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3:55 AM ET, January 15, 2021

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Scott Feinberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Ben Affleck ('The Way Back')  —  The multihyphenate A-lister reflects on a rollercoaster career, from highs like his breakthrough with Matt Damon and two Oscar wins to lows like the ‘Bennifer’ period and his struggles with alcoholism, and why he considers his latest role …
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Ben Affleck Reflects on Jennifer Lopez Romance: ‘People Were So F— Mean, Sexist, Racist’
Discussion: Just Jared and Mirror.co.uk
TMZ.com:
‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Has Stage 4 Cancer  —  DUSTIN DIAMOND DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 4 CANCER ... Undergoing Chemo  —  “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond's suspicion is now a scary reality — he has stage 4 cancer, and has already started treatment to fight it.
Discussion: New York Daily News and Page Six
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TODAY.com:
‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Armie Hammer's ex Courtney Vucekovich: He wanted to ‘barbecue and eat’ me  —  Armie Hammer's latest ex-gal pal says their romance was like dating a wanna-be Hannibal Lecter — as the Hollywood star's idea of pillow talk was fanaticizing about which of her body parts he'd like to roast and devour.
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Sylvain Sylvain Mizrahi:
Sylvain Sylvain Mizrahi  —  Rest In Peace  —  February 14, 1951 ~ January 13, 2021  —  As most of you know, Sylvain battled cancer for the past two and 1/2 years.  Though he fought it valiantly, yesterday he passed away from this disease.  While we grieve his loss, we know that he is finally at peace and out of pain.
Amy Brookbanks / The Sun:
Katie Price makes heart-wrenching decision to put disabled son Harvey, 18, into care  —  DEVASTATED Katie Price has made the heart-wrenching decision to put disabled son Harvey into care.  —  The 18-year-old will live in a residential college in a move to teach him how to have a more independent life and learn new skills.
Washington Post:
The $3,000-a-month toilet for the Ivanka Trump/Jared Kushner Secret Service detail  —  Many U.S. Secret Service agents have stood guard in Washington's elite Kalorama neighborhood, home over the years to Cabinet secretaries and former presidents.  Those agents have had to worry about death threats …
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Captain America Eyes Return To The MCU As Chris Evans Nears Deal To Reprise Role In Future Marvel Project  —  EXCLUSIVE: In a move that is sure to rock the Marvel Cinematic Universe, sources tell Deadline that Chris Evans is cleaning the dust off his Captain America attire as he expected reprise the role in the MCU in some form.
TMZ.com:
Trevor Noah's $27.5 Million Bel-Air Mansion is a Daily Show Palace  —  TREVOR NOAH My Daily Show for Minka ... $27.5 MILLION BEL-AIR MANSION!!!  —  THE COOL CRIB  —  Trevor Noah's stepping up his game in a big way with his new digs ... as things with Minka Kelly are apparently kicking up a notch as well.
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Hannah Chubb / People.com:
Trevor Noah & Minka Kelly ‘Making Plans for a Future Together’ as He Buys $27.5M Mansion: Source
Discussion: E! Online, Elle and Just Jared
Sean Neumann / People.com:
Keegan-Michael Key and Debra Messing to Host Pre-Inauguration Concert on Sunday Night  —  Carole King, Will.I.AM, James Taylor, Fall Out Boy, Connie Britton, Kal Penn and more will also make appearances  —  Keegan-Michael Key and Debra Messing will be hosting a virtual star-studded concert …
Discussion: Stereogum
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
90210 Star Tristan “Mack” Wilds Marries Christina Hammond in Intimate Ceremony  —  Tristan “Mack” Wilds and his longtime love Christina Hammond have officially taken their romance to the next level: They are officially husband and wife!  —  Tristan “Mack” Wilds is a married man!
Discussion: Bossip, People.com, Sandra Rose and Page Six
Cori Murray / Essence:
Rihanna And Artist Lorna Simpson: Breaking New Ground  —  We can all agree, 2020 tried us.  From the unsurmountable stress brought on by the ongoing global pandemic and crippling racial unrest to non-stop White House tweets and devastating natural disasters, we had very few moments of bliss.
Alison Bonaguro / CMT News:
EXCLUSIVE: The Blake Shelton “Minimum Wage” Q&A  —  On the Jobs He Had, the Bud Ice He Drank, and the Love He Found  —  Blake Shelton may be wealthy now, but he knows how it feels to do what you have to do to get by.  Whatever it is.  You find ways to do what you have to do so that you can eventually do what you want to do.
Discussion: E! Online
Alex Heigl / Page Six:
Bindi Irwin recreates pregnancy photo from parents Steve and Terri … Talk about following in their footsteps.  —  Bindi Irwin took to Instagram to update fans on her pregnancy while simultaneously paying tribute to her parents.  In the pic, Irwin, 22, and her husband Chandler recreate …
Discussion: E! Online and POPSUGAR
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Cardi B Lands First Starring Movie Role in Paramount Comedy ‘Assisted Living’ (EXCLUSIVE) … Cardi B has scored her first leading role in a movie.  The hip-hop icon is set to star in Paramount's upcoming film “Assisted Living.”  —  “Assisted Living” is being described as a “raucous comedy” …
TMZ.com:
YFN Lucci's Alleged Murder Victim Part of Rapper's Crew, Ejected from SUV  —  3:12 PM PT — YFN Lucci's attorney, Drew Findling, tells TMZ, “Our review of the initial evidence made available to us indicates there is no basis for any criminal charges against Rayshawn Bennett.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.’: Kathleen Rose Perkins To Star In ‘Doogie Howser’ Reboot At Disney+  —  EXCLUSIVE: Episodes alumna Kathleen Rose Perkins is set as a lead opposite Peyton Elizabeth Lee in Disney+'s upcoming comedy series Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., a Doogie Howser M.D. reboot …
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Succession’ Season 3 Adds Sanaa Lathan, Linda Emond, Jihae to Cast … “Succession” is filling out its cast ahead of the HBO show's upcoming Season 3.  —  Sanaa Lathan, Linda Emond, Jihae have all joined the Golden Globe and Emmy-winning series.  They join current series regulars like Brian Cox …
Discussion: Just Jared
Bruce Haring / Deadline:
Peter Mark Richman Dies: Versatile Playwright, Author And Actor For Broadway, Film, TV Was 93  —  Peter Mark Richman, a star of Broadway, film and television who had guest starring roles on more than 500 TV shows, including a recurring role as Rev. Snow on the classic sitcom Three's Company …
Discussion: Variety
Entertainment Tonight:
Liam Neeson Says He's Retiring From Action Films After 'a Couple More I'm Going to Do This Year' (Exclusive)  —  Liam Neeson may soon be retiring his very particular set of skills.  Following 2008's Taken, the actor experienced a career renaissance playing variations of the hardened hero seeking justice …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Lori Loughlin's Husband Mossimo Wants Home Confinement Due to COVID  —  MOSSIMO GIANULLI LET ME FINISH PRISON BID FROM HOME ... Fears COVID-19 Exposure  —  Mossimo Giannulli wants to finish off his prison sentence from the comfort of his own crib ... and he says it's all due to how the pandemic is impacting his time behind bars.
Discussion: E! Online
 
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Just Jared:
Selena Gomez Debuts Spanish Song ‘De Una Vez’ - Read the Lyrics & English Translation!
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Shannon Power / The Sun:
STEP SUPPORT Emotional Kate Ferdinand shares sweet note from step children after breaking down in tears over newborn Cree's screaming
Discussion: Daily Star
Rachael Ellenbogen / The Sun:
Wilmer Valderrama and fiancee Amanda Pacheco expecting a baby girl after SKYDIVER releases pink smoke in gender reveal
Discussion: E! Online
Joe Kasper / The Sun:
Lily Allen reveals she took ‘speed’ to lose weight and blames Miley Cyrus tour for alcohol addiction and cheating
Discussion: E! Online and Daily Star
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Dua Lipa Details a Typical Day at the Hadid Family's Farm With Boyfriend Anwar
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, People.com and Egotastic
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Joshua Bassett Teases the Meaning of His Song ‘Lie, Lie, Lie’ After Olivia Rodrigo Drama
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Mona Thomas / E! Online:
Gwen Stefani Reveals Why Blake Shelton's Proposal “Was Right on Time”
Discussion: People.com and POPSUGAR
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
How the Kardashians Really Feel About Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Marital Woes
Discussion: People.com and The Sun
Jessica Gibb / The Sun:
Lauren Goodger buckles into skintight PVC bodysuit to show off her curves
Discussion: Daily Star
Elizabeth Atkin / The Sun:
Tommy Fury sparks rumours he and Molly-Mae have landed own reality show as they shop with camera attached to trolley
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
TMZ.com:
EARL THOMAS WIFE CLAIMS HE TERRORIZED HER IN DRUNK XMAS ATTACK ... NFL Star Denies Allegations
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

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How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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