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Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91  —  Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores …
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David Marchese / Vulture:
The music legend on the secret Michael Jackson, his relationship with the Trumps, and the problem with modern pop.  —  This interview originally ran on February 7, 2018.  We're republishing it following Jones's death at 91.  —  In both music and manner, Quincy Jones has always registered …
Discussion: Rolling Stone, People, Us Weekly and Time
Chris Morris / Variety:
Quincy Jones, Grammy-Winning Producer for Michael Jackson and Film Composer, Dies at 91  —  Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer, has died.  He was 91.
Sarah Jones / Page Six:
Taylor Swift was ‘shocked’ by Travis Kelce's ‘last-minute’ appearance at Indianapolis Eras Tour show  —  Taylor Swift was “shocked” when Travis Kelce showed up at her Indianapolis Eras Tour concert on Saturday, a source exclusively tells Page Six.  —  The Kansas City Chiefs tight end arrived …
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Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Taylor Swift arrives at Chiefs vs. Buccaneers game in team varsity jacket and cowboy boots
Whitney Vasquez / New York Post:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' birthday meal in prison revealed as disgraced mogul turns 55 behind bars  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs is spending his double nickel birthday behind bars — and long gone are his lavish, over-the-top bashes.  —  While he used to spray Cristal, eat caviar and celebrate with VIP tables …
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Sabrina Weiss / People:
Diddy Will Be Eating ‘Breakfast Cake’ on His Birthday in Jail — Here's What Else Is on the Menu
Discussion: Us Weekly and Bossip
Zara Woodcock / The Mirror:
ITV I'm A Celebrity in ‘crisis talks’ over GK Barry after recent podcast controversy  —  I'm A Celebrity bosses are reportedly having ‘crisis talks’ after GK Barry's recent podcast with an adult content creator angered fans  —  ITV bosses are reportedly having crisis talks …
Discussion: OK!, The Sun and Daily Star
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The Sun:
ITV in ‘crisis talks’ over GK Barry's I'm A Celeb appearance after podcast backlash
Discussion: The Mirror and OK!
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Selena Gomez claps back at ‘sick’ body-shaming comments after walking ‘Emilia Pérez’ red carpet  —  Selena Gomez hit back at her online bullies after being body-shamed over her appearance at the “Emilia Pérez” premiere in Los Angeles.  —  The “Only Murders in the Building” …
Discussion: BBC, Suggest, Marie Claire and Just Jared
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Valeria Garcia / Daily Mail:
Sara Foster reveals she's STILL living with ex Tommy Haas 3 months after split was revealed  —  Sara Foster revealed she is still living with her ex-husband Tommy Haas, three months after the pair decided to go their separate ways.  —  The 43-year-old actress — who admitted that she caught …
Discussion: Just Jared, Us Weekly and Page Six
Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, Charli XCX, Rapper Yung Lean & More Join Chris Evans & Anya Taylor-Joy In ‘Sacrifice’ With Filming Underway In Europe … Gavras' English-language debut is being led by Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek Pinault and Sam Richardson.
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
‘Sweet’ Travis Kelce Avoids Touching Other Women While Posing for Photos, According to Lala Kent  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Lala Kent is sharing new details of her experience with Travis Kelce on the set of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? — raving about what a gentleman he is.
Entertainment Tonight:
Ben Affleck Praises Jennifer Lopez's ‘Spectacular’ Performance in ‘Unstoppable’ (Exclusive)  —  ET Now  —  ET Stream  —  ET Stream  —  Chris Martin Falls Into Stage Trap Door During Coldplay Show in Australia  —  Watch Kamala Harris' Surprise ‘SNL’ Appearance as Herself Alongside Maya Rudolph
TMZ.com:
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Teddi Mellencamp Files for Divorce  —  ‘RHOBH’ TEDDI MELLENCAMP FILES FOR DIVORCE … Teddi Mellencamp is officially pulling the plug on her marriage ... because she's filed for divorce from her husband.  —  The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” …
Erik Pedersen / Deadline:
Jonathan Haze Dies: Seymour In Original ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ & Longtime Roger Corman Collaborator Was 95  —  Jonathan Haze, who originated the Seymour role in cult classic 1960 horror comedy The Little Shop of Horrors during a long collaboration with its director Roger Corman, has died.  He was 91.
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
TikToker Bella Bradford, 24, Announces Her Own Death in Final Video After Battle With Rare Cancer  —  TikToker Bella Bradford shared a goodbye message in her final video uploaded to social media after her death at age 24 following a cancer battle.  —  Watch: In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2024
 
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Devin Coldewey / TechCrunch:
As the NYT Tech Guild goes on strike, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas offers the AI company's services to the NYT to help ensure election coverage is available

Joshua Benton / Nieman Lab:
Around 75% of the largest US newspapers aren't endorsing anyone for president this year, as publishers try not to annoy any sliver of their remaining customers

Ellen Clegg / What Works:
After The Minnesota Star Tribune decided last summer not to endorse anyone for president, 15 former opinion staffers posted their own endorsement online

 
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