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3:00 AM ET, January 16, 2023

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Rip / TMZ.com:
‘THE WIRE’ AL BROWN DEAD AT 83  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Al Brown — famous from “The Wire” — has died ... this according to his loved ones.  —  The actor's daughter, Jenny, tells TMZ ... Al passed away Friday in Las Vegas as a result of his Alzheimer's battle.
Christina Dugan Ramirez / People.com:
Sheryl Lee Ralph Shares the Encouraging Words Late Sidney Poitier Once Told Her in Critics Choice Speech  —  Sheryl Lee Ralph took home the award for best supporting actress in a comedy series at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards for her role as Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary
Discussion: Just Jared, TVLine, POPSUGAR and Variety
Dory Jackson / People.com:
Niecy Nash Jokes About Her Mom Not Thinking She Was a ‘Good Dramatic Actress’ After Critics Choice Win  —  Niecy Nash-Betts took home the award for her role in Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday  —  Niecy Nash-Betts' hard work has paid off!
Discussion: Just Jared
Bruce Haring / Deadline:
Critics Choice Awards Will Require Covid Test Of All Attendees As List Of Dropouts From Virus Grows  —  UPDATE: All attendees of tonight's Critics Choice awards have to submit a Covid test taken within 72 hours of the event.  The unusual step is one of the first major awards in 2023 to require this added measure.
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Kim Kardashian's son Saint West loses first tooth: ‘Can I have Robux?’  —  Saint West is a man with a plan.  —  Kim Kardashian's eldest son lost his first tooth and requested the tooth fairy bring him Robux — a gift card to use for the children's game Roblox — instead of money.
Mj Bergin / Daily Mail:
Critics' Choice Awards 2023: Sadie Sink makes a splash on red carpet in Chanel as she celebrates her best young actress nomination for The Whale  —  The Whale star Sadie Sink made a splash on the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet in a spectacular a Chanel dress in LA on Sunday.
Discussion: Footwear News, POPSUGAR and Just Jared
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Bengals QB Joe Burrow's GF Olivia Supports Him at AFC Wild Card Game  —  College sweethearts!  Joe Burrow started dating girlfriend Olivia Holzmacher years before the Cincinnati Bengals played the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.  —  The football player met Holzmacher while attending The Ohio State University.
Discussion: Just Jared
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Critics' Choice Awards 2023 Red Carpet Fashion: See Every Look as the Stars Arrive  —  Hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler, the 2023 Critics' Choice Awards will feature appearances by Quinta Brunson, Claire Danes and more live from the Fairmont Century Plaza on Jan. 15.  —  Watch: 2023 Golden Globes Fashion Round-Up
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.
TMZ.com:
Marvin Gaye III Arrested for Domestic Violence, Assault With Deadly Weapon  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 311 … Marvin Gaye III, son of Motown Icon Marvin Gaye, was arrested late Friday afternoon a day after he allegedly pointed a gun at his wife and cousin.  —  TMZ broke the story …
Kristin Myers / The Blast:
‘Glee’ Actor Blake Jenner Pleads No Contest To DUI & Gets No Jail Time  —  Home / Exclusive / ‘Glee’ Actor Blake Jenner Pleads No Contest To DUI & Gets No Jail Time  —  Actor Blake Jenner has pleaded no contest to his DUI charge, and the deal will allow him to remain a free man.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared and ET Canada
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
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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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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