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10:40 AM ET, January 3, 2025

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Stephanie Apstein / Sports Illustrated:
Simone Biles Is SI's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year … Simone Biles stood alone and stared at the 25 meters separating herself from the vault table, from her greatest fears, from her legacy.  She had just turned to her closest friend on the U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team, Jordan Chiles …
NBC News:
Actor Justin Baldoni fires back after co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment  —  Actor Justin Baldoni is firing back after co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment in a lawsuit.  Baldoni's lawyer spoke exclusively to NBC News about Baldoni's own allegations …
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Entertainment Tonight:
Inside Briana Cuoco's NYE Wedding Officiated by Sister Kaley!  (Exclusive)  —  ET Now  —  ET Stream  —  ET Stream  —  Pamela Anderson Through the Years: From ‘Baywatch’ Beginnings to ‘The Last Showgirl’ Success  —  ‘The Flip Off’: Christina Haack and Josh Hall Have Tense Exchange
Discussion: E! Online, Us Weekly, People and Just Jared
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Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Kaley Cuoco Reveals Sweet Moments from Sister Briana's ‘Gorgeous’ NYE Wedding — Including Her Daughter as Flower Girl!  —  “What a night to remember,” expressed Cuoco while recapping on the ceremony on Instagram  —  Kaley Cuoco had the “best New Year's Eve to date,” officiating her sister Briana Cuoco's wedding!
Discussion: SheKnows
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Angelina Jolie's Major—and Misunderstood—Diva Moment  —  As Maria Callas in Maria, Jolie brings empathy and depth to the enigmatic prima donna.  —  Interview by Lynn Hirschberg  —  Styled by Sara Moonves  —  Angelina Jolie wears a Balenciaga Couture hat.
Discussion: People and Just Jared
W:
Zendaya Leans Into the Chaos of Her Characters  —  From Tashi Duncan in Challengers to Chani in Dune: Part Two and of course, Euphoria's Rue.  —  Interview by Lynn Hirschberg  —  Styled by Sara Moonves  —  Zendaya wears a Chloé swimsuit; Levi's jeans; Bulgari ring.
Discussion: Just Jared and UPROXX
Lauren Larson / Men's Health:
Tom Holland's New Superpower  —  Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved.  We may earn a commission through links on our site.  Why Trust Us?  —  IT'S ALMOST 80 DEGREES ON an October Monday in New York City, but the New Yorkers drifting in and out of a lounge at the Greenwich Hotel …
Daniel D'Addario / Variety:
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Tell All on ‘Wicked’ Oscar Buzz, Queer Glinda, That Viral Press Tour and What to Expect From Part 2  —  Seeing Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in action is a remarkable study in contrasts.  Even after months of their omnipresence on social media and TV screens …
Rory Gannon / Daily Star:
Thomas the Tank Engine creator dies aged 81 as family pays emotional tribute  —  Britt Allcroft, one of the pioneers behind bringing Thomas the Tank Engine to life in the 1970s, has sadly passed away at the age of 81, leaving her family in mourning  —  The creator of Thomas the Tank Engine has sadly passed away at the age of 81.
Discussion: The Sun, The Mirror and New York Post
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Wayne Osmond dead at 73: The Osmonds legend passes away peacefully as family pay tribute  —  Wayne Osmond has died from a stroke at the age of 73.  —  The Osmonds legend's passing on New Year's Day was confirmed by his family in an emotional statement to KTVX.
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Mia O'Hare / The Mirror:
Wayne Osmond dies aged 73 as The Osmonds singer's family pay heartbreaking tribute
TMZ.com:
Ryan Reynolds Never Screamed at or Berated Justin Baldoni, Source Claims  —  RYAN REYNOLDS HE WAS ANGRY, BUT NEVER SCREAMED OR BERATED BALDONI, SOURCE SAYS … Justin Baldoni's accusation Ryan Reynolds berated and screamed at him in a house full of stars in an ambush meeting is way overblown …
Russ Weakland / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Aniston's plans for next meeting with Brad Pitt revealed after bitter Angelina Jolie divorce  —  Jennifer Aniston has no plans to ‘offer any congratulations’ to her ex Brad Pitt following the finalization of his divorce from Angelina Jolie, according to sources who revealed …
Discussion: SheKnows, Cele|bitchy and RADAR
Charna Flam / People:
Laverne Cox Leaves E!'s Red Carpet Coverage After 3 Years: 'I'm So Excited to Keep Growing'  —  “I'm so incredibly proud of the work we did over my three year tenure,” Cox wrote  —  Laverne Cox is bidding adieu to E!'s red carpet coverage.  —  Cox, 52, announced on Thursday, Jan. 2 …
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Danielle Pergament / Allure:
Jennifer Aniston Calls “Bullsh*t” on the Rules of Aging  —  This is how she says she's rewriting them for her own life.  —  The first time I interviewed Jennifer Aniston for Allure was in 2004.  Friends was just ending, and as her run as Rachel came to a close, we talked about hair, aging …
Discussion: People, Us Weekly, Page Six and E! Online
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
'Jersey Shore's' Angelina Pivarnick changes story after video emerges showing aftermath of Christmas show ruckus  —  Funny idea of a “wonderful” night!  —  Earlier this week, sources told Page Six that “Jersey Shore” star Angelina Pivarnick was part of a group that terrorized a Christmas performance.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Lucy Hale Is ‘Deeply Grateful Every Day’ as She Celebrates 3 Years Sober: ‘You Are Not Alone’  —  “3 years ago today, I began my journey in remembering who I am” wrote Hale while reflecting on her experience  —  Lucy Hale is celebrating three years of sobriety by reflecting on where her journey began.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Whatitiri Te Wake / Te Ao Māori News:
Pro MMA fighter Te Hakaraia o Te Rangi Wilson has died  —  Tributes are flowing for 26 year old Hakaraia Wilson who died on Wednesday morning in Gisborne.  He was there to attend the Rhythm n Vines festival.  —  In a statement, Police say they attended the sudden death on the morning …
Discussion: The Sun, E! Online and Suggest
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Rachel McRady / People:
Hakaraia Wilson, New Zealand MMA Fighter, Dies at 26 After Attending Festival
Discussion: NZ Herald
 
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Sabrina Picou / Page Six:
‘RHOBH’ alum Camille Grammer shows off ‘new look’ after having breast implants removed
Discussion: Just Jared
The Mirror:
Peter Kay's record-breaking tour earned comic whopping £27million in 2024
Discussion: Daily Star
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Kaia In Cabo / TMZ.com:
Kaia Gerber Shows Off Supermodel Stats In Tiny Bikini For Cabo Vacation
Discussion: Daily Mail and Suggest
Erin Hill / People:
Meghan Markle's Netflix Series, With Love, Meghan, Set to Premiere in January: All the Details!
Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
Isla Fisher Celebrated the New Year With 6 Days of ‘Therapeutic Fasting’ at Relaxing Wellness Clinic
Discussion: FemaleFirst and E! Online
People:
Shari Franke Confronted Ruby Franke After Calling Child Protective Services: ‘I Never Hated You, Mom’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: E! Online
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Disney and Fubo announce a deal wherein Disney will combine Hulu + Live TV with Fubo in a joint venture and Fubo will drop its Venu Sports antitrust lawsuit

Oliver Darcy / Status:
Sources: layoffs affecting “many dozens of employees” are expected at The Washington Post this week; star reporter Josh Dawsey is leaving WaPo for a job at WSJ

Ben Strauss / Washington Post:
The Athletic's editorial staff urges NYT management to recognize them as part of the Times Guild, which would expand the union to nearly 1,700 members.

 
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