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2:50 AM ET, January 25, 2024

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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Jon Stewart Returns to ‘Daily Show’ as Monday Host, Executive Producer  —  Comedy Central is reaching back to the past to keep its long-running “The Daily Show” going in the present. … He is expected to play an oversight role at “Daily” that could extend through 2025, and will start his on-air duties February 12.
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Lacey Rose / The Hollywood Reporter:
Jon Stewart Returns to ‘The Daily Show’ as Host  —  The Comedy Central series will have Stewart back on Mondays, relying on the newsroom of correspondents to lead the show for the remainder of the week through the 2024 election. … After a year-long search for Trevor Noah's replacement …
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Rachel Burchfield / Marie Claire:
Eva Mendes Speaks Out In Support of Partner Ryan Gosling's Oscar Nomination: “So Beyond Proud to Be This Ken's Barbie”
Jennifer Odell / Wonderwall.com:
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Oscar nominations: All the snubs, surprises, history-making moments and more
Sarah / Lainey Gossip:
Ryan Gosling releases statement expressing disappointment in Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's Oscar nomination snubs
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Esther Kang / People:
Danny Masterson Is Denied Bail as Judge Declares He Has ‘Every Incentive to Flee’: Report
Discussion: New York Daily News
Mark Duell / Daily Mail:
‘They have clearly chosen this difficult time to remind the Royal Family of what they have lost’  —  It seems a very, very long time ago that Harry ‘ran’ against Usain Bolt and wowed the crowds during a visit to Jamaica in 2012.  —  At that time, there were few republican stirrings there …
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Perez Hilton:
Meghan & Harry Walk Carpet At Jamaican Bob Marley Film Premiere — But It's A DISS To The Royal Family?!?
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Make Surprise Appearance at ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Premiere
Susan Young / People:
Crystal Hefner Says Playboy Hugh Hefner Was Bad at Sex: ‘I Was Relieved When It Stopped’ (Exclusive)  —  The widow of original Playboy Hefner opens up in her memoir about the lack of intimacy in their relationship.  “I think he loved me as much as it was possible.”  —  Trending Videos
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People:
Kate Middleton's Surgery ‘Does Sound Serious’ but ‘She Will Bounce Back,’ Says Source (Exclusive)  —  The Princess of Wales is navigating a challenging path after serious abdominal surgery  —  As Kate Middleton recovers following abdominal surgery, there is confidence in her resilience.
Discussion: Romper, Cosmopolitan and The Messenger
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John Koblin / New York Times:
Netflix is Said to License ‘Sex and the City’ From HBO  —  Media companies that had been reluctant to are increasingly offering shows to Netflix, which is pulling further ahead in the streaming wars.  —  HBO is renting out one of its most valuable series to Netflix.
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Doug Liman / Deadline:
Doug Liman Says He's Boycotting SXSW Premiere Of His Jake Gyllenhaal Film ‘Road House’ To Protest Amazon MGM Bypassing Theaters For Prime Streaming Release  —  Editors note: From his breakout in Swingers to The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Edge of Tomorrow, American Made and his upcoming film …
E! Online:
Bachelor Nation's Susie Evans and Justin Glaze Reveal They're Dating: Here's How Their Journey Began  —  After much speculation in Bachelor Nation, Susie Evans and Justin Glaze officially confirmed to E! News that they're dating.  —  Susie Evans and Justin Glaze's friendship has blossomed into a romance.
Marlow Stern / Rolling Stone:
Melissa Barrera Is Not Going Anywhere  —  The actress sat down with Rolling Stone at Sundance to discuss her new film Your Monster, getting axed from the Scream franchise, and much more  —  Melissa Barrera seems remarkably composed for someone navigating one of the most trying periods of their personal and professional lives.
Brian Gallagher / Daily Mail:
Napoleon Dynamite stars Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries, Shondrella Avery and co-writer Jerusha Hess celebrate the film's 20th anniversary of its Sundance debut  —  Just over 20 years ago, an film debuted at Sundance that would help change the landscape for independent film: Napoleon Dynamite.
Discussion: Just Jared
People:
Snoop Dogg Says Daughter Cori Broadus is ‘Doing a Little Bit Better’ After Stroke (Exclusive)  —  The 24-year-old daughter of Snoop Dogg and his wife Shanté suffered a severe stroke last week  —  Snoop Dogg is sharing an update on his daughter Cori Broadus' health following her recent stroke.
TMZ.com:
Patrick Mahomes Says Fame Hasn't Changed Travis Kelce, 'He's Just Been Himself'  —  PATRICK MAHOMES FAME HASN'T CHANGED KELCE 'He's Just Been Himself'  —  TRAV IS STILL TRAV  —  Patrick Mahomes says dating a popstar and hosting “Saturday Night Live” hasn't changed Travis Kelce one bit …
Stephanie Wenger / People:
Tori Spelling Reveals Her 90210 Costar Luke Perry Once ‘Confided in’ Her About Dating Madonna  —  “I will never forget him pulling me into his dressing room and telling me,” Spelling said of the hush-hush relationship between Perry and Madonna  —  Tori Spelling is reminiscing on the moment …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and Us Weekly
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
‘The White Lotus’ Alum Tom Hollander Was Accidentally Paid Tom Holland's ‘7-Figure’ Marvel Bonus  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Tom Hollander isn't thrilled about the “error” of being mistaken for Tom Holland — but might change his tune if there's an Avengers paycheck involved.
 
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Samantha Schnurr / Entertainment Tonight:
Callum Turner Plays Coy on Dua Lipa, Talks Austin Butler Competition on ‘Masters of the Air’ Set (Exclusive)
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Jackie Fields / People:
Christie Brinkley Talks ‘Accepting Certain Wrinkles’ and Gracefully Clapping Back at Online Haters (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six
Angela Andaloro / People:
Kylie Jenner and Daughter Stormi Share Epic Mommy and Me Moment at Valentino Show for Paris Fashion Week
Brian Marks / Daily Mail:
Melanie, the singer-songwriter who shot to fame after Woodstock and sang the chart-topping hit Brand New Key, is dead at 76
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From Mediagazer:

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

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

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer plans to leave the company at the end of the year; she has been with the company since 2004

 
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