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11:50 AM ET, January 30, 2025

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ESPN:
Figure skaters on airplane that crashed in Washington, D.C.  —  Figure skaters, their coaches and family members were passengers on an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
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Just Jared:
U.S. Figure Skating Team Members Identified as Victims in Washington DC Plane Crash  —  We are learning more about the airplane tragedy that occurred on Wednesday evening (January 29) in Washington, DC, where an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter near the airport.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
US figure skaters, Russian championship couple were onboard plane that collided with military helicopter in DC
Kristin Contino / Marie Claire:
Princess Kate's Visit to a Sock Factory Isn't as Random as You Might Think  —  She's kicking off 2025 in style.  — Newsletter -  —  When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.  Here's how it works.  —  Kate Middleton surprised royal fans …
Discussion: People and GB News
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Simon Perry / People:
Kate Middleton Makes Emotional Visit to Hospice with Close Connection to Princess Diana  —  Princess of Kate traveled to Wales on Jan. 30 to see Tŷ Hafan, a hospice that Diana supported in the last years of her life  —  Kate Middleton is making a poignant visit to a children's hospice …
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow in Final Talks for 'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion' Sequel (Exclusive)  —  ‘Better Nate Than Never’ director Tim Federle is on board to direct the feature based on the 1997 cult comedy.  —  The reunion is on. … The pair will also serve as executive producers.
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Just Jared:   ‘Romy & Michele’ Sequel Finally Happening with Lisa Kudrow & Mira Sorvino in Final Talks, Director Revealed!
Daniela Avila / People:
Inside Rihanna's Support at A$AP Rocky's Trial, from Intense Demeanor to Family Moments: Everything You Didn't See (Exclusive)  —  Rihanna sat in the gallery with Rocky's mom and sister at a courthouse in downtown Los Angeles  —  Rihanna is a supportive partner.
Kelsey Stewart / Page Six:
Nicole Kidman's daughter Sunday Rose models in Miu Miu campaign after runway debut  —  She's a Miu Miu muse.  —  On the heels of her runway debut at Miu Miu's spring 2025 show in October, Nicole Kidman's 16-year-old daughter, Sunday Rose, starred in the accompanying campaign for its latest collection.
Discussion: HELLO!, Daily Mail and People
Dory Jackson / People:
Jenna Ortega Appears in Dark First Glimpse at Wednesday Season 2 — Watch!  —  Netflix unveiled a first look at the Wednesday season 2 in a promotional sizzle reel teasing the many titles hitting the streamer in 2025  —  It looks like classes at Nevermore Academy are back in session for Wednesday Addams!
TMZ.com:
‘All My Children’ Star Esta TerBlanche's Cause of Death Revealed  —  ESTA TERBLANCHE CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED ... Known for ‘All My Children’ … Soap star Esta TerBlanche's cause of death has been revealed 6 months after her passing ... TMZ has learned the actress died from an intracranial hemorrhage.
Mikhaila Friel / Us Weekly:
How Princess Beatrice's Royal Baby Will Shift The Line of Succession  —  Princess Beatrice of York and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed their second child together on Wednesday, January 22.  —  Buckingham Palace shared news of the birth in a statement to Us Weekly one week later on Wednesday …
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Karla Sofia Gascón Didn't Violate Oscar Rules by Accusing ‘People Working With Fernanda Torres’ of ‘Tearing Me and “Emilia Pérez” Down’  —  Gascón released a statement clarifying her remarks: “I was referencing the toxicity and violent hate speech on social media that I sadly continue to experience.”
Elizabeth Rosner / People:
Christine Baumgartner Is Engaged to Financier Josh Connor!  Inside the Romantic Beach Proposal (Exclusive)  —  “Her friends and family have been incredibly supportive of her relationship with Josh,” a source tells PEOPLE of Kevin Costner's ex-wife  —  Christine Baumgartner and her financier boyfriend …
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Alabama Barker reacts to Bhad Bhabie's claim she got pregnant by Tyga  —  Alabama Barker addressed Bhad Bhabie's claims that she was pregnant with Tyga's baby and hooked up with Soulja Boy.  —  “Absolutely not,” the daughter of Travis Barker replied in the comments of a TikTok video Tuesday …
Reuters:
Live Updates: No Survivors After Plane and Helicopter Crash Near Washington, Officials Say  —  An American Airlines jet carrying 64 people plunged into the Potomac River after colliding in midair with an Army helicopter on Wednesday night.  Recovery teams had pulled more than two dozen bodies from the icy water, officials said.
TMZ.com:
Comedian Ken Flores Dead at 28  —  KEN FLORES COMEDIAN DEAD AT 28 … Comedian Ken Flores has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  TMZ confirmed Flores' passing with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office — Flores died on Tuesday, January 28.  —  His family shared the surprising news …
TMZ.com:
Plane Collides with Helicopter at D.C. Airport  —  WASHINGTON D.C. PLANE CRASH REGIONAL JET COLLIDES WITH HELICOPTER MID-AIR ... 64 PEOPLE ON BOARD … 7:45 PM PT — There were 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board the plane ... according to American Airlines.
Daniel Bird / The Mirror:
EastEnders star becomes first time dad as he shares adorable snap of newborn  —  EastEnders' Micah Balfour has revealed that he has become a dad for the first time and shared an adorable image of his newborn child which he described as his ‘best adventure’  —  An EastEnders star has become …
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Daniel Bird / The Mirror:
BBC issues major apology to staff after Russell Brand inquiry  —  The BBC has published the results of their investigation into scandal-hit Russell Brand - who denies all allegations against him, with the corporation issuing an apology  —  The BBC has apologised to staff after their internal Russell Brand investigation.
FemaleFirst:
Patti Smith collapsed on stage during Brazil show  —  Patti Smith fainted on stage and was whisked off in a wheelchair after falling ill during a show at Teatro Cultura Artística, in São Paulo, on Wednesday (29.01.25).  —  Patti Smith collapsed during a show in São Paulo.
Discussion: The Mirror and The US Sun
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
‘Worried’ Bristol Palin reveals facial paralysis from neurological disorder ‘brought on by stress’  —  Bristol Palin revealed her “crazy” facial paralysis in a string of Instagram Story videos Wednesday.  —  “I woke up nine days ago with a little weird sensation in my face,” the “Teen Mom OG” alum told her followers.
Discussion: Us Weekly, People and Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
Wendy Williams Fires Attorney Amid Battle to Get Out of Guardianship  —  WENDY WILLIAMS FIRES ATTORNEY AMID #FREEWENDY FIGHT  —  Wendy Williams wants out of her guardianship so desperately, she's fired the attorney she hoped would help get her case before a judge.
Glamour:
‘RHONY’ Star Ubah Hassan on Brynn Whitfield and What Really Happened in Puerto Rico  —  In a Glamour exclusive, the model and entrepreneur opens up about Brynn, misconceptions, and what really happened in Puerto Rico. … It's disheartening when you open yourself up, genuinely caring for others …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Us Weekly
 
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