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7:05 AM ET, January 14, 2025

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Lila Shapiro / Vulture:
There Is No Safe Word … Editor's note: This story contains content that readers may find disturbing, including graphic allegations of sexual assault.  —  Scarlett Pavlovich was a 22-year-old drama student when she met the performer Amanda Palmer by chance on the streets of Auckland.
Ivana Saric / Axios:
Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration … - The Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club will accompany her.  — A representative from CAA, which represents Underwood, did not provide Axios with comment before publication.
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TMZ.com:
Carrie Underwood to Perform at Donald Trump's Inauguration  —  11:44 AM PT — Carrie Underwood spoke out after being chosen to perform at the inauguration ... “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event.
People:
Jessica Simpson and Husband Eric Johnson Split After 10 Years of Marriage: ‘Painful Situation’  —  The pair married in July 2014 and share three children: daughters Maxwell “Maxi” Drew, 12, and Birdie Mae, 5, and son Ace Knute, 11  —  Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson are taking time apart.
Emine Saner / The Guardian:
‘When I sense something is not right, I am going to protect myself’ - Lucy Liu on success, shame and calling out Bill Murray  —  The actor soared to fame in the 90s and 00s in Kill Bill, Charlie's Angels and Ally McBeal - navigating a notorious time for women on set.
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Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:   Lucy Liu recalls standing up to Bill Murray as he hurled insults at her on set of Charlie's Angels
Kirsten Chuba / The Hollywood Reporter:
Eva Longoria Donates $1M of Jeff Bezos Courage and Civility Award to Support L.A. Fire Recovery  —  The star, who received the $50 million prize from the Amazon founder last year, will donate a part of it to the Latino Community Foundation as well as the California Community Foundation.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Ashleigh Gray / Daily Mail:
Eva Longoria increases donation to $1 million with the help of her Courage And Civility Award amid LA fire  —  Eva Longoria has increased her initial $50,000 donation for Los Angeles fire relief and recovery to $1 million.  —  The 49-year-old actress and entrepreneur — who has evacuated her SoCal home …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Deadline
ABC7:
Remains of 95-year-old grandmother discovered at her Altadena home after fire  —  The remains of a 95-year-old grandmother who was unaccounted for were discovered at her destroyed home in Altadena after the devastating Eaton Fire.  —  Dalyce Curry's family was reeling with the uncertainty …
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Jasmine Allday / The Mirror:
Hollywood actress Dalyce Curry killed in LA wildfires in devastating tragedy
Discussion: OK! and Daily Star
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster can't keep their hands off each other in passionate kissing photos  —  Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster were seen passionately kissing for the first time recently since their secret relationship was exposed.  —  The Wolverine actor, 56, and Broadway icon Foster …
Page Six:
Why Ben Affleck got a visit from FBI agents and LA cops at Brentwood bachelor pad  —  Ben Affleck received a visit from FBI agents and Los Angeles cops at his bachelor pad amid the ravaging wildfires.  —  According to photos obtained by Page Six, authorities were seen outside of the …
Washington Post:
What caused the Palisades blaze?  Visual evidence points to a recent fire nearby.  —  Did New Year's Eve fireworks start the largest Los Angeles fire?  —  LOS ANGELES — About 30 minutes after the Palisades Fire started on Tuesday, the firefighters' radio crackled: The flames were coming from a familiar sliver of a mountain ridge.
Nicole Massabrook / Us Weekly:
Glenn Close Explains Why She Hasn't Had a Relationship for 10 Years: 'I'm Very Happy' Since Divorce  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Glenn Close admitted she hasn't looked for a romantic relationship in the 10 years since her last divorce.  —  During her interview …
Discussion: Daily Mail, People, Just Jared and Decider
 
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The Sun:
Prisoner who had sex with female guard is violently attacked while holding baby in family visit - fracturing tot's skull
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Edward Lauder / HELLO!:
Queen Letizia in tears as Princess Leonor, 19, embarks on a new chapter in her life
Discussion: Marie Claire
TMZ.com:
The Game Helping Reunite Animals With Owners During L.A. Fires
Discussion: Billboard and People
Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
Teen Mom's Ryan Edwards and Pregnant Amanda Conner Are Engaged: Watch the Proposal
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Seamus Duff / The Mirror:
Channel 4 star Clare Crockett on way to becoming a Saint years after tragic death aged 33
Discussion: BBC and Us Weekly
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Melania Trump shares how often she and son Barron will be at White House during Donald's second presidency
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kendra Wilkinson claps back at body-shaming trolls over weight, aging: Not a ‘Playboy girl’ anymore
 

 
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Bloomberg:
Sources: Chinese officials are evaluating an option involving Elon Musk acquiring TikTok US; X would take control of TikTok US and run the businesses together

Erik Hayden / The Hollywood Reporter:
WBD commits $15M to LA fire relief efforts while Amazon, Comcast, and Netflix donate $10M each, and Sony $5M; SAG-AFTRA pledges $1M for impacted workers

Hannah Miller / Bloomberg:
DirecTV launches MySports, a sports streamer featuring games from NFL and other major leagues, and access to 40 channels, in 24 US metro areas for $70/month

 
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