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Scott Feinberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Ben Affleck ('The Way Back') — The multihyphenate A-lister reflects on a rollercoaster career, from highs like his breakthrough with Matt Damon and two Oscar wins to lows like the ‘Bennifer’ period and his struggles with alcoholism, and why he considers his latest role …
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Ben Affleck Reflects on Jennifer Lopez Romance: ‘People Were So F— Mean, Sexist, Racist’
Ben Affleck Reflects on Jennifer Lopez Romance: ‘People Were So F— Mean, Sexist, Racist’
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Armie Hammer's ex Courtney Vucekovich: He wanted to ‘barbecue and eat’ me — Armie Hammer's latest ex-gal pal says their romance was like dating a wanna-be Hannibal Lecter — as the Hollywood star's idea of pillow talk was fanaticizing about which of her body parts he'd like to roast and devour.
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Josh Boswell / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘He is a very dark, twisted person.’ Armie Hammer's ex-girlfriend claims he manipulated her into his ‘master-slave fetish,’ wanted to ‘break and eat her ribs’ and says she checked into therapy for PTSD due to ‘warped relationship’ — Courtney Vucekovich, a Dallas-based app founder …
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TMZ.com:
‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Has Stage 4 Cancer — DUSTIN DIAMOND DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 4 CANCER ... Undergoing Chemo — “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond's suspicion is now a scary reality — he has stage 4 cancer, and has already started treatment to fight it.
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Washington Post:
The $3,000-a-month toilet for the Ivanka Trump/Jared Kushner Secret Service detail — Many U.S. Secret Service agents have stood guard in Washington's elite Kalorama neighborhood, home over the years to Cabinet secretaries and former presidents. Those agents have had to worry about death threats …
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Dlisted, Towleroad Gay News, Perez Hilton, The Wrap, Just Jared, The WOW Report and Queerty
Amy Brookbanks / The Sun:
Katie Price makes heart-wrenching decision to put disabled son Harvey, 18, into care — DEVASTATED Katie Price has made the heart-wrenching decision to put disabled son Harvey into care. — The 18-year-old will live in a residential college in a move to teach him how to have a more independent life and learn new skills.
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Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Captain America Eyes Return To The MCU As Chris Evans Nears Deal To Reprise Role In Future Marvel Project — EXCLUSIVE: In a move that is sure to rock the Marvel Cinematic Universe, sources tell Deadline that Chris Evans is cleaning the dust off his Captain America attire as he expected reprise the role in the MCU in some form.
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Sylvain Sylvain Mizrahi:
Sylvain Sylvain Mizrahi — Rest In Peace — February 14, 1951 ~ January 13, 2021 — As most of you know, Sylvain battled cancer for the past two and 1/2 years. Though he fought it valiantly, yesterday he passed away from this disease. While we grieve his loss, we know that he is finally at peace and out of pain.
Sean Neumann / People.com:
Keegan-Michael Key and Debra Messing to Host Pre-Inauguration Concert on Sunday Night — Carole King, Will.I.AM, James Taylor, Fall Out Boy, Connie Britton, Kal Penn and more will also make appearances — Keegan-Michael Key and Debra Messing will be hosting a virtual star-studded concert …
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TMZ.com:
Trevor Noah's $27.5 Million Bel-Air Mansion is a Daily Show Palace — TREVOR NOAH My Daily Show for Minka ... $27.5 MILLION BEL-AIR MANSION!!! — THE COOL CRIB — Trevor Noah's stepping up his game in a big way with his new digs ... as things with Minka Kelly are apparently kicking up a notch as well.
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Hannah Chubb / People.com:
Trevor Noah & Minka Kelly ‘Making Plans for a Future Together’ as He Buys $27.5M Mansion: Source
Trevor Noah & Minka Kelly ‘Making Plans for a Future Together’ as He Buys $27.5M Mansion: Source
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
90210 Star Tristan “Mack” Wilds Marries Christina Hammond in Intimate Ceremony — Tristan “Mack” Wilds and his longtime love Christina Hammond have officially taken their romance to the next level: They are officially husband and wife! — Tristan “Mack” Wilds is a married man!
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Bossip, People.com, Sandra Rose and Page Six
Cori Murray / Essence:
Rihanna And Artist Lorna Simpson: Breaking New Ground — We can all agree, 2020 tried us. From the unsurmountable stress brought on by the ongoing global pandemic and crippling racial unrest to non-stop White House tweets and devastating natural disasters, we had very few moments of bliss.
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Soo Kim / Newsweek:
Siegfried and Roy Magician Siegfried Fischbacher Dead at 81 — Siegfried Fischbacher, one half of German-American magic duo Siegfried and Roy, has died at the age of 81. — Fischbacher died Wednesday at his home in Las Vegas after succumbing to pancreatic cancer.
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Sophia Caraballo Pineiro / The Sun:
DOUBLE TRAGEDY Siegfried and Roy's Siegfried Fischbacher dead at 81 from pancreatic cancer months after partner Roy Horn's passing
DOUBLE TRAGEDY Siegfried and Roy's Siegfried Fischbacher dead at 81 from pancreatic cancer months after partner Roy Horn's passing
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Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Cardi B Lands First Starring Movie Role in Paramount Comedy ‘Assisted Living’ (EXCLUSIVE) … Cardi B has scored her first leading role in a movie. The hip-hop icon is set to star in Paramount's upcoming film “Assisted Living.” — “Assisted Living” is being described as a “raucous comedy” …
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TMZ.com:
YFN Lucci's Alleged Murder Victim Part of Rapper's Crew, Ejected from SUV — 3:12 PM PT — YFN Lucci's attorney, Drew Findling, tells TMZ, “Our review of the initial evidence made available to us indicates there is no basis for any criminal charges against Rayshawn Bennett.
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Alex Heigl / Page Six:
Bindi Irwin recreates pregnancy photo from parents Steve and Terri … Talk about following in their footsteps. — Bindi Irwin took to Instagram to update fans on her pregnancy while simultaneously paying tribute to her parents. In the pic, Irwin, 22, and her husband Chandler recreate …
Elle:
The Eternal Glow Up of JLo — With the launch of her first-ever beauty line, the tireless force is bringing her secret sauce for aging backward to a Sephora near you. — Jennifer Lopez is 51 years old. This is important to note right away, because you are likely looking at the photographs …
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.’: Kathleen Rose Perkins To Star In ‘Doogie Howser’ Reboot At Disney+ — EXCLUSIVE: Episodes alumna Kathleen Rose Perkins is set as a lead opposite Peyton Elizabeth Lee in Disney+'s upcoming comedy series Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., a Doogie Howser M.D. reboot …
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Steve Helling / People.com:
Survivor: Palau Contestant Angie Jakusz Dies at Age 40 — The reality star, who competed on the show's 10th season, died January 8 — Angie Jakusz, a contestant on Survivor: Palau, died on January 8 after a lengthy battle with cancer, PEOPLE confirms. She was 40.
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Bruce Haring / Deadline:
Peter Mark Richman Dies: Versatile Playwright, Author And Actor For Broadway, Film, TV Was 93 — Peter Mark Richman, a star of Broadway, film and television who had guest starring roles on more than 500 TV shows, including a recurring role as Rev. Snow on the classic sitcom Three's Company …
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