“Watching anyone slowly die of cancer is one of the worst experiences I can attest to. But knowing that he’s no longer trapped in his decaying body, and now singing karaoke in heaven gives me so much peace and joy.” trib.al/TGAtg78

“She proceeded to provide hand gestures to her chest area and motion to her husband to see if he agreed. He smiled and nodded.” trib.al/IAuyneg

“The answer would be no.” trib.al/ocyL0yy

Sam Smith’s transformation into one of the one of the world’s most popular artists is one worth celebrating—and for those who’ve followed them, it’s something they’ve been building towards their entire career. trib.al/nuniI37

“It’s a miracle.” trib.al/xnDnMud

From Anne Hathaway's spectacular performance in 'Eileen' to Jonathan Majors’ buzzy performance in 'Magazine Dreams,' @beastobsessed breaks down the best performances at #Sundance. trib.al/JK1435e

The arrangement is unusual, but not illegal. trib.al/zC0YyWe

“She said this person will not be able to come because their grandfather does not like black people.” trib.al/hI4PVdf

Some hated 'Infinity Pool,' others adored it. If you’ve seen the film, you probably understand why it is so divisive, given what happens in its final 10 minutes. @beastobsessed breaks down THAT scene: trib.al/VwvFJZV

“They got arrested so fast they didn’t even give us time to riot!” — @RealDLHughley came out swinging in his first @TheDailyShow thedailybeast.com/dl-hughley-won…

Tucker Carlson tried to make the argument Monday that affirmative action was actually responsible for Tyre Nichols’ death at the hands of Memphis police. trib.al/ZSTPygZ

“You know who wasn’t shocked by that? Black people.” trib.al/Je6mbV3

A German woman wanted to escape a “family dispute.” Authorities say she killed her ‘doppelgänger’ in a doomed attempt to fake her own death. trib.al/axZ9Mzr

What Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann did for Bill and Frank’s story with episode 3 of #TheLastofUs is extraordinary. They gave them a beautiful, enviable love story in the middle of a forsaken world. Read @beastobsessed's review/recap: trib.al/fAIDapR

“He can’t feel his lower body.” trib.al/xHZX8Yh

The MyPillow guy told us why he has decided to “humiliate” himself for @jimmykimmel’s amusement tomorrow night (w/@ZTPetrizzo) thedailybeast.com/mypillow-ceo-m…

“He would like to take some time off, clear his head, and enjoy being a tourist in the United States for a few months before deciding what his next step will be,” a representative for Bolsonaro said. trib.al/vwHh73m

On Monday night, Lindell said that even despite being required to get a COVID test, he looks forward to being placed in a claw machine. trib.al/3KEZy3o

At long last, some genius dropped a pin to the perfect reality TV destination, located in the intersection between bizarre and uproarious. @StormyDaniels' 'For the Love of DILFs’ is so remarkable because it’s unassuming. Read @beastobsessed's review: trib.al/toQSfIz

“Though he fought valiantly until the end, my pop passed away peacefully a few days ago, surrounded by friends and family.” trib.al/89oJ4ct

“If a pardon was requested, why not tell us?” trib.al/wc8xHrz

Some suspected something nefarious about Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar campaign, the work of someone cutting through the usual routes with ruthless efficiency. Really, what she did was the most streamlined version of what everyone does during awards season. trib.al/AkFhYlz

Cindy Williams, who cemented her place in Hollywood history as Shirley in the hit series ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ has died. trib.al/iARD24S

From a Reese Witherspoon rom-com to even more “Love Is Blind” (and Jennifer Coolidge dealing with even more ghosts)—here are our picks for Netflix’s most exciting new titles coming in February. trib.al/l18uGKH

The American Association of University Professors condemned Indiana University Northwest this week for dismissing a Black professor who reported he was a target of systemic racial discrimination—and claims he was fired in retaliation. trib.al/a7B2K2B

Get more details on the GMA3 lovebirds fallout, all the woes at CNN and so much more with our media newsletter Confider. Subscribe now: thedailybeast.com/newsletters?ne…

Confider has also learned that, amid all this turmoil, Disney global security has been interviewing staffers as part of a hunt for leakers within the network—an extraordinary move for a news outlet that relies on anonymous sources and leaks. trib.al/UwghUiH

Employees recalled how after the tryst was revealed, Godwin wrote in a memo that the relationship was “not a violation of company policy,” a declaration that has left the newsroom scratching its collective head now that Amy Robach has been given the boot. trib.al/UwghUiH

News boss Kim Godwin is now on thin ice with Disney executives over her and her team’s handling of the affair—and she’s rapidly losing the confidence of the newsroom, six senior ABC News staffers told Confider. trib.al/UwghUiH

EXCLUSIVE: GMA3 lovebirds T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are now officially gone from ABC, but the fallout within the network continues. trib.al/UwghUiH