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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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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.
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.
Gennady Sheyner / Palo Alto Online:
Perry, beloved donkey of Bol Park, dies at 30  —  Iconic donkey brought joy to park visitors, inspired Donkey character in ‘Shrek’  — Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) … Perry, a beloved miniature donkey who has been a fixture of Bol Park for nearly three decades …
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Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Shrek icon dies aged 30 after inspiring Eddie Murphy's character in hit films
Discussion: OK! and The Sun
Deuxmoi:
CAROL BURNETT STEALS THE SHOW (FROM HUGH JACKMAN!)  AT “ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” STARRING SUTTON FOSTER  —  CAROL BURNETT STEALS THE SHOW (FROM HUGH JACKMAN!)  AT “ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” STARRING SUTTON FOSTER‍  —  Not one, but two Deuxmoi readers spotted Carol Burnett and Hugh Jackman …
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Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Hugh Jackman seen supporting Sutton Foster in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ play amid affair rumors  —  Hugh Jackman is sticking by Sutton Foster's side amid rumors they had an affair before calling it quits from their respective spouses.  —  The “X-Men” star was photographed supporting the actress at her …
The White House:
President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom  —  Today, President Biden named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.  —  The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions …
Charlotte Griffiths / Daily Mail:
How Lily Allen was left in ‘agony’ after turning detective to discover her Stranger Things husband David Harbour was looking for other women on celebrity dating app  —  Lily Allen turned amateur sleuth after suspecting her husband of cheating, and was left in ‘agony’ when she discovered …
Mark Schlabach / ESPN:
Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach, dies after Sugar Bowl fall  —  Georgia coach Kirby Smart's father, Sonny, died early Saturday morning after suffering complications from hip surgery he underwent following a fall in New Orleans before the Allstate Sugar Bowl, the school announced.  He was 76.
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Craig Garrett / Suggest:   Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart's Dad Dies After Falling in New Orleans on New Year's Eve
TMZ.com:
Camila Cabello Packs on PDA with Henry Junior Chalhoub in St. Barts  —  CAMILA CABELLO SPLASHING AROUND W/ HENRY JUNIOR CHALHOUB ... Confirms Romance In St. Barts  —  NEW YEAR, NEW MAN  —  Camila Cabello has made waves — literally — by going public with her boyfriend, Henry Junior Chalhoub …
Discussion: Page Six
The Mirror:
Golden Globes 2025 host Nikki Glaser ‘concerned’ over being cancelled after awards  —  Nikki Glaser is the first ever solo female host of the Golden Globes and is not afraid to push the boundaries with her comedy - but she is ‘mildly concerned’ about being cancelled
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
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Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
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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:
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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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