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Kelly Clarkson said she finds joy in snuggling her two children, ages 9 and 11, and has been letting them sleep with her following the August 2025 death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

Timothy Busfield has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse, and authorities say the case is under investigation.

Tom Homan asked critics to reduce rhetoric toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an ICE agent killed a protester in Minneapolis; he said an investigation is underway and expressed concern for officer safety.

Reports say Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges related to an alleged incident with a former personal chef; Diggs denies the allegations. A judge moved his arraignment from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13, and Cardi B briefly posted then deleted a message referencing the accuser.

Bob Weir has died at 78 from underlying lung issues; USA TODAY has resurfaced a 2022 interview in which he spoke about performing with John Mayer and his friendship with Sammy Hagar.

Police say Michael David McKee was arrested in Illinois and charged with two counts of murder in the Dec. 30 deaths of his ex‑wife and her husband in Columbus; he is to be extradited to Franklin County for a hearing on Jan. 12.

Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died at 78; his family said he had underlying lung issues after a cancer diagnosis.

Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78, his family announced. They said he had beaten cancer but later succumbed to underlying lung problems.

Kelli Moore called 911 on Dec. 10 saying she feared her husband, Michigan coach Sherrone Moore, had threatened self-harm after being fired; he was later arrested and booked that evening.

At the WWD Style Awards in Santa Monica, Demi Moore accepted the fashion icon award and said her 2026 aim is continued self-acceptance, describing the value of being "our imperfect selves." The event also recognized several on- and off-screen contributors, including Pamela Anderson, Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber.

Thousands of people marched in cities nationwide as part of an "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action," organized after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

The novelist's family says her 21-month-old son died after alleged clinical failures at a Lagos hospital; the hospital denies improper care and both it and Lagos health authorities have opened investigations.

The 83rd Golden Globes will air live Sunday and for the first time include a podcast category, with Nikki Glaser returning as host; films led by "One Battle After Another," "Sentimental Value" and "Sinners" top the nominations.

The National Portrait Gallery swapped a longer label that referenced President Trump's two impeachments and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack for a much shorter caption and replaced the displayed photograph with a black-and-white image by White House photographer Daniel Torok.

Charlotte Flair told ClutchPoints her smile after losing to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39 was a 'Follow that' gesture, reflecting pride in their match and positive backstage reaction.

Randy Moss announced he has secured the trademark for "You Got Moss'd," saying he will use the phrase for a clothing line; the trademark filing was first submitted in July 2024. He has also shared health updates after revealing in December 2024 that he was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and later returned to ESPN broadcasts.

A 24-year-old woman, identified as Ahkeyajahnique Owens, has been named a suspect in a January 4 hit-and-run that killed two people and was also booked this week on charges linked to an October crash that later killed a bicyclist.

A newly surfaced video appears to show Renee Nicole Good blocking ICE agents with her SUV for more than three minutes before she was fatally shot. Federal officials have said she used the car as a weapon and the shooting is under investigation.

A 17-year-old Sheboygan girl died in a two-vehicle crash Jan. 10; Wisconsin State Patrol is reconstructing the scene to determine circumstances.

Co-hosts on The View discussed Ashley Tisdale's essay about leaving a "toxic" mom group and questioned her decision to announce the departure publicly; the conversation highlighted differing views on whether a quiet exit would have been better.

Residents in Hednesford, England saw the sky glow pink during snowfall; Hednesford Town FC said the colour came from LED pitch lights used to support grass growth.

Melissa Gilbert wrote in November that she felt pressured to kiss an older co‑star at age 15 while filming Little House on the Prairie; those remarks resurfaced after a New Mexico arrest warrant was issued for her husband, Timothy Busfield, on charges related to alleged sexual contact with minors.

In a Vogue interview, Amanda Seyfried said she was diagnosed with obsessive‑compulsive disorder at 19 and that the condition led her to avoid heavy drinking, drugs and nightclubs; she now lives on a farm in upstate New York with her husband and two children.

Netflix has ordered Season 8 of Black Mirror, and no release date has been announced.

The article lists nine ways to use overripe bananas and explains that ripening converts starch into sweeter sugars; examples reported include banana ketchup, refrigerator jam, vegan egg substitute, banana chips, and frozen banana bark.

Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant called the Dec. 30 deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe "disturbing" as investigators released surveillance video of a person of interest and said a murder-suicide was ruled out; authorities said the deaths occurred between about 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. and asked anyone with video or digital evidence from that timeframe to contact police.

The Washington National Opera said it will end its residency at the John F. Kennedy Center, citing a new policy that requires productions to be fully funded in advance; the Kennedy Center says it chose to end the exclusive partnership. Undetermined at this time.

Actor T.K. Carter was found dead at his home in Duarte, California at age 69; authorities say no foul play is suspected and officials have not released a cause of death.

A protester climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian embassy in London, removed the regime's flag and raised the banned 'Lion and Sun' flag; Metropolitan Police said officers were on site and additional officers were deployed.

Nick Reiner remains jailed on charges that he killed his parents, and a new TMZ documentary reports he believes he is the victim of a conspiracy while linking his behavior to a change in medication, a schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, and past substance use.