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5:20 PM ET, January 4, 2025

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TMZ.com:
Aubrey Plaza's Director Husband Jeff Baena Dead at 47  —  AUBREY PLAZA'S HUSBAND JEFF BAENA DEAD AT 47 … Filmmaker Jeff Baena — best known for directing films like “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours,” and the husband of Aubrey Plaza, has died ... TMZ has learned.
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Nicholas Rice / People:
Writer and Director Jeff Baena, and Aubrey Plaza's Husband, Dies by Suicide at 47: Report  —  Baena and Plaza worked together on several projects over the years, including ‘Life After Beth’ (2014) and ‘Spin Me Round’ (2022)  —  Jeff Baena, a writer and director who was also married to Aubrey Plaza, has died, PEOPLE can confirm.
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Indie Filmmaker Jeff Baena Has Passed Away At 47  —  Tragic news.  Jeff Baena has died. … He is also the husband of actress and producer Aubrey Plaza, and they have been married since 2021.  —  Circumstances of his passing are unclear at this moment, and we will update the post as more comes in.
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart's Dad Dies After Falling in New Orleans on New Year's Eve  —  Sonny Smart, the father of Kirby Smart, head coach of the University of Georgia football team, passed away following a fall on New Year's Eve.  —  A spokesperson for the University of Georgia per ESPN announced …
Discussion: ESPN, Us Weekly, People and New York Post
Laura Parkin / Daily Mail:
Nicole Kidman breaks down in tears as she pays tribute to her late parents in an emotional acceptance speech at Palm Springs International Film Awards  —  Nicole Kidman broke down in tears as she paid tribute to her late parents at the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards on Friday.
Discussion: Deadline, Just Jared and The Sun
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Nicole Kidman Tears Up Over Her Late Mom During Acceptance Speech, Video  —  NICOLE KIDMAN CHOKES UP ONSTAGE AT FILM FESTIVAL ... Dedicates Award To Late Mother  —  “I'VE LOST BOTH MY PARENTS”  —  Nicole Kidman got emotional during an acceptance speech at the Palm Springs International Film Awards …
Discussion: Page Six and RADAR
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Stars Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman Not Expected At Golden Globes … Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine, which grossed $1.33 billion worldwide, has one Golden Globe nomination, in the category of Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
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Escher Walcott / People:
Blake Lively Will Not Attend 2025 Golden Globes amid Justin Baldoni Legal Battle: Report  —  The actress will not be present at the awards ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 5, along with her husband Ryan Reynolds  —  Blake Lively is sitting out of the 2025 Golden Globes.
Escher Walcott / People:
Stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's Former Nanny Killed in New Orleans Terror Attack: ‘Shocked and Saddened’  —  The stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's former nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke has been named as one of the victims in the Jan. 1 attack
TMZ.com:
ZACHERY TY BRYAN ALLEGEDLY PUNCHED WOMAN REPEATEDLY ... Threatened To Kill Her  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Zachery Ty Bryan allegedly punched a woman multiple times and threatened to kill her before his arrest on January 1 ... TMZ has learned.  —  As you know, the former “Home Improvement” …
Zara Woodcock / The Mirror:
Star Wars child actor Jake Lloyd health update after 18 months of treatment for psychotic break  —  Jake Lloyd, who played young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, has shared a positive update following his treatment at a mental health facility
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Bruna Horvath / NBC News:
Zuckerberg says Meta will restore “free expression” on its platforms, including by replacing its fact-checking program with Community Notes, starting in the US

Michael Flaherty / Axios:
Getty Images Holdings and Shutterstock agree to merge in a deal that creates a $3.7B company; Getty CEO Craig Peters will remain CEO of the combined business

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
The Washington Post is laying off roughly 4% of its workforce, affecting fewer than 100 people across its business divisions; its newsroom is not affected
 
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