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3:15 PM ET, February 20, 2024

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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
YouTube Star Ruby Franke Sentenced to Up to 60 Years in Prison for Child Abuse  —  Ruby Franke was sentenced to up to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse.  —  Franke, 41, was sentenced on Tuesday, February 20, to four consecutive prison terms, which could range from one to 15 years each.
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Emily Palmer / People:
Former Parenting Youtuber Ruby Franke and Ex-Business Partner Sentenced to Prison for Child Abuse  —  In back-to-back hearings Tuesday, Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to 4 to 60 years behind bars after four convictions each of aggravated child abuse
Discussion: TODAY.com, Just Jared and The Mirror
Perez Hilton:
Ruby Franke's Son LAUGHING About Mom Going To Prison?!  —  [Warning: Potentially Triggering Content]  —  Ruby Franke's son is leaning on dark humor to get through her child abuse trial.  —  As Perezcious readers know, the former parenting influencer known for the YouTube channels 8 Passengers …
Irina Aleksander / New York Times:
How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America  —  He turned last year's season of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ into the best in reality TV's history — and ruined his life in the process.  —  Valley Village is a Los Angeles neighborhood just across the freeway from Studio City …
Thomas Mitchell / Sydney Morning Herald:
'He'd like to see Sydney': Travis Kelce shares desire to join Taylor in Australia  —  Taylor Swift knows better than anyone how much we all enjoy a good Love Story, and it looks like Australian fans could be in for a version of that with a potential rendezvous between the pop star and NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce.
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Escher Walcott / People:
Taylor Swift Wears Kansas City Chiefs Cap and ‘TNT’ Bracelet in Melbourne in Nod to Travis Kelce
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
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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’
Alesia Stanford / Daily Mail:
Lindsay Lohan reminds fans of her comedy chops in trailer for Irish Wish - the Mean Girls star's latest Netflix rom-com movie  —  Lindsay Lohan learns that getting what you wish for isn't always what's best, in her latest film.  —  The new mom, 37, who has been spending time with her family …
Discussion: Just Jared, The Wrap and Variety
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.
Kaitlyn Greenidge / Harper's BAZAAR:
In an age of conformity, Solange is the rare artist who relishes following her own creative intuition  —  Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor.  We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.  —  Imagine an oil reservoir, deep beneath the streets of Sydney, Australia.
Discussion: People, Daily Mail and Rolling Stone
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Christie Brinkley bares her toned abs in 70th birthday post: ‘Finally happy’  —  Seventy has never looked better.  —  Christie Brinkley looked incredible on her 70th birthday Tuesday as she showed off her fit figure in an Alo Yoga set, with the iconic supermodel sharing some musings on entering her new decade in an Instagram post.
Discussion: Daily Mail
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: Glamour, Page Six, Hollywood Life and Extra
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:
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.
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 …
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
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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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Angela Andaloro / People:
Diddy's Twins, D'Lila and Jessie, Take Home Trophy at High School Cheer Competition at Disneyland
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Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Usher defends intimate hug with Alicia Keys at Super Bowl: Swizz Beatz and I ‘laughed about it’
Eric Andersson / People:
Michael Keaton Teases Beetlejuice Sequel: A ‘Shrunken Head Room’ and ‘Enormous Fun’ (Exclusive)
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Vanessa Williams Is Taking on One of Meryl Streep's Most Iconic Roles
 

 
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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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