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11:55 AM ET, January 19, 2023

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TMZ.com:
Rep. George Santos Was Drag Queen in Brazil, Ex-Friend Posts 2008 Photo  —  7:39 AM PT — George Santos addressed the reports, saying the drag queen claims are “categorically false.”  He said, “the media continues to make outrageous claims about my life while I am working to deliver results.
Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
Actor Julian Sands Missing After Going Hiking on Deadly Mount Baldy in California  —  Authorities have responded to 14 rescue missions on Mount Baldy in the last four weeks, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news briefing  —  Julian Sands has disappeared after hiking up Southern California's deadly Mount Baldy.
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Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
Joe Trohman Says He Will Temporarily Step Away from Fall Out Boy to Focus on His Mental Health  —  “I must disclose that my mental health has rapidly deteriorated over the past several years,” Joe Trohman said as he announced a hiatus from Fall Out Boy  —  Joe Trohman is prioritizing his mental health.
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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman taking break over ‘deteriorated’ mental health  —  Fall Out Boy's longtime guitarist announced Wednesday that he is temporarily leaving the band to focus on his mental health.  —  “Neil Young once howled that it's better to burn out than to fade away.
Discussion: Variety
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Buys Iconic Princess Diana Diamond Cross Necklace  —  Kim Kardashian has added another piece to her growing collection of iconic jewelry and memorabilia ... a famous diamond cross necklace once worn by Princess Diana.  —  Auction sources tell TMZ ... the SKIMS honcho just snatched …
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Darel Jevens / Chicago Sun Times:
Former Second City actor-writer Michael Lehrer, who had ALS, dies at 44  —  The performer, who continued to do comedy after developing the neurodegenerative disease, ‘died with dignity on his own terms,’ says his life partner and caregiver.  —  Michael Lehrer, a former Second City performer …
Hedy Phillips / People.com:
Emily Ratajkowski Joins Viktor & Rolf as Face of Flowerbomb — Reveals Her Favorite Scent on a Man  —  Ratajkowski opens up to PEOPLE about her earliest scent memories, what her mom taught her about wearing perfume and what she likes men to smell like  —  Emily Ratajkowski's new gig is pure icon behavior.
Discussion: Page Six and Glamour
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Alec Baldwin Facing Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in ‘Rust’ Shooting Death of Halyna Hutchins  —  More than one year after the fatal on-set shooting, the Santa Fe County District Attorney's Office made a decision about pressing charges after the sheriff completed the investigation
Daily Star:
Ashley Roberts says ‘martial artist’ stalker blew kisses as she left show, court hears  —  Pussycat Dolls singer and Heart FM presenter Ashley Roberts has told a court of her terror after being targeted by a stalker who was convinced he was a boyfriend
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror
Sandra Sobieraj Westfall / People.com:
‘Monday Night Football’ Alum Lisa Guerrero Reveals She Suffered Miscarriage on Live TV During a Game  —  In an exclusive excerpt of her new memoir Warrior, the journalist looks back on the painful secret she's kept since her controversial 2003-2004 season on Monday Night Football
Sara Donnellan / Us Weekly:
Chris Evans and Alba Baptista Have ‘Gotten Serious’ in ‘Committed’ Romance … Taking it to the next level!  Chris Evans and Alba Baptista confirmed their romance via social media earlier this month — and their love story is just getting started.  —  “Chris and Alba have gotten serious …
Discussion: ET Canada
Just Jared:
BAFTAs 2023 Nominations Revealed - Full List of Film Nominees Revealed!  —  Every nominee for the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards has been revealed!  —  All Quiet on the Western Front received the most nominations with 14 total.  The Banshees Of Inisherin, and Everything Everywhere All at Once each received …
Daniel Trainor / E! Online:
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan Tease a “Collision” Between Walking Dead Spinoffs  —  In an exclusive interview with E! News, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan teased that their upcoming Walking Dead spinoff might crossover with the other spinoffs currently in development.
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Jeremy Renner Moaning in Pain on Snowplow Accident 911 Call Audio  —  JEREMY RENNER MOANING IN PAIN ON 911 CALL AUDIO ... ‘Crushed’ By Snowplow  —  SCREAMS OF PAIN  —  Jeremy Renner was moaning in pain in the background of the 911 call from his snowplow accident ... with his neighbor telling …
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
‘M3GAN’ Sequel Set for 2025, Allison Williams and Violet McGraw Returning … Get ready for more “M3GAN.”  The internet's favorite demonic dancing doll is returning to theaters in 2025.  —  “M3GAN 2.0,” a sequel to Atomic Monster and Blumhouse's campy thriller, is officially in the works.
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Kardashians are confused, concerned about Kanye West's new marriage  —  The Kardashian family is confused — and concerned — over Kanye West's sudden “marriage” to Yeezy architect Bianca Censori, a source tells Page Six.  —  One of the issues the family is worried about, our source says …
Liz McNeil / People.com:
Pamela Anderson Says Relationship with Tommy Lee May Have Been ‘Only Time I Was Ever Truly in Love’  —  Pamela Anderson's new memoir Love, Pamela is exclusively excerpted in this week's PEOPLE  —  In the early days of Pamela Anderson's love affair with rocker Tommy Lee, the Baywatch star says …
Paige Strout / E! Online:
Amanda Seyfried Says Heading to Broadway for Thelma & Louise Musical “Scares the Hell” Out of Her  —  Watch: Amanda Seyfried Did What With Her Golden Globes Trophy?!  —  Amanda Seyfried is giving her regards to Broadway.  —  The Dropout actress recent spoke about the musical adaptation …
Paige Strout / E! Online:
Raise a Glass to Anna Kendrick's A Simple Favor Sequel Update  —  Watch: Anna Kendrick Teases A Simple Favor 2: “It's So Good”  —  Prepare to don your best power suit.  —  Fans of the 2018 dark comedy A Simple Favor have been buzzing since director Paul Feig announced a sequel in May 2022.
Discussion: Just Jared
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Jinger Duggar Vuolo Remains Supportive of Josh Duggar's Wife Anna and Their Kids: 'I'm Always Here'  —  “I know that they've just been through so much,” Jinger tells PEOPLE of Josh's wife Anna and their seven children in an exclusive interview  —  Jinger Duggar Vuolo is showing her support …
 
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People.com:
Lisa Marie Presley's Ex Michael Lockwood Says Their 14-Year-Old Twins Will 'Carry Our Family's Legacy'
Discussion: Entertainment Tonight
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Demi Lovato, Anitta and More Receive 2023 GLAAD Media Awards Nominations: See the Complete List
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Kevin Jonas Looks Back on ‘Really Bad’ Proposal to Wife Danielle
Discussion: People.com and Cosmopolitan
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Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Nicole Williams English and Husband Larry English Welcome First Baby: ‘Over the Moon in Love’
Discussion: Page Six
Mikey O'Connell / The Hollywood Reporter:
Sarah Michelle Gellar Returns to Fighting Form: “I've Earned the Right to Stand Where I Am”
Christian Allaire / Vogue:
Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, and Dua Lipa Are This Year's Met Gala Co-Chairs
Stephanie Wenger / People.com:
Amanda Bynes Set to Reunite with Her ‘All That’ Costars for '90s Con Panel: 'I'm Really Excited'
 

 
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Annie Palmer / CNBC:
Amazon reports Q3 AWS revenue up 19% YoY to $27.5B and AWS operating income of $10.4B, up from $7B in Q3 2023, and subscription sales up 11% to $11.3B

Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg:
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Search to let users search for timely information using GPT-4o, after testing the feature in July 2024, a direct challenge to Google

Steven Waldman / Columbia Journalism Review:
Jeff Bezos should donate The Washington Post to a public charity that maintains its quality and independence, as he is too financially compromised to own it

 
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