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5:35 PM ET, January 4, 2024

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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Glynis Johns, Who Played Mrs. Banks in ‘Mary Poppins,’ Dies at 100  —  The actress also received an Oscar nomination for ‘The Sundowners’ and won a Tony for Sondheim's ‘A Little Night Music,’ where she sang “Send in the Clowns.”  —  Glynis Johns, the upbeat leading lady with the British charm …
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Caitlin Hornik / The Sun:
Glynis Johns dead at 100: Tony winner and Oscar nominee most well-known for playing mom in Mary Poppins dies  —  TONY Award-winning actor Glynis Johns, who famously appeared in the Disney film Mary Poppins, has died.  —  Johns, who played Mrs. Winifred Banks in the hit 1964 film that starred Julie Andrews in the title role, was 100.
Seth Abramovitch / Hollywood Reporter:
Mary Kay Letourneau's Ex-Husband Vili Fualaau Reacts to ‘May December’: “I'm Offended”  —  Now 40, the inspiration for Charles Melton's Golden Globe-nominated character wonders why he was never approached by the filmmakers: “I'm alive and well.” … The similarities between the couple's story …
Jack Smart / People:
Sally Field on Why Burt Reynolds Refused to Attend the Oscars with Her: ‘Not a Nice Guy Around Me Then’  —  Burt Reynolds was “not happy” with Sally Field's career buzz ahead of the 1980 Academy Awards, she reveals in a new book  —  Sally Field is getting candid about her tumultuous relationship with Burt Reynolds.
Cam Wolf / GQ:
How Jeremy Allen White Prepped for His Calvin Klein Underwear Campaign  —  The Bear star poses in his skivvies on a Manhattan rooftop in the label's latest ads.  —  As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, on the rare occasions he ventured into Lower Manhattan to visit his best friend …
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Alexa Vazquez / E! Online:
Watch Jeremy Allen White Strip Down to His Underwear in This Steamy Calvin Klein Video
Discussion: GQ
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner Promises His Wedding to Theresa Nist Will Be ‘a Day Filled with Joy’ (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Golden Bachelor’ couple tell PEOPLE what to expect from the televised wedding (airing tonight) they planned in a matter of weeks — with plenty of help from their loved ones: “It's been a family event!”
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Connie Rusk / Daily Mail:
Shirtless Harry Styles shows off his tattooed physique as he goes for a swim while holidaying on mega yacht with girlfriend Taylor Russell and pal James Corden in Anguilla
Discussion: Just Jared
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Travis Kelce won't be on the Golden Globes red carpet with Taylor Swift  —  Taylor Swift is expected to attend the Golden Globes Sunday — but her boyfriend Travis Kelce won't be with her despite being in Los Angeles at the same time, sources tell Page Six.  —  Kelce's team, the Kansas City Chiefs …
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Stephanie Wenger / People:
Jon Hamm on Imitating Will Arnett's Voice on Grimsburg: ‘I Probably Owe Him Royalties at This Point’ (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Grimsburg’ star tells PEOPLE that Arnett has “been working in the voiceover and animation world forever, and I love how his voice sounds”
Discussion: The Wrap
Jackie Fields / People:
Brooke Shields Reveals One Thing She Will Never Do to Her Iconic Eyebrows Again: ‘I Looked Crazy’ (Exclusive)  —  The actress, author and True Botanicals brand ambassador shares the “huge mistake” she once made  —  Brooke Shields has some of the most famous brows around but every once …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Sandra Bullock spreads late partner Bryan Randall's ashes on what would've been his 58th birthday  —  Sandra Bullock honored her late partner Bryan Randall's final wish to have his ashes spread in a Wyoming river.  —  On Saturday, on what would have been his 58th birthday …
Discussion: People, Daily Mail and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Jonathan Majors' First Interview Since Assault Trial Conviction Is With ABC News  —  Jonathan Majors is ready to talk after his high-profile guilty verdict ... and he's going with ABC News for his first sit-down interview since his trial ... TMZ has learned.
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Joe Jonas arrives at Cabo airport with model Stormi Bree amid Sophie Turner divorce  —  New year, new bae?  —  Joe Jonas was spotted leaving the same airport in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with model Stormi Bree amid his divorce from Sophie Turner.  —  In photos obtained by Page Six …
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Jim Salter / Associated Press:
Prosecutors drop three felony charges against the brother of Patrick Mahomes  —  Prosecutors in Kansas on Wednesday dismissed three felony charges related to accusations that Jackson Mahomes — the younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes — grabbed a woman by the neck and kissed her against her will.
Joe Bukuras / Catholic News Agency:
Shia LaBeouf enters Catholic Church, considers vocation to the diaconate  —  Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf was received into the Catholic Church with the sacrament of confirmation by Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, Bishop Robert Barron on Sunday evening.  —  The Capuchin Franciscans-Western …
Tomás Mier / Rolling Stone:
Britney Spears' Team Is ‘Trying to Get Her Excited’ About Music as She Says She'll ‘Never Return’  —  “As of right now, she's not actively in recording but they're getting [songs] done to present to her,” a source tells Rolling Stone  —  RUMORS HAVE BEEN swirling about a musical comeback …
TMZ.com:
Rickey Smiley Responds to Katt Williams, Defends ‘Bernice Jenkins’ Character  —  RICKEY SMILEY TO KATT WILLIAMS PRYOR, MARTIN & FOXX WORE DRESSES ... Doesn't Strip Our Manhood!!! … Rickey Smiley is doubling down on being the first choice for Katt Williams' “Money Mike” role in Ice Cube's …
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Julia Fox takes the bow trend to the next level in barely-there beribboned bra  —  She's the gift that keeps on giving.  —  Julia Fox kicked off 2024 with a bang (or a bow) in Miami this week, wearing a Little Bo Peep-inspired look as she hit Miami hotspot LPM Restaurant and Bar on Wednesday.
Discussion: Daily Star
 
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Sameer Suri / Daily Mail:
Hacks returns! Season 3 of hit Max comedy starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder will air this spring
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Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Julie Jordan / People:
Kelly Clarkson ‘Never Wanted to Get Married’ and Is Enjoying Single Life: ‘Dating Sucks’ (Exclusive)
 

 
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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

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

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
A federal court rejects OpenAI's effort to toss a lawsuit by The Intercept, which argued that the DMCA prevents OpenAI from stripping a story's title or byline
 
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