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10:20 PM ET, January 2, 2024

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TMZ.com:
Forest Whitaker's Ex-Wife Keisha Whitaker Died From Alcoholic Liver Disease  —  Forest Whitaker's ex-wife, Keisha Nash Whitaker, died from alcoholic liver disease ... TMZ has learned.  —  We obtained Keisha's certificate of death — issued by L.A. County — and the document says Keisha suffered …
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
The Bachelorette's Bryan Abasolo Files for Divorce From Rachel Lindsay After 4 Years of Marriage  —  The Bachelorette's Bryan Abasolo and Rachel Lindsay have broken up after four years of marriage.  According to court docs, the chiropractor filed for divorce on Jan. 2 after separating Dec. 31.
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Janine Henni / People:
Did Queen Margrethe of Denmark Abdicate to Save Son Prince Frederik's Marriage amid Affair Rumors?  —  “It just seems an extraordinary coincidence that she should make this unexpected announcement just a couple of months after stories emerged of the Crown Prince supposedly having an affair,” Phil Dampier told ‘The Telegraph’
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Escher Walcott / People:
Black Panther Actress Carrie Bernans Seriously Injured in N.Y.C. Hit-and-Run that Injured 8 Others  —  Bernans suffered several broken bones in the crash and is currently in a stable condition, her rep confirmed to PEOPLE  —  An actress and stuntwoman who featured in The Color Purple …
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Jack Black is cast in the live-action Minecraft movie opposite Jason Momoa as shooting is set to take place ‘imminently’ in New Zealand  —  The upcoming Minecraft film just landed a new star.  —  Funny man Jack Black has signed on for the 2025 film which will start shooting in New Zealand soon …
Jessica Radloff / Glamour:
Exclusive: The Golden Bachelor's Susan Will Officiate Gerry and Theresa's Wedding  —  The Golden Wedding airs live on ABC this Thursday, and fan favorite Susan Noles will marry the inaugural Golden Bachelor couple.  —  When The Golden Bachelor's inaugural couple, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist …
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Julia Moore / People:
The Golden Bachelor's Gerry and Theresa Reveal Which of Their Kids Have Been a Wedding ‘Lifesaver’ (Exclusive)
Armando Tinoco / Deadline:
Selena Gomez On Retiring From Music: “I Feel Like I Have One More Album In Me”  —  Selena Gomez is reflecting on her career and wanting to focus on acting while hinting that her next album might be her last.  —  The Only Murders in the Building actress made an appearance on the latest episode …
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and Billboard
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Alyssa Bailey / Elle:
Selena Gomez Reveals She May Retire From Music After Her Next Album
Discussion: Just Jared, Variety and UPROXX
TMZ.com:
‘All American Girl’ Contestants Sue Nigel Lythgoe for Sexual Assault, Battery  —  On the heels of Paula Abdul's lawsuit, veteran TV producer Nigel Lythgoe finds himself facing a second lawsuit, claiming he sexually assaulted and harassed 2 contestants 20 years ago on a reality competition show.
TMZ.com:
Travis Kelce Saying L-Word to Taylor Swift on NYE, Fans Reading His Lips  —  Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are really feeling the love now — this video of them kissing to ring in the New Year also shows him saying “I love you” to her ... in the view of Swifties, that is.
Michaela Zee / Variety:
Steven Yeun No Longer Involved in Marvel's ‘Thunderbolts’  —  Steven Yeun is no longer involved in Marvel's upcoming “Thunderbolts” film, Variety has confirmed.  —  Marvel never officially confirmed Yeun's casting, which was first reported back in February, and it's unclear whether …
Sarah Packer / Daily Mail:
Sam Smith SPLITS from fashion designer boyfriend Christian Cowan after a year and is spotted back on celebrity dating app Raya  —  Sam Smith has split from boyfriend Christian Cowan after a year together, MailOnline can reveal.  —  The pop star, 31, is now single and back on celebrity dating app Raya …
Discussion: RADAR, Ok - home, The Sun and Extra
Brett Malec / E! Online:
RHOSLC's Season Finale Reveals a Secret So Shocking Your Jaw Will Drop  —  One Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star's shocking past came back to haunt them as costar Heather Gay made a bombshell revelation on the Bravo series' season four finale Jan. 2.  —  This Bravo bombshell will send a chill down your spine.
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's Relationship Timeline Actually Feels So Normal  —  They're just a regular couple...who happen to be super famous.  —  Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have been together for literally a million years ('kay, like, 15) and the time has come to mine the history of their relationship.
Discussion: Just Jared
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Jimmy Kimmel Denies and Claps Back at Aaron Rodgers for Jeffrey Epstein Connection Accusations  —  Jimmy Kimmel denied and clapped back at Aaron Rodgers for claiming he was connected to the late Jeffrey Epstein.  —  “Dear A-hole: for the record, I've not met, flown with, visited …
Ryan Naumann / RADAR:
Mama June Awarded Temporary Custody of Late Daughter Anna Cardwell's 11-Year-Old Child as Court Battle Heats Up  —  Mama June scored a small victory in her fight with the ex-husband of her late daughter Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell over custody.  —  According to court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com …
People:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and New Husband Share Fears of Life in the Spotlight: ‘Going to Be a Whirlwind’ (Exclusive)  —  “It is going to be crazy for a minute,” Ryan Anderson, the husband of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, tells PEOPLE  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her husband Ryan Anderson are excited …
Discussion: Hollywood Life and Suggest
 
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Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Alessandra Ambrosio and her look-alike daughter Anja, 15, pose in sparkling mini dresses on New Year's Eve
Discussion: People and E! Online
Sara Donnellan / Us Weekly:
Tom Girardi Is Declared Competent to Stand Trial After Alzheimer, Dementia Diagnoses
Discussion: Deadline, RADAR and Page Six
Laura Rizzo / Us Weekly:
Lucy Hale Reflects on ‘Deeply Personal’ Sobriety Journey After 2 Years: ‘It Gets Better’
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
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The Mirror:
Ex Channel 4 star arrested over ‘attempted murder’ and claims cop asked if he could ‘high kick’
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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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