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9:40 PM ET, January 9, 2025

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Associated Press:
What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area fires  —  At least five people were killed and thousands of structures were burned as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, officials said.  Fast-moving flames blazed through homes and businesses …
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NBC News:
California wildfires live updates: Total deaths still unknown, L.A. County sheriff says; some areas look ‘like a bomb was dropped’  —  The Palisades Fire has spread almost 27 square miles and destroyed more than 1,000 structures, making it the most destructive ever in Los Angeles.
Associated Press:
Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus  —  Firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back a series of deadly and devastating wildfires Thursday, though the fires still burned out of control …
The Office of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex:
Southern California Fires  —  In the last few days, wildfires in Southern California have raged through neighborhoods and devastated families, homes, schools, medical care centers, and so much more - affecting tens of thousands from all walks of life.  —  A state of emergency has been issued.
oklahoman.com:
Plant a tree  —  Give to a forest in need in their memory  —  Anita Bryant Dry—former Miss Oklahoma, three-time Grammy-nominated singer, Christian author, recipient of the USO Silver Medallion for Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars Leadership Gold Medallion, and Al Jolson Gold Medallion …
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People:
Karen Huger Enters Rehab, Skips Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9 Reunion After Being Found Guilty for DUI  —  The official seating chart for the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ season 9 reunion did not include Huger  —  Karen Huger is sitting this reunion out.
Discussion: TVLine and The Daily Dish
TMZ.com:
Jeff Bridges & Candy Spelling Lose Homes in Los Angeles Wildfires  —  JEFF BRIDGES, CANDY SPELLING MALIBU HOMES BURN TO THE GROUND IN WILDFIRE  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 2.7K … Celebrities continue to lose their homes amid the wildfires torching Los Angeles, and TMZ has learned of three …
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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Tori Spelling's mother, Candy, reveals $23M Malibu mansion burned to ground in Palisades fire
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Mail
People:
Celebrities Who Have Lost Homes or Had to Evacuate in the Los Angeles Fires, and What They've Said
Ben Travis / Empire:
Cillian Murphy Isn't In The First 28 Years Later Film - But May Appear Later In The Trilogy  —  People:  —  The internet at large was convinced they'd spotted Cillian Murphy in the 28 Years Later trailer.  Danny Boyle's original 2002 horror 28 Days Later followed Murphy's Jim …
Discussion: Metro.co.uk, Just Jared and Deadline
Tom Decent / Sydney Morning Herald:
Fear of being burnt alive: Hall jnr's Olympic medals lost in LA inferno  —  American swimming legend Gary Hall jnr has detailed the moment he thought he might be burnt alive while escaping the devastating fires in Los Angeles that destroyed his home and everything he owns, including his 10 Olympic medals.
Pamela McClintock / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Wicked’ Sings to Record $70M in Premium VOD Sales in 1st Week as It Nears $700M at Global Box Office  —  The record-smashing musical has been a huge win for Donna Langley and NBCUniversal's film empire, which have proven that a movie can still be a big draw in theaters even if it goes to home entertainment early.
Discussion: Variety, Billboard, The Wrap and Deadline
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Just Jared:   ‘Wicked’ Movie Breaks Records with PVOD Sales, Peacock Release Date Teased
TMZ.com:
Chance The Rapper Settles Divorce With Kirsten Corley  —  CHANCE THE RAPPER DIVORCE SETTLED ... I'm Moving On! … Chance the Rapper has settled his divorce with estranged wife Kirsten Corley ... TMZ has learned.  —  Last week, the hip hop star and Corley filed docs in Cook County …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Billboard and Extra
Dory Jackson / People:
Jedidiah Duggar and Wife Katey Welcome ‘Beautiful’ Twin Daughters: They've ‘Completely Captured Our Hearts’ (Exclusive)  —  The couple, who wed in April 2021 and are parents to son Truett and daughter Nora, shared “the joyous news” with PEOPLE exclusively  —  And then there were six!
Discussion: E! Online, Us Weekly, Page Six and Extra
Meghan Trainor / TODAY.com:
The night I hit my breaking point after having my 2nd child  —  In a personal essay, the singer details the night she felt like she was “falling apart” and realized she needed medical help — and why it's so important for parents to have support. … A month after having my second baby, I hit a breaking point.
Discussion: Us Weekly, SheKnows and People
TMZ.com:
L.A. Fire Department Pushes Back on Henry Winkler Calling Blazes Arson  —  L.A. WILDFIRES WATER POURED ON HENRY WINKLER'S CLAIM OF OBVIOUS ARSON … Henry Winkler is among those claiming the deadly blazes ravaging L.A. are definitely arson ... but unless he has some proof, fire officials tell TMZ The Fonz needs to chill.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Ronda Rousey welcomes her second baby with husband Travis Browne  —  Round two for Ronda Rousey!  —  The professional wrestler has given birth to her and husband Travis Browne's second baby, she announced on Instagram Thursday.  —  “Liko'ula Pā'ūomahinakaipiha Browne ❤️,” she wrote in the caption.
Discussion: People, TMZ.com, Just Jared and Extra
 
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