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10:15 AM ET, January 15, 2021

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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.
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Rosy Cordero / EW.com:
Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, undergoing chemo  —  Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond has received a stage four cancer diagnosis, his team tells EW.  Diamond is currently undergoing treatment at an undisclosed Florida hospital.
TODAY.com:
‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with stage 4 cancer … Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond has been hospitalized with stage 4 cancer in Florida, a spokesperson for the actor confirmed to TODAY on Thursday.  —  “It's serious, but we don't know how serious yet.
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
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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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.
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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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 …
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: Page Six and E! Online
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
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Zayn Malik Sparks Gigi Hadid Engagement Speculation With New Album Nobody Is Listening  —  Zayn Malik dropped his new album Nobody Is Listening and the lyrics have fans raising eyebrows about his relationship with Gigi Hadid.  Scroll on for more details.  —  Are Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid ready to tie the knot?
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.
Maureen Lee Lenker / EW.com:
Netflix's Matilda musical casts newcomer as lead, Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull  —  Netflix is ready to showcase some revolting children singing revolting rhymes.  —  The streamer has found the lead actor for its feature film adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Matilda …
Discussion: Variety and Just Jared
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: Daily Star, POPSUGAR and E! Online
Aisha Nozari / HELLO!:
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban joined by very special guest on night out … Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban went to see The Merry Widow at Sydney Opera house on Thursday, and the A-list duo were joined by one very special guest - Nicole's beloved mum Janelle!
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Duchess Camilla shares lockdown reading inspiration as she launches online book club … The Duchess of Cornwall shared her reading recommendations as she launched her online book club on Friday.  —  Camilla, 73, spoke of her love of literature as the Reading Room's first four titles were announced …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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.
Discussion: Bossip
Bonnie McLaren / Grazia:
Olivia Attwood: 'Someone Else's Hard Day Is A 12 Hour Shift, Zipping Up Body Bags'  —  Love Island's Olivia Attwood tells Grazia why she decided to speak out against influencers on holiday in Dubai.
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
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: The Sun and Variety
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.
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!
Marc Hogan / Pitchfork:
Ariel Pink Abuse Allegations Surface in Court Case  —  Pink has been denied restraining orders against his ex, Charlotte Ercoli Coe, who he claims was attempting to blackmail him.  Coe alleges that Pink was physically and sexually abusive.  —  Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual misconduct and physical abuse.
Discussion: Stereogum and Variety
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: People.com, Bossip, Sandra Rose and Page Six
 
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
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Shannon Power / The Sun:
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Sean Neumann / People.com:
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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”
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