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The release of over three million pages of Department of Justice and FBI records in early February 2026 has provided fresh details regarding the long-standing social ties between President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein. Among the most discussed revelations are investigative notes and correspondence that offer a more granular look at the timeline of the Trumps’ relationship and Epstein’s reported role as a pivotal link in their early social circle.

While the official narrative has long maintained that Donald Trump and Melania Knauss met at a Fashion Week party in 1998, newly unsealed FBI files contain testimonies and circumstantial evidence suggesting Epstein’s involvement in their introduction was more direct. According to interview notes from former Epstein employees and associates, Epstein often took credit for the pairing, allegedly boasting that he was the one who first introduced the Slovenian model to the real estate mogul.

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OpenAI chief Sam Altman has been mocked after launching a lengthy public attack on rival chatbot maker Anthropic over the latter’s planned Super Bowl adverts. Anthropic intends to use its spots to criticise the introduction of ads in ChatGPT, calling the change a “betrayal.” In a 420-word post on X, Altman fired back, accusing Anthropic of being “dishonest” and “deceptive” and even charging the company with using “doublespeak.”

But commenters on social media have turned the accusation back on Altman, with some likening his post to "the digital equivalent of a toddler throwing a tantrum".

“Looks like a nerve was well and truly hit," said one person, while another called his post "hypocritical".

"The reason Anthropic's satirical ads went viral is precisely because public trust in you and OpenAI has already hit rock bottom over the past few months," reads one prominent comment.

Altman also took issue with Anthropic's decision to run the videos during the Super Bowl on 8 February.

"I guess it's on brand for Anthropic doublespeak to use a deceptive ad to critique theoretical deceptive ads that aren't real, but a Super Bowl ad is not where I would expect it," he wrote. He justified the introduction of adverts by saying it was because OpenAI was committed to "free access" and "agency" for ChatGPT users.

"Anthropic serves an expensive product to rich people," he said, and argued his company sought to "bring AI to billions of people who can't pay for subscriptions".

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Kaley Cuoco has added her voice to the discussion surrounding Ashley Tisdale French's viral essay about stepping away from what she described as a "toxic" celebrity mom circle. The actor addressed the situation during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on February 5 while promoting her new series, sharing brief but pointed thoughts when asked by a viewer about the controversy.

Responding to the question, Cuoco suggested a straightforward approach to handling uncomfortable group dynamics. "I mean, if you don't like being part of a group, just leave, baby," she said, brushing off the idea that the matter needed public debate. As the conversation continued, she doubled down on her position, adding, "You don't have to do that. Just leave... find a new group." Her remarks reflected her belief that stepping away quietly might be simpler than airing grievances publicly.

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Lady Gaga is encouraging compassion and empathy at a time she believes many people are struggling.

The 39 year old Grammy winner recently recorded a cover of Mister Rogers' iconic theme song, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", for a Rocket and Redfin commercial set to air during Super Bowl LX. In an email interview with PEOPLE, Gaga shared that the message behind the song feels especially meaningful right now.

The theme from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood brings back some of her earliest childhood memories. Gaga recalled watching the show as a young girl and feeling comforted by Fred Rogers' presence. She said he had a rare ability to make people feel worthy simply by being themselves, adding that this sense of unconditional acceptance left a lasting impression on her.

When Rocket, Redfin and Fred Rogers Productions approached her about reimagining the song, Gaga said she felt deeply honored. She explained that Rogers stood for kindness and inclusion during a time when those values were not always widely embraced. According to Gaga, that message has only become more relevant as the world faces growing uncertainty and division.

She approached the recording with care, aiming to balance hope with honesty. Working alongside Alex Smith and Benjamin Rice at Shangri La Studios in Los Angeles, Gaga focused on keeping the arrangement simple while reflecting the emotional weight of the current moment. She said she wanted her delivery to feel sincere and optimistic, while still acknowledging the tension many people are feeling.

Gaga noted that the central question of the song remains powerful: will you show up for the people around you? She believes it is something everyone should reflect on right now.

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A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful training run down the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course on Friday, two days before the race.

Vonn got tight with her line midway down and only narrowly cleared a gate but she led at the final checkpoints, then stood up out of her tuck before the finish. She traded fist pumps and a hug with teammate Breezy Johnson, who came down ninth, just before her, after a delay because of fog.

“Yep,” Vonn told AP when asked if the run went well.

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Paul Mescal would rather not be just a click away.

Indeed, the 30-year-old admitted that after his breakout performance in 2020's Normal People, he simply couldn't stay active on social media.

"I had it when Normal People first started, and I remember thinking, 'Oh, if I keep it past this point, I'm fucked. In a recent interview with British GQ, he stated, "Then it's with me forever, and I'll be posting trailers and stuff. "It's so hard to avoid being watched and commented about."

"They might not even know your fucking work," according to him. "And they'll be like, 'Your fucking nose is too big.'"

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Kristen Stewart has opened up about the lasting emotional impact of portraying Princess Diana in the 2021 film Spencer, revealing that the experience continues to stay with her years after production ended. The performance, which earned the actor an Academy Award nomination, explored a difficult period in Diana's life and left a personal impression Stewart says she has not shaken off.

Reflecting on the role, Stewart explained that memories of Diana surface whenever she spends time in places closely linked to the late royal. Speaking to The Telegraph, she said: "I still am. I can't drive around this city, and Paris for that matter, without thinking about her. All the love that poured out of this woman... I can cry about her at any

moment." She described feeling "haunted" by Diana, adding that the emotional response has lingered long after filming concluded.

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As rumors swirl about what will happen when the final four episodes of Bridgerton season four premiere on February 26, the novelist behind the beloved historical romance universe, Julia Quinn, has warned that fans may walk away in mourning.

"I can just say, get your tissues ready, because it's rough," she told US Weekly in an interview published on February 5. "When I visited the set, they were filming scenes, and I saw a scene that was—at the same time incredibly joyful and just heart-wrenching—so, yeah, you're going to need tissues for part 2."

In the second trailer, Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) wears a black gown instead of her usual pastels. As for who the Mayfair elites might say goodbye to before season four ends, the books may point to an unlucky character.

Dodd teases the "tornado" that comes into Francesca's life with Michaela's return.

To Sir Phillip, With Love, which follows Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) and Phillip Crane (Chris Fulton), begins with the death of his wife, Marina Crane (Ruby Barker). But she is not the only Bridgerton whose love story revolves around grief.