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7:45 PM ET, January 3, 2026

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Tom Elia / Palm Beach Post:
Billy Joel plays surprise two-song set at Wellington's 30th birthday  —  Billy Joel, who owns property in Wellington, performed two songs with the cover band ‘Turnstiles’ at Wellington's 30th birthday bash.  —  Billy Joel gave his fans a New Year's surprise and paid a band that covers …
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TMZ.com:
Billy Joel Surprises Fans with First Live Performance Since Brain Disorder Diagnosis  —  BILLY JOEL BACK ON STAGE AFTER BRAIN DISORDER DIAGNOSIS .... With His 2 Girls Dancing by His Side! … It's been “The Longest Time” since fans saw Billy Joel play live ... and that all changed Friday night …
People:
Meghan McCain and Ben Domenech Welcome Their Third Baby, a Boy: 'We're Absolutely Over the Moon' (Exclusive)  —  The couple is already parents to daughters Liberty, 5, and Clover, 2  — Meghan McCain and her husband, Ben Domenech, have welcomed their third baby together — a boy named Ransom McCain Domenech
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Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Tommy Lee Jones Speaks Out After Daughter Victoria Jones' Death
Latoya Gayle / People:
TikTok Star Grandma Mary Dies at 98: ‘She Will Always Be with Us,’ Granddaughter Pyxie Says  —  Grandma Mary died in her sleep on Wednesday, Dec. 31  — TikTok star Grandma Mary died on New Year's Eve at age 98  — Her granddaughter, Pyxie, announced the news on social media
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Us Weekly:
Joe Jonas Is Dating Model Tatiana Gabriela After Leaving Flirty Instagram Comment on Her Page (Exclusive)  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Joe Jonas is dating model Tatiana Gabriela, a source exclusively confirms to Us Weekly.  —  “They started seeing each other at the end …
Discussion: Page Six, Elle, HELLO!, E! Online and Just Jared
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Broadway Performer and Influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford Dead at 46 After Battling Rare Cancer  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Former Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford has died.  He was 46.  —  “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that early this morning …
Discussion: People
Kimberlee Speakman / People:
Tom Brady Hangs with Leonard DiCaprio, Vittoria Ceretti on a Yacht amid Alix Earle Romance Rumors  —  Brady revealed on his Instagram Stories that he returned home to his Miami mansion later that day  — Tom Brady was photographed hanging out with Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend …
TMZ.com:
Barry Manilow Shares Update After Lung Cancer Diagnosis  —  BARRY MANILOW DOING ‘BETTER’ AFTER LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSIS ... And Here's a Selfie to Prove it!  —  Barry Manilow is sharing a positive update about 2 weeks after he revealed his lung cancer diagnosis.
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Dodgers Pitcher Alex Vesia's Wife Kayla Says They ‘Are Trying to Get Through It’ After Losing Baby  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia's wife, Kayla Vesia, is sharing an update after grieving the loss of their baby.
TMZ.com:
Lizzo Shows Off Weight Loss in White Bikini  —  Lizzo's got summer on her mind in her first IG post of 2026 ... showing off her weight loss in a tiny bikini and form-fitting bodysuit!  —  Check out her latest thirst trap on Instagram — the “Truth Hurts” hitmaker is flaunting her curves …
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Why Was Montauk Mentioned in Stranger Things' Series Finale?  Significance Explained — Including Possible Spinoff  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  The Stranger Things series finale briefly mentioned Montauk but why was that important to the show?
 
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TMZ.com:
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From Mediagazer:

Sibylla Brodzinsky / The Guardian:
Venezuela's union representing press workers said at least 14 were detained on Monday, including 13 from international media organizations; one was deported

Daniel D'Addario / Variety:
After promising to be “more accountable” than Walter Cronkite, Tony Dokoupil didn't challenge Pete Hegseth in an interview or cite sources in another segment

Oliver Darcy / Status:
Sources: Tony Dokoupil's CBS Evening News debut left some staffers embarrassed and alarmed over the chaotic on-air rollout and MAGA-friendly editorial choices

 
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