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Marc Berman / Forbes:
Francisco San Martin Dies: The ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Actor Was 39  —  Francisco San Martin, who acted in daytime drama Days of Our Lives as Dario Hernandez from 2010-11 (and in a few episodes in 2017), reportedly died on Thursday, January 16.  He was 39.  —  According to the Hollywood LA News …
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Natalie Oganesyan / Deadline:
Francisco San Martin Dies: ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Actor Was 39  —  Francisco San Martin, a soap opera actor known for originating the role of Dario Hernandez in Days of Our Lives, died Jan. 16 at his home.  He was 39.  —  Per the Los Angeles County Coroner's office, the cause of death was suicide by hanging.
Escher Walcott / People:
Francisco San Martin, Star of Days of Our Lives, Dies at 39  —  San Martin died at his home on Thursday, Jan. 16, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office  —  Days of Our Lives actor Francisco San Martin has died.  He was 39.  —  San Martin died by suicide at his home on Thursday …
Discussion: Michael Fairman TV, The Sun and Extra
Nick Krewen / Toronto Star:
Garth Hudson, the last surviving founding member of The Band, dead at 87  —  The last surviving founding member of The Band has died.  —  Keyboardist and saxophonist Garth Hudson, perhaps best known for his powerful and memorable Lowrey organ intro for the classic Band song “Chest Fever,” …
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Garth Hudson, last surviving member of The Band, dies at 87
Ali Bahrampour / Washington Post:
Jules Feiffer, cartoonist of acerbic wit and satire, dies at 95  —  The Pulitzer-winning writer found his voice in comics that provided a sardonic and sarcastic takedown of authority and conventional wisdom.  He was also a playwright and screenwriter.  —  Jules Feiffer, the Pulitzer Prize …
Rosemary Feitelberg / WWD:
Melania Trump Chooses Stylist Herve Pierre to Design Inaugural Gown Again  —  FLOTUS chose a gown from her stylist Herve Pierre and a 1955 borrowed broach from Harry Winston.  —  While many expected First Lady Melania Trump to rely on her stylist Herve Pierre to help select her 2025 Inaugural Night gown …
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Rosemary Feitelberg / WWD:
Melania Trump's Hat Maker Eric Javits Faced a ‘Bit of a Cliffhanger’
Just Jared:
‘Abbott Elementary’ Renewed for Season 5 at ABC!  —  Abbott Elementary is officially coming back with another season.  —  Quinta Brunson's school-based sitcom has been renewed for Season 5 at ABC, Variety confirmed.  —  The TV show recently peaked with 8.05 million viewers for its winter premiere …
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap, Deadline and TVLine
Just Jared:
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Renewed for Season 4, Netflix Confirms Casting Change From Season 3!  —  The Lincoln Lawyer has been renewed for a fourth season, and Netflix already confirmed some of the cast members who will be returning...including a surprise change!
Daily Mail:
Carrie Underwood had a ‘hissy fit’ after her performance at Donald Trump's inauguration  — LISTEN: Welcome to MAGAland, our podcast on the latest inside the White House  —  Carrie Underwood was left feeling like she had not been ‘afforded the same level of respect’ as the likes …
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Jeff Bezos' Fiancée Lauren Sanchez Subtly Reacts to Haters After Inauguration Criticism  —  After Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez wore a bustier and blazer to Donald Trump's 2025 Inauguration, she subtly responded to the criticism over her wardrobe choices.  —  Lauren Sanchez is blocking out the noise.
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Justin Bieber Denies Unfollowing Wife Hailey Bieber: ‘Getting Suss Out Here’  —  Justin Bieber clarified that he wasn't the one to unfollow wife Hailey Bieber on Instagram.  —  “Someone went on my account and unfollowed my wife,” he wrote via Instagram Story on Tuesday, January 21.
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Naomi Watts Recalls ‘Romantic’ Admission Billy Crudup Made About ‘Gray Hair on My Balls’ in Book  —  Billy Crudup had some “romantic” words for Naomi Watts the first time they slept together — but they had nothing to do with keeping things hot and heavy.  —  “Hey, if it makes you feel better …
Zoey Lyttle / People:
Food Influencer Rebecca Wylie Simms Dies at 39 After Surgery Complication, Weeks After Sharing 2025 Goal to ‘Trust the Process’  —  Rebecca Wylie Simms' twin, Sarah, announced the news of her sister's death through the Instagram page dedicated to their co-owned cheese shop, Lady & Larder
Sharnaz Shahid / HELLO!:
Princess Anne's husband Vice-Admiral Timothy Laurence pulls out of royal tour last minute  —  The Princess Royal is travelling to South Africa for a two-day visit  —  Princess Anne is preparing for a two-day visit to South Africa, but she will be travelling solo as her husband …
Discussion: Marie Claire, People and The Mirror
Christian Allaire / Vogue:
The Deeper Meaning Behind Ivanka Trump's Inaugural Ball Gown  —  Last night, the Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. concluded the day-long proceedings celebrating the official inauguration of president Donald Trump—the nation's 47th president.  Following the swearing-in ceremony …
Discussion: Page Six, Full Feed, HOLA!, The Mirror US and WWD
TMZ.com:
Paris Hilton Says Son Phoenix Wants to Be Fireman After L.A. Wildfires  —  PARIS HILTON'S SON WANTS TO BE A FIREMAN ... After L.A. Wildfires Ravage Region … Paris Hilton's son has a new idol inspiring his career goals ... the little one wants to be a firefighter when he grows up following the destructive L.A. wildfires.
Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
Bachelor Nation's Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell Elope 1 Year After ‘Golden Wedding’ Proposal  —  Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell are officially husband and wife!  —  On Tuesday, January 21, the Bachelor Nation couple revealed they secretly tied the knot on December 12, 2024.
Discussion: People, Daily Mail, E! Online, Page Six and Extra
Janine Henni / People:
Prince William Channels Princess Diana's Legacy with Charity Visit amid Kate Middleton's Remission News  —  This year will be Prince William's 20th as patron for Centrepoint, a charity dedicated to helping homeless youth  —  Prince William is furthering the work of his late mother …
Discussion: The Mirror, GB News and Cele|bitchy
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Julia Haart takes control of business, $65 million home in stunning divorce win against Silvio Scaglia  —  In a blistering and sweeping divorce victory, Julia Haart has been awarded control of the business she ran during her marriage to Silvio Scaglia and the $65 million apartment they lived in …
Discussion: Us Weekly
 
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