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11:55 PM ET, December 28, 2024

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CRIMEWATCH:
Suspected Carbon Monoxide Leak  —  The carbon monoxide leak, which occurred on December 27, 2024, in the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road, tragically claimed the life of Dayle Haddon,76, of New York, NY.  The second victim, who is currently hospitalized in critical condition has been identified as Walter J. Blucas, 76, of Erie.PA.
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CBS News:
Model Dayle Haddon dies in suspected carbon monoxide leak at Pennsylvania home of Hallmark star Marc Blucas  —  Model Dayle Haddon died and another person was hospitalized after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Friday, authorities said.
6abc:
Canadian model, actress found dead after suspected CO leak at Bucks County, Pa. home
Discussion: People and New York Post
Alison Boshoff / Daily Mail:
Justin Baldoni's explosive fightback against Blake Lively revealed: Claims her team smeared HIM, ‘weaponised’ WhatsApps and lawsuit is ploy to rebuild her image.  Read ALISON BOSHOFF'S bombshell world exclusive  —  There's nothing new about a Christmas ceasefire.
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Deadline:
Justin Baldoni Countersuit Against Blake Lively Will “Shock Everyone," Lawyer Declares; Lively PR Rep Calls Out “False” Allegations Of Planted HR Stories - Update … Now, the UK's Daily Mail newspaper reports that Baldoni is preparing to file a counter-lawsuit, along with his business partner …
Pat Saperstein / Variety:
Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ Director and ‘Private Benjamin’ Co-Writer, Dies at 83  —  Charles Shyer, who was Oscar-nominated for co-writing “Private Benjamin” with Nancy Meyers and went on to direct a string of hit comedies including “Father of the Bride” and “Baby Boom,” died Friday.
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TMZ.com:
‘Father of the Bride’ Director Charles Shyer Dead At 83  —  Charles Shyer, the writer-director best known for the “Father of the Bride” remake starring Steve Martin, has died.  —  Shyer died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after a brief illness, his daughter told media outlets.
People:
Michael J. Fox Inspired How Parkinson's Is Depicted on Shrinking, Says Creator: ‘Not Sad or Tragic Way’ (Exclusive)  —  ‘Shrinking’ co-creator Bill Lawrence cited his mentorship from ‘Spin City’ star Michael J. Fox to inspiring his work on his latest AppleTV+ series, which premiered its season 2 finale on Dec. 24
Discussion: Daily Mail, TMZ.com, Deadline and Variety
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Jennifer Lopez and Kevin Costner spotted at same popular Aspen hotspot after high-profile divorces  —  Jennifer Lopez and Kevin Costner are both single and appear ready to mingle.  —  Following their respective high-profile divorces to Ben Affleck and Christine Baumgartner …
Esther Kang / People:
Squid Game Director Calls Season 2 a ‘Comeback’ for K-Pop Star T.O.P. After Marijuana Scandal: ‘A Lot of Guts’ (Exclusive)  —  In July 2017, T.O.P., whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun, was sentenced to 10 months in prison after he was found guilty of marijuana use, which is illegal in South Korea
Discussion: Deadline
Toria Sheffield / People:
Post Malone Shares Sweet Message for Beyoncé After Their Epic NFL Halftime Collab: ‘I Love You’  —  The pair performed their song 'LEVII'S JEANS' during what has since been dubbed the “Beyoncé Bowl” at the Texans-Ravens game on Christmas Day  —  Post Malone is giving Beyoncé a sweet shout-out!
Discussion: Just Jared and Newsweek
Toria Sheffield / People:
Rebel Wilson Shares Photos from Legal Wedding to Ramona Agruma in Australia: ‘Felt Right to Do It in My Hometown’  —  The couple's Sydney wedding comes three months after they tied the knot during a lavish wedding in Sardinia, Italy  —  Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma are legally married in Australia!
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Shohei Ohtani Announces Wife is Pregnant with First Child  —  SHOHEI OHTANI LITTLE SLUGGER ON THE WAY ... Wife Pregnant W/ First Kid  —  Shohei Ohtani may be adding a two-sport athlete to the family ... 'cause he just posted to Instagram announcing that he and his former professional basketballer wife are having their first child.
Discussion: Mercury News and Just Jared
Brenton Blanchet / People:
TikTok Humanitarian Dora Moono Nyambe, Who Built School in Zambia, Dies at 32: ‘Extraordinary Woman’  —  The educator, who had more than 4 million TikTok followers, was the founder of nonprofit Footprints of Hope  —  Dora Moono Nyambe — an influencer known for teaching hundreds of students …
Discussion: Us Weekly
CBS News:
Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78  —  Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died at the age of 78.  —  His family confirmed the news in a statement on Friday, saying: … Gumbel served as a play-by-play announcer and studio host for CBS Sports …
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