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12:45 PM ET, January 15, 2023

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Rip / TMZ.com:
Tristan Thompson's Mother's Funeral Draws Celebrities to Toronto  —  Tristan Thompson held a funeral for his late mother this weekend — which a handful of notable celebrities flew out for to pay their respects ... including the Kardashians.  —  The NBA player was on hand Saturday in Toronto …
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Alexis Jones / People.com:
Khloé, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner Attend Tristan Thompson's Mother's Funeral  —  Thompson's mother, Andrea Thompson, died of a heart attack at her home in Toronto last Thursday, a source confirmed to PEOPLE  —  On Saturday, the three Kardashian-Jenner women attended Andrea's funeral in Toronto, a source confirms to PEOPLE.
Discussion: Bustle, Page Six, Daily Mail and The US Sun
People.com:
Pamela Anderson on Finally Telling Her ‘Whole Story’ in Her Own Words: 'It's Been a Healing Process'  —  “I had no idea how much anger I had inside,” the actress tells PEOPLE  —  Pamela Anderson is finally telling her story.  —  In a new documentary and memoir (both out Jan. 31), the actress shares her life story in her own words.
Discussion: ET Canada and HarperCollins
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New York Times:
Pamela Anderson Doesn't Need Your Redemption. She's Just Fine.
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Acting ‘Manic’ in Restaurant, Husband Sam Storms Off  —  BRITNEY SPEARS ‘MANIC’ EPISODE IN RESTAURANT ... Husband Sam Storms Out … Britney Spears caused a scene Friday night at an L.A. restaurant ... the pop star had a bizarre meltdown, prompting her husband to storm out.
TMZ.com:
‘RHOSLC’ Jen Shah Must Enter Mental Health Program After Prison Release  —  ‘REAL HOUSEWIVES’ JEN SHAH MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ORDERED On Top of Prison Time  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Jen Shah's going to get her head checked once she finishes her stint in the big house ... and it's all Uncle Sam's idea.
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and ET Canada
People.com:
Carey Mulligan Is Pregnant, Expecting Third Baby with Husband Marcus Mumford  —  The actress and the Mumford & Sons frontman are already parents to daughter Evelyn Grace, 7, and son Wilfred, 5  —  Carey Mulligan is expanding her family!  —  The actress, 37, is pregnant and expecting …
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel Crowned Miss Universe 2022  —  The winner of the Miss Universe 2022 pageant is R'Bonney Gabriel from Miss USA.  Find out who came in second and third place and see photos of the pageant contestants.  —  Watch: “The Rundown”: Olivia Culpo Gets Pranked
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Cate Blanchett is classically chic in a ruffled sweater and slacks alongside radiant Angela Bassett and stylish Michelle Yeoh as they lead stars at the BAFTA Tea Party in Los Angeles  —  Cate Blanchett was elegantly chic as she made a grand arrival at the star-studded BAFTA Tea Party alongside …
Discussion: HELLO! and Just Jared
Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome New Baby: ‘What a Blessed Day’  —  The new baby joins John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's older children, Miles and Luna  —  John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's family just got a little bigger!  —  The couple's baby was born on Friday, Jan. 13 …
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Marie Osmond Reveals She's a ‘Fun Grandma,’ Defends Not Leaving Her Kids Inheritances  —  Sticking to her guns.  Marie Osmond is a proud mother (and grandmother) of eight, but she remains firm in her plans not to leave her children an inheritance.  —  “Honestly, why would you enable your child to not try to be something?
Discussion: HELLO! and Just Jared
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Michael Bay Blasts ‘Reckless’ and ‘False’ Story Accusing Him of Killing a Pigeon on Movie Set in Italy (EXCLUSIVE) … Michael Bay is fighting back against a widely-seen report that said he was charged in Italy for killing a pigeon during production on the 2019 Netflix film, “6 Underground.”
People.com:
Lisa Marie Presley Was ‘Side by Side’ with Riley Keough at Elvis Birthday Bash Days Before Death  —  Keough, Austin Butler, and Elvis director Baz Luhrmann joined Presley as they celebrated what would've been her late father's 88th birthday Sunday  —  Before the Golden Globes …
Discussion: ET Canada, Mirror, Deadline and HELLO!
 
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From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

Geneva Abdul / The Guardian:
Internal email: the UK's Reach plans to merge staff at The Daily Mirror and celebrity magazine OK! to cut costs, but the move won't result in cutting of roles

 
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