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5:30 PM ET, January 6, 2024

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TMZ.com:
‘Caddyshack’ & ‘Tron’ Star Cindy Morgan Dead at 69  —  Cindy Morgan — famous for her role in “Caddyshack” — has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed the actress' passing in the area, but no further details about when she died or under what circumstances were immediately available.
Tyrone Neal / gofundme.com:
In loving memory of Christian, Madita and Annik  —  sarah silverman is organizing this fundraiser.  —  On Thursday January 4th, 2024 a tragic plane crash took the lives of Christian Oliver (nee Klepser) and his two young daughters Madita and Annik.  Jessica Klepser, devoted and loving mother of the girls …
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Reveals the Lowest Moment She Experienced With Her Mother  —  After her release from prison, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is opening up about the abuse she endured at the hands of her mom Dee Dee Blanchard, exclusively revealing her lowest moment to E! News.
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People:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Says She Relates to Taylor Swift Because the Singer ‘Gets Women’ (Exclusive)  —  Swift is “a total rock star,” the Munchausen syndrome by proxy victim told PEOPLE at the premiere of ‘The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard is a long-time Swiftie!
Discussion: Just Jared
Good Morning America:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard speaks out in 1st TV interview after being released from prison
Julie Jordan / People:
Why Kelly Clarkson Won't Let Her Kids on Social Media Until They're 18: ‘Not Allowed Under My Roof’ (Exclusive)  —  The single mom just relocated from L.A. to New York City for season 5 of her hit talk show  —  Kelly Clarkson admits she's figuring out parenting as she goes.
Emma Brockes / The Guardian:
‘There are different ways of being a woman’: Jodie Foster on beauty, bravery, and raising feminist sons  —  For a long time, the actor was the most visible lesbian in Hollywood (not that she really wanted to talk about it).  Now the True Detective star feels liberated - and is helping the younger generation follow suit
Discussion: New York Post, The Wrap and Consequence
Sarah Michaud / People:
John Mayer Says He ‘Absolutely’ Wants to Get Married as He Jokes About His ‘Reliability Kink’ (Exclusive)  —  “That level of being relied on is the hottest thing in the world to me,” the musician told Kelly Rizzo on her ‘Comfort Food’ podcast  —  John Mayer's hopes for his love life are more serious than sexy.
People:
Jaina Lee Ortiz Says Keeping Romance with Station 19 Costar Jay Hayden Under Wraps ‘Makes It More Spicy’ (Exclusive)  —  “Intimacy, I think, is really sacred,” the actress told PEOPLE exclusively  —  Jaina Lee Ortiz isn't one to kiss and tell.  —  The actress, 37, spoke exclusively …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Michael Bolton:
I want to start by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy new year!  I also want to share that 2023 ended up presenting me with some very unexpected challenges.  Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery.
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Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Michael Bolton Reveals He Had ‘Immediate Surgery’ After Being Diagnosed With a Brain Tumor
Page Six:
Paul Michael Glaser finding it ‘difficult to comprehend’ ‘Starsky & Hutch’ co-star David Soul's death: ‘It just takes time’  —  Paul Michael Glaser has not yet grasped the death of his former “Starsky and Hutch” co-star David Soul.  —  “I find it difficult to comprehend David's passing.
Nika Shakhnazarova / Page Six:
Beyoncé channels Barbie as she, Jay-Z attend LeBron James' star-studded birthday bash  —  BAR-BEY CORE Beyoncé channels Barbie as she, Jay-Z attend LeBron James' star-studded birthday bash  —  The power couple looked as glamorous as ever at LeBron James' star-studded birthday …
Joe Crutchley / Daily Star:
BBC EastEnders' Ben Mitchell star issued stern warning as he's ‘axed’ from soap  —  EXCLUSIVE: Max Bowden was reportedly ‘axed’ from EastEnders last week after playing Ben Mitchell for five years - and now the actor has been issued a warning  —  EastEnders star Max Bowden has been issued a stern warning …
Discussion: The Sun, Ok - home and The Mirror
Gene Maddaus / Variety:
Nigel Lythgoe Steps Down From ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Amid Sex Abuse Lawsuits  —  Nigel Lythgoe is stepping down as a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance,” after two lawsuits accused him of sexual assault.  —  Lythgoe, an executive producer of the show, is accused of groping …
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Seth Abramovitch / The Hollywood Reporter:
Looks Like He Made It: Barry Manilow at 80
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
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Discussion: Just Jared
 

 
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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

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

 
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