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Melody Chiu / People:
Porsha Williams Files for Divorce from Simon Guobadia After 15 Months of Marriage (Exclusive)  —  Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia's marriage is coming to an end over a year after they tied the knot.  —  The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum filed for divorce from Guobadia on Thursday in Atlanta …
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Niko Mann / Atlanta Black Star:
Porsha Williams' Husband Simon Guobadia Seemingly Unbothered Amid Fraud Allegations and Deportation Battle as He Celebrates ‘42 Years of Living In America’  —  The husband of returning “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams has shared an unapologetic Instagram post amidst rumors that the newlywed could be deported.
Discussion: People, Us Weekly, VIBE.com and Bossip
Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Harry Potter TV Series Aiming for 2026 Debut on Max  —  Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav says he met with J.K. Rowling in London a few weeks ago to discuss the series.  —  The Harry Potter TV series is moving forward, with Warner Bros. Discovery now targeting a 2026 debut for the high-profile project.
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Just Jared:
‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Aiming for 2026 Premiere on Max  —  We're getting a new update on the Harry Potter TV series!  —  Last year, it was reported that HBO MAX was developing a TV reboot series of the beloved book and movie franchise with each season being based on a different book in the series.
Discussion: Deadline
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Brandi Glanville accuses Andy Cohen of sexual harassment, inviting her to watch him have sex with Bravo star  —  Brandi Glanville is accusing Bravo head honcho Andy Cohen of sexually harassing her, according to a scathing letter her attorneys sent NBC, Shed Media and Warner Bros. and obtained by Page Six.
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TMZ.com:
Wendy Williams' Guardian Files Lawsuit Against Lifetime's Parent Company  —  WENDY WILLIAMS GUARDIAN FILES SEALED LAWSUIT ... Against Lifetime Parent Co.  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 162 … Wendy Williams' guardian just filed a lawsuit against Lifetime's parent company …
Bailey Richards / People:
Brittany Snow on Changing People's Perceptions with Her Oscar-Nominated Short Film About Abortion (Exclusive)  —  The Nazrin Choudhury-directed film follows Snow as a single mom who crosses state lines in search of an abortion  —  Brittany Snow is making an impact with her new project.
Sydney Morning Herald:
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Sydney... as it happened: US pop superstar wows sold-out crowd at Accor Stadium  —  There's no more Taylor but... there's more me  —  ‘Unmatched artistry’: First review lands  —  Did Taylor change the lyrics to Karma?  — 10.48pm  — 10.44pm  — 10.35pm
Briannah Rivera / Elle:
Ariana Grande Wore a Stunning Oscar de la Renta Minidress Covered With Flowers  —  Ariana Grande is known to post fun photo dumps on Instagram, and her latest carousel starts with an outright stunning outfit of the day pic.  —  Grande posed for photos wearing a custom Oscar de la Renta minidress adorned …
Discussion: Page Six
Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
Harry Styles' sister Gemma welcomes first child as she announces surprise pregnancy  —  Watermelon Sugar singer Harry Styles is officially an uncle after his older sister Gemma and her partner Michal Miynowski announced the birth of their first child in a gushing post
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Cocoa Brown Thanks Tyler Perry For $400K Donation to Buy New Home After Fire  —  Cocoa Brown is the latest person to be overwhelmed by Tyler Perry's generosity — 'cause he just offered her nearly half a million dollars for a new home after hers burned down.
People:
Justin Chambers Says He's ‘Very Grateful’ for His Four Daughters as the Oldest Turns 30: ‘So Proud’ (Exclusive)  —  The actor shares his daughters Isabella, twins Maya and Kaila, and Eva, as well as son Jackson, with wife Keisha  —  Justin Chambers' oldest daughter is celebrating a major milestone this year.
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
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Anna Lazarus Caplan / People:
Johnny Manziel Says He Lost 40 Lbs. ‘on a Strict Diet of Blow’ After His NFL Dismissal in 2015  —  The Heisman Trophy winner looked back at the troubled chapter of his life in a conversation with Shannon Sharpe on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast  — Johnny Manziel said he resorted to drug use …
Dan Laurie / Daily Star:
Grange Hill's Mr Robson star Stuart Organ dies as fans say ‘he shaped my childhood’  —  BBC Grange Hill favourite Stuart Organ, who famously played Mr Robson on the popular TV drama, has sadly died at the age of 72, his representative has confirmed  —  The actor who helped shape children's lives …
Discussion: The Sun, The Mirror and Deadline
Dan Laurie / Daily Star:
EastEnders and James Bond actress Pamela Salem dies as tributes pour in for star  —  Pamela Salem, best known for appearing in BBC One soap EastEnders and playing Miss Moneypenny in James Bond movie Never Say Never Again, has died aged 80  —  EastEnders and James Bond actress Pamela Salem has died aged 80, it has been confirmed.
Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift Seemingly Gives Travis Kelce Subtle Shout-Outs During ‘Eras Tour’ Concert in Sydney  —  Travis Kelce made the lengthy trip to Sydney, Australia, to watch Taylor Swift perform at her Eras Tour concert on Friday, February 23.  —  Eagle-eyed fans spotted the Kansas City Chiefs tight end …
Adam S. Levy / Daily Mail:
Natalie Portman reunites with husband Benjamin Millepied for family lunch with kids after breaking silence on affair rumors (but her wedding ring is still off)  — Oscar-winner, 42, stepped out with spouse, 46, and their two kids in LA  — Portman and Millepied wed in 2012 after meeting on the set of Black Swan
Ellise Shafer / Variety:
Amanda Seyfried Says Mother Roles Increased ‘Once I Popped Out a Baby,’ but 'That's Hollywood for You'  —  Amanda Seyfried reflected on being cast as a mother at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for her new film “Seven Veils,” saying that “it seems like once I popped out a baby, I was just playing mothers.”
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Julia Moore / People:   Amanda Seyfried Says ‘Once I Popped Out a Baby, I Was Just Playing Mothers’: 'That's Hollywood'
 
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
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Just Jared:
Emilia Clarke Receives Honor from Prince William for Her Work Supporting Brain Injury Recovery Care
Discussion: Marie Claire and Us Weekly
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
Donald Faison Teases ‘Scrubs’ Fans Will Be ‘Happy in the Near Future’ (Exclusive)
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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

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

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
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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