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2:55 PM ET, February 5, 2024

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The Royal Family:
A statement from Buckingham Palace  —  During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted.  Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.  —  His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments …
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Sean Coughlan / BBC:
King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace says  —  King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace.  —  It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.  —  The type of cancer has not been revealed …
Stephanie Petit / People:
King Charles, 75, Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Postpones All Future Engagements for Now  —  “During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted.  Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” the palace said about the King
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
How Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Played a Role in Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department Cover  —  Taylor Swift dressed in her riskiest look yet on her new Tortured Poets Department album cover.  Her stylist Joseph Cassell confirmed Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen seemingly had a helping hand.
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Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Taylor Swift announces new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ — NOT 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' — at the Grammys
Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Taylor Swift wears a ‘Midnights’ Easter egg around her neck at the 2024 Grammys
TMZ.com:
Killer Mike Accused of Battery in Grammys Citizen's Arrest, Cuffed in Rain  —  8:20 PM PT — TMZ has obtained new video and info that sheds more light onto the Killer Mike situation — including the fact that he's now being booked for battery on a citizen's arrest ... this after he allegedly got physical …
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Hollywood Reporter:
Killer Mike Detained at Grammys After Three Wins During Pre-Show  —  A LAPD spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter that “an individual was detained at [Crypto.com Arena] for a physical altercation,” and is “currently being questioned.”  —  Rapper Killer Mike was detained at Crypto.com Arena …
Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Rapper Killer Mike Escorted Out of Grammys in Handcuffs After Winning 3 Awards
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Miley Cyrus fuels family feud rumors by excluding dad Billy Ray from Grammys 2024 acceptance speech  —  Miley Cyrus notably excluded her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, from her acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammys after her song “Flowers” won the award for record of the year.
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Cody / Lainey Gossip:
Miley Cyrus takes a victory lap on the Grammys stage, winning her first ever Grammy for “Flowers”
Meaghan Kirby / E! Online:
Miley Cyrus Makes First Red Carpet Appearance in 10 Months at Grammys 2024
Billboard:
Megan Thee Stallion's ‘Hiss’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100  —  Megan Thee Stallion's “Hiss” lunges onto the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart at No. 1.  The rapper notches her third leader with the debut of the diss track, following two in 2020: “Savage,” with Beyoncé …
Discussion: Just Jared and UPROXX
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Kelly Rizzo Dating Breckin Meyer 2 Years After Husband Bob Saget's Death  —  Two years after Bob Saget's death, Kelly Rizzo debuted her new romance with Clueless' Breckin Meyer at a 2024 Grammys viewing party.  —  Kelly Rizzo's heart is getting a little fuller.
Ellise Shafer / Variety:
Jacob Elordi Involved in Police Investigation After Alleged Altercation With Radio Producer  —  Jacob Elordi is involved in a police investigation in his native Australia after allegedly assaulting a radio producer on Saturday.  —  As first reported by Australia's Daily Telegraph, the …
Erin Clack / People:
Lauren Alaina Marries Cam Arnold in ‘Big, Loud’ Nashville Wedding: ‘We Have a Lot of People Who Love Us’  —  “I wanted a small wedding and Cameron wanted a big wedding.  So we compromised — and had a 450-person guest list,” Alaina jokes to PEOPLE  —  Trending Videos  —  Lauren Alaina has something new to sing about!
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
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Emily Weaver / People:   Who Is Lauren Alaina's Husband? All About Cam Arnold
Variety:
Kandi Burruss Says She's Leaving ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’: 'I'm Going to Take a Break'  —  Kandi Burruss announced that she will not be returning to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” the Bravo reality series she has appeared on since 2009. … “I'm not really keeping up right now,” she said, when asked about the show.
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd's Relationship Timeline: From Broadway and ‘DWTS’ to Marriage and More  —  Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are a match made in dancing heaven.  —  The couple met while on Broadway in 2009, but it wasn't until their paths crossed again on Dancing …
 
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Kristin Contino / Page Six:
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Jack Smart / People:
Genius Star Aaron Pierre on Transforming into Malcolm X: ‘StairMaster Every Day for 6 Months’ (Exclusive)
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Alicia Lutes / Marie Claire:
Heidi Klum is a Lingerie Dress-Clad Time Traveler at the Grammys
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Julia Moore / 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

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads
 
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