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2:45 PM ET, December 30, 2022

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Jeff Hoover / WGN-TV:
Beloved YouTube star Keenan Cahill dies at age 27  —  Some sad news to report.  Internet sensation and friend of the WGN Morning News Keenan Cahill has died.  —  According to a spokesperson for the family, Keenan passed away Thursday at the age of 27.  —  He was born in Elmhurst, Illinois and became friends with WGN over the years.
Discussion: TMZ.com, Just Jared and Just Jared Jr.
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Daily Star:
YouTuber Keenan Cahill dies aged 27 as he's praised for ‘making the world smile’  —  YouTube sensation Keenan Cahill, who has been praised for ‘making the world smile’, has reportedly died at just 27 years of age, with no details about his death disclosed at this stage
Discussion: RADAR and WGN-TV
Ethan Millman / Rolling Stone:
Steven Tyler Accused of Sexual Assault of a Minor in New Lawsuit Over a Decades-Old Claim  —  Julia Holcomb claims Steven Tyler, who is not named in the suit, engaged in a sexual relationship with her in the mid-1970s, starting when she was just 16 years old
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kirstie Alley was cremated, death certificate reveals  —  Kirstie Alley's death certificate reveals the actress was cremated.  —  Alley died in her Florida home on Dec. 5, according to the legal document obtained by Us Weekly Thursday.  She was 71.  —  The “Cheers” alum's children broke …
Discussion: RADAR
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Michelle McGahan / Us Weekly:
Kirstie Alley's Death Certificate Reveals She Was Cremated, Died at Her Home in Florida  —  Kirstie Alley has been cremated following her death on December 5, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  Cheers' Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer and More Pay Tribute to Kirstie Alley
Discussion: Daily Mail and OK Magazine
Janine Henni / People.com:
Prince George's Cousin Mia Tindall Playfully Tries to Distract Him During Royal Christmas Walk  —  Ever the poised prince, George didn't react when his second cousin tried to start some fun  —  Mia Tindall poked some fun at her cousin Prince George on Christmas!
Discussion: Marie Claire
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Janine Henni / People.com:
Why Was Prince Louis Wearing Shorts in December for His Royal Christmas Walk?
Discussion: Marie Claire
People.com:
‘Willow’ 's Warwick Davis on the Grief After Losing His First Son: ‘You Never Quite Get Over It’  —  The acclaimed actor opens up about the devastating loss of his first son — and why he's so grateful to have two healthy children today  —  Actor Warwick Davis — undoubtedly one of the most prolific …
Discussion: Just Jared
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Iconic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies, aged 81 … Iconic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has died at the age of 81, with her family sharing that she died “peacefully” with them by her side in her Clapham home.  —  The fashion designer launched to fame in the 1970s and helped …
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Daily Star:
Iconic fashion designer to the stars Vivienne Westwood dies ‘surrounded by family’
Howard Koplowitz / al.com:
Bob Penny, former UAB professor and ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ actor, dead at 87  —  Bob Penny, a longtime former UAB professor and actor who performed in more than 30 films, including “Forrest Gump” and “Sweet Home Alabama,” has died.  —  He was 87.  A cause of death was not given in his obituary.
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Eva Mendes Dyed Her Hair Fiery Red and It Looks Incredible  —  ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥  —  Eva Mendes is entering 2023 with a whole new vibe: red hair!  The actor showed off her freshly dyed hair on Instagram while wishing …
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Anthony Hopkins Marks 47 Years Sober with Inspiring Video Message: ‘Celebrate Yourself’  —  “Wherever you are, get help.  Don't be ashamed,” the actor and recovering alcoholic said in an inspiring New Year's video message  —  Anthony Hopkins is celebrating 47 years of sobriety.
Discussion: UPI
 
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Discussion: People.com and E! Online
Melissa Koenig / Daily Mail:
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Kelly Wynne / People.com:
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Discussion: Daily Mail
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From Mediagazer:

Dawn Chmielewski / Reuters:
Paramount Global and Skydance Media announce a merger of the two companies, ending months of chaotic talks; a memo says the deal is expected to close in H1 2025

Nikita Mazurov / The Intercept:
Leaked code: NYT tested using OpenAI tech to generate article headlines and help apply its styleguide; NYT says the “experiment was not taken beyond testing”

Calum Jaspan / Sydney Morning Herald:
Memo: Nine's Pedestrian Group restructures as CEO departs, staff faces cuts, and licensing deals to publish Vice, Gizmodo, Kotaku, others in Australia get axed

 
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