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7:00 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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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
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 …
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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
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 …
Discussion: Suggest
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?
Brianne Tracy / People:
Sister Wives' Janelle Brown Is Granted a Spiritual ‘Release’ from Ex Kody Brown by Their Church: ‘I Am Free’ (Exclusive)  —  Janelle stepped away from her 29-year spiritual marriage to Kody in 2022  — In a PEOPLE exclusive preview of the upcoming Jan. 4 episode of Sister Wives …
Stephanie Kaloi / Us Weekly:
Influencer Piper Rockelle, 18, Claims She Made $2.9 Million in 1st Day on OnlyFans After Netflix Doc  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Influencer Piper Rockelle has a lot to celebrate in 2026.  —  On Thursday, January 1, Rockelle shared a tweet that included a screenshot …
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Dove Cameron Engaged to Damiano David  —  Dove Cameron and Måneskin's Damiano David are engaged after two years of dating, the Disney Chanel star confirmed in a sweet Instagram post Jan. 3.  —  Dove Cameron and Damiano David's romance has just soared to new heights.
FemaleFirst:
Evangeline Lilly has brain damage  —  Tests have shown Evangeline Lilly has been left with brain damage following an accident earlier this year.  —  Evangeline Lilly has been left with brain damage following an accident earlier this year.  —  Evangeline Lilly has suffered brain damage
FemaleFirst:
Lucy Hale marks four years of sobriety  —  Lucy Hale reflected on hitting “rock bottom” as she celebrated four years of sobriety.  —  Lucy Hale has described hitting “rock bottom” as the “greatest gift” of her life.  —  The 36-year-old actress has celebrated four years sober and marked …
 
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Yasmin Vince / Mirror:
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Erin Doyle / Us Weekly:
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Cozy Up in New Photos After Anniversary Post Drama
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TMZ.com:
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From Mediagazer:

Matthew Keys / TheDesk.net:
The CPB Board votes to dissolve the 58-year-old organization following Congress' rescission of all federal funding at the behest of President Trump

Dade Hayes / Deadline:
NBCUniversal's Peacock plans to roll out Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on live sports in 2026, saying it's the first streamer to use Dolby's full tech suite

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
New York Post Media Group EIC Keith Poole says The California Post will launch January 26, setting up its newsroom on the Fox studio lot in Century City

 
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