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New York Post:
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside Hilton hotel in Midtown in possible targeted attack: sources — The CEO of UnitedHealth's insurance division was gunned down Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown in what police say was a targeted attack.
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Jen Juneau / People:
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan Have ‘Decided to Take a Break’ from Year-Long Relationship (Exclusive) — The pair first sparked romance rumors as they were spotted grabbing dinner together in Los Angeles in early December 2023 — Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have gone their separate ways.
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J. Kim Murphy / Variety:
Scott L. Schwartz, 'Ocean's' Trilogy Actor and Former Wrestler, Dies at 65 … Schwartz's death was confirmed by a representative. — “Those who know Scott personally associated him with being a jolly person, so full of life, a strong loving person, foodie and travel aficionado,” a statement from his representative reads.
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Zoe G. Phillips / The Hollywood Reporter:
Scott L. Schwartz, Actor-Wrestler Best Known for 'Ocean's Eleven' Franchise, Dies at 65
Scott L. Schwartz, Actor-Wrestler Best Known for 'Ocean's Eleven' Franchise, Dies at 65
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Spotify:
Revealed: The Top Artists, Songs, Albums, Podcasts, and Audiobooks of 2024 — Spotify Wrapped is all about celebrating the fans, artists, authors, podcasters, and creators who made 2024 the record-breaking, culture-making, fandom-shaking year it was. And this year, we're celebrating …
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Ramla Jeylani / The Mirror:
Eminem's half-brother Nate reacts to his mom's death in scathing post — Eminem and Nate have the same mother, and all three have experienced tumultuous relationships over the years. Eminem has reportedly been estranged from his mother for several years. — Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson …
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TMZ.com:
Eminem's Mom Debbie Nelson Dead at 69
Eminem's Mom Debbie Nelson Dead at 69
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Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Courtney Stodden and Fiance Jared Safier Are Married: 'We're the Same Kind of Crazy' (Exclusive) — Courtney Stodden and her fiancé, Jared Safier, got married in a “last-minute” wedding, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm. — The reality star, 30, and the TV producer, 41 …
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Andrew Unterberger / Billboard:
BILLBOARD'S GREATEST POP STARS OF THE 21ST CENTURY: NO. 1 — BEYONCÉ — While Taylor Swift is the century's biggest pop star by the numbers, Beyoncé tops our staff-chosen editorial list based on her full 25 years of influence, impact, evolution.
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Charlotte Owen / Bustle:
Khloé Kardashian Sets Herself Free — As she enters her 40s, Kardashian is reclaiming her confidence and tackling work with renewed purpose: “I got really insecure about doing anything on my own.” — Being stopped in public is par for the course when you're a Kardashian — but not always for the reasons you might expect.
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Khloe Kardashian flashes the flesh in lingerie as she talks dating, therapy and her favorite sister
Khloe Kardashian flashes the flesh in lingerie as she talks dating, therapy and her favorite sister
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FemaleFirst, HELLO!, People, Perez Hilton and Page Six
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Vanna White's Son Nikko, 30, Is the Internet's New Heartthrob — Wheel of Fortune cohost Vanna White's son Nikko San Pietro made a surprise appearance on her Instagram and the internet couldn't help but swoon over the mother-son cooking moment. — The internet would like to buy a few vowels to describe Vanna White's son.
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Esther Kang / People:
RHONY's Brynn Whitfield Details Surviving Sexual Assault That Made Her Want to Put ‘Chlorine’ in Her Bathtub (Exclusive) — “If I can help one person feel something, feel how I felt, if I can help one person feel better, then I'll tattoo it on me. Then it's worth it, a billion percent,” she tells PEOPLE of sharing her story
TMZ.com:
O.J. Simpson's Ex-Bodyguard Claims to Have Murder Confession Recording, Now in Cops' Hands — O.J. SIMPSON EX-BODYGUARD CLAIMS HE HAS MURDER CONFESSION RECORDING ... According to Search Warrant … New twist in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman ... police claim they have reason …
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Page Six:
Matt Rife explains why his face changed, denies plastic surgery ‘conspiracies’ — Some people are just simply late bloomers. Matt Rife denied conspiracy theories that he had plastic surgery in his book “Your Mom's Gonna Love Me.” Watch the full video to learn more about the comedian clearing up any rumors.
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Clare Fisher / People:
Did Matt Rife Go Under the Knife? Here's What His New Book Says — And What He Used to Look Like
Did Matt Rife Go Under the Knife? Here's What His New Book Says — And What He Used to Look Like
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Will Reid / E! Online:
Kieran Culkin Shares Why He Won't Let His Kids Watch Brother Macaulay Culkin's Home Alone Movies — Kieran Culkin exclusively told E! News why he has yet to screen his brother Macaulay Culkin's holiday classic Home Alone for his and wife Jazz Charton's two kids Kinsey and Wilder.
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Saffron Otter / The Mirror:
MasterChef's Marcus Wareing shares true feelings about Gregg Wallace with cutting five-word remark — MasterChef: The Professionals judges Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti worked closely with Gregg Wallace before the presenter stepped away from the show in light of damning allegations
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The Mirror:
Tulisa breaks silence after furiously deleting I'm A Celebrity posts and snubbing show — Tulisa has finally spoken out after mass-deleting all of the I'm A Celebrity content on her Instagram page — Tulisa has finally spoken out after mass-deleting all of the I'm A Celebrity content …
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Melissa Johnson / Outside Online:
Here's What It's Like to Go Camping with Shailene Woodley — We spent a night under the stars with the actress and environmentalist, who opened up about her conservation work and how nature helped heal her broken heart … The camp chairs are set up. A cracked clipboard rests under my arm.
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TMZ.com:
Kim Zolciak Accuses Kroy Biermann of Throwing Her to Ground, Kids Deny Claim — KIM ZOLCIAK KROY THREW ME TO THE GROUND ... But Kids Don't Back Her Claim … Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's Thanksgiving holiday had plenty of family drama ... we've learned cops were called after the estranged couple got …
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Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
The Young and the Restless' Kate Linder Explains Why She Won't Quit Her Side Flight Attendant Job (Exclusive) — The Young and the Restless star Kate Linder isn't ready to quit her side job as a United Airlines flight attendant. — “It's really interesting because one day I get to be on the set …
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Janine Henni / People:
Lady Gabriella Breaks Silence on Husband's ‘Impulsive’ Death at 45, Blames ‘Adverse Reaction’ to Medication — “If this could happen to Tom, this could happen to anyone,” Lady Gabriella said in a heartbreaking witness statement — Lady Gabriella Windsor is speaking out for the first time …
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Britney Spears Cabo Touchdown / TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Lands in Cabo on Same Day She Announces Move to Mexico — EXCLUSIVE — BIRTHDAY BRIT — Britney Spears stayed true to her word — well, kinda ... the pop icon landed in Cabo San Lucas on her birthday, the same day she announced she had moved to Mexico for good.
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TMZ.com:
Liam Payne's Friend Can Be Charged With Abandonment, Judge Rules — LIAM PAYNE Judge Denies Friend ... YOU CAN BE CHARGED WITH ABANDONMENT … Liam Payne's friend is not off the hook for allegedly leaving him just an hour before his death — a judge has cleared the way for prosecutors …
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Dave McMenamin / ESPN:
Lakers reconsidering LeBron James' 82-game goal amid slump — MINNEAPOLIS — With LeBron James in the midst of his worst outside shooting slump since his rookie year, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said he was unsure whether the veteran star's goal to play in all 82 games is sustainable this season.
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