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Bestselling author, Colleen Hoover shared a health update with her millions of followers, revealing that she has been undergoing treatment for cancer. The author, known for global hits like It Ends With Us and Verity, took to her Instagram Stories to post a hospital selfie in a gown, noting it was her “second to last day of radiation.” While maintaining her signature humor, Hoover joked that she wished she could blame her “hair and facial expressions” on her medical team at Texas Oncology, whom she highly recommended.

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Lucasfilm announced on Thursday that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president after a 14-year tenure leading the Star Wars and Indiana Jones studio. Kennedy, who was hand-picked by George Lucas to succeed him, will transition into a role as a full-time producer. Her departure marks the end of an era for one of Hollywood’s most successful franchises, which saw significant commercial growth under her leadership.

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Prime Video has revealed a first look at its upcoming Tomb Raider series, confirming that production is now underway on the live action reboot. The new series stars Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, one of the most recognizable characters in video game history. The project marks a major new chapter for the long running franchise and signals Prime Video’s continued investment in large scale adaptations of popular global properties.

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A$AP Rocky has revealed that his mother played matchmaker long before his romance with Rihanna became official, saying she encouraged him to date the global superstar because she sensed they were meant for each other.

In a New York Times Popcast interview published Thursday, Jan. 15, the rapper and actor reflected on how his mother's intuition shaped his love life and why the timing with Rihanna felt right. Rocky, 37, said being in a committed relationship changed his outlook before he became a father.

"A woman will change your whole life, especially if it's a companion," he explained. "Before I had my children, it was like being with my girl took a blindfold off."

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In a recent and major update, Elon Musk announce his intention to file for full custody of the one-year-old son he shares with author and influencer Ashley St. Clair. The tech billionaire, who serves as the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made the declaration on his social media platform, X, citing sharp ideological disagreements regarding the child’s future. 

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Ryan Lochte has taken a major personal step, moving in with his new girlfriend and her three children just nine months after his estranged wife filed for divorce. The former Olympic swimmer confirmed the decision, calling it "the right next step" following the end of his seven-year marriage to Kayla Rae Reid.

Lochte, 41, shares three children with Reid, Caiden, 8, Liv, 6, and Georgia, 2, and said his new relationship has grown around shared values and family priorities. "I fell in love with someone who shares those same values and who has three children of her own," he told People on Thursday, adding that the transition felt natural as their families blended.

"Together, we're a family of six kids," Lochte explained. "She's my best friend, our kids have formed an incredible bond, and it became clear that being together under one roof was the right next step for all of us." He said the couple needed a larger home to support their blended household and emphasized their focus on stability and structure.