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TMZ.com:
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Producer's Wife Dies by Suicide  —  Film producer Bradley Thomas — who helped make “Killers of the Flower Moon” — has suffered an unimaginable tragedy ... his wife took her own life this week, TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell us Isabelle Thomas jumped …
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Andrew R. Chow / TIME:
Issa Rae and Hollywood's Unkept Promises  —  Issa Rae's office in South Los Angeles overflows with trinkets from her many successes.  Awards perch on virtually every surface.  Three boxes of President Barbie dolls, her character from last year's biggest blockbuster, sit high on a shelf.
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Brad Pitt Reuniting With Quentin Tarantino In Final Film ‘The Movie Critic’: The Dish  —  Co-Editor-in-Chief, Film  —  EXCLUSIVE: Quentin Tarantino will be reuniting for the third time with Brad Pitt in his final film The Movie Critic.  Unclear if Pitt will play the title character, but I think he is.
TMZ.com:
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Tom Sandoval Dating Model Victoria Lee Robinson  —  Tom Sandoval has a new woman in his life ... and it's a model who was linked to Leonardo DiCaprio when she was younger.  —  Sources close to the “Vanderpump Rules” star tell TMZ ... Tom is officially dating Victoria Lee Robinson.
Miguel A. Melendez / Entertainment Tonight:
Donald Glover Confirms the ‘Community’ Movie Script ‘Is Done’ (Exclusive)  —  How Brad Pitt ‘Charmed His Way Out’ of Giving Donald Glover ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Advice  —  John Turturro Promises ‘Severance’ Season 2 Will Bring ‘Twists and Turns’ (Exclusive)  —  Travis Kelce Reacts to Missing a Viral Taylor Swift Post-Game Moment
TMZ.com:
Justin Timberlake Says He Actually Isn't Sorry, Britney & Janet Fans Pissed  —  Justin Timberlake seems to be taking back his apology to Britney Spears, and maybe even Janet Jackson too — the timing of which couldn't have come at a worse time, TBH.  —  The singer performed in NYC Wednesday …
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Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Amy Adams In Talks To Star Opposite Jenna Ortega In ‘Klara And The Sun’ At 3000 Pictures  —  EXCLUSIVE: Amy Adams is in negotiations to co-star alongside Jenna Ortega in Sony's 3000 Pictures' Klara and the Sun, which Taika Waititi is set to direct.  Based on Kazuo Ishiguro's New York Times bestselling novel …
Annabel Iwegbue / Cosmopolitan:
The Many Manifestations of Victoria Monét  —  In the midst of a career-defining moment, the Grammy-nominated musician and Cosmo cover star is ready to speak about the doubters, the Ariana Grande comparisons, and the power of persistence.  —  Victoria Monét fans are having a thrilling 2024.
Discussion: Bossip
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Zayn Malik Is ‘Not Happy’ With Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper's Relationship: Source (Exclusive)  —  Gigi Hadid's relationship with Bradley Cooper seems to be rubbing her ex-boyfriend — and the father of her child — Zayn Malik the wrong way.  —  “Zayn is not happy with their relationship and never will be …
Alyssa Plourde / Archewell:
Statement from Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Online Child Safety  —  Today, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a bi-partisan hearing on online child safety in front of a packed room including dozens of parents whose children have suffered or died due to online harms.
Variety:
Tracy Chapman to Perform ‘Fast Car’ With Luke Combs at Grammys, Sources Say (EXCLUSIVE) … Combs, who had a massive hit with his cover version of “Fast Car” last year, was already announced as a performer on the show.  Chapman's appearance comes as a significant surprise …
Christopher Oquendo / Daily Mail:
Mama June has spoken out for the first time since the passing of her daughter Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell  —  Anna, who was survived by daughters Kaitlyn, 11, and Kylee, eight, died December 10 of adrenal cancer aged just 29  —  Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, Mama June shared that Anna …
Mara Levinsky / Soap Opera Digest:
Avery Pohl (Esme) Exits GENERAL HOSPITAL  —  A GH spokesperson confirms to Digest that Avery Pohl is exiting the show as Esme.  Her final episode aired on January 31, when her character, along with Nicholas Chavez's Spencer, were presumed dead.  —  Pohl made her GH debut on August 16, 2021.
Discussion: Just Jared and TVLine
Stephanie Petit / People:
Netflix Chief Teases Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Upcoming Projects, from Movie to Unscripted Shows  —  Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria shared what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are working on at the Next on Netflix event  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a number of projects in the works for Netflix.
Adam S. Levy / Daily Mail:
Tim Burton will direct remake of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman with Gillian Flynn penning script  — The filmmaker, 65, is working on the remake of the film for Warner Bros.  — Flynn, 52, has past written the films Gone Girl and Widows  — The original Attack of the 50 Foot Woman was released in May of 1958
Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
Demi Lovato is ‘very excited’ about wedding to fiancé Jutes and has been saving dress ideas to her Pinterest: 'I'm in the stages of planning!'  —  Demi Lovato is ‘very excited’ about planning her wedding to her backup vocalist-turned-fiancé Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes this year.
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Roc Nation will not host its annual pre-Grammy brunch this year  —  Music's A-List will have one less party to attend this Grammy weekend.  —  A source confirmed to Page Six that Jay-Z and Roc Nation will not host their annual exclusive pre-Grammy brunch party on Saturday.
Discussion: Suggest and Sandra Rose
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Christian Oliver's $1 million estate up in the air as ‘Indiana Jones’ actor died without a will  —  Christian Oliver's estate is up in the air as the late “Indiana Jones” actor died in a plane crash without a will in place.  —  Court documents obtained by Page Six show Oliver …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, RADAR, Daily Mail and The Blast
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Kyle Richards clarifies status of Morgan Wade friendship after country singer deletes photos together  —  Kyle Richards has confirmed that all is “good” with Morgan Wade after the country music singer deleted all photos of the friendly pair from her social media, sparking feud concerns.
Abbey White / The Hollywood Reporter:
Hinton Battle, Three-Time Tony Winner and Original ‘The Wiz’ Actor, Dies at 67  —  The Broadway star who originated the scarecrow passed away at L.A.'s Cedars Sinai Medical Center on Tuesday following a lengthy illness.  —  Hilton Battle, the Tony-winning performer who originated the role …
Discussion: New York Post, The Sun, Metro and Daily Mail
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Jess Cohen / E! Online:
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Rachel DeSantis / People:
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
A federal court allows a claim by The Intercept that DMCA prevents OpenAI from stripping a story's title or byline but throws out its claims against Microsoft

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