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2:30 PM ET, January 20, 2023

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Lynette Rice / Deadline:
Taylor Kinney Takes Leave Of Absence From NBC's ‘Chicago Fire’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Kinney, a fan favorite who plays Kelly Severide on Chicago Fire, is taking a break from the NBC drama.  —  Kinney has starred as a firefighter on the Dick Wolf procedural since its launch in 2012.
Discussion: HELLO!, Us Weekly, Just Jared and TVLine
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Dory Jackson / People.com:
Taylor Kinney to Take a Leave of Absence from ‘Chicago Fire’  —  The actor has had a prominent role across the One Chicago franchises' many shows — but he first entered the world by joining Chicago Fire as Lieutenant Kelly Severide in 2012  —  It's a sad day for the One Chicago family.
Chris Morris / Variety:
David Crosby, Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash Co-Founder, Dies at 81 … Singer-songwriter-guitarist David Crosby, a founding member of two popular and enormously influential '60s rock units, the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), has died.  He was 81 years old.
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Robert Pattinson Swaps Pants for Fierce Tweed Skirt at Dior's Paris Week Fashion Show  —  Robert Pattinson brought the wow factor to Dior's Homme fall/winter 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 20.  See his eye-catching ensemble below.  —  Robert Pattinson stepped out in the twilight in his most fashion-forward look to date.
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TMZ.com:
‘Pitch Perfect’ Star Brittany Snow Files For Divorce From Husband Tyler Stanaland  —  Brittany Snow is officially waving the white flag on her marriage ... because she just filed for divorce from her reality TV star husband.  —  The “Pitch Perfect” star beelined it to court Wednesday and filed …
Ellen Durney / BuzzFeed News:
Dakota Johnson Joked About The Cannibalism Allegations Against Armie Hammer A Year After She Faced Intense Backlash For Defending Him  —  Sundance Film Festival kicked off yesterday in Park City and Dakota Johnson was among the first to take to the stage.  —  At the opening night dinner …
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
You'll Be Speechless After Watching Shay Mooney's Baby Announcement  —  Dan + Shay's Shay Mooney and wife Hannah Love Mooney have welcomed their third baby.  Turn up the volume and see how the couple announced their newest arrival.  —  Shay Mooney is so glad this baby exists.
People.com:
Regina King Honors Late Son Ian Alexander Jr., 1 Year After His Death: ‘My Guiding Light’  —  Ian Alexander Jr. was Regina King's only child, whom she shared with her ex-husband, record producer Ian Alexander Sr.  —  Regina King is remembering her late son, Ian Alexander Jr., one year after his death by suicide.
Gaby Keiderling / Cosmopolitan:
Meghan Markle's Cuyana Hat Is Finally on Sale Right Now  —  PSA: The San Fransisco-based brand rarely goes on sale.  —  It's a good day, and a rare one, when Cuyana has a sale.  It's an especially good day when Meghan Markle's iconic wide brim Panama hat is also marked down in the promotion.
Discussion: Page Six
Just Jared:
‘Cobra Kai’ Renewed for Sixth & Final Season by Netflix  —  Cobra Kai is coming to an end.  —  On Friday (January 20), Netflix announced that the Karate Kid spinoff series starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka had been renewed for a sixth and final season.
Eric Andersson / People.com:
Janelle Monáe Says Response Since Coming Out as Non-Binary Has ‘Been Great’  —  “There are more discussions, and that's so important,” the star of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery says in the new issue of PEOPLE  —  Janelle Monáe is grateful for the positive response since coming out as non-binary last year.
Discussion: ET Canada
People.com:
'That ‘90s Show’ ‘s Ashley Aufderheide Shares Which “70s Show’ Star Gave Her the Best Advice  —  Aufderheide's costar Maxwell Donovan also shares how Topher Grace and Debra Jo Rupp “totally calmed my nerves” and “made me feel immediately part of this family” during the first day on set
Discussion: ET Canada and POPSUGAR
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Rami Malek-Starring Buster Keaton Limited Series From Matt Reeves In Works At Warner Bros TV  —  EXCLUSIVE: Deadline hears that Warner Bros. Television is developing a limited series about Buster Keaton that has Oscar and Emmy winner Rami Malek playing the vaudeville-turned-silent comedy movie star.
Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Chrissy Teigen Shares First Photo of Her and John Legend's Baby Girl, Esti Maxine: ‘Full of Love’  —  The couple welcomed the new addition on Jan. 13, John Legend confirmed during a private concert hours after the infant's arrival  —  Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are introducing their baby girl!
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan Are ‘Crazy About Each Other’ Amid Romance: Details … Enjoying their time together.  Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are developing a serious connection after choosing to remain tight-lipped about their romance.  —  “Larsa and Marcus are still trying to play it coy …
Discussion: Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
LESLIE JORDAN DIED FROM ‘CARDIAC DYSFUNCTION’ ... Before Crashing Car Into Building  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 4.1K … Leslie Jordan was not killed as the result of a car accident, instead, he suffered a “sudden cardiac dysfunction” which resulted in his death and caused him to crash.
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Jennifer Coolidge Just Recited ‘Jenny From the Block’ on TikTok, and Jennifer Lopez Made a Cameo … This is a season of firsts for Jennifer Coolidge.  —  After winning her first Golden Globe for her role as Tanya in The White Lotus, Coolidge decided it was high time to make her TikTok debut, so she got right to it.
TMZ.com:
Jerry Harris and Julie Chrisley Incarcerated at Same Prison  —  JULIE CHRISLEY & JERRY HARRIS REALITY STARS AT SAME KY PRISON ... Won't Rub Elbows, Though  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  “Cheer” star Jerry Harris and Julie Chrisley are 2 names you'd never expect to see in the same sentence …
Discussion: AceShowBiz.com and Page Six
New York Times:
Alec Baldwin Will Be Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in ‘Rust’ Killing  —  A gun that Mr. Baldwin was rehearsing with went off, killing the film's cinematographer.  The armorer responsible for weapons on set also faces manslaughter charges.  —  For more than a year …
Buddy-Buddy / TMZ.com:
Pete Davidson and Chase Sui Wonders Kiss On Universal Studios Hollywood Date  —  PETE DAVIDSON, CHASE SUI LOCKS LIPS ON THEME PARK DAY DATE … Pete Davidson's love for Chase Sui Wonders is universal ... as in, he couldn't stop kissing his new girlfriend on a date to Universal Studios.
Insider:
39 more Regal theaters are closing in the US amid bankruptcy.  See the full list.  — Over three dozen Regal Cinemas locations in the US are expected to close.  — Parent company Cineworld said it plans to reject their leases next month.  — Cineworld filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
Laura Collins / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘He was a predator who took full advantage of his position’: T.J. Holmes had affair with 24-year-old ABC ‘intern’ 13 years his junior after she sought him out as a mentor - and they had sex in his OFFICE  — Holmes ‘seduced’ ABC script coordinator Jasmin Pettaway after she reached …
 
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Lisa Marie Presley Honored / TMZ.com:
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Laura Sutcliffe / HELLO!:
Princess Kate ups the glamour in recycled power suit
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Glenn Garner / People.com:
Kristin Chenoweth Gives Wedding Update After Postponing with Fiancé Josh Bryant: ‘Working on It’
Discussion: Just Jared
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Ashley Olsen Flashes Ring on That Finger in First Sighting Since Louis Eisner Wedding
Discussion: Daily Mail
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Peter White / Deadline:
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