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10:55 AM 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
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
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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.
Discussion: Daily Star
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Behind the scenes of Kanye West's last-minute Miami trip for NYE  —  Kanye West hit Miami for New Year's Eve at the last minute — and there was even word that the rapper was planning a last-minute concert of his own.  —  The rapper now known as “Ye” posted an image on Friday announcing a …
Discussion: The Sun
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:
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.
Discussion: The Sun and Page Six
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 …
Leanne Bayley / HELLO!:
Prince William and Kate Middleton's new candid photo for NYE has fans saying the same thing … When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a beautiful photo of themselves to mark the end of 2021, fans were delighted and over 11,000 rushed to the comments section.
Discussion: The Sun and Cosmopolitan
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
I became dangerously thin and mentally unwell after my marriage broke down, reveals Rylan Clark  —  RYLAN Clark has revealed he became dangerously thin after his marriage breakdown left him feeling mentally unwell.  —  His weight plummeted to 9st 13lb — but thanks to overhauling his diet …
Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Adele Buying Sylvester Stallone's Massive Beverly Hills Estate for a Steal  —  Maybe the biggest celebrity house sale of the year is going down in Bev Hills, because TMZ has learned Adele is about to become the owner of Sylvester Stallone's awesome estate, and she's getting it for a steal.
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
TMZ.com:
Jeanine Ann Roose, Played Little Violet in 'It's a Wonderful Life' Dead at 84  —  Jeanine Ann Roose, the little girl featured in the iconic movie, “It's a Wonderful Life,” has died ... TMZ has confirmed.  —  Jeanine passed on New Year's Eve at her home in L.A. We're told she had been battling an illness …
 
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TMZ.com:
George Lopez Falls Ill During New Year's Eve Comedy Set and Walks Offstage
Discussion: justjared.com
Lauren Russell / Daily Express:
Lulu health: Star's drastic lifestyle changes after being ‘really frightened’ by diagnosis
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Andy Cohen Shades Ryan Seacrest's New Year's Eve Broadcast: ‘Group of Losers’
TMZ.com:
‘Impractical Jokers’ Joe Gatto Leaving Show After Split with Wife
Discussion: Just Jared
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From Mediagazer:

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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