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11:25 AM ET, January 16, 2025

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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.”
Discussion: Just Jared, Music Ally, Forbes and Billboard
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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 …
TMZ.com:
Drake Files Federal Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG Over ‘Not Like Us’
Steven J. Horowitz / Variety:
Drake Withdraws Legal Petition Accusing Spotify and Universal Music of Artificially Inflating Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’
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.
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 …
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 …
Discussion: Daily Star, Variety and The Sun
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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.
Discussion: Just Jared and SheKnows
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.
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.
Discussion: New York Post, Just Jared and Us Weekly
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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.
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 …
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.”
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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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
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Aisha Nozari / The Mirror:
TV star heartbreakingly spent just one night in new home before it was destroyed by LA fires
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Daily Star:
Robbie Williams says ‘do it’ as Real Housewives boss admits he wants Ayda Field on show
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Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Sources: WaPo is trying a new mission statement internally: Riveting Storytelling for All of America; there are no plans to replace its strident public slogan

Brian Stelter / CNN:
FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel rejects four formal complaints that “seek to weaponize” the FCC, including three pro-Trump efforts and one against a Fox station

Gene Maddaus / Variety:
Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of civil extortion, defamation and invasion of privacy; he had earlier also sued the NYT
 
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