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1:50 PM ET, January 3, 2022

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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Kanye West and Julia Fox are dating: 'They're kind of kindred spirits'  —  Kanye West's personal life is getting rather foxy.  —  Page Six can exclusively reveal that not only did the “Stronger” artist go out to dinner with actress Julia Fox again on Sunday, this time at Makoto Bal Harbour …
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Julia Fox addresses Kanye West date night  —  Julia Fox doesn't know what's next for her and Kanye West.  —  The “Uncut Gems” star was spotted hanging out on the beach in Miami with friends on Sunday when she was asked about her date night at Carbone with the Yeezy designer.
Bryan Brunati / The Sun:
Ricki Lake marries fiancé Ross Burningham in intimate outdoor ceremony five years after ex-husband's tragic suicide  —  RICKI Lake tied the knot with fiancé Ross Burningham in an intimate ceremony five years after the death of her ex-husband.  —  The special news comes less …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Just Jared
Lester Fabian Brathwaite / EW.com:
Producers confirm Emma Watson throwback photo mistake in Harry Potter reunion special  —  After a fan pointed out the error via Twitter, the producers respond — “Well spotted Harry Potter fans!”  —  More  —  The stars of Harry Potter may have returned to Hogwarts, but they accidentally brought a special guest with them.
Sam Whiting / San Francisco Chronicle:
Traxamillion, hip-hop producer and hyphy pioneer, dies in Santa Clara at 42  —  Sultan Banks, an influential Bay Area hip-hop producer known as Traxamillion, died Sunday morning in Santa Clara.  —  Banks, 42, died of a rare form of cancer at an aunt's residence where he had been in home hospice, said his manager, Prashant “PK” Kumar.
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Nina Clevinger / The Sun:
Who was Traxamillion?  —  HIP-HOP producer Traxamillion was from San Jose, California.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Vicki Gunvalson's Ex Fiancé Steve Lodge Engaged to Orange County Educator  —  Their engagement comes three months after news broke that Steve Lodge and Real Housewives of Orange County star Vicki Gunvalson had split  —  Steve Lodge is an engaged man again.
Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly and RADAR
TMZ.com:
‘Anchorman’ Star David Koechner Angry Mug Shot After DUI Arrest  —  ‘ANCHORMAN’ STAR DAVID KOECHNER PISSED OFF MUG SHOT After DUI, Hit & Run Arrest  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  We've obtained Koechner's mug shot following his arrest, and one thing is for sure ... the dude looked pissed off to be in custody.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, RADAR, Just Jared and Page Six
Kim Kardashian / Perez Hilton:
Did Kim Kardashian Photoshop Khloé's Daughter True Thompson Into These Disney Pics?!  —  Leave it to the KarJenner fam to send us down the road on the first, most head-scratching controversy of the new year.  We're honestly confused AF by this one!  —  Over the weekend …
Discussion: Page Six
Jem Aswad / Variety:
David Bowie's Estate Sells His Publishing Catalog to Warner Chappell (EXCLUSIVE) … The catalog spans six decades and includes such songs as “Heroes,” “Changes,” “Space Oddity,” “Fame,” “Let's Dance,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Golden Years,” “Ziggy Stardust,” “All the Young Dudes,” his 1981 collaboration with Queen …
YouTube:
Ben Affleck Reacts To Snoop Dogg Golden Globes Nomination Name Mix-Up  —  Ben Affleck reacts to Snoop Dogg mispronouncing “Affleck” during his Golden Globe nomination for “The Tender Bar,” and reveals why he always hated his last n...
Discussion: People.com and Just Jared
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Princess Eugenie Looks Back on 2021: ‘a Year That Blessed Us with Our Boy’  —  The royal's first holiday season as a mom comes after a difficult year, which saw the deaths of Eugenie's grandfather Prince Philip and her father-in-law George Brooksbank  —  Princess Eugenie is marking her first New Year's Eve as a mom.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Lily Collins Hilariously Reacts to Defaced Emily in Paris Billboard  —  While walking around New York City with husband Charlie McDowell, Lily Collins spotted a billboard for her show Emily in Paris.  However, something looked a bit...different.  —  Watch: Lily Collins Talks Fashion at “Emily in Paris” Premiere
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
 
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Jessamy Calkin / Telegraph:
Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan: ‘This has been the worst year of my life - and the hardest’
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Shayne Ward and fiancée Sophie Austin expecting second baby
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Katie Campione / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Appoints Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to Be a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter
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Jacob Stolworthy / The Independent:
Ed Sheeran says South Park joke about ginger hair ‘f***ing ruined’ his life
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Chris Bumbaca / USA Today:
NFL world honors John Madden with tributes, moment of silence in Week 17
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Stephanie Chase / The Sun:
Rylan Clark's estranged husband Dan Neal launching dating show after bitter marriage split
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Hilary Swank Pens Tribute to Her Father After His October Death: ‘One of My Most Favorite Persons’
Discussion: Page Six and E! Online
C. D. / Perez Hilton:
The Kardashian-Jenner Family Reveal Title Of New Hulu Series In First Teaser!
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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
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
The Onion, backed by some Sandy Hook families and Everytown for Gun Safety, buys Infowars in a bankruptcy auction, and plans a January 2025 relaunch as a parody

The Hollywood Reporter:
Disney expects to spend $24B on content in 2025, up from $23.4B in 2024, due to sports programming expenses rising after NFL rate increases and NBA contracts

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
Disney said Disney+ Q4 ARPU in the US and Canada, down 1% QoQ to $7.70, was affected partly by new wholesale arrangements with some distributors

 
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