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4:30 PM ET, January 5, 2025

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Tim Lewis / The Guardian:
‘Friends keep me tethered’: actor Joe Alwyn on fame, dating Taylor Swift and keeping his feet on the ground  —  Joe Alwyn has had an astonishing rise.  After his breakthrough with Ang Lee, he wowed in Conversations with Friends and now stars in The Brutalist.  Throw in his ex, Taylor Swift, and you have a redhot A-lister ready to go
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
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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 …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Daniel Bird / The Mirror:
Jeff Baena's brother ‘broken’ as Aubrey Plaza's husband's cause of death confirmed  —  Jeff Baena's brother Brad has spoken out just two days after it was announced that Aubrey Plaza's husband had tragically died aged 47  —  Jeff Baena's brother has spoken for the first time since his death.
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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 …
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 …
Tim Lewis / The Guardian:
‘The more relaxed you are, the better you are as a human’: Nicole Kidman on Kubrick, sharks and risk-taking  —  The Oscar-winning American-Australian actor answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Jackman and Naomi Watts
Discussion: The Wrap and Deadline
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 …
FemaleFirst:
Julian Lennon reveals why he has ‘never’ had anything to do with the Beatles  —  Julian Lennon has “never” had anything to do with the Beatles even though his father was one of the members.  —  Julian Lennon has “never” had anything to do with the Beatles.
Discussion: The Guardian and The Mirror
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
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
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The Mirror:
The Masked Singer's Davina McCall has come to ‘major career decision’ after brain tumour operation
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Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Pamela Anderson ‘thought she would marry’ Michael Jackson and recalls encounter
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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:
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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