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6:45 AM ET, January 3, 2022

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TMZ.com:
‘Anchorman’ Star David Koechncer Arrested for DUI on New Year's Eve  —  The dude was snapped pumping gas into a vehicle, while also downing what seems to be a 7-Eleven Big Gulp.  Speaking of that car — this may well be the one he's alleged to have hit a sign with, because you can see some noticeable damage on the backside.
Discussion: Page Six, RADAR and Just Jared
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.
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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Nina Clevinger / The Sun:
Who was Traxamillion?  —  HIP-HOP producer Traxamillion was from San Jose, California.  —  The musician - real name Sultan Banks - passed away on January 2, 2022 at the age of 42, his manager confirmed.  —  Facebook  —  Who was Traxamillion?  —  Born on March 25, 1979 …
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears and Jamie Lynn Spears' Ups and Downs Amid Conservatorship Drama: A Timeline … A dramatic relationship.  Britney Spears and Jamie Lynn Spears have had a bumpy ride through the years — and haven't always kept that drama under wraps.  —  In June 2021, the pop star spoke …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, E! Online and Just Jared
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
Chris Bumbaca / USA Today:
NFL world honors John Madden with tributes, moment of silence in Week 17  —  The first NFL Sunday after John Madden's death included several tributes to the late football icon.  —  Fox Sports broadcasters wore custom varsity jackets that featured an “All-Madden” path above the heart.
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: FemaleFirst and E! Online
Jacob Stolworthy / The Independent:
Ed Sheeran says South Park joke about ginger hair ‘f***ing ruined’ his life  —  ‘People never knew what a ginger was in America,’ singer said  —  Ed Sheeran donates guitar to hometown primary school for charity  —  Ed Sheeran has said that a South Park joke about ginger hair “f***ing ruined” his life.
Discussion: Just Jared
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Here's Why Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Celebrated New Year's Apart  —  Tori Spelling kicked off the New Year with her and Dean McDermott's five kids at Lake Arrowhead, Calif. Find out the reason the actor was missing from the family trip.  —  Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott kicked off …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and The Sun
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
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
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
 
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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
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Elizabeth Hurley is Supergirl in incredible figure-hugging outfit
Discussion: Daily Star
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Leanne Bayley / HELLO!:
Prince William and Kate Middleton's new candid photo for NYE has fans saying the same thing
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and The Sun
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
I became dangerously thin and mentally unwell after my marriage broke down, reveals Rylan Clark
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Andy Cohen Shades Ryan Seacrest's New Year's Eve Broadcast: ‘Group of Losers’
 

 
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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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