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5:55 PM ET, February 26, 2024

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Marc Malkin / Variety:
Ryan Gosling Will Perform 'I'm Just Ken' at the Oscars  —  After months of speculation, Ryan Gosling will officially perform “I'm Just Ken” live at the Oscars.  —  Sources tell Variety that the actor will sing the Academy Award-nominated song from “Barbie” during the 96th annual ceremony on March 10.
Scarlett Russell / The Sunday Times:
Jodie Turner-Smith: ‘Motherhood makes me more powerful’ … Thank goodness for Jodie Turner-Smith.  In the fabulous but fickle world of Hollywood interviews, actresses can verge on the prickly and defensive side.  Not her.  The woman is a lightning rod of self-assured charm and relentless positivity.
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Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
Lupita Nyong'o speaks out about very public heartbreak and apparent new Joshua Jackson romance  —  The Black Panther star and the Dawson's Creek actor are keeping things private  —  Lupita Nyong'o is keeping her cards close to her chest when it comes to her personal life and loves, according to the star's new interview with Porter.
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
‘Beef’ Season 2 Eyes Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Jake Gyllenhaal & Anne Hathaway: The Dish  —  EXCLUSIVE: When Beef creator and EP Lee Sung Jin accepted the umpteenth award for the limited series at Sunday's Spirit Awards, he said he underestimated the enjoyment of the dopamine that comes with winning, and that he will miss it.
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Sarah Michelle Gellar Supports Shannen Doherty Amid Charmed Drama  —  Amid renewed Charmed drama, Sarah Michelle Gellar defended her longtime friend Shannen Doherty: “She's a different person now.”  —  Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shannen Doherty's friendship is truly charming.
Tashara Jones / Page Six:
Martha Stewart doesn't wear underwear — only swimsuits under her clothes  —  Martha Stewart has had it with underwear.  —  The lifestyle legend tells Page Six she only ever wears swimsuits under her clothes “just in case” she “wants to go swimming.”  —  “I like bathing suits.
Chad Colvin:
This still doesn't feel real.  —  How can it?  —  A world without you in it is a much darker place.  —  So much so that when his wife reached out to me yesterday with the news, I wept tears of disbelief for hours.  It's taken me til now to fully mentally and emotionally steel myself to write this.
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Matt Webb Mitovich / TVLine:
Chris Gauthier, of Once Upon a Time and Eureka, Dead at 48
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Monica Lewinsky is an ‘empowered woman’ at 50 in new Reformation voting campaign  —  Voting never looked better.  —  Monica Lewinsky rocks everything from a bold leather trench to her signature little black dress as she stars in Reformation's latest fashion campaign — and she's aiming to get women to “use their voice” at the polls.
Discussion: Elle and People
Stephanie Petit / People:
Prince William Was ‘Surprised’ by Success of Prince Harry's Invictus Games: ‘A Degree of Jealousy’  —  British journalist Robert Jobson spoke about the brothers' relationship on an ABC News special that is streaming on Hulu  —  There was “jealousy” from Prince William over the success …
Daily Express:
Donald Trump threatens to deport Prince Harry by warning 'I won't protect you like Biden'  —  EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump has told Daily Express US that the Royal Family has been “too gracious” to Prince Harry and that he would not protect him like Joe Biden has done in the United States.
Jack Irvin / People:
Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter Emmy Russell Tears Up as She Wows American Idol Judges with Emotional Audition  —  “She's one of the biggest country music singers of all time, but to me she's just Grandma,” said Russell of her legendary grandmother  —  Emmy Russell wants to honor …
Billboard:
Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold ‘Em’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100  —  The song becomes her ninth solo leader.  —  Beyoncé's “Texas Hold 'Em” shuffles to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, a week after it debuted at No. 2.  The superstar earns her ninth leader on the list, and her first since “Break My Soul” in 2022.
Discussion: Variety, Forbes, UPROXX and Stereogum
Lane Florsheim / Wall Street Journal:
Mindy Kaling on Egg Freezing and Advice From Oprah  —  The writer, actress and producer talks about being inspired by young people, wanting to make a horror film and how becoming a mom changed her life  —  Mindy Kaling has built an entertainment empire on the stories of women and girls she didn't see on TV when she was growing up.
Discussion: People and Just Jared
Julia Moore / People:
Jeremiah Duggar Welcomes 2nd Baby with Wife Hannah Duggar: ‘So Very Thankful’  —  The couple announced the birth of their second daughter, Brielle Grace, on Instagram on Sunday  —  The Duggar family has grown by one.  —  Jeremiah Duggar and his wife, Hannah Duggar, announced on Sunday …
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Derek Hough Admits He 'Didn't Know' When He'd Dance Again After Wife Hayley Erbert's Brain Surgery  —  Derek Hough is ready to put his dancing shoes back on after pressing pause following his wife Hayley Erbert's health scare last year.  —  “About two months ago, I honestly didn't know when dancing …
Terry Zeller / Daily Mail:
Drake SLAMMED by Megan Thee Stallion fans after calling for Tory Lanez's release from prison following his 10-year sentence for shooting her in the foot  —  Drake is facing backlash after calling for Tory Lanez's release from prison following his 10-year sentence in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case.
Sydney Champagne / Page Six:
Dakota Fanning stuns in $3K Dolce & Gabbana corset dress on 30th birthday  —  Dakota Fanning turned heads as the lady in red, painting the town scarlet for her birthday bash.  —  Celebrating her milestone 30th birthday last Friday, the “Coraline” actress sizzled in a satin red Dolce & Gabbana …
Discussion: Us Weekly and People
People:
Dave Bautista Admits He Has ‘Huge Man Crush’ on Dune 2 Costar Josh Brolin (Exclusive)  —  Bautista spoke exclusively to PEOPLE at the ‘Dune: Part Two’ Premiere on Sunday  —  Dave Bautista has a “man crush” on Dune: Part Two costar Josh Brolin.  —  Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the movie's …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Jordan Greene / People:
Lisa Ann Walter Dressed to ‘Get a Date’ at the 2024 SAG Awards — and Then Got Roasted by Her Son  —  “You're going to get a date, you're dressed like Dua Lipa,” Walter said her son told her  —  Lisa Ann Walter revealed how her son teased her about her sexy black gown for the 2024 SAG Awards.
Discussion: UPROXX
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Kanye West performs with daughter North, 10, during ‘Vultures’ release party in Paris  —  Kanye West brought his eldest daughter, North West, onstage with him at his latest “Vultures 1” album release party.  —  The 10-year-old joined the “Gold Digger” rapper at Accor Arena in Paris on Sunday …
Julia Moore / People:
Kim Kardashian's Son Saint ‘Living the Absolute Dream’ as He Walks onto Soccer Field with Lionel Messi  —  The oldest son of Kardashian and Kanye West, 8, had his dreams come true at Sunday's LA Galaxy game against Inter Miami  —  Saint West is living the dream.
Discussion: TMZ.com, The Mirror and The Sun
 
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