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1:25 PM ET, January 19, 2023

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TMZ.com:
Rep. George Santos Denies Drag Queen Past After 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
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
Paige Strout / E! Online:
Tatyana Ali Makes Her Fresh Prince Return in Bel-Air Season 2 Trailer  —  Fresh Prince's Tatyana Ali returns to L.A. in the new Bel-Air season two trailer.  See what's in store for Will (Jabari Banks), Carlton (Olly Sholotan) and more this season on Peacock.  —  A familiar face is headed back to Bel-Air.
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 …
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Pro Soccer Player Anton Walkes Dead at 25  —  Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes died on Jan. 19, his team announced on Instagram.  Read statements from the club's owner and Major League Soccer.  —  Watch: In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2022  —  The Major League Soccer community has lost a star.
Just Jared:
‘Gossip Girl’ Canceled By HBO Max After 2 Seasons, Show Will Be Shopped Elsewhere for Season 3  —  Gossip Girl has been officially canceled by HBO Max after two seasons.  —  “We are very grateful to showrunner/executive producer Joshua Safran, and executive producers Stephanie Savage …
Just Jared:
‘Outlander’ Renewed for 8th & Final Season at Starz, Prequel Series Officially Greenlit  —  Some bittersweet news for fans of Outlander, starring Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe: the show has been renewed for an eighth season on Starz, but that season will be its last.
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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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
Skyler Caruso / People.com:
Sydney Sweeney Is ‘So Captivated’ by ‘Euphoria’ Costar Alexa Demie: ‘She Rocks Whatever She Has Going On’  —  Sweeney also reveals that her on-screen Euphoria sister and real-life best friend, Maude Apatow, is the most fun to sit alongside in the glam chair  —  Despite Cassie Howard …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
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 …
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: Mirror and The Sun
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
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 …
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 …
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.
People.com:
Lisa Marie Presley's Ex Michael Lockwood Says Their 14-Year-Old Twins Will 'Carry Our Family's Legacy'  —  A memorial for the late singer-songwriter will be held on Sunday at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee  —  Lisa Marie Presley's ex-husband is addressing the loss of his former wife after her tragic death last week.
 
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