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Luke Combs puts his family first.

The country star announced one day before his scheduled performance at the Madden Bowl in San Francisco that he is withdrawing from the 2026 Super Bowl pre-party, which will be held in Santa Clara, California, prior to the big game on February 8.

"I'm sorry we missed you at Madden Bowl," he wrote on his Instagram Story on February 5, "but family always comes first. Have a great time!"

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Philanthropist and businesswoman Melinda French Gates said she does not believe it is her responsibility to address questions surrounding her former husband Bill Gates' past association with the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Speaking on an upcoming episode of NPR's "Wild Card" podcast, Gates said lingering questions should be directed to those named in recently released Justice Department records, including her ex-husband. "Whatever questions remain are for those people to answer to, not me," she said, adding that she is relieved to have moved away from what she described as "the muck."

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Jelly Roll's recent Grammy wins are set to have an impact beyond the awards stage. Following his success at the 2026 Grammy Awards, the country artist plans to donate one of his trophies to a Nashville juvenile detention center, according to his wife, Bunnie Xo.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on Sunday, Feb. 1, Bunnie shared that one of Jelly Roll's gramophones will be placed at the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center. "I know he's gonna give one to the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville to give them a little inspiration and let them, you know, have a Grammy to themselves," she said. Reacting to her husband's decision, she added, "That is my husband. That's what he does."

Jelly Roll won three awards at the ceremony, including Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Amen" with Shaboozey, Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken, and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "Hard Fought Hallelujah" with Brandon Lake. Bunnie joked that she intended to claim one of the trophies herself, saying, "I'm getting one for sure because I feel like I earned it. Teamwork makes the dream work, baby."

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Channing Tatum is taking a brief timeout from Hollywood action after having surgery to repair a shoulder injury.

The actor let fans in on the medical moment early Wednesday, posting a photo from his hospital room while dressed in a gown and cap. From the bed, Channing kept things characteristically upbeat, telling followers he was facing another obstacle and was ready to push through it.

He later explained the procedure involved fixing a separated shoulder. On his Instagram Story, Channing shared a pair of X-ray images documenting the process. One showed the joint before treatment, clearly out of place, while the follow-up image revealed the repair, complete with a metal screw securing everything together.

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Bill Gates is again addressing his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.

In an interview with 9 News Australia published Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Microsoft co-founder, 70, said he regrets spending time with the disgraced financier following the release of new documents tied to Epstein.

Speaking with political editor Charles Croucher, Gates pushed back on claims raised in draft emails Epstein wrote to himself, which suggested misconduct involving women and drugs. Gates said the email was never sent and described its contents as false.

"Apparently, Jeffrey wrote an email to himself," Gates said. "That email was never sent. The email is false. Every minute I spent with him, I regret, and I apologize that I did that."

Gates said he first met Epstein in 2011, years after Epstein had pleaded guilty to sex crimes, and that their interactions were limited to dinners and conversations about philanthropy. He said Epstein claimed he could connect wealthy donors to global health causes, but Gates called the effort a "dead end."

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Princess Kate has marked World Cancer Day with a deeply personal message reflecting on her own journey and offering support to those affected by the disease.

World Cancer Day is observed each year on Feb. 4, and the Princess of Wales, 44, shared a new video on social media to commemorate the occasion. The short clip features moments from her visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital's Chelsea site in January 2025, where she met with patients, staff, and caregivers.

That visit carried special significance, as it was later confirmed that Princess Kate had received treatment at The Royal Marsden during her cancer journey. She shared later that same day that she was officially in remission.

In a voiceover accompanying the video posted to Instagram, the Princess of Wales expressed her solidarity with others facing similar experiences. "On World Cancer Day, my thoughts are with everyone who is facing a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment or finding their way through recovery," she said. She added that cancer affects not only patients, but also families, friends, and caregivers who provide constant support.

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Canadian pop star Tate McRae is responding after finding herself at the center of online backlash over her involvement in a promotional ad for Team USA ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

McRae, 22, addressed the criticism on Wednesday, February 4, by sharing a throwback photo on her Instagram Stories. The image showed a young McRae proudly holding a Canadian flag, accompanied by the caption, "...y'all know I'm Canada down," seemingly reaffirming her loyalty to her home country.

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Jake Ferguson already knows one detail he wants to stand out when he and Haley Cavinder tie the knot, and it is all about food.

The Dallas Cowboys tight end, 27, and the former college basketball star, 25, have been together since 2023 and shared their engagement news in April 2025. Now, with their wedding set for June, the couple says plans are coming together quickly.

Speaking with PEOPLE's Janine Rubenstein in San Francisco at the SiriusXM set at Media Row on Wednesday, Feb. 4, Ferguson and Cavinder confirmed that preparations for their big day are well underway. Cavinder shared that she is working with a wedding planner she loves and joked that the countdown is officially on. While she admitted the date is approaching fast, she laughed that she has not reached full bridezilla mode just yet.

Ferguson, fresh off scoring two touchdowns at the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl on Tuesday, Feb. 3, revealed the one wedding feature he considers non negotiable. As the night winds down, he wants guests to be greeted by a ranch fountain. According to Ferguson, the idea is simple and perfect. Guests could dip anything from wings to pizza into the flowing ranch.

Cavinder backed up his enthusiasm, explaining that ranch dressing is practically a staple at their dinner table because of how much he loves it. She confirmed they are fully on board with making his vision happen. Ferguson added that even if no one else touches it, he certainly will.