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    Jennifer Marshall has lamented her absence from season five of Stranger Things because it would have helped her "obtain health insurance"
     12 January 2026
    The 44-year-old actress played Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink)'s mom Susan Hargrove in seasons two and four of the show, but was notably absent from the recent final episodes and she admitted she "would have been ecstatic to return", not just for the financial benefits amid her health struggles after battling cancer.
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    Bradley Cooper has not had plastic surgery
    12 Jan: The 51-year-old actor addressed online rumours that suggest he had been under the knife, noting he has also been stopped in the streets by people to ask him about his appearance.... more
    Ray J has reportedly been hospitalised with a severe case of pneumonia
    12 Jan: According to TMZ, the 44-year-old R+B singer was admitted to a Las Vegas hospital on Tuesday (06.01.26) after experiencing pneumonia and heart pain.... more
    James Ransone's death has been formally ruled a suicide
    12 Jan: The Wire actor passed away on 19 December at the age of 46, and his death certificate, which was issued on 29 December, has officially recorded the fact he took his own life, People magazine reports.... more
    Jennifer Garner has reflected on her "hard" divorce from Ben Affleck
    12 Jan: The Last Thing He Told Me actress split from the 53-year-old actor-and-director - with whom she has children Violet, 20, Seraphina, 16, and 13-year-old Samuel - in 2015 after a decade of marriage and she admitted she "could not handle" the gossip and speculation about her personal life because she was struggling with the loss of a "true partnership".... more
    Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy was named after a blueberry
    12 Jan: The origin of the 14 year old's name came from someone who told the 44-year-old singer, her 56-year-old husband Jay - and her grandmother, 72-year-old businesswoman Tina Knowles, that she was the size of the fruit inside Beyonce's womb.... more
    Patrick Swayze's younger brother Sean Swayze has died at the age of 63
    12 Jan: He passed away on December 15 at the Antelope Valley Medical Centre in Lancaster, California.... more
    Spencer Pratt has launched his campaign to become the mayor of Los Angeles
    12 Jan: The 42-year-old TV star has announced his bid to become the city's next mayor, 12 months after he lost his home in the Los Angeles wildfires.... more
    Jodie Foster has prioritised "dignity" over fame
    12 Jan: The 63-year-old actress first found fame as a child star, but Jodie insists she's never chased the spotlight.... more
    Ashley Tisdale's mom group tensions stemmed from a "misalignment of values"
    12 Jan: The 40-year-old actress has suffered a public falling out with some high-profile friends, including the likes of Hilary Duff, Gaby Dalkin, Meghan Trainor, and Mandy Moore, and an insider has now explained the cause of the tension.... more

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     Today's News

    International:
    Golden Globes 2026 live updates: Jacob Elordi misses out on first nomination, One Battle After Another among early winners 14:37

    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Marshall has lamented her absence from season five of Stranger Things because it would have helped her "obtain health insurance" 14:23

    Law and Order:
    A 17-year-old's been arrested and a 13-year-old referred to Youth Aid after an aggravated robbery in Okaihau in Northland yesterday 14:07

    Law and Order:
    Trump administration sending more agents to Minneapolis despite outrage over fatal shooting 13:57

    Entertainment:
    Bradley Cooper has not had plastic surgery 13:53

    Living & Travel:
    Queenstown's Skippers Bridge will remain closed indefinitely after serious safety issues were discovered 13:47

    Soccer:
    Caretaker manager Darren Fletcher isn't writing off Manchester United's season just yet 13:27

    Entertainment:
    Ray J has reportedly been hospitalised with a severe case of pneumonia 13:23

    Business:
    Air New Zealand has been making improvements in its aircraft on-time performance 13:07

    Entertainment:
    James Ransone's death has been formally ruled a suicide 12:53

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