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6:40 PM ET, January 19, 2024

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Julia Jacobs / New York Times:
Alec Baldwin Is Charged, Again, With Involuntary Manslaughter  —  A grand jury in New Mexico indicted the actor in the shooting death of the cinematographer on the film “Rust,” months after the original case against him was dismissed.  —  A grand jury in New Mexico indicted Alec Baldwin …
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Gene Maddaus / Variety:
Alec Baldwin Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in ‘Rust’ Shooting  —  Alec Baldwin has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, as prosecutors once again seek to hold the actor accountable for the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.  —  Baldwin, 65, was initially charged in the case in January 2023.
Just Jared:
Alec Baldwin Indicted Again for Involuntary Manslaughter, His Lawyers Respond with Brief Statement
TMZ.com:
Sofia Vergara Sued by Griselda Blanco's Estate Over Netflix Show  —  SOFIA VERGARA SUED BY GRISELDA BLANCO'S ESTATE ... Stop This Netflix Show!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 354 … Sofia Vergara is being taken to court by Griselda Blanco's family over her new show where she plays …
Sam Greenhill / Daily Mail:
Prince Harry abandons libel case against the Mail on Sunday - on the day he was due to hand over list of documents - leaving him facing a £750,000 legal bill  —  Prince Harry today admitted defeat in a libel case he brought against the Mail on Sunday - on the day he was due to hand over a list of documents.
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TMZ.com:
Elisabeth Moss' Father, Ron Moss, Dead at 79  —  ELISABETH MOSS Father Ron DEAD AT 79  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 193 … Elisabeth Moss' dad, Ron Moss, has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  The actress's father passed away Thursday night in Clearwater, FL after a brief battle with an infection …
People:
Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg Reunite at Sundance 15 Years After Adventureland: 'He's My Boy!'  (Exclusive)  —  Stewart was honored with the Visionary Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, presented by Eisenberg  —  Kristen Stewart got a big honor at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival …
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Jeannie Mai asks judge not to enforce prenup, claims she didn't have enough time before signing it  —  Jeannie Mai is asking the judge presiding over her divorce from Jeezy to deny the rapper's motion to enforce their prenuptial agreement.  —  The talk show host, 45, claims in court documents obtained …
Pat Graham / Associated Press:
Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber dies at 29 from medical complications  —  Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications.  He was 29.  —  Barber died Wednesday at home in Kingwood, Texas, his agent, Paul Doyle, confirmed to The Associated Press.
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Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Olympian Shawn Barber Dead at 29
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Michelle Lee / People:
Zayn Malik Has Rare Public Outing at Paris Fashion Show — and Channels His One Direction Era with Frosted Tips  —  The singer attended the Kenzo Menswears show alongside Pharrell Williams and Rita Ora  —  Zayn Malik made a rare public appearance on Thursday as he joined a slew of stars at Paris Men's Fashion Week.
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online and Just Jared
Nicholas Rice / People:
Nick Cannon Admits He Has ‘No Plans’ for Baby No. 13: 'I'm Chilling Right Now' (Exclusive)  —  The multi-hyphenate star is dad to 12 children  —  Nick Cannon is content with being a father of 12.  —  In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE tied to his new commercial for Buffalo Wild Wings …
Discussion: E! Online, OK Magazine and Billboard
TMZ.com:
NeNe Leakes Says Kim Zolciak Struggling With Divorce, Wishes Her Happiness  —  Despite their differences over the years, NeNe Leakes is letting her former ‘RHOA’ costar Kim Zolciak know she's got a friend in her — especially during her divorce.  —  We got NeNe at LAX this week …
Kara Nesvig / Allure:
Please, Kim Kardashian, Don't Try to Normalize Tanning Beds  —  Just because she has one in her office doesn't mean they're safe now.  —  When Kim Kardashian gave her TikTok followers a peek into the SKKN offices, we saw the expected: a wall covered in magazine covers on which she's appeared …
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Jay Cutler Shows Off His Love for Girlfriend Samantha Robertson in Sweet Beach Message  —  Jay Cutler is all in with girlfriend Samantha Robertson.  —  “Sam ❤️ Jay,” Cutler, 40, shared via his Instagram Story on Friday, January 19, with the message written in the sand at the beach, tagging Robertson in the post.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and New York Post
TMZ.com:
‘Stranger Things’ Cast Shooting Emotional Final Season in Atlanta  —  ‘STRANGER THINGS’ MILLIE, FINN, WINONA AND DAVID REUNITED ... Ready For Last Hurrah  —  “Stranger Things” filming is kicking into high gear ... notable cast members are getting together to shoot some of their final scenes — and it's looking hella emotional.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
Deadline:
Melissa Barrera “Grateful” For ‘Scream’ Franchise; Talks Reuniting With Jenna Ortega & Cast Over Emmy Weekend: “We're Family For Life” - Sundance  —  “I'm just so grateful on what I got to infuse in the franchise, and that's something I'll be proud of forever,” Melissa Barrera told Deadline …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan Teaming for Secret Genre Movie (Exclusive)  —  Secrecy is so tight on the project, to be produced by Coogler's Proximity Media, that execs had to trek to the offices of WME just to read the script.  —  A reunion between filmmaker Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan …
ABC News:
Scott Peterson case taken up by Los Angeles Innocence Project  —  Scott Peterson was convicted of killing his wife and unborn child in 2004.  —  Scott Peterson listens during a a hearing to determine whether he gets a new trial for the 2002 murder of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson …
People:
Teen Mom Alum Kailyn Lowry Reveals She Has Welcomed Twins with Boyfriend Elijah Scott: ‘Our Family Is Complete’  —  Lowry is already mom to five kids — Rio, Creed, Lux, Lincoln and Isaac  —  Kailyn Lowry's family is growing again!  —  The Teen Mom star, 31, has welcomed twins …
Mia O'Hare / The Mirror:
BBC Strictly's Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola finally confirm relationship status  —  Strictly Come Dancing 2023 winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have finally confirmed their relationship status to The Mirror after months of romance rumours  —  Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have finally confirmed their relationship status.
Discussion: Metro, Daily Star and The Sun
 
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Jessica Biel stranded on plane due to extreme weather conditions: We ‘cannot land’
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Hannah Hargrave / HELLO!:
Dolly Parton makes huge reveal on 78th birthday - and her husband will be thrilled
TMZ.com:
Nick Cannon Advises Zeddy Will To ‘Seek Therapy’ After 5 Baby Mama News
Discussion: The Messenger
Vanessa Etienne / People:
Ashley Park Reveals She Was Hospitalized After ‘Tonsillitis Spiraled Into Critical Septic Shock’: 'I'm Healing'
Aaron Couch / The Hollywood Reporter:
Malia Obama Short Film ‘The Heart’ Screening at Sundance
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Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Duke of Sussex may have been unaware of King's prostate diagnosis before news made public
Discussion: Tatler, Cele|bitchy and The Mirror
TMZ.com:
Pauly Shore Responds to Richard Simmons Disavowing Biopic Film
Tomás Mier / Rolling Stone:
Kelly Osbourne Breaks Silence on the ‘If You Kick Every Latino Out’ Video Going Viral
Susan Young / People:
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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:
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