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4:20 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Discussion: The Hollywood Reporter and Variety
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Matt Webb Mitovich / TVLine:
Chris Gauthier, of Once Upon a Time and Eureka, Dead at 48
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.
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.
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
Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Aniston, 55, reveals her workout routine as she admits some days she does not want to exercise but she pushes herself: ‘Just gotta do it’  —  Jennifer Aniston has the body of a woman half her age and she shows why in a new workout video.  —  The Friends alum - who turned 55 earlier this month …
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 …
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
Sam Elliott-Gibbs / The Mirror:
Coronation Street star ‘set’ for Celebrity Big Brother after ‘agreeing huge deal’  —  The doors to the Celebrity Big Brother house will be thrown open in a matter of days and bosses appear determined to land Coronation Street star Colson Smith as the show returns on Monday
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun and The US Sun
Just Jared:
‘Outlander’ Prequel Casting News Reveals Actors for Young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, Dougal MacKenzie & More!  —  Production on Outlander: Blood of My Blood began a few weeks ago, and now, there's more casting news to share!  —  We now know who will portray the younger versions …
Discussion: Deadline, UPI and TVLine
 
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Discussion: UPROXX
Just Jared:
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Season 16 - 2 Stars Exit, 1 Former Star Confirmed to Return & Status of 6 Stars Uncertain
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People:
Ann-Margret Says ‘Speed’ Keeps Her Going at Age 82: ‘Not the Drug!’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Daily Mail
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Alan Cumming Recalls Sweet Way He Landed His Role in Spice World: ‘We Laughed All Summer’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Wrap
Deirdre Durkan-simonds / Daily Mail:
Film Independent Spirit Awards 2024: Anne Hathaway stuns in a shimmering white jumpsuit as she arrives to the red carpet in Santa Monica
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Evan Real / Page Six:
Kenneth Mitchell, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘Captain Marvel’ star, dead at 49 from ALS
 

 
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
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Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
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