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8:20 AM ET, January 8, 2026

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Brenton Blanchet / People:
Ali Wong and Bill Hader Have Split After Over 2 Years of Dating (Source)  —  A source tells PEOPLE the pair are “very amicable” despite the split  — Ali Wong and Bill Hader have broken up after first going public with their relationship back in 2023  — A source tells PEOPLE …
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New York Times:
Nick Reiner's Lawyer Removes Himself From Murder Case  —  The announcement delayed the arraignment of Mr. Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents last month.  —  The high-profile criminal defense lawyer representing Nick Reiner removed himself from the case on Wednesday …
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People:
Nick Reiner, with a Newly Shaved Head, on Verge of Tears as He Appears for Arraignment Over Parents' Killings
TMZ.com:
Attorney Alan Jackson Says Nick Is NOT Guilty of Murder After Withdrawing From Case
Tabitha Parent / People:
Haley Kalil Will Move to ‘Dismiss’ Ex-Husband Matt Kalil's Lawsuit Against Her Over NSFW Comments on Their Sex Life (Exclusive)  —  The former Vikings player filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, Jan. 6, per TMZ, alleging his ex-wife shared “invasive commentary” about their marriage in a livestream
Discussion: OK Magazine, Us Weekly and E! Online
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TMZ.com:
Matt Kalil Sues Ex-Wife Haley Kalil Over Viral ‘Two Coke Cans’ Comments
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Tangled’ Live-Action Movie Finds Its Leads: Teagan Croft, Milo Manheim (Exclusive)  —  The casting ends a lengthy search for Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.  —  Walt Disney Pictures has let down its hair and has found the starring leads for Tangled, the live-action adaptation of its 2010 animated movie.
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Just Jared:
‘Tangled’ Live Action Leads Confirmed: Teagan Croft & Milo Manheim to Star  —  The Tangled live action movie has found its stars: Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim!  —  Rising Australian star Teagan, 21, and the Zombies star, 24, have been chosen as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, respectively.
Discussion: Mirror, E! Online, Page Six, Deadline and Variety
TMZ.com:
Patrick Swayze's Brother Sean Swayze Dead at 63  —  PATRICK SWAYZE'S BROTHER SEAN DEAD AT 63 ... Suffered From Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis  —  EXCLUSIVE … Sean Swayze, the younger brother of late Hollywood legend Patrick Swayze, has died ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
Spencer Pratt Announces He's Running for Mayor of Los Angeles  —  Spencer Pratt has announced he's running for mayor of Los Angeles ... test your Pratt-ical knowledge about the TV star!  —  The reality star made the announcement Wednesday in front of a cheering crowd, saying, “This is not just a campaign.
TMZ.com:
Ray J Hospitalized in Las Vegas With Pneumonia and Heart Pain  —  RAY J HOSPITALIZED WITH PNEUMONIA ... 4 Years After Infection Made Him Fear for His Life … Ray J was admitted to a Las Vegas hospital last night with a severe case of pneumonia and heart pains, TMZ has learned.
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Royal twins Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent turn 15 - but celebrate miles apart  —  The teenage royals, who turned 15 on 8 January 2026, are the youngest children of King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark  —  King Frederik and Queen Mary released new photographs of their twins …
Discussion: Tatler
People:
The Wire Actor James Ransone's Cause of Death Confirmed After He Died at 46  —  ‘The Wire’ actor died on Dec. 19 in Los Angeles … James Ransone's cause of death has been confirmed days after the actor died at 46.  —  Ransone died by suicide, according to a Dec. 29 death certificate obtained by PEOPLE on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Stranger Things Actress Says Being in Finale as Max's Mom Would've Been ‘Uplift After Cancer,’ Remains ‘Grateful’ (Exclusive)  —  Jennifer Marshall, who played Max's mom in ‘Stranger Things,’ is sharing her thoughts on Susan Hargrove's absence from the series finale
Us Weekly:
‘Love Is Blind’ Season 5 Couple Lydia Velez Gonzalez and Milton Johnson Finalize Divorce (Exclusive)  —  Tap Here To Add Us Weekly As A Trusted Source  —  Love Is Blind season 5 alums Lydia Velez Gonzalez and Milton Johnson have finalized their divorce, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm.
Discussion: Extra
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There Is Only One Kate Hudson  —  The star discusses her physical and emotional transformation to play Claire Sardina, a real-life Neil Diamond tribute singer, in the drama Song Sung Blue.  —  Interview by Lynn Hirschberg  —  Styled by Sara Moonves  —  Kate Hudson wears a Chloé dress; Gianvito Rossi shoes.
Discussion: HELLO!, Variety, InStyle and People
closeronline.co.uk:
Royal rivals row - Kate Middleton: 'I won't back down after all I've been through'  —  As the Princess of Wales asserts her growing prominence within the royal family, sources tell Closer it's causing tension with Queen Camilla...  The Princess of Wales stole the spotlight at the German state banquet …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and StyleCaster
TMZ.com:
Chrisean Rock Signs With XRumble Fighting Championships as a Boxer  —  CHRISEAN ROCK JOINS XRUMBLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS ‘BOXING’ ... Looking for an Opp!!! … Chrisean Rock is ready to lace 'em up — as part of the XRumble Fighting Championships “Boxing” division — as the latest signee!!!
Discussion: Baller Alert
TMZ.com:
‘The Middle’ Actor Pat Finn Cause of Death Revealed  —  ‘THE MIDDLE’ ACTOR PAT FINN CAUSE OF DEATH RELEASED … Veteran comedic actor Pat Finn — who starred in sitcoms like “The Middle” and “The George Wendt Show” — died from bladder cancer ... according to his death certificate.
Discussion: People
 
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