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Sophie Kinsella, author of the bestselling 'Shopaholic' novels, dies at 55
The English writer revealed last year that she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
'Jimmy Neutron' actor Jeff Garcia dies at 50
Garcia voiced the character Sheen across the animated "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" franchise.
Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
Williams, who has never hosted before, takes the role seven years after her younger sister, Serena, was co-chair.
Diana Ross will headline 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' lineup
Other performers include Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato and Maren Morris, as well as 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic and Pitbull.
Jen Shah, 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' alum, released from prison early
In 2022, the former reality TV star pleaded guilty to running a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme.
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, dies at age 60
Malo, who had been battling colon cancer since June 2024, had documented his health journey on social media.
Sheinelle Jones named 'TODAY' fourth-hour co-host alongside Jenna Bush Hager
The announcement came nearly a year after the departure of Hoda Kotb. 
Bad reviews didn't scare off the 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' audience
The sequel notched the biggest opening ever for the weekend after Thanksgiving, which usually is a more muted buffet of leftovers.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau make it official on social media
The public confirmation of their relationship during a trip to Japan comes after months of speculation.
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who starred in 'Mortal Kombat,' dies at 75
Tagawa also appeared in "Pearl Harbor," "Planet of the Apes" and "License to Kill."
Kathy Hilton says her husband fired a shotgun to scare off burglars
The Los Angeles home of the "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star was broken into while she attended BravoCon in November. 
