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1.  Elon Musk’s X Gets VIP Seat at White House Press Briefing

 TRUMP’S FAVE 

The social media platform’s head of news snagged the coveted “new media seat” at Thursday’s press briefing.

POLITICS

 

2.  Angela Bassett Says She Deserved Oscar Jamie Lee Curtis Won

 AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... 

Bassett previously shared that she was “gobsmacked” when Curtis won the award over her.

OBSESSED

 

These Tasty THC Seltzers Give You a Buzz Sans the Hangover

 BOOZE-FREE BUZZ 

Damp February is the perfect time to try zero-proof alternatives to alcoholic beverages.

 

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3.  Dem Calls ‘King Trump’ a ‘Royal Pain in the A**’

 BATTLE ROYALE 

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse was unamused by the president’s declaration that he is king.

POLITICS

 

4.  Scorsese Makes Surprising Casting Choice for Latest Mob Drama

 UNLIKELY PAIRING 

The untitled project is set to take place in Hawaii’s organized crime world in the 1960s.

OBSESSED

 

Bethenny Frankel Swears by No7’s Under $50 Anti-Aging Serum

 WALLET-FRIENDLY 

The reality TV star has praised the affordable UK beauty brand in numerous TikTok posts.

 

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5.  Lead Singer of Rock Band ‘Kansas’ Diagnosed with Cancer

 READY TO FIGHT 

“This is just a bump in the road and will be behind me very soon!” Ronnie Platt said.

OBSESSED

 

6.  ‘Ugly Betty’ Actor Eric Mabius Arrested on Battery Charges

 NOT SO PRETTY 

He is awaiting trial at Florida’s Nassau County Jail and Detention Center.

CRIME & JUSTICE

 

7.  Ivanka Trump Pays Tribute to Late Mom on Birthday

 HEARTFELT 

Donald Trump’s first wife died in 2022.

OBSESSED

 

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8.  Soccer Boss Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Female Player

 MAJOR RED CARD 

The former Spanish Football Federation president forcibly kissed a player in a viral moment.

U.S. NEWS

 

9.  Logan Paul Says He Has Been Banned from Entering Egypt

 REJECTED 

The 29-year-old wanted to visit the country to film a video with MrBeast.

WORLD

 

10.  ‘Survivor’ Contestant—and Alleged Gang Member—Arrested on Racketeering, Arson Charges

 THE FEDS HAVE SPOKEN 

No use for immunity idols here.

U.S. NEWS

 

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11.  Murdoch’s ‘WSJ’ Says Trump’s Risking Presidency With Ukraine Stance

 RISKING IT ALL 

The newspaper’s editorial board condemned Trump for his “assault” on Zelensky and said he is “getting played” by Russia.

POLITICS

 

12.  Olivia Munn Reveals She Turned Down Massive #MeToo Payout

 ‘TRAUMATIC’ 

Munn said she was “offered a lot of money” to keep quiet about a mysterious on-set incident.

OBSESSED

 

13.  GOP Lawmakers ‘Scared S***less’ of Trump’s MAGA Supporters

 FEAR FACTOR 

Some Republicans have privately expressed concerns for their safety if they don’t toe the president’s line.

POLITICS

 
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