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12:40 AM ET, January 5, 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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Carmel Dagan / Variety:
Glynis Johns, Who Played Mrs. Banks in ‘Mary Poppins,’ Dies at 100  —  English actor Glynis Johns, who played the daffy suffragette mother Mrs. Banks in the classic film “Mary Poppins,” died Thursday at an assisted living home in Los Angeles, her manager Mitch Clem confirmed to Variety.  She was 100.
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.
Discussion: ABC7, Extra and Just Jared
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 …
Just Jared:
Christopher Nolan Says His Peloton Instructor Bashed His Movie ‘Tenet’ in the Middle of a Class  —  Christopher Nolan is opening up about the time he took a Peloton class and got dissed by the instructor in the middle of the workout.  —  The Oscar-nominated filmmaker, who is currently getting awards …
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, OMG.BLOG and The Hollywood Reporter
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.
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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
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!”
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Jen Shah threatens to sue Heather Gay, Bravo for slander and defamation following black eye revelation  —  Jen Shah is threatening to sue Heather Gay, Andy Cohen and Bravo for defamation and slander if she is directly accused of giving her former co-star and friend a black eye during the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” reunion.
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.
People:
Lenny Kravitz Puts a Sexy Spin on His Signature Rock Star Style — See His Latest Red Carpet Look!  —  The singer stepped out for the 35th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on Thursday night  —  You can always count on Lenny Kravitz to bring his rock star edge to every red carpet.
Discussion: Just Jared
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
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.
Wonderwall.com:
TV star talks incredible slimdown, ‘fresh start’ and more  —  After an intense few years, Kelly Clarkson is enjoying a “fresh start” in New York City — and it shows.  The singer and talk show host, 41, opened up about her recent slimdown in a January 2024 cover story for People …
Rebecca Keegan / The Hollywood Reporter:
“Don't You Lie for a Living?”:  Margot Robbie, Emma Stone and THR's Actress Roundtable  —  Lily Gladstone, Annette Bening, Carey Mulligan and Greta Lee communed over the pain of pitching and the desire to drop the “serious actress” facade: “I know I can scream and shout and cry...but can I make people laugh?”
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
 
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Peter White / Deadline:
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