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Ariana Grande has shared rare and emotional insight into how her late ex-boyfriend Mac Miller played a pivotal role in helping her step into her identity as an artist, encouraging her to move beyond her Nickelodeon image and embrace her authentic self.

Speaking on a Jan. 13 episode of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast, recorded in December at Chapman University, the 32-year-old singer and actress opened up about the early stages of her music career while she was still starring on Sam & Cat. Reflecting on the making of her debut album Yours Truly, Grande revealed that Miller offered reassurance at a time when she was navigating a major transition.

"I've never talked about this, but actually Malcolm, whom you might know as Mac, encouraged me to be myself," Grande said. "And that it was OK to kind of shed that character, and embrace my brown hair, and make R&B-influenced pop music and separate and do the brave thing."

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Nick Jonas was filled with anxiety at the 2026 Golden Globes. After being spotted stepping outside for some fresh air at the Nikki Glaser-hosted award show in Los Angeles on January 11, the "Jealous" singer explained why he needed a break from the annual festivities.

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Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber have taken legal action against TikToker Julie Theis, sending her a cease-and-desist letter over what they allege are false and defamatory statements about their marriage.

According to a letter dated Jan. 13 and obtained by TMZ, the couple's attorney, Evan Spiegel, accused Theis of posting "outrageous false, fabricated, and defamatory" content about the Biebers on TikTok and Instagram. The letter claims Theis created a narrative portraying the couple's marriage as abusive and linked it to alleged drug addiction.

The legal notice specifically references videos in which Theis discussed relationship dynamics, suggesting that long-term relationships only succeed when women tolerate abuse and emotional labor. In the videos cited, Theis allegedly identified Hailey and Justin Bieber as "the best example" of such a relationship and described Justin as an "addict," further stating that "an addictive partner is always an abusive partner."

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Nicole Richie, reflecting on her teenage years, emphasizes the importance of transparency with her children, Harlow and Sparrow. She believes that sharing her past helps prevent any future surprises for them. Richie appreciates the open relationship they share, hoping for mutual honesty. With a nod to nostalgia, she mentions her reality show, The Simple Life, which her children and their friends enjoy, especially as it resurges on TikTok.

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In a legal development involving a pillar of holiday cinema, veteran actor Daniel Stern was formally charged with a misdemeanor count of soliciting prostitution. The 68-year-old actor, best known for his iconic role as the bumbling burglar Marv in the Home Alone

franchise, faces the charge following an undercover operation conducted by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office late last year.

The incident that led to the charges occurred on December 10, 2025, at a hotel in Camarillo, California. According to court documents and statements from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, Stern was cited during an alleged sting operation. Law enforcement officials clarified that Stern was not arrested or taken into custody at the scene; instead, he was issued a misdemeanor citation and released on his own recognizance. After reviewing the evidence submitted by sheriff’s deputies, prosecutors decided this week to move forward with a formal criminal filing.

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Kiefer Sutherland is involved in a new legal battle. According to NBC4 and TMZ, the 24 star was arrested on January 12 after being accused of assaulting his ride-share driver in Los Angeles.

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Billionaire Elon Musk has officially filed for custody of his son with Ashley St. Clair, his fifth "baby mama." The legal move marks a significant reversal for the businessman,

who had previously denied siring the child before eventually changing his stance. This development follows a public request from St. Clair in February 2035 for Musk to acknowledge the boy, who is one of the billionaire's 14 children shared among five different women.