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2:29 AM ET, January 4, 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 …
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Bailey Richards / People:
Lizzo Flaunts Her Figure in White Bikini (and $680 Pucci Bodysuit) in First Post of the New Year  —  The bodysuit, which she layered over the Yitty swimsuit, seemingly inspired a cheeky reference to Alabama Barker's viral Christmas haul  — Lizzo posed in a white bikini and Pucci bodysuit …
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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 …
Discussion: Page Six and Suggest
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
People:
Elle Fanning Says She ‘Definitely’ Wants to Have Kids One Day, Reflects on Family Dynamics (Exclusive)  —  The 27-year-old actress recently starred in the Joachim Trier-directed Norwegian drama ‘Sentimental Values’  — Elle Fanning told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that she “definitely” wants to have kids one day
Discussion: Just Jared
Sabienna Bowman / People:
Sam Heughan Says Even the Outlander Cast Doesn't ‘Really Know’ How the Series Ends (Exclusive)  —  The eighth and final season of ‘Outlander’ will premiere on March 6 on Starz  — Sam Heughan revealed to PEOPLE that the cast isn't sure exactly how Outlander will end
Discussion: Just Jared
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 …
Nicola Conville / HELLO!:
Kate Hudson, Miley Cyrus and Chase Infiniti lead the style pack at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards  —  The 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards delivered drama, elegance and major star power.  —  Hollywood glamour met desert cool …
Discussion: Just Jared
Mike Baker / New York Times:
Bryan Kohberger's Family Stayed Silent for Years.  Until Now.  —  Since the arrest of Bryan Kohberger in the murder of four college students, a case that captivated the nation, his family has stayed silent.  His sister now describes their pain and confusion.
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
Discussion: TMZ.com, Suggest and Just Jared
 
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Sara Fischer / Axios:
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