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Prince Harry Has ‘No Plans’ to Reunite with Brother Prince William During U.K. Visit, Says Source  —  The Duke of Sussex met with King Charles amid his cancer news, and the Prince of Wales has been helping Princess Kate recover from recent surgery  —  Prince Harry traveled to the U.K. following …
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Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
‘Charles and his doctors are very, very positive’: The King is said to be grateful his cancer was ‘caught very early’ and his prognosis is good, with friend saying 'you wouldn't even know he had a condition' in news that will lift shocked nation  —  The King was last night reported …
Simon Perry / People:
King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis Caught Even Palace Insiders Off Guard: ‘Shocked’ (Exclusive)  —  The 75-year-old monarch receives a cancer diagnosis less than one year into his reign, but the palace offers scant details on his condition  —  King Charles' shocking cancer crisis is this week's PEOPLE cover story.
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Prince Harry visits cancer-stricken King Charles at Clarence House after arriving in UK without Meghan Markle
People:
King Charles Personally Shared Cancer Diagnosis with Prince Harry, Prince William and Family
Nadeem Badshah / The Guardian:
King Charles: Prince Harry to travel to UK in coming days to see father after cancer diagnosis - latest news updates
Drew Harwell / Washington Post:
Taylor Swift threatens legal action against student who tracks her jet  —  The superstar's effort to keep the tracker accounts from posting her plane's takeoffs and landings recalls Elon Musk's banning of a similar account.  —  Taylor Swift's attorneys have threatened legal action …
Escher Walcott / People:
Toby Keith Dead at 62 Following Stomach Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Passed Peacefully’  —  The country star died surrounded by family on Monday, his relatives said in a statement  —  Country singer Toby Keith, known for hits such as “Red Solo Cup” and “Should Have Been a Cowboy,” has died.  He was 62.
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Emily J. Shiffer / People:
Who Is Toby Keith's Wife?  All About Tricia Lucus  —  Toby Keith and Tricia Lucus were married for nearly 40 years until the country singer's death in February 2024  —  Toby Keith and Tricia Lucus had a country love story for the books.  —  The “I Love This Bar” singer and Lucus met shortly after Keith graduated from high school.
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Country music star Toby Keith dead at 62 after stomach cancer battle  —  Country music icon Toby Keith died Monday after a battle with stomach cancer, his team announced on social media.  He was 62.  —  “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family,” the statement read.
Caitlin Berard / Suggest:
Toby Keith, Country Music Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 62  —  Country star Toby Keith, known for hits such as “Red Solo Cup” and “How Do You Like Me Now?!” has died.  He was 62.  —  As confirmed by his family, the singer-songwriter “passed peacefully” on Monday night after a two-year battle with stomach cancer.
Madison Vain / Esquire:
They Don't Make Them Like Austin Butler Anymore  —  After Elvis and the Oscar-nomination, the 32-year-old actor is back with two buzzy projects: Masters of the Air and Dune: Part Two.  He's got a burning ambition and old-school Hollywood charm—and steely-eyed focus on just one thing.
Ryan Gilbey / The Guardian:
'It's black and white.  I did it': Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman on her comeback after jail  —  As she hits the stage in an anarchic comedy about a family in freefall, the once-Oscar-nominated actor talks about her 2019 fraud conviction, why she'd never play a trans woman again - and being defended by David Mamet
James Vituscka / Daily Mail:
The British actor has never disclosed details about their breakup - and reportedly believes it would be ‘shady’ of her to do so (pictured at the 2020 Golden Globes)  —  ‘Joe has not said one word about Taylor or their breakup and has been completely respectful of her,’ an insider told DailyMail.com exclusively.
TMZ.com:
Patrick Mahomes Says Dad ‘Doing Good’ After Arrest, 'It's A Family Matter'  —  Patrick Mahomes says his father is “doing good” following his DWI arrest ... but the Chiefs star didn't want to reveal much further about his dad's legal issues, explaining, “It's a family matter.”
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Sam Elliott-Gibbs / The Mirror:
Johnny Depp and Sir Rod Stewart team up as they take to the stage for surprise gig  —  A-lister Johnny Depp linked up with pal Sir Rod Stewart on stage in London and not only did they dazzle the intimate crowd but also managed to raise nearly £250,000 for an animal charity
Discussion: Daily Mail and HELLO!
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Duff Goldman Says He's on a ‘Long Road to Recovery’ After Allegedly Being Hit By a Drunk Driver
Just Jared:
Marvel Crew Member Dies on ‘Wonder Man’ Set After Accident  —  A crew member on the set of Marvel's upcoming television show Wonder Man has passed away.  —  The crew member tragically died after falling from rafters on Tuesday (February 6).  Filming was not happening at the time of the accident …
FemaleFirst:
Tom Holland returning to the West End in Romeo and Juliet  —  Tom Holland is to return to the West End in a new production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’, more than 15 years after he starred in the title role of ‘Billy Elliot’.  —  Tom Holland is to return to the West End in a new production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
TMZ.com:
Lizzo's Grammys Invite Slammed, Accusers' Attorney Claims Double Standard  —  LIZZO Grammys Invite Slammed ... ACCUSERS' ATTORNEY CLAIMS DOUBLE STANDARD … Lizzo presenting at the Grammys raised many eyebrows — including those of the lawyer repping the backup dancers suing her …
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