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TMZ.com:
‘Ugly Betty’ Actor Eric Mabius Arrested for Battery  —  1:35 PM PT — TMZ has obtained the arrest report ... A Nassau County sheriff's deputy responded to a call about a fight at a bar in the city of Yulee, Florida at about 2:13 Thursday morning.  The deputy says a male at the scene was trying …
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Julia Moore / People:
Ugly Betty Alum and Hallmark Star Eric Mabius Arrested on Battery Charges  —  The 53-year-old actor and father of two was arrested around 2 a.m. local time in Florida on Feb. 20  —  Eric Mabius was arrested by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.  —  PEOPLE has confirmed the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, Feb. 20.
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
No, Ryan Reynolds Didn't Pitch That SNL Joke About the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Saga  —  “Why?  What have you heard?” the ‘Deadpool’ actor joked in a sketch, seemingly referencing attention on the legal battle  —  A joke delivered by Ryan Reynolds during Saturday Night Live's milestone show caused a flurry online.
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Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Ryan Reynolds Did Not Pitch ‘SNL 50’ Joke Amid Justin Baldoni Drama: Source
People:
Blake Lively's Publicist Asks to Be Removed from Lawsuit, Defends Actress Against Justin Baldoni's ‘Sexist’ Claims
Charmaine Patterson / People:
Nicolas Cage's Ex-Wife Sues Him and Their Son for Assault, Says Actor Enabled Alleged Attack  —  Nicolas and Christina Fulton's son Weston was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly attacking his mother in April 2024  —  Nicolas Cage is being sued by his ex-wife nearly …
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Clara Harter / Los Angeles Times:
Nicolas Cage's ex is suing him and their son.  She says Weston Cage beat her and dad shares blame  —  An ex-girlfriend of Nicolas Cage is taking legal action against the actor and their son, Weston Cage, alleging that Weston — whom she describes as a 300-pound professional fighter …
Discussion: E! Online, People, Daily Mail and Just Jared
Michael Callahan / Town & Country:
Angela Bassett Takes Command  —  Longevity in Hollywood can be elusive—unless you're Angela Bassett.  With Zero Day, a smart new series that puts her in the Oval Office, and a Mission Impossible movie on the horizon, she delivers a master class in both elegance and endurance.
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Jen Juneau / People:
Angela Bassett Defends Feeling ‘Disappointed’ She Lost Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis: ‘I Was Deserving’
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Daily Mail:
New details of Liam Payne's final hours revealed in extraordinary court documents including his ‘drug-fuelled threesome with two prostitutes before balcony fall’ - as three cleared over his death  —  Liam Payne had a drug-fuelled threesome with two prostitutes hours before he fell to his death from a hotel balcony, a new report claims.
Discussion: Daily Star, Mirror and The Sun
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Tomás Mier / Rolling Stone UK:
Liam Payne's friend, two hotel workers acquitted in death investigation
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘9-1-1’ Spinoff Set In Nashville Gets ABC Series Order For 2025-26 Season … The long-in-the-works 9-1-1 spinoff at ABC has received a straight-to-series order from the network and has settled on a setting: Nashville. … The drama from 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television …
The Cut:
The Jessica & Ashlee Show After “the deepest heartbreak of my life,” Jessica Simpson is back with new music — and ready to spill with her sister.  —  Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson Ross are different women today than the ones smiling above the headline “Sister Power!” …
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2 Casts Leighton Meester, Miles Fowler (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 has added two new guest stars.  —  Variety has learned exclusively that Leighton Meester and Miles Fowler will appear in the second season of the popular Netflix comedy in guest roles.
Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
Amber Portwood's Daughter Leah Begins Therapy to Address ‘Abandonment Issues’ With Her Mom  —  Amber Portwood's daughter Leah is opening up about her decision to enter therapy.  —  “I just think I have a lot of, like, issues because of Amber in the experiences I've had,” Leah, 16 …
Discussion: Page Six and Full Feed
Angela Andaloro / People:
Mikayla Matthews Is Pregnant!  The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star Expecting Baby No. 4 with Husband Jace (Exclusive)  —  The couple is already parents to Tommie, 3, and Haven, 5½, and son Beckham, 7½  —  Mikayla Matthews is adding another little one to her family!
Discussion: Just Jared, Us Weekly and TMZ.com
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A$AP Rocky's Attorney Says Rapper & Rihanna Promised to Name Next Kid Joe (Exclusive)
TMZ.com:
Xzibit's Estranged Wife Seeking $30K Monthly Support to Boost Lifestyle  —  XZIBIT'S ESTRANGED WIFE I Need $30K Monthly Support WE CAN'T AFFORD DESIGNER CLOTHES ANYMORE!!! … Xzibit's estranged wife is back in court claiming she's still experiencing extreme financial hardships since they split in 2021 …
Discussion: Bossip
People:
Hilaria Baldwin Says She's Still ‘Hurt’ Over Fake Accent Controversy: Being Bilingual 'Doesn't Make Me Inauthentic'  —  In the premiere episode of Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's new TLC show ‘The Baldwins,’ she addressed past controversy over her Spanish accent  —  Hilaria Baldwin is addressing her Spanish accent.
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
Tom Schwartz Says He's ‘Not Formally Dating Anyone’: ‘I Am Just Hanging Out’ (Exclusive)  —  Tom Schwartz is remaining tight-lipped about his romantic life.  —  “Honestly, I am not formally dating anyone, I am just hanging out,” Schwartz, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly at the L.A. Art Show Opening Night on Wednesday, February 19.
Discussion: E! Online and Cosmopolitan
People:
Ayesha Curry Says Her Relationship with Husband Steph Curry ‘Always’ Comes Before Being Parents (Exclusive)  —  The Currys share four kids — Riley, 12, Ryan, 9, Canon, 6, and son Caius, whom they welcomed in May  —  For the Currys, being great parents means prioritizing their own relationship.
Discussion: SheKnows and Vibe
Tom Bryant / Mirror:
Quentin Tarantino could be the man to rip-up the James Bond rule-book  —  Head of Showbiz Tom Bryant reflects on what Amazon MGM now having creative control could mean for 007 - and the future of the franchise  —  To say Hollywood has been left shaken (and stirred) is an understatement.
 
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Jonathan Vanian / CNBC:
Trump says he signed an executive order to keep TikTok running for 75 more days, as “the deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed”

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