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Associated Press:
Officials say suspects in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows hoped to kill as many people as possible  —  Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said Thursday …
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NBC News:
Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert plot confessed to planning suicide attack, officials say  —  “The situation was serious, the situation is serious.  But we can also say: A tragedy was prevented,” Interior Minister Gerhard Karner told a news conference.
CNN:
ISIS-inspired suspect planned suicide attack at Taylor Swift concert, Austrian authorities say
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
How ‘very concerned’ Travis Kelce reacted after terrorist attack at Taylor Swift's Vienna Eras Tour was foiled
CNN:
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack
Mia O'Hare / The Mirror:
Taylor Swift Wembley update as Police Commissioner speaks out after Vienna ISIS terror plot
Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift Said Her ‘Biggest Fear’ Was a Concert Attack Years Before ‘Eras Tour’ Threat
TMZ.com:
‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Gabriel Olds Arrested for Sexual Assault Allegations  —  ‘NCIS: LOS ANGELES’ ACTOR GABRIEL OLDS ARRESTED For Multiple Sexual Assaults  —  Hollywood actor Gabriel Olds — known for his roles in “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” — is behind bars, and facing multiple sexual assault charges.
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Emma Aerin Becker / People:
Pregnant Cardi B Shares New Details of Accident, Reveals She Couldn't Move for Days After Tearing Ligament  —  The rapper recently announced that she's pregnant with her third baby  —  Cardi B is sharing new details about a recent medical scare.  —  In a conversation on X Spaces on Thursday …
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Emma Aerin Becker / People:
Cardi B Reveals She Had a ‘Freak Accident’ That Left Her ‘Paralyzed’ and Almost Caused a Pregnancy Loss: Report
Danielle Jennings / People:
CrossFit Games Suspended After a Competitor Drowns: ‘Deeply Saddened by the Death’  —  The swimmer was later identified as Lazar Dukic, 28, a resident of Serbia, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner  —  The CrossFit Games have ended in tragedy following the unexpected death …
Tom Lutz / The Guardian:
Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders causes stir competing in mask and sunglasses  — American aiming to upgrade silver they won in Tokyo  — Saunders says mask and alter ego helps maintain focus  —  Raven Saunders made a splash during the women's shot put qualification at the Paris Olympics …
Melody Chiu / People:
Blake Shelton Announces Las Vegas Residency: 'It's Been Swirling for Years Now' (Exclusive)  —  The country superstar — who previously appeared onstage at wife Gwen Stefani's residency shows — is headed to Caesars Palace for a run of concerts in 2025  —  Blake Shelton is bringing the yeehaw to Sin City.
Julie Jordan / People:
Colin Farrell Recalls First Question He Asked Doctor After Son's Special Needs Diagnosis (Exclusive)  —  The actor is launching the Colin Farrell Foundation to support adult children who have intellectual disability through advocacy, education and innovative programs
Olivia Leach / CBS News:
Oklahoma college students possibly drugged at Mexican resort, hospitalized in Dallas  —  DALLAS - Several college students from Oklahoma are back in the United States after two girls in their group were possibly drugged at a resort in Cancun, Mexico.  One of the girls spoke from her hospital bed in Dallas, where she is recovering.
Discussion: TMZ.com and New York Post
Jack Irvin / People:
Shawn Mendes Releases Music Video for Brand-New Single ‘Why Why Why’ from Upcoming Fifth Album  —  The singer-songwriter also released a second song, “Isn't That Enough,” from the forthcoming project on Aug. 8  —  A new Shawn Mendes era is finally underway.
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Marc Anthony's Dominican Republic House Catches Fire, Caught on Video  —  MARC ANTHONY DOMINICAN REPUBLIC HOUSE CATCHES FIRE ... Family, Staff Safe … Marc Anthony's house in the Dominican Republic went up in flames Thursday ... burning up part of the building — and a local TV crew caught it all on camera.
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Rod Stewart Cancels 200th Las Vegas Residency Show Due to Illness: 'I'm Desperately Sorry'  —  Rod Stewart announced that he had to cancel his milestone Las Vegas residency show after coming down with strep throat.  —  “I'm desperately sorry to miss this 200th show celebration,” the singer …
Danielle Jennings / People:
Harrison Butker Doubles Down on Controversial Graduation Speech: ‘I Was Very Intentional’  —  “I'm going to continue to say what I believe to be true and love everyone along the way,” the Kansas City Chiefs kicker said  —  Months after his highly controversial commencement speech …
Liza Esquibias / People:
Christina Applegate Says She Relies on Reality TV — Including Some Bravo Favorites! — to Cope with MS  —  “I love reality TV because they freak me out that they walk this earth acting like that,” Applegate joked  —  Christina Applegate has a relatable answer as to what gets her through hard days.
 
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Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
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Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced she will leave the agency on January 20; she was the first woman to be confirmed to lead the agency

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