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1:35 PM ET, January 19, 2023

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TMZ.com:
Rep. George Santos Denies Drag Queen Past After Ex-Friend Posts 2008 Photo  —  7:39 AM PT — George Santos addressed the reports, saying the drag queen claims are “categorically false.”  He said, “the media continues to make outrageous claims about my life while I am working to deliver results.
Jen Wang / British Vogue:
“Now I Feel I Have A Centre”: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Opens Up About Welcoming Daughter Malti & Her Life With Nick Jonas  —  From Bollywood to Hollywood, actor, producer and entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra Jonas has always fought to make her mark.  Yet nothing could have prepared her for her journey to motherhood, finds Jen Wang.
Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
Actor Julian Sands Missing After Going Hiking on Deadly Mount Baldy in California  —  Authorities have responded to 14 rescue missions on Mount Baldy in the last four weeks, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news briefing  —  Julian Sands has disappeared after hiking up Southern California's deadly Mount Baldy.
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Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
Joe Trohman Says He Will Temporarily Step Away from Fall Out Boy to Focus on His Mental Health  —  “I must disclose that my mental health has rapidly deteriorated over the past several years,” Joe Trohman said as he announced a hiatus from Fall Out Boy  —  Joe Trohman is prioritizing his mental health.
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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman taking break over ‘deteriorated’ mental health
Discussion: Variety
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Alec Baldwin Facing Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in ‘Rust’ Shooting Death of Halyna Hutchins  —  More than one year after the fatal on-set shooting, the Santa Fe County District Attorney's Office made a decision about pressing charges after the sheriff completed the investigation
People.com:
‘American Idol’ Alum C.J. Harris' Cause of Death Revealed as Heart Attack  —  C.J. Harris finished in sixth place on season 13 of American Idol in 2014, and died at age 31 in Alabama  —  American Idol alum C.J. Harris' cause of death has been revealed.  —  The musician …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Full Feed
Mirror.co.uk:
Katie Price selling used underwear sets for £350 as she launches memorabilia business  —  Katie Price has excitedly told fans about her latest business venture- selling ‘pre loved’ lingerie for hundreds of pounds from her glamour model heyday, as well as posters and and signed books
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror
Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
Can you guess which A-List actor this is?  Screen star is UNRECOGNIZABLE in in sparkly gold high heels and flowing white dress while filming in Atlanta  —  He is a former Disney Channel star who is now known for his dramatic roles and occasional action films.
Discussion: Just Jared and Footwear News
Paige Strout / E! Online:
Tatyana Ali Makes Her Fresh Prince Return in Bel-Air Season 2 Trailer  —  Fresh Prince's Tatyana Ali returns to L.A. in the new Bel-Air season two trailer.  See what's in store for Will (Jabari Banks), Carlton (Olly Sholotan) and more this season on Peacock.  —  A familiar face is headed back to Bel-Air.
Darel Jevens / Chicago Sun Times:
Former Second City actor-writer Michael Lehrer, who had ALS, dies at 44  —  The performer, who continued to do comedy after developing the neurodegenerative disease, ‘died with dignity on his own terms,’ says his life partner and caregiver.  —  Michael Lehrer, a former Second City performer …
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Pro Soccer Player Anton Walkes Dead at 25  —  Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes died on Jan. 19, his team announced on Instagram.  Read statements from the club's owner and Major League Soccer.  —  Watch: In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2022  —  The Major League Soccer community has lost a star.
Just Jared:
‘Gossip Girl’ Canceled By HBO Max After 2 Seasons, Show Will Be Shopped Elsewhere for Season 3  —  Gossip Girl has been officially canceled by HBO Max after two seasons.  —  “We are very grateful to showrunner/executive producer Joshua Safran, and executive producers Stephanie Savage …
Just Jared:
‘Outlander’ Renewed for 8th & Final Season at Starz, Prequel Series Officially Greenlit  —  Some bittersweet news for fans of Outlander, starring Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe: the show has been renewed for an eighth season on Starz, but that season will be its last.
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Buys Iconic Princess Diana Diamond Cross Necklace  —  Kim Kardashian has added another piece to her growing collection of iconic jewelry and memorabilia ... a famous diamond cross necklace once worn by Princess Diana.  —  Auction sources tell TMZ ... the SKIMS honcho just snatched …
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Sara Donnellan / Us Weekly:
Chris Evans and Alba Baptista Have ‘Gotten Serious’ in ‘Committed’ Romance … Taking it to the next level!  Chris Evans and Alba Baptista confirmed their romance via social media earlier this month — and their love story is just getting started.  —  “Chris and Alba have gotten serious …
Discussion: Elle and ET Canada
Hedy Phillips / People.com:
Emily Ratajkowski Joins Viktor & Rolf as Face of Flowerbomb — Reveals Her Favorite Scent on a Man  —  Ratajkowski opens up to PEOPLE about her earliest scent memories, what her mom taught her about wearing perfume and what she likes men to smell like  —  Emily Ratajkowski's new gig is pure icon behavior.
Discussion: Page Six and Glamour
Skyler Caruso / People.com:
Sydney Sweeney Is ‘So Captivated’ by ‘Euphoria’ Costar Alexa Demie: ‘She Rocks Whatever She Has Going On’  —  Sweeney also reveals that her on-screen Euphoria sister and real-life best friend, Maude Apatow, is the most fun to sit alongside in the glam chair  —  Despite Cassie Howard …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Just Jared:
BAFTAs 2023 Nominations Revealed - Full List of Film Nominees Revealed!  —  Every nominee for the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards has been revealed!  —  All Quiet on the Western Front received the most nominations with 14 total.  The Banshees Of Inisherin, and Everything Everywhere All at Once each received …
Daily Star:
Ashley Roberts says ‘martial artist’ stalker blew kisses as she left show, court hears  —  Pussycat Dolls singer and Heart FM presenter Ashley Roberts has told a court of her terror after being targeted by a stalker who was convinced he was a boyfriend
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Sandra Sobieraj Westfall / People.com:
‘Monday Night Football’ Alum Lisa Guerrero Reveals She Suffered Miscarriage on Live TV During a Game  —  In an exclusive excerpt of her new memoir Warrior, the journalist looks back on the painful secret she's kept since her controversial 2003-2004 season on Monday Night Football
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Kardashians are confused, concerned about Kanye West's new marriage  —  The Kardashian family is confused — and concerned — over Kanye West's sudden “marriage” to Yeezy architect Bianca Censori, a source tells Page Six.  —  One of the issues the family is worried about, our source says …
Daniel Trainor / E! Online:
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan Tease a “Collision” Between Walking Dead Spinoffs  —  In an exclusive interview with E! News, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan teased that their upcoming Walking Dead spinoff might crossover with the other spinoffs currently in development.
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Katie Robertson / New York Times:
The NYT Tech Guild and its 600+ members reach a tentative deal with management on a contract enhancing job security, setting flexible hybrid schedules, and more

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
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