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Jem Aswad / Variety:
Universal Music Slams Drake's ‘Illogical’ Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’ … Early Wednesday, Drake sued the company for defamation and harassment, claiming it spreading the “false and malicious narrative” that he is a pedophile via Kendrick Lamar's track, “Not Like Us.”
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Joe Coscarelli / New York Times:
Drake Sues His Label, Calling Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’ Defamatory — In a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, Drake accused Universal Music Group of putting his life and reputation at risk by releasing and promoting the popular diss track. — During a venomous back-and-forth barrage …
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TMZ.com:
Drake Files Federal Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG Over ‘Not Like Us’
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Steven J. Horowitz / Variety:
Drake Withdraws Legal Petition Accusing Spotify and Universal Music of Artificially Inflating Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’
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Sara Whitman / Page Six:
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet hold hands during romantic date night in Paris — Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were photographed holding hands during a romantic date night in Paris on Wednesday. — They were seen entering the ritzy Hotel Royal Monceau after dining …
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Sarah Jones / Page Six:
Why Kylie Jenner thinks Timothée Chalamet is ‘the one’ after nearly 2 years of dating — Kylie Jenner believes Timothée Chalamet is “the one” for her, a source exclusively tells Page Six. — The makeup mogul “has never felt like this about anybody else before and definitely sees a future with him,” the insider says.
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Wendy Williams insists she's not ‘cognitively impaired,’ feels like she's ‘in prison’ in bombshell ‘Breakfast Club’ interview — Wendy Williams called in to “The Breakfast Club” Thursday morning in a plea for freedom. — The 60-year-old and her niece Alex Finnie told listeners that she is …
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Zara Woodcock / The Mirror:
Paul Danan died hours before he was due in court over drug and driving offences — Hollyoaks actor and Celebrity Love Island star Paul Danan has died aged 46, his management confirmed the sad news in a heartbreaking social media statement today — Paul Danan was due to appear in court hours …
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Carly Hacon / Daily Star:
Love Island and Hollyoaks icon Paul Danan dies aged 46 as star branded ‘beacon of light’ — Hollyoaks actor and reality TV icon Paul Danan passed away aged 46 as tributes flood in branding him a ‘beacon of light’. This is a breaking news story... dailystar
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Hugh Grant / Vogue UK:
“Shall I Tell You What I've Always Thought Of You?” Renée And Hugh Reunite For British Vogue's February Issue — She's back! For Renée Zellweger, reprising her career-defining role as Great British Everywoman Bridget Jones is a full-circle moment.
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Ashleigh Gray / Daily Mail:
Renee Zellweger makes rare comment about boyfriend Ant Anstead — Renee Zellweger shared how her romance with Ant Anstead influenced where she's decided to live. — The 55-year-old award-winning actress chatted with Bridget Jones's Diary co-star Hugh Grant for the new issue of British Vogue.
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Stephanie Wenger / People:
Brody Jenner Says He Received a ‘Sincere Apology’ from Father Caitlyn Jenner After Feeling ‘Abandoned’ amid Kardashian Fame — Brody said he thought ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ was “very invasive and not very genuine” — Warning: this story contains spoilers from the Jan. 15 episode of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.
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Janine Henni / People:
Prince William Forced to Cancel Royal Engagement at Last Minute, Sends His ‘Sincere Apologies’ — Prince William was forced to cancel a royal outing on Thursday, Jan. 16. — The Prince of Wales, 42, was planning to visit families and servicemen and women at a military regiment where he holds a prestigious royal role.
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan Stabbed Multiple Times Amid Home Invasion — Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is in recovery after receiving stab wounds during a home invasion in his Mumbai apartment. — Saif Ali Khan is on the mend after a terrifying ordeal.
Jen Juneau / People:
Jessica Alba Retains Divorce Lawyer amid Split from Husband Cash Warren (Exclusive Source) — The couple, who share three kids, married in 2008 — Jessica Alba has retained a divorce attorney in her breakup from husband Cash Warren, a source tells PEOPLE.
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Russell Steinberg / Us Weekly:
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Plan to File for Divorce ‘Soon’: ‘Working It Out Behind the Scenes’ (Exclusive)
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FemaleFirst:
‘Go home’ Kelly Osbourne blasts ‘disturbing’ celebrities for using LA fires as ‘photo op’ — Kelly Osbourne has blasted “disturbing” stars for allegedly using the Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed at least 25 people, as a “photo op” and to “get attention”.
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People:
Tony Bennett's Daughters Accuse Brother of Trust ‘Mismanagement,’ Claim He Paid Himself $2.6 Million in Commissions — Antonia and Johanna Bennett make the claims against their brother Danny in an explosive new lawsuit filing — Months after filing suit against their brother Danny …
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Rachel McRady / People:
The Bachelor's Matt James Announces Split from Rachael Kirkconnell 4 Years After She Won His Season — The couple also briefly split in 2021 but rekindled their romance shortly after — Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have called it quits. — The former Bachelor, 33 …
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Page Six:
Jen Shah's prison sentence reduced again, ‘RHOSLC’ alum will be home before Thanksgiving 2026 — Jen Shah will be celebrating Thanksgiving 2026 at home with her family, Page Six can exclusively reveal. — The incarcerated “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” alum is now set to be released …
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Marc Malkin / Variety:
Orville Peck to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Cabaret,’ Replacing Adam Lambert as Emcee — Two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada will play Sally Bowles — Orville Peck is headed to the Kit Kat Club in New York City to make his Broadway debut as Emcee in “Cabaret.”
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TMZ.com:
Man Caught With Pants Down at Bikini Beans Coffee, Fatally Shoots Himself — ARIZONA MADNESS MAN WITHOUT PANTS SHOOTS HIMSELF DEAD ... After Weird Coffee Shop Encounter … A despondent man fatally shot himself after he was caught with his pants down — literally — in his car at a coffee shop in Arizona, according to police.
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