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TMZ.com:
The Notorious B.I.G.'s Mom Voletta Wallace Dead at 78  —  THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. MOM DEAD AT 78 … The Notorious B.I.G.'s mom, Voletta Wallace, is dead ... TMZ has learned.  —  Biggie Smalls' mother died Friday morning in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania ... according to Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac.
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Alice Hirson, Actress on ‘Dallas,’ ‘Ellen’ and Lots of Soaps, Dies at 95  —  She appeared three times on Broadway — including in the landmark ‘The Investigation’ — and in such films as ‘Private Benjamin,’ ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Being There.’  —  Alice Hirson, who played a confidante …
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TMZ.com:   ALICE HIRSON DEAD AT 95 ... ‘Ellen,’ ‘Full House’ Star
Page Six:
Tattooed rock ‘n’ roll fan, 38, confirms she's the mother of Dave Grohl's secret love child  —  A Los Angeles-based rock ‘n’ roll fan has confirmed to the Post that she is the mother of Dave Grohl's secret love child.  —  Jennifer Young, 38, divulged that the Foo Fighters frontman, 56 …
People:
Meghan Markle Has an ‘Open Invitation’ to Return to Suits, Says Show Creator Aaron Korsh (Exclusive)  —  Korsh spoke to PEOPLE about the possibility of the Duchess of Sussex making a cameo during the premiere of the show's spinoff ‘Suits LA’  —  Meghan Markle has an open invitation to step back into Rachel Zane's shoes!
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Julie Jordan / People:
Bryan Greenberg Reveals What Items He Saved Before Losing His and Jamie Chung's House to L.A. Fire (Exclusive)
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
D.C. Plane Crash: NPR Host Adrian Ma Details “Emotional Hell” Nearly One Month After Girlfriend's Death  —  NPR Host Adrian Ma, whose girlfriend Kiah Duggins died in the D.C. plane crash late last month, detailed the emotional aftermath of her death.  —  The loved ones of those who died …
Discussion: NPR and Us Weekly
Peter Kiefer / The Hollywood Reporter:
Justin Baldoni's Leap of Faith  —  What role did the controversial director's Baha'i religion play on the set of ‘It Ends With Us’?  Could everything that went wrong with the movie actually have been one big cultural misunderstanding?  —  Throughout the entire production of It Ends With Us …
Nick Romano / Entertainment Weekly:
Marvel ‘for sure’ wants Agatha All Along season 2: 'But let's not rush it' (exclusive)  —  Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum also says they're “looking for opportunities to do” “Hawkeye” season 2.  —  Patti LuPone has been our go-to source of information on Agatha All Along from the moment …
Discussion: The Wrap, Comic Book and Just Jared
Brenton Blanchet / People:
A$AP Rocky Named Ray-Ban's First-Ever Creative Director 3 Days After Felony Assault Acquittal  —  “I've always admired Ray-Ban's ability to stay true to its roots while constantly evolving,” Rocky said in a statement  —  A$AP Rocky just secured his latest role in fashion.
Maureen O'Donnell / Chicago Sun Times:
Jerry ‘The Iceman’ Butler of The Impressions dead at 85; singer became a politician in Chicago  —  Jerry Butler's baritone combined the soaring ecstasy of church, the rumbling rhythms of Chicago and the soul of his native Sunflower, Mississippi.  Warm and plush but also cool, it won him the nickname “Iceman.”
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Grimes accuses ex Elon Musk of ignoring their child's ‘medical crisis’: ‘This is urgent’  —  Grimes publicly begged Elon Musk to respond to one of their three children's mysterious “medical crisis” and accused the latter of ignoring her calls.  —  “I am sorry to do this publicly …
Jen Juneau / People:
Andrew Garfield and A Complete Unknown Star Monica Barbaro Are Quietly Dating: Source (Exclusive)  —  “They've been really lowkey and have been spending time together quietly,” a source tells PEOPLE  —  Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro are dating.  —  “They've been really lowkey …
Marina Watts / People:
Tyga's Mom Pasionaye Nicole Nguyen Dies at 53: 'Can't Imagine Life Without You by My Side'  —  “I would trade anything just to be able to be with you again,” the rapper wrote in his heartfelt Instagram tribute, revealing his mother died in January  —  Tyga's mother, Pasionaye Nicole Nguyen, has died.
Discussion: E! Online, Vibe and Billboard
TMZ.com:
Jerry ‘The Iceman’ Butler Dead at 85  —  JERRY ‘ICEMAN’ BUTLER DEAD AT 85 … Jerry “The Iceman” Butler, a legendary R&B singer and long-time Illinois politician, has died.  —  Marty, Jerry's assistant and “niece at heart,” tells TMZ ... he passed away from natural causes on Thursday night at his home in Chicago.
Discussion: Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
‘Ugly Betty’ Actor Eric Mabius Altercation at Bar Before Arrest, on Video  —  ‘UGLY BETTY,’ HALLMARK ACTOR ERIC MABIUS FIGHT CAUGHT ON VIDEO ... Jumps In Fray At Bar Before Battery Arrest … “Ugly Betty” and Hallmark star Eric Mabius was arrested for battery Thursday ... and, video shows the incident that led to his arrest.
Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Kate Hudson Says Turning Down Devil Wears Prada Role Was a “Bad Call”  —  Kate Hudson admitted she regrets turning down an offer for Anne Hathaway's role in Devil Wears Prada, nearly two decades after the iconic film's release.  —  Kate Hudson regrets passing up the opportunity to walk in Andy Sachs' (designer) shoes.
Discussion: People, Variety and Just Jared
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Stassie Karanikolaou Share 3-Way Kiss During Girls' Night Out  —  Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Stassie Karanikolaou got together for a three-way smooch during a girl's night out.  —  On a girls' night out, Hailey Bieber recently got involved in a three-way.
Discussion: People, Page Six, Vogue and TMZ.com
New York Times:
George Clooney Is Making His Broadway Debut With ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ … George Clooney has been sneaking outside to smoke.  —  Not like his friend Barack Obama used to, when he was running for president and his wife, Michelle, was after him to quit.  Clooney doesn't even like smoking.
Daily Star:
Deadwood and Karate Kid star dies as director John Carpenter pays tribute  —  Veteran Deadwood star Peter Jason has sadly passed away at the grand age of 80.  The beloved actor, famed for his role as Con Stapleton, has left fans and peers alike in mourning after a sad week for the acting industry.
Jack Irvin / People:
Justin Bieber Writes Candid Note About ‘Letting Go’ of ‘Insecurities’ and ‘Fears’: 'It's Time to Grow Up'  —  The pop superstar recently celebrated Valentine's Day with his wife Hailey, and he's been teasing new music  —  Justin Bieber has a lot on his mind.
 
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People:
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Kaya Yurieff / The Information:
Source: President Trump plans to announce TikTok America, a company that is ~50% owned by US investors and 19.9% by ByteDance, which would license the algorithm

Bron Maher / Press Gazette:
Newsquest's editorial development director says it now employs 36 “AI-assisted” reporters, freeing up the rest of the newsroom to “be out pounding the beat”

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Tortoise Media names Times journalist Rachel Sylvester as The Observer's political editor; a source says 50%+ of Observer staff have decided to leave

 
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