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5:30 PM ET, January 4, 2026

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People:
Adam Sandler Says He'd Still Be Married to Wife Jackie, Even If He Didn't Become a Successful Actor: 'That's Destiny'  —  The pair wed in June 2003 and share two daughters together  — Adam Sandler said he would still be married to his wife, Jackie Sander, even if he wasn't a successful actor
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs Channel Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner at Critics Choice Awards 2026  —  Hacks' Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs channeled their inner Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at the Critics Choice Awards, copying the couple's all-orange looks at the Marty Supreme premiere.
Discussion: Just Jared and RADAR
Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
How the King plans to deal with the two albatrosses around the Royal Family's neck  —  It was a year that ended in much the same way as it started for our Royal Family.  The King's heartening announcement in December that his treatment for cancer would wind down came 12 months after he revealed it would roll into 2025.
Discussion: Marie Claire, SheKnows, HELLO! and Mirror
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Jennifer Aniston supports hypnotist boyfriend Jim Curtis at book event after celebrating Christmas together  —  Jennifer Aniston proudly stepped out to her boyfriend Jim Curtis' book event after they celebrated Christmas together.  —  The “Friends” alum and the hypnotist were photographed walking …
Discussion: Elle, InStyle, TMZ.com and HELLO!
HELLO!:
Jesy Nelson reveals twins' devastating SMA Type 1 diagnosis in tearful video  —  Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has shared her twins have been diagnosed with Spinal muscular atrophy, a severe muscular disease  —  Jesy Nelson has shared her twin daughters' devastating health news in an emotional video.
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 …
Discussion: HELLO!
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Lizzo Shows Off Weight Loss in White Bikini
Discussion: Page Six and Suggest
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
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: SheKnows and Just Jared
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: FemaleFirst and 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.
Daily Mail:
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria's physical war with her husband over her drug abuse... as sordid details of her wild life emerge  —  Tragic Victoria Jones was married to a wealthy Napa vineyard owner - who fought with her over her drug use in the months leading up to her suspected overdose death …
Discussion: Page Six, RADAR, Perez Hilton and The Sun
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
Discussion: New York Daily News
 
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