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4:35 PM ET, January 30, 2024

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Robert D. McFadden / New York Times:
Chita Rivera, Electrifying Star of Broadway and Beyond, Is Dead at 91  —  Appearing in scores of stage productions, she dazzled audiences for nearly six decades, most memorably starring as Anita in “West Side Story” and Velma Kelly in “Chicago.”  —  Chita Rivera, the fire-and-ice dancer …
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People:
Chita Rivera, Tony-Winning Broadway Star, Dead at 91  —  The Broadway legend was a recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor  —  Chita Rivera, a multi-hyphenate performer with more than seven decades of Broadway credits, has died.  She was 91.  —  “It is with immense personal sorrow …
Natasha Dye / People:
Taylor Swift ‘Fits in Seamlessly’ with Travis Kelce's Loved Ones: 'They're Genuinely Happy' (Source Exclusive)  —  Kelce was “feeling every single emotion” on Sunday, a source tells PEOPLE  —  Taylor Swift is a perfect fit for Travis Kelce and his close-knit family, a source tells PEOPLE.
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Hope Sloop / Entertainment Tonight:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are ‘Very in Love’ and ‘So Excited’ Chiefs Are Super Bowl Bound, Source Says
Elana Fishman / Page Six:
How Taylor Swift paid tribute to Travis Kelce with her jewelry at Chiefs vs. Ravens game
Hedy Phillips / People:
Idris Elba Lands His First-Ever Calvin Klein Campaign: Catch an Exclusive Look Inside the Sexy Shoot!  —  PEOPLE got a peek at Elba's campaign — watch the video here!  —  Idris Elba is finally a Calvin Klein model, and we couldn't be happier.  —  Well, we could be happier …
Discussion: Just Jared and Variety
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Laura Parkin / Daily Mail:
Idris Elba wears a suave suit before changing into a corduroy jacket for his first ever Calvin Klein campaign
Joey Nolfi / EW.com:
RuPaul's Drag Race star Amanda Tori Meating comes out as trans: 'I have to do what's right for me'  —  Amanda exclusively opens up to EW about how being on the show and a liberating divorce helped her identity journey: “I'm going to advocate for myself.”  —  Please make your way to the conference room …
Discussion: INTO, Just Jared and The Messenger
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Reba McEntire Comedy in the Works at NBC  —  The untitled multi-camera comedy will reunite the singer-actress with ‘Reba’ showrunner Kevin Abbott. … Reba McEntire, fresh off her run as a coach on NBC's The Voice, will star in an untitled comedy that has earned a pilot order at the network.
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Just Jared:
Reba McEntire Sets Return to TV Acting with NBC Comedy Pilot
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‘Supergirl’: New Woman Of Steel Is 'House Of The Dragon's Milly Alcock  —  House of the Dragon Australian actress Milly Alcock has landed the highly coveted role of Supergirl in James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe.  —  Alcock played the young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's …
TMZ.com:
Jonathan Majors Relying On Faith After Guilty Verdict, ‘God Is Good’  —  Jonathan Majors is speaking out about his life after the guilty verdict, and before sentencing in the domestic violence case — and he says he's staying positive and doing okay in the aftermath.
TMZ.com:
Megan Thee Stallion's 'Megan's Law' ‘Hiss’ Line Blasted by Kanka Family  —  Megan Thee Stallion's beef with Nicki Minaj has invoked a famous law aimed to protect people from sex predators — and the father of the girl it's named after isn't happy about it.  —  Richard Kanka — whose daughter …
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Travis Kelce's mother Donna lands BIG brand gig... after she shot to fame when her football star son started dating Taylor Swift  —  Donna Kelce has become so famous that she has landed a big brand partnership.  —  On Tuesday, Ziploc shared with DailyMail.com that she has become their first-ever Chief Leftover Officer (CLO).
Discussion: Page Six, Glamour and The Blast
Jason Sheeler / People:
Suits Cast Reunites for e.l.f.  Cosmetics Super Bowl Commercial: ‘Like Coming Home’ (Exclusive)  —  Watch as Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, and Sarah Rafferty are summoned to “court” in a sneak peek teaser trailer for the beauty brand's upcoming Super Bowl ad  —  Court is in session once again for the Suits cast.
Discussion: Marie Claire
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Celine Dion Documentary Lands at Amazon MGM … The film, titled “I Am: Celine Dion,” will be available to stream on Prime Video at a yet-to-be-determined date.  It's not an expansive look at the life and times of the iconic pop singer, instead capturing a snapshot of a pivotal time in her career.
TMZ.com:
Christian Bale Goes Shirtless During 50th In Cabo, Shows Off Muscles  —  Christian Bale is known for his extreme on-screen body transformations — but for his 50th birthday, the dude's reached a great middle-ground ... looking super ripped and toned.  —  The Oscar-winning actor …
Discussion: Page Six
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Ariana Madix makes Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ with support from ‘Vanderpump Rules’ co-stars  —  Ariana Madix made her Broadway debut Monday night.  —  The “Vanderpump Rules” star took the stage as Roxie Hart in “Chicago” as her co-stars Lala Kent and Scheana Shay sat in the audience at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.
 
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Pew Research Center:
A survey of US adults finds 77% say press freedom is “extremely or very important”, but only 33% say the media is “completely free” to report the news in the US

Nicholas Riccardi / Associated Press:
The stripped-down festivities at the WHCD reflected the somber tone in Washington, with White House journalists using the event to celebrate the First Amendment

Gabe Kaminsky / The Free Press:
Leaked letter: interim US Attorney for DC Ed Martin accused Wikipedia of allowing foreign manipulation and propaganda, threatening its tax-exempt status
 
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