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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Kelly Clarkson is absent from talk show due to ‘personal matter’: report  —  Kelly Clarkson has been absent from her eponymous talk show for more than a week to handle a “personal matter,” according to a new report.  —  The “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” singer is “completely fine,” …
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Lynette Rice / Deadline:
Kelly Clarkson Expected To Resume Taping On Eponymous Talk Show Thursday After Absence  —  Kelly Clarkson is expected to resume taping March 13 on her eponymous talk show after an unexplained absence left fans wondering where their favorite singer-host had gone.
TMZ.com:
Kelly Clarkson's Absence From Show No Cause for Alarm, Personal Matter Arose  —  KELLY CLARKSON SINCE I'VE BEEN GONE ... Absence From Show No Cause for Alarm … Kelly Clarkson's recent step back from her popular talk show isn't a cause for alarm despite all the online rumors ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Contestant Doug Kiker Dead at 32  —  ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ DOUG KIKER DEAD AT 32 … “American Idol” alum Doug Kiker — known by the moniker “The Singing Garbage Man” — has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Kiker died Monday, according to his ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook …
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Meghan Markle launching new ‘Confessions’ podcast after failed $20M Spotify run  —  Meghan Markle is getting back into the podcast game.  —  The Duchess of Sussex announced Thursday that she is launching a new show after her failed $20 million Spotify run.
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Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
Jamie Foxx Says Daughter Corinne ‘Made Sure I Was Protected’ Ahead of Netflix Special (Exclusive)  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Jamie Foxx's daughters, Corinne and Anelise Foxx, were his rock at his Netflix special.  —  “Shout-out to my daughter Corinne Marie Foxx, who took care of me and made sure …
Discussion: E! Online
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People:
Jamie Foxx Reveals Eerie Conversation He Had Right Before His 2023 Hospitalization: ‘Crazy’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Bossip
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Liev Schreiber hits back at nepo baby ‘haters’ after youngest child Kai's Paris Fashion Week debut  —  Liev her alone!  —  Liev Schreiber tore into critics hurling nepo baby accusations at his youngest child, Kai, after she made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week.
Discussion: People
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TMZ.com:
Wendy Williams' Assisted Living Facility Files Police Report Claiming Niece Broke the Law  —  WENDY WILLIAMS DINNER AND A POLICE REPORT ... Facility Claims Niece Broke Law … 5:59 PM PT — Wendy Williams and her niece, Alex Finnie, just got back from dinner and talked with photogs …
Esther Kang / People:
Ariana Madix Has So Moved on from All That - Inside Her New Reality, Relationship and What's Next  —  Madix's ‘Vanderpump Rules’ days are behind her - and the future has never looked brighter  —  When Ariana Madix steps in front of the camera for her People StyleWatch cover shoot, Beyoncé's “Diva” blasts through the speakers.
Nika Shakhnazarova / New York Post:
En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson reveals she's been living in her car for 3 years  —  En Vogue's former lead vocalist Dawn Robinson has revealed that she's been living in her car for the past three years.  —  The “Free Your Mind” hitmaker, 58, opened up about her current living situation …
TMZ.com:
‘Highlander’ Star Christopher Lambert Recovering After Hotel Stairs Fall  —  ‘HIGHLANDER’ CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT RECOVERING AFTER HOTEL STAIRS FALL … Christopher Lambert — famous for his role in the ‘Highlander’ films — is on the mend after tripping on stairs at a hotel a few months ago ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
CNN Destroys Video of Diddy Beating Cassie, Diddy's Lawyers Claim  —  DIDDY CNN DESTROYED CASSIE VIDEO, DEFENSE CLAIMS … Bombshell in the Diddy prosecution ... CNN destroyed the only known copy of the 2016 video in which Diddy is seen beating Cassie in the hallway of an L.A. hotel ... this according to new court documents.
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Jonathan Cheban Reveals Whether He's ‘Still Friends’ With Kim Kardashian, How Frequently They Talk (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Kim Kardashian and Jonathan Cheban (also known as Foodgod) are still fast friends, despite any online speculation.
TMZ.com:
Dawn Robinson's Ex-Husband Offers Her a Job After Homelessness Confession  —  EN VOGUE'S DAWN ROBINSON EX-HUSBAND HAS JOB OFFER WAITING If She's Humble for Work … Former En Vogue and Lucy Pearl singer Dawn Robinson says she's been homeless for 3 years — and her ex-husband is offering …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Daily Mail, Daily Star and Mirror
Hannah Dailey / Billboard:
Harry Styles Was ‘Never’ Planning a Residency at Las Vegas' Sphere, Venue Rep Says  —  The spokesperson debunked the rumors in a statement shared exclusively with Billboard.  —  Harry Styles is not planning a residency at Las Vegas' Sphere, and according to a spokesperson for the venue, he never was.
Sharareh Drury / People:
Brad Pitt Seeks Redemption, Reaches 180 mph Speeds in New F1 Trailer: ‘It Was an Adrenaline Rush,’ Says Director  —  ‘F1’ is in theaters and IMAX on June 27  —  Brad Pitt is revved up and ready to go in F1.  —  Apple Original Films debuted a new full trailer for the movie on Thursday …
Daily Mail:
Lizzo displays her weight loss in a plunging bodysuit and hot pants as she makes epic return to the stage after two years for her Real Life tour  —  She's made her highly anticipated return to the stage after nearly two years away from live performances.  —  And Lizzo ensured all eyes …
Washington Post:
John Feinstein, sports commentator and best-selling author, dies at 69  —  He had a long affiliation with The Washington Post and wrote books including “A Season on the Brink,” about Indiana University men's basketball coach Bob Knight.  —  John Feinstein, a Washington Post sportswriter …
Just Jared:
Daniel Radcliffe Joins Tracy Morgan's NBC Comedy Pilot  —  Daniel Radcliffe is teaming up with Tracy Morgan!  —  The 35-year-old Harry Potter star has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming comedy pilot starring the 56-year-old 30 Rock actor from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, and writer Sam Means.
TMZ.com:
Jay-Z Accuser Says Private Investigators Twisted Her Words From House Visit  —  JAY-Z ACCUSER HIS P.I.'S TWISTED MY WORDS ... I NEVER RECANTED!!! … Jay-Z's Jane Doe accuser says don't believe that recording Jay's private investigators made of her allegedly retracting her rape allegation …
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Watch the moment Kim Kardashian loses a massive diamond from necklace at $600M wedding  —  Kim, there's still people that are dying.  —  Kim Kardashian freaked out when one of the “pearl-shaped diamonds” from her show-stopping necklace fell out while she attended billionaire heir Anant Ambani's lavish $600M wedding in India.
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Wendy Williams back in assisted living ‘prison’ — in Versace robe — after NYC night out  —  Wendy Williams was back at her assisted living facility Thursday morning after a short-lived night of freedom in New York City.  —  In photos exclusively obtained by Page Six, the former talk show host …
Discussion: Sandra Rose and New York Post
 
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