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John Katsilometes / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Comic legend Shecky Greene dies at 97  —  Shecky Greene, an entertainment legend whose very name became synonymous with stand-up comedy, has died.  He was 97.  —  Greene died at 3:21 a.m. Sunday at his home in Las Vegas of natural causes, confirmed by his wife of 41 years Marie Musso Green.
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Alix Breeden / Page Six:
Shecky Greene, ‘The Tonight Show’ alum and stand-up comedy legend, dead at 97  —  Legendary comic Shecky Greene has died.  He was 97.  —  The “Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” staple passed away early Sunday morning at his Las Vegas home, his wife, Marie Musso Greene, confirmed to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Discussion: Deadline
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Announces Surprise Abdication After 52 Years on Throne  —  Denmark's Queen Margrethe II made a surprise announcement during her New Year's Eve address to her nation: She will step down as monarch.  —  Something surprising is happening in the state of Denmark.
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Gypsy Rose Details Her Most Painful Unnecessary Procedure (Exclusive)  —  The 32-year-old Munchausen by Proxy victim recalls not responding well to anesthesia after an unnecessary procedure  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard — the 32-year-old Munchausen by proxy victim who was released …
Discussion: Suggest and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Danny Masterson's First Days in Prison Revealed, No Family Visits  —  DANNY MASTERSON FIRST DAYS OF PRISON SCHEDULE REVEALED … We've got a look at what's on the docket for Danny Masterson for at least his first 90 days in prison ... and it looks like the disgraced actor will be on a short leash.
Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Disney's Coco star Ana Ofelia Murguía dies as devastated fans rush to pay tribute  —  Disney voice actress Ana Ofelia Murguía has sadly died after finding a new fanbase with her role as Mama Coco in the Pixar animated hit, with her fans rushing to pay tribute
Discussion: Daily Mail, The Sun and The Mirror
TMZ.com:
Nigel Lythgoe Denies Paula Abdul's Sexual Assault Lawsuit Claims  —  Paula Abdul's claims of sexual assault against ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe are wholly untrue, and they'll be fought off vigorously in court ... so says the man himself.  —  Nigel tells TMZ …
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Not Causing Travis Kelce's On-Field Woes, Chiefs Legend Insists  —  CHIEFS LEGEND CHRISTIAN OKOYE DON'T BLAME TAYLOR FOR KELCE'S WOES ... She's NOT The Problem!!! … Legendary Kansas City running back Christian Okoye is urging the Taylor Swift critics to shake off their hate …
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
Tom Brady Jokes ‘Only Downside’ to 2023 Was a Surprise Retirement Party  —  Tom Brady is sharing his highlight reel from 2023.  —  “Looking back on 2023 grateful for every moment,” Brady, 46, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, December 31.  “Cherishing the highs, learning from the lows, and looking forward to what's coming next.”
Discussion: People and New York Post
Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
Georgia Harrison ‘signs up for Love Island All Stars’ after revenge porn horror  —  Reality star Georgia Harrison is reportedly set to return to Love Island six years after she competed on the ITV dating show in her epic return to TV in the new year  —  Revenge Porn activist Georgia Harrison …
Discussion: The Mirror and The Sun
Sara Whitman / Page Six:
Dave Chappelle takes aim at the transgender community once more in new Netflix special ‘The Dreamer’  —  Dave Chappelle did exactly what he said he wouldn't do in his new Netflix special: make fun of trans people.  —  Although his seventh special for Netflix, titled “The Dreamer,” …
Stacy Lambe / People:
Survivor Alum Parvati Shallow Reveals Relationship with Comedian Mae Martin: 'We're Here.  We're Queer.'  —  Parvati was previously married to fellow ‘Survivor’ contestant John Fincher  —  Parvati Shallow is lucky in love!  —  The Survivor alum, 41, revealed that she is in a relationship …
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Maurice Hines, Tap Dancer Extraordinaire, Dies at 80  —  The Broadway star and his late younger brother, Gregory Hines, performed in an act starting when they were kids and sparkled in Francis Ford Coppola's ‘The Cotton Club.’  —  Maurice Hines, the Broadway dancer, choreographer and actor …
Discussion: The Wrap, The US Sun, Deadline and Metro
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Mitchell Peters / Billboard:
Maurice Hines, Tap Dance Icon, Dies at 80
Discussion: The US Sun and Variety
 
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Alex Ross / People:
Maria Bello Explains Why She and Dominique Crenn Are ‘Finally’ Getting Married After a 5-Year Engagement (Exclusive)
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Hannah Hope / The Sun:
Inbetweeners star Emily Atack reveals she's pregnant with first child after finding love with nuclear scientist partner
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Janko Roettgers / The Verge:
Redbox's owner, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, files for bankruptcy protection; Chicken Soup took on $325M in debt when it acquired Redbox in 2022

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The two California bills to help fund local journalism would penalize Google and Meta for news' decline and benefit hedge funds that are destroying newspapers

Katie Kilkenny / The Hollywood Reporter:
Some Hollywood writers and actors are struggling to meet salary or work requirements to keep their union's health insurance plans, following the 2023 strikes

 
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