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12:45 PM ET, February 20, 2024

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Terry Zeller / Daily Mail:
Christina Aguilera says she is fighting against sexism to allow daughter Summer, 9, to ‘grow up without shame’: ‘I want her to feel comfortable’  —  Christina Aguilera candidly spoke about fighting back against sexism as she envisions a better future for her daughter.
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Rebecca Stewart / Adweek:
Christina Aguilera's Sexual Wellness Brand Is Rewriting the Playbook for Women  —  After pushing the boundaries of pop stardom, the singer has pivoted to founding Playground  —  In 2002, Christina Aguilera's “Dirrty” video exploded on to MTV, changing everything for the artist.
Discussion: New York Post and People
Michael Sheetz / CNBC:
Disney star turned space CEO: Bridgit Mendler launches satellite data startup backed by major VCs  — Former Disney Channel star and singer Bridgit Mendler is launching a startup called Northwood Space, backed by investors including Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz.
Joshua Smith / gofundme.com:
Kagney's Memorial  —  Megan Lee is organizing this fundraiser.  —  Hi, our names are Rachel and Megan, and we are the owners of two fitness studios in the Northeast Ohio area: Ecole de Pole Cleveland and Ecole de Pole Akron.  —  We are fundraising on behalf of Tina, Kagney's mom …
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Sam Mendes, Sony & Apple Corps Set Four Beatles Theatrical Movies On Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison & Ringo Starr  —  EXCLUSIVE: In a move that ought to make fans of The Beatles twist and shout, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Oscar-winning filmmaker Sam Mendes and his Neal Street Productions …
TMZ.com:
Actress Cocoa Brown's Georgia Home Burns Down, GoFundMe Started for Help  —  ACTRESS COCOA BROWN GEORGIA HOUSE BURNS DOWN ... GoFundMe Started for Help … Cocoa Brown's home burned down in a devastating fire this week — and her friends are now coming together to help her out ... understandable when you see the extent of the damage.
Kirsty Hatcher / People:
Taylor Swift Steps Out for Dinner with Sabrina Carpenter in Sydney  —  The pop superstar was photographed leaving Pellegrino 2000 on Tuesday after landing in the Australian city for her Eras Tour  —  Taylor Swift is having a girls' night out in Sydney!  —  After arriving in the Australian city ahead …
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Erin Clack / People:
90 Day Fiancé Stars Sam Wilson and Citra Herani Marry in Farmhouse Wedding: ‘We Are Truly One Now’ (Exclusive)  —  “It was the happiest day of our lives,” the couple tells PEOPLE of their September 2023 wedding  —  90 Day Fiancé stars Sam Wilson and Citra Herani have tied the knot!
Discussion: Daily Mail
Escher Walcott / People:
Hayden Panettiere Remembers Her Brother on 1-Year Anniversary of His Death: 'We'll Meet Again'  —  Jansen Panettiere died aged 28 from aortic valve complications last February  —  Hayden Panettiere is paying tribute to her late brother Jansen.  —  On Monday, the actress, 34 …
The Face:
Charli XCX knows you're obsessed with her  —  She's pop music's fearless trailblazer, a committed experimentalist who's navigated the music industry machine and kept her integrity intact.  Now, Charli XCX is back with a rowdy, ravey record which laps up the drama of friendships, fall-outs and fame.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, UPROXX, People and Us Weekly
Eric Andersson / People:
Michael Keaton Teases Beetlejuice Sequel: A ‘Shrunken Head Room’ and ‘Enormous Fun’ (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Knox Goes Away’ actor-director tells PEOPLE about making ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,’ which is due in theaters this September  —  The “ghost with the most” is sharing some secrets about the Beetlejuice sequel.
Tom McGhie / Daily Star:
Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney gives brutal response to woman claiming to be her dietician  —  The Euphoria star took to Instagram to set the record straight on a fake ‘dietician’ who claimed to know about Sydney's health strategy as fans praised her for ‘calling out’ the poser
Discussion: BuzzFeed News, Bustle and UPROXX
Dan Laurie / Daily Star:
Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor dies aged 44 as tributes pour in for ‘beautiful person’  —  Robin Windsor has passed away aged 44 with Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan leading the tributes to the professional dancer who has been hailed a “beautiful person”
Matt Strudwick / Daily Mail:
Children waiting to watch a cartoon about ducks left sobbing in the cinema aisles after being shown a horror film trailer where students are murdered over Christmas  — Trailer for 15-rated Black Christmas played ahead of screening of Migration  — Vue cinema, in Eastleigh, Hampshire, blamed a ‘technical scheduling error’
Discussion: Bristol Live and Daily Star
Telegraph:
Baftas 2024: Oppenheimer wins seven awards - including Best Film, Best Director and Leading Actor  —  Chosen by us to get you up to speed at a glance  —  David Tennant (and a dog) achieved what every award show host dreams of  —  Christopher Nolan has finally got the recognition he deserves
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Variety:
BAFTAs Slam Social Media Prankster Who Crashed 'Oppenheimer's' Best Film Speech: ‘We Are Taking This Very Seriously’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Usher defends intimate hug with Alicia Keys at Super Bowl: Swizz Beatz and I ‘laughed about it’  —  It's nothing but love.  —  Usher shot down internet chatter over his tight hug with Alicia Keys during their duet at the Super Bowl 2024 Halftime Show.  —  Some viewers were irked …
 
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Ashlee Simpson Rejected a Purity Ring From Her Dad When She Was 12: I Was ‘An Independent Soul’
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
Travis And Jason Kelce Address Kansas City Shooting, Urge Fans To Donate
Meghan De Maria / Marie Claire:
Vanessa Williams Is Taking on One of Meryl Streep's Most Iconic Roles
Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:
Billie Eilish is accused of objecting to the amount of TikTok stars attending the People's Choice Awards - as she's overheard chatting to Kylie Minogue
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Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Lenny Kravitz Performs Greatest Hits Medley at People's Choice Awards, Sets Internet Ablaze
People:
Usher's Ex-Wife Tameka Foster Says 2009 Liposuction Gone Wrong Made Her Want to ‘Do It the Natural Way’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
MADONNA FALLS OFF CHAIR ONSTAGE ... During Seattle Concert
Erin Clements / People:
Dwayne Johnson Gets Back in His Fanny Pack for ZOA's ‘Big Dwayne Energy’ Campaign: ‘Ridiculous’ (Exclusive)
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From Mediagazer:

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A growing number of podcasters, including Tim Ferriss, are moving away from interviews to monologues or co-hosts, as some well-known guests can be overexposed

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
DirecTV terminates its Dish acquisition after a group of Dish creditors rejected a modified bond exchange offer

 
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