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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Picked Up After Prison Release by New Husband, a Wrestling Fan with ‘Hitman’ Hart License Plate  —  On Thursday, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was picked up by her husband Ryan Scott Anderson in Missouri after her early prison release  —  Upon her early release from prison on Thursday …
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Released from 10-Year Prison Sentence Early After Mother's Murder: 'I'm Ready' (Exclusive)  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard was granted parole in September after serving nearly seven years for her role in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard
Ben Ashford / Daily Mail:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is seen for the first time leaving Missouri hotel with husband after being RELEASED from prison for killing her Munchausen-by-proxy mom  — Gypsy Rose Blanchard has been seen in public for the first time since being released from Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri early Thursday
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Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Jessica Chastain Puts Those Evelyn Hugo Rumors to Rest Once and for All  —  Jessica Chastain set the record straight about the rumors of her lead role in the upcoming Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo film adaptation to rest and some fans won't be too happy.  —  Jessica Chastain is finally closing the chapter on all things Evelyn Hugo.
Nekesa Mumbi Moody / The Hollywood Reporter:
Oprah Winfrey on That Surprise Cameo in ‘The Color Purple’: “A Wonderful Easter Egg”  —  Spoiler Alert: Audiences were delighted to see a certain familiar face in the musical remake that's now in theaters.  Winfrey, a producer of the film, explains why it made sense and why there aren't others.
Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Bobby Rivers, VH1 & Food Network Host, Dead at 70  —  Bobby Rivers, who was best known for his hosting roles on the Food Network and VH1, has reportedly passed away at the age of 70.  —  According to WISN 12, RIvers was Milwaukee's first black film critic on TV.
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Fantasia Barrino on Her Personal Struggles After American Idol: ‘I Lost a Lot’ (Exclusive)  —  After winning ‘American Idol’ in 2004, Fantasia Barrino tells PEOPLE she “lost everything”  —  Fantasia Barrino is opening up about tough times she experienced after stepping into the spotlight.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared and Marie Claire
Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
Despite Reports, A24's ‘Civil War’ Is Not Over 3 Hours Long  —  You won't have to battle your bladder to watch A24's upcoming action epic “Civil War.”  —  The Alex Garland movie, set in the near future as the United States breaks out into violent conflict, has a runtime of 109 minutes, despite reports to the contrary.
Ilana Kaplan / People:
Ariana Grande Is ‘Serious’ with Ethan Slater, Has ‘Very Normal Relationship’: Source (Exclusive)  —  “She loves being with him,” a source tells PEOPLE  —  Things are getting very real for Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.  —  A source tells PEOPLE that things are “serious” between the …
Daniela Avila / People:
Cher Files for a Conservatorship of Son Elijah Blue Allman Due to ‘Severe’ Substance Abuse Issues  —  Cher previously denied allegations she had her son “kidnapped,” telling PEOPLE the rumors were “not true”  —  Cher has filed for a conservatorship of her son Elijah Blue Allman due to his alleged recent substance abuse issues.
ST Barts Baes / TMZ.com:
Scott Disick Hits The Beach With Ex Chloe Bartoli 17 Years After Dating  —  SCOTT DISICK SOAKS IN THE SUN WITH FORMER FLAME  —  Scott Disick is enjoying sandy beaches with a woman from his past ... his old flame, Chloe Bartoli, who he dated 17 years ago.  —  Scott and Chloe took a dip …
Cindy Von Quednow / CNN:
Pierce Brosnan cited for walking in thermal areas at Yellowstone Park, court document shows  —  Actor Pierce Brosnan was cited in Wyoming after allegedly walking in thermal areas of Yellowstone National Park, a court document obtained by CNN shows.  —  The charges against Brosnan are …
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Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Jermaine Jackson sued for alleged 1988 sexual assault, plaintiff ‘feared for her life’  —  Jermaine Jackson has been sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman named Rita Butler Barrett in Los Angeles in 1988.  —  The civil lawsuit for sexual battery, battery, sexual assault and negligence …
Discussion: The Blast, People and New York Post
Marisa Sullivan / People:
Nicole Kidman Bottle-Feeds Baby Lamb on Farm: ‘Holiday Chores’  —  The Australian actress has cows, horses, and alpacas on her farm in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales  —  Nicole Kidman is giving fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her relaxed lifestyle.
Discussion: Us Weekly, HELLO! and Page Six
Michelle Lee / People:
Alix Earle Speaks on ‘Healthy’ Relationship with Braxton Berrios and Spills on Drama with His Ex Sophia Culpo  —  The TikToker uploaded a tell-all episode of her podcast ‘Hot Mess with Alix Earle’ on Dec. 28  —  Alix Earle is closing out 2023 with some piping-hot tea.
Vanessa Etienne / People:
Jon Pardi Reveals He's ‘112 Days Sober’ After He ‘Retired’ from Alcohol: ‘I Was So Unhappy with Myself’  —  The country star said he's “lost a bunch of weight” since giving up alcohol  —  Jon Pardi is entering 2024 making strides in his newfound sobriety journey.
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
Sadie Bell / People:
Will Smith Says ‘Most Terrified’ He's Ever Been Was on His ‘One and Only Date’ with Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa  —  The actor/rapper and Sandra “Pepa” Denton reminisced about the time they went out on 'Class of ‘88’ podcast  —  Will Smith had one half of Salt-N-Pepa saying, “Whatta Man,” for a brief period in the '80s.
Discussion: Just Jared
Evan Real / Page Six:
Jennifer Lopez is all abs in white bikini and chic sun hat during beach vacation in St. Barts  —  Jennifer Lopez is ready to dive into the new year.  —  The “Jenny From the Block” singer, 54, showed off her amazing abs in a white-hot bikini in St. Barts on Wednesday.
Discussion: Daily Mail, TMZ.com and Hollywood Life
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Chris Rock and Amber Rose step out in NYC together after Christmas  —  Chris Rock and Amber Rose sparked romance rumors after they were spotted out and about in New York City together the day after Christmas.  —  The potential new couple was all smiles as they stepped out for a stroll …
 
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