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4:45 PM ET, January 2, 2022

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TMZ.com:
‘The Mack’ Star Max Julien Dead at 88  —  Max Julien — famous for his leading role in the blaxploitation film ‘The Mack’ — has died.  —  The actor/writer/producer passed away on Jan. 1, due to undisclosed circumstances — this according to his PR team ... who says his wife discovered him early him Saturday morning.
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Mollie Mansfield / The Sun:
Max Julien dead at 88: The Mack star passes away on his birthday as wife finds actor's body
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Goes on Date with Actress Julia Fox in Miami  —  Kanye West has gotten back on the horse, because he's back in the dating game.  —  Kanye and actress Julia Fox hit up Carbone restaurant in Miami Saturday night, and he was clearly having a good time.
Kate Thomas / HELLO!:
Halle Berry wows in eye-catching bikini during romantic getaway … Halle Berry shared a beautiful beach photo as she rang in 2022 on a romantic getaway with her boyfriend Van Hunt.  —  The Bruised actress, 55, looked unbelievable in the blue patterned two-piece, which she accessorised with a silky black kimono.
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TMZ.com:
Halle Berry and Van Hunt Fake Wedding, ‘The Rock’ and Octavia Fall for it  —  Halle Berry clowned everyone Saturday by making it seem she tied the knot again ... and she got over on lots of her famous friends.  —  Halle posted pics that made it look like she and boyfriend, Van Hunt, are now hubby and wife.
Discussion: Bossip
Sun-Sentinel:
Hip-hop artist Kodak Black arrested in Pompano Beach on New Year's Day trespass charge  —  Hip-hop artist Kodak Black, whose real name is Bill Kapri, was arrested in Pompano Beach early on New Year's morning for trespassing, officials said.  —  Deputies for the Broward Sheriff's Office said they …
Julia Hunt / Daily Star:
The Masked Singer's Nicola Roberts says therapy was ‘best gift’ after stalker ordeal  —  Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts has revealed that she is a big fan of therapy after she sought help following her stalking ordeal, and that she advises all of her friends to do it
Discussion: The Sun and FemaleFirst
TMZ.com:
‘Anchorman’ Star David Koechncer Arrested for DUI on New Year's Eve  —  ‘ANCHORMAN’ STAR DAVID KOECHNER ARRESTED FOR DUI, HIT & RUN ... On NYE (Afternoon)  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 636 … David Koechner might not be too different from the guys he plays in movies — because the dude spent …
Nina Clevinger / The Sun:
Who was Traxamillion?  —  HIP-HOP producer Traxamillion was from San Jose, California.  —  According to blog account Thizzler On The Roof, the musician reportedly passed away on January 2, 2022.  —  Facebook  —  Who was Traxamillion?  —  Born on March 25, 1979, Traxamillion was a well-known hip-hop producer from the Bay Area.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Stephanie Chase / The Sun:
Rylan Clark's estranged husband Dan Neal launching dating show after bitter marriage split  —  MOST of us handle a break-up by burying ourselves in a romcom and scoffing ice cream.  —  But Rylan Clark's estranged husband Dan Neal has made a dating show.  —  Rex
C. D. / Perez Hilton:
The Kardashian-Jenner Family Reveal Title Of New Hulu Series In First Teaser! … The Kardashian-Jenner family is back!  —  As you know, while 2021 saw the end of Keeping Up With the Kardashians after 20 seasons, it wasn't long before the famous bunch announced that they signed a multi-year deal to …
Discussion: People.com
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Elizabeth Hurley is Supergirl in incredible figure-hugging outfit … Elizabeth Hurley welcomed 2022 in the most unexpected fashion as the glamorous model wore a Supergirl outfit and rolled around with a male companion.  —  PHOTOS: Nineties supermodels and their lookalike model kids: Cindy Crawford, Elizabeth Hurley and more
Discussion: Daily Star
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Hilary Swank Pens Tribute to Her Father After His October Death: ‘One of My Most Favorite Persons’ … Remembering his legacy.  Hilary Swank's father, Stephen Swank, died last year, and she has since opened up about her grieving process.  —  Celebrities Who Went From Rags to Riches
Discussion: E! Online
 
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Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Olivia Munn Shares a Tender Moment With Her and John Mulaney's Baby Boy in New Year's Photo
Discussion: Page Six, People.com and FemaleFirst
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Behind the scenes of Kanye West's last-minute Miami trip for NYE
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Sun
TMZ.com:
George Lopez Falls Ill During New Year's Eve Comedy Set and Walks Offstage
Discussion: Us Weekly and justjared.com
Leanne Bayley / HELLO!:
Prince William and Kate Middleton's new candid photo for NYE has fans saying the same thing
Discussion: The Sun and Cosmopolitan
Lauren Russell / Daily Express:
Lulu health: Star's drastic lifestyle changes after being ‘really frightened’ by diagnosis
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
I became dangerously thin and mentally unwell after my marriage broke down, reveals Rylan Clark
Discussion: Daily Star
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Andy Cohen Shades Ryan Seacrest's New Year's Eve Broadcast: ‘Group of Losers’
Discussion: Just Jared
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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

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
A federal court allows a claim by The Intercept that DMCA prevents OpenAI from stripping a story's title or byline but throws out its claims against Microsoft

 
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