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1:35 PM ET, February 20, 2024

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Mollie Quirk / The Mirror:
Porn star Kagney Linn Karter killed herself with a shotgun as new details emerge  —  New details have emerged following the sad news of Kagney Linn Karter's death, with it confirmed that she died by suicide after putting a shotgun in her mouth  —  Kagney Linn Karter killed herself by putting …
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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
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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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 …
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.
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.
Julia Moore / People:
Meghann Fahy Loves Leo Woodall and Pizza as She Goes Instagram-Official with Her White Lotus Costar  —  The couple have been spotted together various times since meeting on season 2 of the HBO series but had yet to confirm their relationship  —  Meghann Fahy and Leo Woodall's love just became all the more official.
Discussion: Page Six
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 …
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift's Flight Tracker Posts Infuriating Legal Letter to Pop Star  —  Taylor Swift got a response from the college student to whom she sent a cease and desist letter for tracking her private jet on Instagram - and his words definitely don't fly with her.
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
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
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.
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”
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)
 
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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
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
 

 
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Jon Gambrell / Associated Press:
Al Jazeera says Israeli forces raided its Ramallah bureau in the West Bank early September 22 with a military order to immediately close the office for 45 days

BBC:
Peter Jay, the former economics editor of the BBC and the Times, presenter of ITV's Weekend World, and launch chairman of TV-am, dies at age 87

Eve Batey / Vanity Fair:
The relationship between Olivia Nuzzi and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. casts renewed scrutiny on the ethical line between all journalists and subjects

 
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