weekly and ET Canada
 
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Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
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Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
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Michael Schneider / Variety:
‘Hacks’ Pauses Season 3 Production as Jean Smart Recovers From Heart Procedure
Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Watch Adam Lambert Completely ‘Transform’ Into an Older Version of Himself in ‘Getting Older’ Music Video
Discussion: Queerty and ET Canada
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'
 

 
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Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A growing number of podcasters, including Tim Ferriss, are moving away from interviews to monologues or co-hosts, as some well-known guests can be overexposed

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
DirecTV terminates its Dish acquisition after a group of Dish creditors rejected a modified bond exchange offer

 
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