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8:45 AM ET, February 6, 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 …
Nadeem Badshah / The Guardian:
King Charles: Prince Harry to travel to UK in coming days to see father after cancer diagnosis - latest news updates  —  King Charles ‘wholly positive about treatment’ but will postpone public-facing duties  —  King among nearly 400,000 people diagnosed with cancer each year
People:
Prince Harry Will Travel to the U.K. to See King Charles amid His Father's Cancer Diagnosis  —  King Charles, 75, personally informed both of his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, about his cancer  —  Prince Harry is heading to the U.K. as his father King Charles begins treatment following his cancer diagnosis.
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Prince Harry flying to UK to see King Charles after cancer diagnosis  —  Prince Harry is flying back to the UK to be reunited with his father, King Charles III, in the wake of his cancer diagnosis, a source close to the duke tells Page Six exclusively.  —  The insider says the renegade royal …
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
Discussion: Chicago Sun Times and The Sun
Ana Calderone / People:
Duff Goldman Injured in Crash Allegedly Caused by Drunk Driver: 'My Daughter Almost Didn't Have a Dad' (Exclusive)  —  “I've been hugging my family a lot,” the Food Network star tells PEOPLE of his recovery since the Feb. 1 accident  —  Duff Goldman is recovering from a car accident involving a suspected drunk driver.
Discussion: Page Six, Deadline and Just Jared
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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
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Justin Timberlake considering tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey amid Britney Spears drama: report  —  Justin Timberlake is considering a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey amid renewed drama with his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears, according to a new report.
Discussion: The Mirror and Marie Claire
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:   Justin Timberlake is ‘thinking of doing a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey’ in the wake of his feud with his ex Britney Spears
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 …
Discussion: The Blast, Pajiba, Us Weekly and The Mirror
TMZ.com:
Kim Zolciak Thinks Kroy Biermann is Leaking to the Press in Divorce Case  —  Kim Zolciak is apparently sick of reading about herself in the press — something she believes Kroy Biermann may be behind ... and now she wants a judge to step in and rectify.  —  The reality TV star just filed …
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘Jurassic World’ New Movie Eyes Summer 2025 Release  —  Mark your calendar for Wednesday July 2, 2025 for the new Jurassic World movie, which is a reboot.  —  As Deadline's Dish just reported, the next installment is looking to be directed by David Leitch off David Koepp's screenplay.
Maureen Lee Lenker / EW.com:
Quinta Brunson wants Daniel Radcliffe to play Mr. Johnson's son on Abbott Elementary  —  “There's no rhyme or reason,” Brunson tells EW of her wild idea.  —  Abbott Elementary almost became a school for witchcraft and wizardry.  —  While sitting down with EW for our Around the Table series …
TMZ.com:
Porn Star Emily Willis Hospitalized After Apparent OD, Critical Condition  —  PORN STAR EMILY WILLIS HOSPITALIZED AFTER APPARENT OD ... In Critical Condition  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 366 … Emily Willis — a famous porn star — was hospitalized after an apparent overdose …
Emily Longeretta / Variety:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Post-Prison Life Will Be Documented in New Lifetime Series  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard will continue to chronicle her life, now as a free woman, in a new Lifetime docuseries.  —  Following “The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard,” the network has greenlit a series …
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
Ryan Dunleavy / New York Post:
Patrick Mahomes' dad had open Coors in car, admitted to having ‘a few beers’ before DWI arrest  —  LAS VEGAS — Patrick Mahomes Sr. was driving with an open 16-ounce Coors beer in the center console shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday when he was stopped by police and arrested for driving while intoxicated …
Discussion: RADAR, TMZ.com and The Blast
Daily Mail:
Killer Mike's son Mikael ‘Pony Boy’ Render, 21, receiving kidney transplant after three years of waiting - following father's citizens arrest at the Grammys  —  After three years of waiting, Killer Mike's son Mikael ‘Pony Boy’ Render is now receiving a kidney transplant.
Monica Sisavat Solis / Entertainment Tonight:
Nicola Peltz Beckham Talks Selena Gomez's Romance With Benny Blanco and New Film ‘Lola’ (Exclusive)  —  Nicola Peltz Beckham Gushes Over Selena Gomez's Support at Premiere of Directorial Debut (Exclusive)  —  Taylor Swift and Celine Dion Share Sweet Backstage Exchange After Surprise GRAMMY Moment
Discussion: E! Online, Vogue, Just Jared and Us Weekly
 
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Tyreek Hill Divorce Case Dismissed
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Jenelle Riley / Variety:
Cillian Murphy Didn't Know ‘28 Days Later’ Was a Zombie Movie, Says 'I'm Available' for Sequel
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Kaia Gerber the actress! Cindy Crawford's model daughter flashes her figure in 1st look at Palm Royale which stars Kristen Wiig and Ricky Martin
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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Miley Cyrus fuels family feud rumors by excluding dad Billy Ray from Grammys 2024 acceptance speech
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Jacob Elordi Involved in Police Investigation After Alleged Altercation With Radio Producer
 

 
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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

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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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