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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
‘RHOA’ alum Cynthia Bailey's ex-husband Peter Thomas arrested for DUI  —  Cynthia Bailey's ex-husband Peter Thomas was arrested for driving under the influence, Page Six can confirm.  —  Police booked Thomas on Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET in Cobb County, Ga. He posed for a mugshot and was released …
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Anthony Dominic / Entertainment Tonight:
Former ‘RHOA’ Star Peter Thomas Arrested for DUI, Cynthia Bailey's Ex Faces Multiple Charges  —  Thomas was previously married to ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Cynthia Bailey.  —  Former The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Peter Thomas found himself in legal trouble once again as he was arrested in the Atlanta area for DUI.
TMZ.com:   Cynthia Bailey's Ex Peter Thomas Arrested For DUI In Atlanta
Matthew Belloni / Puck:
‘Top Gun 3’ Takes Flight at Paramount  —  Even as Tom Cruise sets a “strategic partnership” with Warner Bros., he may not be available until well into 2025 or 2026.
People:
Jason Momoa Says He's ‘Excited’ to Buy a House ‘One Day’: 'I'm Just Houseless, I'm Not Homeless' (Exclusive)  —  “Everyone's like, 'Jason Momoa's homeless.' I'm like, ‘Relax.  I got a f—  sleeping bag’” the actor said  —  Trending Videos  —  Jason Momoa says he's content without a house — for now.
Discussion: HELLO!, Just Jared and Daily Mail
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to get engaged this summer: sources  —  It might not be such a cruel summer for Taylor Swift.  —  A source tells Page Six that there's buzz around Swift's camp that the “Cruel Summer” singer and her NFL star beau, Travis Kelce, plan to get engaged this summer.
Marissa Evans / Los Angeles Times:
Jo Koy grades himself on the Golden Globes, prepares for Kia Forum shows  —  There's still a look of hope in Jo Koy's eyes.  —  Just days after being roasted in the media for his performance as the host of the 81st Golden Globes, Koy admits he's a little emotionally raw from the experience.
TMZ.com:
Zendaya Pics, Mass Unfollow Stir Breakup Buzz But Did NYE with Tom Holland  —  Zendaya unfollowing everyone — including her boyfriend Tom Holland — is stirring breakup rumors, and while they haven't been seen together in months, don't read too much into that ... based on what we've learned about their holiday.
People:
Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt Respond to Joy Behar Saying She Was Offered Ted Lasso Role: ‘News to Us’  —  The show's co-creators addressed Behar's recent claims during the PEOPLE X IHG ‘Ted Lasso’ event on Thursday  —  Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt are addressing a recent hot topic about Ted Lasso.
Discussion: The Wrap
Dan Laurie / Daily Star:
Coronation Street's Kym Marsh ‘heartbroken’ as beloved dad dies after cancer battle  —  Kym Marsh, best known for presenting BBC's Morning Live and playing Michelle Connor in Coronation Street, has been left heartbroken following the death of her father, David Marsh  —  Kym Marsh's father David Marsh has sadly passed away.
Discussion: The Mirror and The Sun
Gretty Garcia / Cosmopolitan:
Stranger Things's Caleb McLaughlin Doesn't Want Love if It's Not an Adventure  —  Like, jumping in a lake at 2 a.m. kind of adventure.  He elaborated on his current outlook on romance during his Cosmo Centerfold interview. … It's been 84 long years ('kay, more like seven, but still!) …
Discussion: Just Jared
Claire Moses / New York Times:
‘Cooking With Lynja’ TikTok Star Dies at 67  —  Older than most social media stars, she attracted a large following with her Cooking With Lynja videos, which were both wholesome and zany.  —  Lynn Yamada Davis, a TikTok creator who brought joy to millions of people with her zany style …
Miley Cyrus Performance Pics / TMZ.com:
Miley Cyrus Alleged Stalker Showed Up At Her House with Stuffed Animal  —  MILEY CYRUS Alleged Stalker Busted ... SHOWED UP AT CRIB W/ STUFFED ANIMAL … Miley Cyrus was apparently plush with trouble this morning after cops say some weirdo showed up on her doorstep with a token of love …
Discussion: The Blast
Just Jared:
Laurence Fishburne Joins ‘The Witcher’ Season Four Cast as Fan-Favorite Character  —  Laurence Fishburne has joined the cast of The Witcher in a major role!  —  The 62-year-old three-time Emmy-winning actor will be starring in the fourth season of the hit Netflix fantasy series …
Associated Press:
Daniel Day-Lewis breaks from retirement to fete Martin Scorsese at National Board of Review Awards  —  Daniel Day-Lewis took a break from retirement to present Martin Scorsese the award for best director at the National Board of Review Awards in midtown Manhattan on Thursday night.
Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Mia Farrow's sister Tisa dies ‘in her sleep’ after making name in horror classics  —  Rosemary's Baby star Mia Farrow has led tributes to her sister Tisa, who starred in films like Winter Kills and Zombie Flesh Eaters, as she sadly passed away in her sleep  —  Mia Farrow has led tributes …
Just Jared:
‘Young Sheldon’ Spinoff in the Works, Two Actors to Reprise Roles  —  Young Sheldon is coming to an end in 2024, but CBS will be keeping The Big Bang Theory franchise alive with another spinoff series.  —  As you probably know, The Big Bang Theory ran for 12 seasons from 2007 to 2019 …
Zara Woodcock / The Mirror:
Radio 1 legend Annie Nightingale dies after short illness as family pay tribute  —  Radio 1 legend Annie Nightingale has died at her home in London after suffering from a short illness  —  Iconic Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale has died, her family announced.
Tionah Lee / Entertainment Tonight:
Selena Gomez's Friends and Family Think Benny Blanco Could Be a ‘Long-Lasting Relationship,’ Source Says  —  Selena Gomez Kisses Boyfriend Benny Blanco  —  ‘The Marvels’ Blooper Reel: Brie Larson Can't Stop Laughing (Exclusive)  —  Why Kaley Cuoco's Not Taking Parenting Advice When It Comes to Daughter Matilda (Exclusive)
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Dua Lipa is dating British actor Callum Turner: They're ‘mad’ about each other  —  Dua Lipa is dating British actor Callum Turner, Page Six has learned.  —  The singer and the hot actor — who is currently appearing in two major Hollywood productions —were spotted dancing at an afterparty …
Sara Whitman / Page Six:
Taylor Swift supports Beyoncé in Ivy Park sneakers as she heads into NYC recording session  —  Taylor Swift took Beyoncé to the recording studio — her shoes, that is.  —  The global superstar was photographed heading into New York City's Electric Lady Studios Wednesday afternoon rocking …
Evan Real / Page Six:
Lisa Vanderpump and husband Ken Todd sued for wrongful termination by TomTom bartenders  —  Lisa Vanderpump and her husband, Ken Todd, are being sued for wrongful termination by former bartenders of TomTom Restaurant & Bar, one of their establishments in West Hollywood, Calif.
 
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