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2:50 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.
National Comedy Center:
Comedian Tom Smothers Has Passed Away at Age 86  —  December 27, 2023 — Comedian Tom Smothers, one half of the legendary Smothers Brothers comedy team, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of 86, following a recent battle with cancer.
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TMZ.com:
Tom Smothers of The Smothers Brothers Dead at 86  —  Tom Smothers — one half of the famous singing comedy team the “Smothers Brothers” — has died.  —  In a statement released Wednesday, Dick Smothers announced his brother's passing, saying Tom died at home as a result of cancer.
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.
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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’
Discussion: People
TMZ.com:
Nick and Aaron Carter's Sister Bobbie Jean Carter Found Unresponsive In Bathroom  —  NICK & AARON CARTER SISTER BOBBIE JEAN FOUND UNRESPONSIVE IN BATHROOM … Nick and Aaron Carter's sister, Bobbie Jean Carter, was found unresponsive in a bathroom the day she died ... just like her late brother Aaron.
Discussion: Page Six, The Sun and The Blast
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People:
Kate Middleton Has ‘Moved on’ from Drama with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Says Friend (Exclusive)  —  As future queen, royal author Valentine Low tells PEOPLE that Kate “has the longterm interests of the monarchy and royal family at heart”  —  After several years of family strain …
Discussion: Page Six
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People:
Kate Middleton's Secret Strength: ‘She Is Prepared to Fight for What She Thinks Is Right’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Stephanie Petit / People:
Did U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Snub Prince Harry in His Christmas Video?
Discussion: New York Post and Cele|bitchy
Jesse Whittock / Deadline:
David Leland Dies: ‘Wish You Were Here’ Director & ‘The Borgias’ Co-Showrunner Was 82  —  British director and actor David Leland has died aged 82, according to his long-time agency, Casarotto Ramsay & Associates  —  The theater, film and TV star passed away on Christmas Eve (December 24), surrounded by his family.
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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 …
Janine Rubenstein / People:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Set to Be Freed From Prison, Regrets Murdering Mother: 'She Didn't Deserve That' (Exclusive)  —  Set for early release from prison on Dec. 28, the famed victim of Munchausen by proxy opens up to PEOPLE in a new interview  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard has spent eight years in prison …
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
Emily Selleck / Page Six:
Trans actress Tommy Dorfman claims Delta Air Lines employees ‘intentionally’ misgendered her  —  Trans actress Tommy Dorfman claimed two Delta Air Lines employees “intentionally” misgendered her at LaGuardia Airport in New York City over the holidays.  —  The “13 Reasons Why” …
TMZ.com:
Tyga & Chloe Bailey Leave West Hollywood Club Together  —  TYGA & CHLOE BAILEY HANGING WITH YOU IS SWEETER THAN CANDY!!! … Tyga and Chloe Bailey have connecting sweet teeth after a late-night hang.  —  The two music stars were spotted leaving the Bird Streets Club in WeHo Tuesday night …
Discussion: Just Jared
Hope Sloop / Entertainment Tonight:
Timothée Chalamet Joins Kylie Jenner at Kardashian Christmas Party  —  Why Kylie Jenner Is ‘Proud’ of Timothée Chalamet (Source)  —  Hayley Erbert Kisses Derek Hough in First Post After Brain Surgeries  —  Serena Williams' Daughter Olympia's Sweetest and Sassiest Moments
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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 …
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From Mediagazer:

Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
A federal court allows a claim by The Intercept that DMCA prevents OpenAI from stripping a story's title or byline but throws out its claims against Microsoft

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

 
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