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11:40 AM ET, January 1, 2022

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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Betty White, The Golden Girls and Hot in Cleveland Star, Dead at 99  —  “Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” Betty White's agent and close friend Jeff Witjas tells PEOPLE in a statement  —  Betty White, TV's perennial Golden Girl, has died.  She was 99.
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TMZ.com:
Betty White Dead at 99  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 1.44M … 3:32 PM PT — Betty's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is drawing a crowd ... and folks are leaving candles, flowers, stuffed animals and other tokens.  —  12:32 PM PT — The beginnings of a makeshift memorial outside Betty's house are underway.
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Robert Redford Honors “Crush” Betty White in Heartwarming Tribute  —  Before her death at 99, Betty White said that she was still crushing on Robert Redford, who shared a tribute to the star on New Year's Eve.  —  Betty White was beloved by all, including her “crush” Robert Redford.
Discussion: People.com, Us Weekly and justjared.com
People.com:
Sandra Bullock Says She Will ‘Just Be Okay Being Sad’ Following Betty White's Death  —  Sandra Bullock famously starred alongside Betty White in the 2009 romantic comedy film The Proposal  —  Sandra Bullock is saying goodbye to Betty White and allowing herself space to mourn the beloved star.
Katie Campione / People.com:
Betty White ‘Died Peacefully in Her Sleep’ at Home, Agent Says  —  The beloved comedian died on Friday at age 99, just two and a half weeks before what would have been her centennial birthday  —  Betty White “died peacefully in her sleep at her home early this morning,” her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas tells PEOPLE.
Ekin Karasin / The Sun:
Kardashian fans go wild after they spot x-rated wardrobe malfunction in Kris Jenner's new pic with Khloe & Corey Gamble
Discussion: E! Online
Just Jared:
Miley Cyrus Has Wardrobe Malfunction During NYE Party Special in Miami  —  Miley Cyrus kicked off 2022 with a wardrobe malfunction!  —  While hosting NBC's year end special with Pete Davidson, the 29-year-old singer and actress hit the stage in a sparkly silver number, only for it to reveal a nip!
TMZ.com:
Jeanine Ann Roose, Played Little Violet in 'It's a Wonderful Life' Dead at 84  —  'IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE' JEANINE ANN ROOSE DEAD AT 84 ... Played Little Violet In ‘Wonderful Life’  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Jeanine Ann Roose, the little girl featured in the iconic movie, “It's a Wonderful Life,” has died ... TMZ has confirmed.
YouTube:
The Countdown Begins |  The Kardashians |  Hulu  —  When the countdown to the new year ends, the countdown to the new show begins.  #TheKardashians is coming soon to Hulu.SUBSCRIBE TO HULU'S YOUTUBE CHANNELClic...
Discussion: Just Jared
Ryan Parry / The Sun:
TV host Maya Jama is secretly engaged to US basketball star Ben Simmons after just seven months of dating  —  TV PRESENTER Maya Jama is engaged to US basketballer Ben Simmons, The Sun can reveal.  —  NBA player Simmons popped the question over Christmas, but the pair had kept the news quiet, only telling close family and friends.
Discussion: Daily Star
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Will Arnett Subbing For Armie Hammer In Taika Waititi's Soccer Movie ‘Next Goal Wins’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has learned that 7x Primetime Emmy nominee Will Arnett has stepped in for Armie Hammer on Searchlight Pictures' soccer comedy Next Goal Wins directed by Oscar winner Taika Waititi.
CBS News:
Lil Nas X on finding a home on social media  —  Lil Nas X is one of the biggest music stars on the planet, with the hit “Old Town Road” and his new album “Montero.”  The singer-songwriter (whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill) talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about reinventing himself …
Discussion: Just Jared
Andi Ortiz / The Wrap:
Alexandra Daddario Talks ‘Percy Jackson’ Disney+ Series and the Chances of Her Return (Video)  —  With so many fan-favorite series and movies getting remade lately, it's hard for fans not to hope that the original actors who played those characters might return in some way, shape or form.
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

 
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