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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Prince William slammed for praising Kate Middleton's ‘Filipino nurses’: ‘He made their race a focal point’  —  Prince William is being slammed online for praising Kate Middleton's “Filipino nurses,” with social media users stating race is irrelevant.  —  During one of his first public appearances since …
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Simon Perry / People:
Prince William Joins Surprise Guest Tom Cruise at Charity Gala amid Kate Middleton and King's Health Scares
Bethany Saxton / Daily Mail:
Meghan Markle beams as she drives near her $14m Montecito home - hours before Prince Harry returned home after 24hours in London to see cancer-stricken King Charles  — The Duchess of Sussex appeared relaxed while driving around on Wednesday in California  — She is awaiting the return …
Discussion: HELLO!, Cele|bitchy and The Mirror
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Robert Jobson / Daily Mail:
It was a well meaning gesture.  But I'm told Harry ‘took it upon himself’ to fly over... and Charles was left kicking his heels until he arrived  —  It's easy to forget that the bond between King Charles and Harry, his ‘darling boy’, was once a source not just of affection but joy …
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
Sofia Vergara ‘Excited’ About the Future and ‘Not Fazed’ by Ex Joe Manganiello's Girlfriend, Source Says  —  Sofía Vergara Shares Perfect Outlook About Looking for Love (Exclusive)  —  Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira on Returning as ‘Richonne’ in ‘The Walking Dead’ Spinoff (Exclusive)
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Stephanie Soteriou / BuzzFeed News:
Taylor Swift Once Championed Her Low-Key Life With Joe Alwyn That Was Kept Away From The Public Eye, But Now He Is Facing A Seriously Unfair Reckoning For It  —  While Taylor is well within her rights to decide that a low-key love life no longer serves her, Joe certainly isn't a villain for not feeling the same way.
Architectural Digest:
Inside Johnny Galecki's Whimsically Gothic Nashville Mansion  —  The actor tapped AD100 firm Pierce & Ward to remodel the space while finding places for his trove of offbeat ephemera  —  When a friend asked Johnny Galecki to describe the style of the Tennessee home he was renovating …
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Charna Flam / People:
Johnny Galecki Married Morgan Galecki and Quietly Welcomed a Baby Girl
Discussion: The US Sun and FemaleFirst
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Jason Isbell Files for Divorce from Amanda Shires After Nearly 11 Years of Marriage  —  The country couple were married in 2013 and share daughter Mercy, 8  —  Country stars Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are going their separate ways.  —  Isbell, 45, filed for divorce from Shires, 41 …
Stephanie Wenger / People:
Odell Beckham Jr. and Kim Kardashian Are ‘Still Hanging Out,’ but They're in No Rush to Get ‘Serious’ (Exclusive)  —  A source tells PEOPLE the SKIMS mogul and the NFL pro have been keeping their romance “pretty casual” nearly five months after they were first linked
Discussion: Just Jared
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr.'s Romance Is ‘Getting Serious’ as They ‘Figure Out Next Steps’ (Exclusive)
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Claims to Have Made Out with Ben Affleck in Throwback Pic  —  Britney Spears just posted a throwback photo of herself and Ben Affleck from the summer of 1999 — a time during which she claims they locked lips, which is ... random as hell.  —  The pop star threw up a pic of her …
Brian McCollum / Detroit Free Press:
The Spinners' Henry Fambrough, who helped take Detroit group to musical heights, dies at 85  —  The Spinners' Henry Fambrough, whose rich baritone and charismatic stage presence helped lead the Detroit group to musical heights, died Wednesday of natural causes.  He was 85.
Discussion: Rolling Stone and The US Sun
Craig Rosen / Variety:
Mojo Nixon, ‘Elvis Is Everywhere’ Singer, Dies While on Country Music Cruise  —  Mojo Nixon, the alternative musician, actor and DJ, known for the 1987 novelty hit “Elvis Is Everywhere” has died.  He was 66.  —  Nixon, whose real name is Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., was found dead today onboard …
Andrew Whitworth / TMZ.com:
Brett Favre Says He Spoke With Toby Keith Days Before Death, ‘He Was Just Tired’  —  TYSON FURY SAYS HE'S NOT RETIRING, LAYS OUT 5 FIGHT PLAN  —  RAW AND UNCUT  —  MONA SCOTT-YOUNG SUPPORTS ISSA RAE GOING INDIE, SIGN 'O TIMES FOR BLACK TV  —  TOBY KEITH'S MOM JOINED HIM ONSTAGE IN HIS FINAL SHOW BEFORE DEATH
Discussion: Us Weekly
Drew Weisholtz / TODAY.com:
Donna Kelce texts her sons before each of their games.  Here's what she says  —  Kelce is getting set to watch son Travis try to win consecutive Super Bowls with the Kanas City Chiefs on Sunday.  —  Going to the Super Bowl to cheer on one of her sons is old hat for Donna Kelce, but it certainly doesn't get old.
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Harper's BAZAAR:
The New Look: Maisie Williams  —  As the actress graces our screens playing Christian Dior's heroic sister Catherine in a new TV series, she talks to Justine Picardie - on whose book the character is based - about fashion, family and the triumph of love over fear
TMZ.com:
Brett Favre Says He Spoke With Toby Keith Days Before Death, ‘He Was Just Tired’  —  Brett Favre says he was concerned for his good pal Toby Keith in the days leading up to the country music star's death ... telling TMZ Sports that after speaking recently with the musician, he could tell the guy was simply exhausted.
Discussion: People, New York Post and WSMV-TV
Howell Davies / The Sun:
Skins actress Kaya Scodelario splits from husband Ben Walker after eight years but insist they are ‘the best of friends’  —  HOLLYWOOD star Kaya Scodelario has split from her US actor husband Benjamin Walker after eight years of marriage, The Sun can reveal.
Discussion: People, Daily Star, Metro, FemaleFirst and Extra
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Zara Woodcock / The Mirror:   Skins star Kaya Scodelario and husband Ben Walker split after eight years together
Angel Saunders / People:
Tish Cyrus Details Her ‘Complete Psychological Breakdown’ Before Divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus: ‘I Was Literally Terrified’ (Exclusive)  —  “There were 30 days where I was not eating, sleeping,” she said  —  Tish Cyrus is in a happy place!  —  In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE …
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ryan Coogler-Michael B. Jordan Secret Movie Lands at Warner Bros.  —  Coogler wrote the script and will direct, with Jordan starring.  —  Warner Bros. has emerged as the victor for Ryan Coogler's next feature film.  —  Coogler wrote the script and will direct, with Michael B. Jordan starring.
Nicole Mazza / Page Six:
All the celebrities at Chanel 5th Avenue opening: Katie Holmes, Kerry Washington and more  —  1 of 23  —  Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, and Kerry Washington were among the star-studded lineup that attended the Chanel Dinner to celebrate the Fifth Avenue Flagship Boutique Opening on Feb. 7 in New York City.
Discussion: W, Daily Mail and People
TMZ.com:
Arianne Zucker Sues ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Producers, Claims Sexual Harassment  —  ARIANNE ZUCKER SUES ‘DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ PRODUCERS ... Alleges Sexual Harassment  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 482 … 4:32 PM PT — Albert Alarr's attorney, Robert M. Barta tells TMZ ... “As Albert said when Ms. Zucker …
 
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Natasha Dye / People:
Donna Kelce Teases NFL Offseason Plans with Jason and Travis: 'There'll Be Some Traveling' (Exclusive)
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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

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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