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9:50 PM ET, January 9, 2024

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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Adan Canto Dies: ‘The Cleaning Lady’ & ‘Designated Survivor’ Star Was 42  —  Co-Editor-in-Chief, TV  —  Adan Canto, the Mexican-American actor who parlayed his music career in Mexico into becoming a Hollywood leading man, died Jan. 8 after a private battle with appendiceal cancer.  He was 42.
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Just Jared:
Adan Canto Dead at 42 Following Battle with Appendiceal Cancer
GQ:
Saltburn's Barry Keoghan on Flirting With Jacob Elordi and Manifesting Stardom  —  He's one of our most exciting actors—a combustible shape-shifter onscreen, a moon-howling dynamo off it.  And he spent the last couple years achieving his Hollywood aspirations at an absurd clip.
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Jordan Greene / People:
Saltburn's Barry Keoghan Opens Up About Almost Dying from Necrotizing Fasciitis Infection
Discussion: HELLO! and Just Jared
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Alex Marshall / New York Times:
Sinead O'Connor Died of Natural Causes, Coroner Says
TMZ.com:
Timothée Chalamet Says No Bad Blood Between Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez  —  TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET NO DRAMA BETWEEN KYLIE, SELENA ... Everyone's All Good!!! … Timothée Chalamet can't believe he ran into TMZ out and about in L.A. — but fortunately for us, he did …
Lesley Goldberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Our Flag Means Death’ Canceled at Max  —  The pirate comedy starring Rhys Darby and exec producer Taika Waititi ran for two seasons on the streamer. … The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed streamer has canceled its comedy series Our Flag Means Death after a two-season run.
TMZ.com:
‘The Voice’ Star Lauren Duski's Mother Dies By Apparent Suicide  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 1.1K … The mother of “The Voice” star Lauren Duski appears to have died by suicide ... this after being found dead in her car with a gunshot wound, TMZ has confirmed.  —  According to the Tuscarora …
Discussion: Billboard, RADAR, Daily Mail and The Sun
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Valerie Monroe / Cosmopolitan:
At 72, I Finally Put Myself First  —  CONSIDER THIS YOUR INVITATION INSIDE THE FORMER REAL HOUSEWIFE'S BEDROOM, WHERE NO TOPIC IS TOO OFF-LIMITS.  —  isa?  Hi, this is Val," I say as our Zoom call begins. “  I can't see you.  ” “Oh, do you want to see me?” asks a disembodied voice.
Discussion: People, Daily Mail, Hollywood Life and Extra
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Samantha Sutton / Page Six:
Lisa Rinna bares it all on Cosmopolitan cover in sheer crystal jumpsuit: 'I don't need your approval'
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
James Kottak dies aged 61: Ex Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer passes away in Kentucky  — The musician's daughter Tobi announced Kottak died Tuesday morning in Louisville, Kentucky  — His cause of death is currently unknown  — Kottak was best known for being the drummer …
New York Times:
No, That's Not Taylor Swift Peddling Le Creuset Cookware  —  The singer did not promote a giveaway of the popular cookware, but an artificially generated version of her voice suggested otherwise.  —  Taylor Swift's affinity for Le Creuset is real: Her collection of the cookware has been featured …
TMZ.com:
Carmen Electra Files to Legally Change Her Name  —  CARMEN ELECTRA FILES TO LEGALLY CHANGE NAME  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 121 … Carmen Electra wants to be known by a different name — although, it's actually one you're probably very familiar with.  —  The actress/model just filed legal docs …
Discussion: Daily Mail, RADAR, The US Sun and The Blast
Vanity Fair:
Get In, Loser: We're Talking ‘Mean Girls’ and Music With Reneé Rapp  —  The once and future Regina George on her debut album, leaving The Sex Lives of College Girls, and what makes her version of the queen bee sing.  —  Reneé Rapp's parents wanted her to go to college.
Julia Moore / People:
Martin Short and His Only Murders... Costar Meryl Streep Are ‘Just Very Good Friends,’ Clarifies Rep  —  After speculation about a romance between Streep and Short, Short's rep has confirmed to PEOPLE that the ‘Only Murders in the Building’ costars are just friends
TMZ.com:
Teyana Taylor Claims Iman Shumpert is Under The Influence When Caring For Kids  —  Teyana Taylor says Iman Shumpert ignores the safety of their children when they're in his care ... accusing him of smoking weed and being under the influence when he's with them.
Erin Clack / People:
Mel B Says Victoria Beckham Designed Her Wedding Dress: 'It's Such a Beautiful Honor'  —  The pair have remained close friends since they shot to Spice Girl fame in the early '90s.  —  Trending Videos  —  Melanie “Mel B” Brown didn't have to search far and wide for her dream wedding dress.
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and The Mirror
People:
Mean Girls Star Daniel Franzese Says Original Cast ‘All Want’ to Do a Sequel (Exclusive)  —  “I'm sure [Tina Fey's] heard it a million times, but she's the gatekeeper, so we're all waiting,” the actor said  —  Daniel Franzese thinks Mean Girls 2 would be “so fetch” — and he's not the only one.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Bustle, W, The Blast and Teen Vogue
Sophie Schillaci / Entertainment Tonight:
‘The Act’ Star Joey King Reacts to Gypsy Rose Blanchard Being Released From Prison  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard on Post-Prison Goals, Taylor Swift and If She'll Watch ‘The Act’ (Exclusive)  —  Melissa Gorga Shares ‘Biggest Misconception’ About ‘RHONJ’ Season 14 (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared, New York Post and Suggest
 
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Investigation into Matthew Perry's Death Is Officially Closed: Authorities
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Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Gordon Ramsay reveals sweet reaction son Oscar has over baby brother Jesse
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Nika Shakhnazarova / Page Six:
Shanna Moakler says ‘womanizing’ Travis Barker ‘did her dirty,’ slams ‘disgusting’ Kardashian family: ‘F-k you’
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Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
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Stephanie Wenger / People:
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Are ‘Beyond Just Having Fun’ and ‘Push Each Other to Be Better’ (Source)
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
Melissa Rivers Defends 2024 Golden Globes Host Jo Koy: The Hate Isn't ‘Justified’ (Exclusive)
Aimée Lutkin / Elle:
Rosamund Pike Honors Saltburn and Her Skiing Injury With a Chic Veil at the Golden Globes
People:
Baywatch Alum Nicole Eggert, 51, Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: 'This Journey's Been Rough' (Exclusive)
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A growing number of podcasters, including Tim Ferriss, are moving away from interviews to monologues or co-hosts, as some well-known guests can be overexposed

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
DirecTV terminates its Dish acquisition after a group of Dish creditors rejected a modified bond exchange offer
 
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