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10:50 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.
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Zack Sharf / Variety:
Christopher Nolan's Peloton Instructor Slammed One of His Movies During a Workout, Told the Class: 'That's a Couple Hours I'll Never Get Back Again!'
Erik Pedersen / Deadline:
Harry Johnson Dies: Prolific ‘Battlestar Galactica’ & ‘Law & Order’ Actor Who Starred In “Harry & Louise” Ads Was 81  —  Harry Johnson, an actor with scores of credits spanning 40 years that ranged from the original Battlestar Galactica to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, several Dick Wolf series and the famous …
Charna Flam / People:
Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons Coordinate in Black Tie Best for Red Carpet Date Night  —  The ‘Power of the Dog’ costars impressed in their all-black ensembles at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards  —  Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons matched in elegant black ensembles for their latest red-carpet appearance.
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People:
Lenny Kravitz Puts a Sexy Spin on His Signature Rock Star Style — See His Latest Red Carpet Look!
Discussion: 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 …
Rory Tingle / Daily Mail:
Starsky & Hutch star David Soul dies, aged 80: Actor who won cult status for 1970s TV series and topped the charts with hit 'Don't Give Up On Us' passes away after ‘valiant battle for life’ - as his heartbroken wife leads tributes  —  Actor David Soul, who won cult status for his role …
NBC News:
Oscar Pistorius, disgraced South African sprinter, is released from prison on parole after killing his girlfriend  —  The “Blade Runner” sprinter is a free man, nearly 11 years after the death of his girlfriend, law school graduate and model Reeva Steenkamp, on Feb. 14, 2013.
Jack Smart / People:
Why Da'Vine Joy Randolph Says Working with Sandra Bullock and Paul Giamatti Is Like Boxing (Exclusive)  —  Acting opposite A-listers in ‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Lost City,’ Da'Vine Joy Randolph describes herself as “the new kid on the block”  —  Da'Vine Joy Randolph is the first to admit that acting is “crazy.”
Discussion: Just Jared
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 …
Carly Johnson / Daily Mail:
Carey Mulligan stuns onlookers in a purple satin bustier and a black peplum skirt as she joins A-listers at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards  —  Carey Mulligan was a beaming beauty on Thursday night as she joined fellow A-listers at this year's Palm Springs International …
Discussion: Just Jared
Zoe Delaney / The Mirror:
Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper, 56, dies after lengthy Covid health battle  —  Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway's beloved husband Derek Draper has passed away at the age of 56 following a years-long battle to recover from Covid-19  —  Kate Garraway's beloved husband Derek Draper …
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.
Hedy Phillips / People:
Harry Styles Isn't Bald Anymore, Reminding Fans That Hair Does, Indeed, Grow Back  —  Styles shaved his head in November, shocking fans with his transformation  —  In today's most shocking news, Harry Styles reminded his fans that hair does, in fact, grow back when you cut it off.
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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
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.
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.
 
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Scarlett O'Toole / The Mirror:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were ‘alienated’ in last gathering with King Charles
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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)
Discussion: The Wrap
Jackie Fields / People:
Brooke Shields Reveals One Thing She Will Never Do to Her Iconic Eyebrows Again: ‘I Looked Crazy’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Daily Mail
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Sandra Bullock spreads late partner Bryan Randall's ashes on what would've been his 58th birthday
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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
Discussion: The Wrap, UPROXX, The Mary Sue and Variety
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner Promises His Wedding to Theresa Nist Will Be ‘a Day Filled with Joy’ (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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