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CELEBRITY NEWS: DECEMBER 18, 2023
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars) – 34 years old
Christina Aguilera (Pop Singer) – 43 years old
Katie Holmes (Dawson’s Creek) – 45 years old
Murphy Lee (Rapper in St. Lunatics) – 45 years old
Josh Dallas (Once Upon A Time) – 45 years old
Sia (Pop Singer) – 48 years old
Rah Digga (Rapper) – 49 years old
Rachel Griffiths (ABC’s Brothers & Sisters) – 55 years old
Casper Van Dien (One Life To Live) – 55 years old
Alejandro Sanz (Spanish Singer) – 55 years old
Steve “Stone Cold” Austin (Wrestler) – 59 years old
Brad Pitt (“Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”) – 60 years old
Angie Stone (R&B Singer) – 62 years old
T.K. Carter (“The Bobby Brown Story”/ The Steve Harvey Show) – 67 years old
Leonard Maltin (Entertainment Tonight Film Critic) – 73 years old
Steven Spielberg (Director/Writer) – 77 years old
Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones) – 80 years old

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/news

ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 12/18/23)
MAX: Gwyneth vs Terry: The Ski Crash Trial (Premiere)
NBC: The Voice: Live Finale, Part 1 at 8pm
NBC: Password: Holiday Special at 10pm

Mayim Bialik is no longer in “Jeopardy!”. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of ‘Jeopardy!’,” posted Bialik on Friday. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been part of the ‘Jeopardy!’ family.” Bialik had been sharing game show duties with Ken Jennings, who will remain as sole host. The move was made “to maintain continuity for our viewers,” said Sony, adding it hoped to continue working with Bialik on prime time specials.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CNN’s Republican primary debate in Iowa on January 10 will be moderated by Dana Bash and Jake Tapper. To qualify, candidates must receive at least 10% of votes in three polls, one of which must be a CNN-approved poll of likely Iowa caucus-goers. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Winners of the 50th Annual Daytime Emmys include “General Hospital”for Outstanding Drama Series, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” for talk show, and “Entertainment Tonight” for entertainment news series. The ceremony took place on Friday – for a full list of winners, including Saturday’s Children’s & Family Emmy Awards winners, go here.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Apple TV+ announced a season two renewal for “Platonic.” Starring and executive produced by Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, the half-hour comedy has become one of the best performing comedies on the platform since its debut this summer. “We’re so thrilled to have the opportunity to tell more stories with Seth, Rose and everyone at Apple TV+ and Sony,” said series co-creators Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco. “Season two spoiler alert: Will and Sylvia won’t get together this time either.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Also renewed is Starz’ “Power Book IV: Force,” for season three. The drama is the third spinoff in the “Power” franchise.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Matthew Perry died from “acute effects of ketamine,” according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Also contributing to the “Friends” star’s death on October 28 at age 54 were drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of a drug used to treat opioid use disorder.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Actress/producer Charlize Theron, former Anonymous Content CEO Dawn Olmstead, and Theron’s Denver & Delilah partners Beth Kono and AJ Dix are partnering for a new media venture. The as-yet-untitled company will develop projects across TV, film and other areas content and IP generation. “Dawn has been an incredible collaborator and friend of ours for years,” said Theron. “Her history and accomplishments are an inspiration and joining forces with her to build this new endeavor is simply a dream come true.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Matthew Arnold (“Siberia,” “Emerald City”) is back at NBC. Arnold will create, executive produce and serve as showrunner for “Nowhere,” a drama in development at Atomic Monster and Vertigo Entertainment. The Vermont-set series is a mystery with supernatural thriller elements. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

More true-crime docuseries from ABC News Studios are heading to Hulu. On the way are “Daughters of the Cult,” launching January 4; “Me, Hereafter” premiering February 29; and a second season of “Death in the Dorms” on February 22.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend” premieres February 21. The Apple TV+ four-parter offers a look behind the scenes at the soccer superstar’s five FIFA World Cup appearances and his 2022 victory with Team Argentina.
(Source: Cynopsis) 

“Supersex” debuts March 6 on Netflix. The series, inspired by the life of Italian porn star Rocco Siffredi, was created and written by Francesca Manieri. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season 10 of PBS’ “Finding Your Roots” kicks off with Alanis Morissette and Ciara on January 2. The 10-episode season dives into the ancestral backgrounds and stories of guests including Valerie Bertinelli, Danielle Brooks, Michael Douglas, Lena Dunham, Tracy Morgan and more.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“The AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special” airs Saturday, December 30 at 8p on Turner Classic Movies. Hosted by Ben Mankiewicz, the show will look back at the history of the award and the work from past honorees. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

AMC Networks rings in the New Year with new original dramas including AMC’s “Monsieur Spade,” starring Clive Owen, and Sundance Now’s “Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale,” starring Elaine Cassidy. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Fresh from its big Daytime Emmys win, ABC soap “General Hospital” will celebrate its 60th anniversary with “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling” on Thursday, January 4 at 10p. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Jon Hamm is set to star in Apple TV+’s “Your Friends and Neighbors.”The drama series from creator Jonathan Tropper and Apple Studios focuses on a recently divorced hedge fund manager who resorts to stealing to keep his family’s lifestyle intact. Tropper executive produces alongside Hamm and Connie Tavel. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Abbi Jacobson, Teyonah Parris and Poppy Liu have joined “No Good Deed.” Netflix’s newest dark comedy from creator and executive producer Liz Feldman (“Dead to Me”) also stars Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Dylan Walsh (“Nip/Tuck”) has joined Paramount+’s “SEAL Team” in a major recurring role. The seventh and final season of the military drama is set to premiere in 2024.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Las Vegas Raiders’ rout over the Los Angeles Chargers (63-21) on “Thursday Night Football” on Prime Video averaged 7.98 million viewers, down 23% from last year’s comparable “TNF” game. Season-to-date, “TNF” is averaging 12.07 million total viewers, an increase of +25% vs. last season’s 13-game average on Prime Video.
(Source: Cynopsis)

50TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS (2023) – COMPLETE WINNERS LIST
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/daytime-emmys-2023-full-winners-list-1235841741/

POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $543 million. 

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Wonka – $39 million
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes – $5.8 million
The Boy and the Heron – $5.2 million
Godzilla Minus One – $4.9 million
Trolls Band Together – $4 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)