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6:35 AM ET, January 1, 2024

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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 and People
TMZ.com:
‘90210’ Star Ian Ziering Viciously Attacked by Bikers on Hollywood Blvd.  —  6:19 PM PST — We're told an official report has been taken, and it lists Ian as the victim.  Police have not yet made any arrests and are still investigating the incident.  —  5:33 PM PST — Law enforcement sources …
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.
Eric Andersson / People:
Lily Gladstone on Why She Uses She/They Pronouns: A Way of ‘Decolonizing Gender for Myself’ (Exclusive)  —  “In most Indigenous languages, Blackfeet included, there are no gendered pronouns,” says the ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ actress, who has Blackfeet and Nez Perce heritage
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Blake Lively reflects on ‘2023 highlights’ including pumping breast milk at Disneyland Paris  —  Somebody's pumped for the new year!  —  Mother of four Blake Lively took to Instagram Saturday to share a cheeky carousel featuring one of her “2023 Highlights: pumping [breastmilk] at @disneylandparis 🥛.”
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Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
ITV's Lorraine thanks viewers for support in ‘saddest’ moment after death of producer  —  TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has paid a touching tribute to her late producer Hannah Hawkins just two months after she died from breast cancer following the birth of her son Rory
Discussion: The Mirror
People:
Jeremy Renner on Overcoming Aftermath of Near-Fatal Snowplow Accident: ‘I Had So Many Things to Live for’  —  “I would've disappointed and really messed up a lot of people's lives if I would've passed,” the actor said  —  Jeremy Renner is reflecting on the last year of his life.
People:
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.
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.”
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: The Sun, Daily Mail and The Mirror
 
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Sara Whitman / Page Six:
Dave Chappelle takes aim at the transgender community once more in new Netflix special ‘The Dreamer’
Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
Georgia Harrison ‘signs up for Love Island All Stars’ after revenge porn horror
Discussion: The Mirror and The Sun
Stacy Lambe / People:
Survivor Alum Parvati Shallow Reveals Relationship with Comedian Mae Martin: 'We're Here. We're Queer.'
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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)
Discussion: Just Jared
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Nigel Lythgoe Denies Paula Abdul's Sexual Assault Lawsuit Claims
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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