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8:40 AM ET, January 19, 2024

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Tomás Mier / Rolling Stone:
Kelly Osbourne Breaks Silence on the ‘If You Kick Every Latino Out’ Video Going Viral  —  Internet users turned a 2015 comment Osbourne made on The View into a meme.  She opens up to Rolling Stone bout why it's “the worst thing I've ever done” … Trump had recently announced his campaign …
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Kelly Osbourne admits she was a ‘self-righteous little c—t’ in viral ‘kick every Latino out’ video
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Olympian Shawn Barber Dead at 29  —  Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber has died at age 29.  His cause of death is related to medical complications, according to the Associated Press.  —  Watch: In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2023  —  A young athlete has died after experiencing health issues.
Discussion: NBC News and Just Jared
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Pat Graham / Associated Press:
Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber dies at 29 from medical complications  —  Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications.  He was 29.  —  Barber died Wednesday at home in Kingwood, Texas, his agent, Paul Doyle, confirmed to The Associated Press.
Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
Selena Gomez & David Henrie Reunite For ‘Wizards Of Waverly Place’ Sequel Pilot For Disney Channel; Cast Set  —  Associate Editor, TV  —  EXCLUSIVE: One of Disney's signature comedies, Wizards of Waverly Place, is getting a sequel.  Disney Branded Television has ordered a pilot for the follow-up …
Sloane Crosley / Elle:
The Compassion of Penélope Cruz  —  The noted empath, devoted mother, and mesmerizing star of Ferrari is hard not to fall in love with.  —  BY SLOANE CROSLEY AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY ZOEY GROSSMAN.  STYLED BY ALEX WHITE.  PUBLISHED: JAN 18, 2024 8:00 AM EST  —  Romper, Balmain.
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Angela Andaloro / People:
Penélope Cruz Reveals Her Kids, 10 and 12, Don't Have Cell Phones: 'It's a Cruel Experiment on Children'
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
Kirsty Hatcher / People:
Prince William Visits Kate Middleton in Hospital After Her Abdominal Surgery, Will Spend as ‘Much Time as Possible’  —  The Prince of Wales was photographed leaving the private London Clinic on Thursday afternoon  —  Prince William is supporting his wife Kate Middleton in the hospital as she recovers from abdominal surgery.
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Emily Selleck / Page Six:
Prince William seen leaving hospital where Kate Middleton is recovering from abdominal surgery
Susan Young / People:
Crystal Hefner Reveals She Was Never ‘In Love’ with Hugh — and Details Playboy Mansion Life in Book (Exclusive)  —  In ‘Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself,’ the late Hugh Hefner's widow takes off her bunny ears  —  Crystal Hefner's not the first woman to look …
TMZ.com:
Pauly Shore Responds to Richard Simmons Disavowing Biopic Film  —  Richard Simmons made very clear this week that he doesn't approve of Pauly Shore making a movie about him/his life — but Pauly thinks he'll win the guy over ... eventually.  —  The actor touched down at the Salt Lake City …
TMZ.com:
Arnold Schwarzenegger Makes Raunchy Jokes About Customs Detention  —  ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Talks Customs Detention ... CRACKS RAUNCHY JOKES TOO!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 17 … 1:44 PM PT — Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ that Arnold Schwarzenegger's prized Audemars Piguet watch found …
Associated Press:
Dominican authorities arrest US rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine on domestic violence charges  —  Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested U.S. rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, who is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday on charges of domestic violence.  The rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernández …
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TMZ.com:
Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested in Dominican Republic For Domestic Violence
Discussion: UPROXX and Rolling Stone
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Duke of Sussex may have been unaware of King's prostate diagnosis before news made public  —  Announcement made at 3.25pm in UK, which is 7.25am in California, and so Prince Harry may have seen news reports before any private message  —  The Duke of Sussex may not have found …
Discussion: Tatler, Cele|bitchy and The Mirror
Sara Whitman / Page Six:
Mandy Moore recalls being told she had ‘slim chance’ of getting pregnant  —  Mandy Moore thought she'd have a difficult time getting pregnant before conceiving her two boys.  —  On Tuesday, the actress reflected on her uncertain road to motherhood and being told she had a “slim chance” of conception in a candid Instagram post.
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Teresa Giudice on her time in prison: Food was ‘really good,’ scenery was ‘beautiful’  —  Teresa Giudice's time behind bars sounds ... kinda nice?  —  The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star — who served 11 months at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn. in 2015 — says she enjoyed the prison's meals and ambiance.
Discussion: Hollywood Life, People and The US Sun
Mia O'Hare / The Mirror:
BBC Strictly's Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola finally confirm relationship status  —  Strictly Come Dancing 2023 winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have finally confirmed their relationship status to The Mirror after months of romance rumours  —  Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have finally confirmed their relationship status.
Discussion: The Sun
TMZ.com:
NeNe Leakes Says Kim Zolciak Struggling With Divorce, Wishes Her Happiness  —  Despite their differences over the years, NeNe Leakes is letting her former ‘RHOA’ costar Kim Zolciak know she's got a friend in her — especially during her divorce.  —  We got NeNe at LAX this week …
Discussion: Page Six and The Blast
TMZ.com:
Sofia Vergara Relists Beverly Hills Estate With Massive Price Drop  —  SOFIA VERGARA RELISTS BEV HILLS ESTATE ... Discounted By $5.7M!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 154 … LAUNCH GALLERY  —  Getty/Sotheby's International Realty  —  It's the home that just won't sell, but Sofia Vergara's giving …
Discussion: Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
Jacob Elordi & Olivia Jade Still Dating, Together During ‘SNL’ Rehearsals  —  JACOB ELORDI & OLIVIA JADE Still Dating ... AND SHE'S WITH HIM FOR ‘SNL’!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 47 … Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade have been rumored to be on the outs — but we know that's simply not the case …
Glamour UK:
Emily Ratajkowski on Blurred Lines, Botox And Her Evolving Relationship With Feminism  —  The new era of EmRata. … It's a cold, grey November afternoon, and I'm sitting here comparing the physical effects of Botox with Emily Ratajkowski.  As I am one decade older than the other Emily on screen …
Brian Marks / Daily Mail:
Tori Spelling's ex Dean McDermott, 56, appears to MOVE IN with new girlfriend Lily Calo, 32, as star lugs boxes into her home - three months after debuting romance  —  Dean McDermott appeared to be taking his relationship with his girlfriend Lily Calo to a new level on Wednesday …
Discussion: RADAR
 
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