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12:25 PM ET, December 27, 2023

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The Korea Times:
‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead amid investigation over drug allegations  —  Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning “Parasite” was found dead in an apparent suicide Wednesday while facing an investigation over suspected drug use.  —  A man in his 40s was found unconscious in a car …
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Hyung-Jin Kim / Associated Press:
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ is found dead  —  Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday, authorities said, after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use.
Associated Press:
Heat exhaustion killed Taylor Swift fan attending Rio concert, forensics report says  —  Heat exhaustion is the cause of death of a Brazilian fan who attended a concert of singer Taylor Swift in November, a forensics report obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday shows.
Discussion: Just Jared and Rolling Stone
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift Fan Ana Clara Benevides Machado's Cause of Death Revealed 1 Month After ‘Eras Tour’  —  Late Taylor Swift fan Ana Clara Benevides Machado's cause of death has been revealed one month after an investigation was launched by Brazilian police.  —  Machado died from “heat exhaustion …
Discussion: The Blast
Natalie Kainz / NBC News:
North Carolina toddler opens entire family's Christmas presents at 3 a.m.  —  A couple woke up on Christmas morning to their 3-year-old loudly requesting a pair of scissors to open a gift he unwrapped in the middle of the night.  —  A North Carolina couple woke up on Christmas morning …
Discussion: People, New York Post, ABC4 Utah and WFLA-TV
Charna Flam / People:
Bobbie Jean Carter's Daughter Staying with Her and Nick Carter's Mom After Sudden Death (Exclusive)  —  Bobbie Jean, the sister of Nick and Aaron Carter, died on Saturday at 41  —  Bobbie Jean Carter's 8-year-old daughter Bella is in the care of her grandmother Jane after her mother's sudden death …
Discussion: Suggest, Page Six and The Blast
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Us Weekly:
Kyle Richards on Getting Insanely Fit at 54 and Navigating Her Split From Mauricio Umansky (Exclusive)  —  Kyle Richards is in the best shape of her life.  “I think back to when I was in my 20s and 30s, and I look better than I did then, and that's after having four kids,” says the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star.
Discussion: Page Six
Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
Band of Brothers director dies as Hollywood stars lead touching tributes  —  BAFTA-winning British actor and director David Leland has died at the age of 82 after a decorated film and TV career, working with some of the biggest names in showbizness  —  BAFTA-winning British actor and director David Leland has died at the age of 82.
Discussion: The Sun and The Mirror
Page Six:
Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ethan Slater spotted on rare outing in NYC during dinner date with her dad  —  Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are on each other's wish list this year.  —  They were spotted on a rare outing in New York City with the pop singer's father, Ed Butera, and a girlfriend just days before Christmas.
Daily Mail:
Prince Harry ‘threw a fit’ and cut Dominic West out of his life: Friend reveals details of Crown star's fall-out with the royal after the actor said he stopped speaking to him after saying duke drank champagne out of a false leg  —  The Crown star Dominic West was such a firm friend …
People:
Kate Middleton's Secret Strength: ‘She Is Prepared to Fight for What She Thinks Is Right’ (Exclusive)  —  “Kate thinks strategically,” royal author Valentine Low tells PEOPLE in this week's issue  —  Kate Middleton felt the support of those closest to her as she hosted her annual carol concert on Dec. 8.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Stephanie Petit / People:
Did U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Snub Prince Harry in His Christmas Video?  —  A joke phone call to 10 Downing Street from “Harry” got people talking on Christmas Day  —  U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Christmas video may have been misinterpreted.  —  On Monday, Sunak shared …
Discussion: New York Post and Cele|bitchy
Angel Saunders / People:
TikTok Influencer Emily Mariko is Pregnant — See the Sweet Announcement!  —  The social media star and her husband, Matt Rickard, married in August  —  Emily Mariko is growing her family!  —  The 31-year-old TikToker shared the exciting news on the social media platform …
Discussion: Just Jared
Alix Breeden / Page Six:
Reese Witherspoon sizzles in a white one-piece swimsuit on luxurious Mexican beach vacation  —  Reese Witherspoon stunned in a one-piece swimsuit during a holiday getaway south of the border.  —  The “Legally Blonde” star was grinning ear to ear Tuesday as she soaked up some sun in Los Cabos …
Moises Mendez II / TIME:
How The Color Purple's Climactic “I'm Here” Came to Life on Stage and Screen  —  The song “I'm Here” from The Color Purple musical is not meant to be sung, but roared.  It's not meant to be heard but felt.  —  “I'm Here” is the climax of the musical.  It reframes the protagonist Celie's narrative …
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
 
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