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Alvin Deutsch, the attorney who represented singer Peggy Lee in her landmark victory over Walt Disney Productions and more recently tangled with Broadway producer Scott Rudin and the estate of author Harper Lee over rights to a stage production of To Kill A Mockingbird, died Oct. 6 at his home in New York City. He was 89.

Stressing about single fatherhood. Channing Tatum worried about raising daughter Everly after his 2018 split from Jenna Dewan.

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is getting ready to set sail — and then strand a whole new group of castaways for the show's 42nd season.On Wednesday, CBS revealed the 18 new castaways that will compete on the next edition of the Emmy Award-winning series, and the network promises this will be the «one of the most intense versions» of the show yet.The hotly anticipated season will feature «game-changing twists, and a relentless pace,» according to the press release, which will «push these castaways to their limits.»«These determined players will be divided into three tribes of six and face a faster, more extreme season from the moment they step foot on the beach,» the network teased. «The unpredictable situations will test even the strongest competitor, as food is scarce, rewards and supplies are minimal, and the mental and physical challenges force players to make impossible decisions and adjust their strategies, while still navigating the complex social game.»Here's a look at the 18 new castaways who will be competing for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million grand prize!Chanelle Howell 29  Hamden, Conn. New York, N.Y.  Executive recruiter Daniel Strunk 30 Cincinnati, Ohio New Haven, Conn. Law clerk Drea Wheeler 35  San Antonio, Texas Montreal, Quebec Fitness consultantHai Giang 29 Atlanta, Ga.

More Canadians will be competing to win it all once again in Fiji.

Lara Spencer may be working from home currently, but she's making the best of her time away from the office, as evidenced by her new snapshot.MORE: Lara Spencer's break from social media - what we knowThe Good Morning America star took to her Instagram to share a picture of herself relaxing in her bathtub, stretching her lean legs out as far as they'd go.She showed off a bit of her luxurious bathroom, featuring marble panelling on the walls and bathtub, plus a candle to lighten the mood.WATCH: Lara Spencer and daughter perform jaw-dropping stunt in matching swimwearHowever, the most extravagant item in the space was the TV she had positioned above her tub, so she could truly tune out and keep up while washing her troubles away.In front of her feet sat her adorable dog Riva, simply looking down at her mom while she enjoyed the latest episode of And Just Like That….MORE: Lara Spencer's Connecticut garden resembles a winter wonderland"A hot bath, some good tv ('and just like that' on HBO max), and my girl Riva - the TLC Trifecta," she captioned her lush snapshot, and fans were quickly in love.Many noted the TV in the bathroom, with one commenting: "I love the tv right there," and another saying: "It is picture perfect! Never heard of a TV in ones bath room." Lara relaxed in her bathtub with her dog Riva by her sideHowever, several couldn't stop gushing over Riva, as a fan wrote: "That lucky dog," and one also added: "I need a Riva in my life." A third also said: "Now that looks relaxing!"The emphasis on relaxation comes after a hard week for Lara, when she broke her social media silence to reveal that she was recovering from the death of her best friend.MORE: Lara Spencer inundated with compliments over latest outfit

Kevin Bacon was seen singing a song about Tom Brady's retirement in a video shared to his Instagram account on Sunday.In the clip, the 63-year-old actor played ukulele and sang about the athlete's accomplishments to the tune of the track She's A Lady, which was written by Paul Anka and made famous by Tom Jones.The A Few Good Men star was also seen spending time with several goats, who reside on his family's Connecticut farm, as he performed the song. Remembering the good times:Kevin Bacon was seen singing a song about Tom Brady's retirement in a video that was shared to his Instagram account on SundayBacon began the track by expressing that Brady, 44, had 'done amazing things, and he's got those seven rings,' referring to the quarterback's Super Bowl victories.After making a reference to the athlete's plant-heavy diet, the actor led into the song's chorus, which switched out the lines 'she's a lady' for 'he's a Brady.' The performer then expressed that he expected the retired quarterback to stop playing when he moved from New England to Tampa Bay, much to his surprise.He went on to compliment the athlete's toned form and noted that he would likely never be as personally sculpted as the NFL great.

Lara Spencer broke her social media silence over the weekend when she revealed that she'd been absent for a heartbreaking reason.MORE: Lara Spencer's Connecticut garden resembles a winter wonderlandThe Good Morning America star shared that she was recovering from the loss of her best friend over the week and had finally found the strength to pay her a tribute.She shared an emotional post consisting of pictures of theirs over the years, including at Lara's wedding, among others.WATCH: Lara Spencer makes heartbreaking discovery at family homeLara penned a heart-wrenching caption, writing: "One week ago today we said goodbye to my best friend. It's a terrible loss for everyone who knew her, but she was adamant that we celebrate her 52 years of life."She further detailed their relationship, revealing that this was a friend of hers from her teens and that they'd been through several of life's milestones together.MORE: Lara Spencer inundated with compliments over latest outfit choice"Julianne Shirley fought a mighty battle, giving her 5 kids and husband 7 years more than anyone thought she would.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticChristine Baranski’s career is so vast and varied — from starring roles in “The Good Wife” and its spinoff “The Good Fight,” to spending decades in New York City theater, to stealing scenes as the “Mamma Mia” franchise’s resident siren — that it’s genuinely shocking when she points out that she’s never been in an onscreen period piece “with wigs, corsets, language, the whole thing.”HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” a glamorous new post-Civil War era drama from “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes, embodies that “whole thing” and then some. So when Fellowes reached out to offer Baranski a part that occupies what many “Downton” fans will recognize as the Dowager Countess role (i.e.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticOn the first day of the Olympic Games, the “Today” show had an unenviable task.The flagship NBC morning show is a key engine for goosing excitement over the Olympics, and its Friday-morning broadcast recapping the just-concluded opening ceremony in Beijing was intended, in part, to boost the Games. But the show’s flagship talent, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie, were stuck stateside in light of COVID-19, and the happy chatter about athletes’ prospects in the days ahead was balanced with an unusual volume of conversation about geopolitics.

 Samuel L. Jackson will receive the Chairman’s Award during the 53rd NAACP Image Awards this month.

The mother of Lauren Smith-Fields is speaking out about her daughter’s death in a new national TV interview, and addressing the investigation — or lack thereof — surrounding the tragedy, which took place back in mid-December.

Lara Spencer's social media presence is normally bountiful, so it's understandable that fans are concerned about where she is given her online absence. The GMA star hasn't shared a peep on Instagram since more than a week ago when she updated fans with a photo of her dog, Riva. MORE: Lara Spencer's Conneticut garden resembles a winter wonderlandAt the time, her followers rushed to tell her how gorgeous her pet pooch is and how much they love her posts, but it's been radio silence since!WATCH: Lara Spencer makes difficult discovery at family home While Lara did appear on Good Morning America on Monday, she was presenting virtually with both her dogs by her side. On Tuesday, she was completely absent from the popular TV show and still nothing on social media. MORE: Lara Spencer inundated with compliments over latest outfit choiceSEE: Lara Spencer teases adorable addition to her familySo why has she taken leave from Instagram? Unfortunately, we may have to wait to discover the reason behind her hiatus, but it could be due to a number of reasons. A post shared by Lara Spencer (@lara.spencer)Lara's last social media post was of her dog RivaLara presented from her Connecticut home for almost the entire month of January and has a jam-packed work schedule which is clearly leaving her little time for much else. That's because not only does she host GMA but she has her hands full with her own HGTV show called, Everything But the House, too.MORE: Lara Spencer updates fans with major career announcement MORE: Good Morning America stars' epic weddings: Michael Strahan, Lara Spencer and moreShe's been busy filming episodes for the series which is set to air its second season in April 2022.  Fans are eagerly awaiting Lara's return to

 she found out about her daughter's death from her landlord.Shantell also told  that «when I got there, there was a note on the door saying, 'If you're looking for Lauren, call this number.'» Smith-Fields was found dead after going a date with a white man she had met on the dating app Bumble. According to multiple reports, the man Smith-Fields went on the date with the night prior was the one who called police.Last week, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Connecticut announced Smith-Fields' cause of death was «acute intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl, promethazine, hydroxyzine, and alcohol.» The manner of death was also ruled accidental.During her appearance on, however, Shantell disputed the medical examiner's findings.«The biggest misconception is that my daughter was on drugs,» Shantell said. «She was not on drugs.

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Robin Roberts has been recovering from Covid after testing positive for the virus earlier in the month.MORE: Robin Roberts inundated with prayers following Covid latestThe Good Morning America star was off work for nearly two weeks but returned to the show on Wednesday, much to the delight of her fans.Since Wednesday, Robin has been co-hosting GMA from her basement at her country house in Connecticut.VIDEO: Robin Roberts gives a tour inside her country homeThe star has been isolating there with her partner Amber Laign and their rescue dog Lukas, while she makes a full recovery.MORE: When will Robin Roberts return to GMA? Worried fans saying the same thingMORE: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign's 'Lil Man' adoption story is so sweetHowever, on Friday, Robin revealed some exciting news concerning her future plans on GMA, revealing that she would be returning to New York on Monday so that she could come back to the studio.Alongside a picture of her sitting at home with Lukas while hosting GMA, Robin wrote: "Perks of doing @goodmorningamerica from the home studio…@lil_man_lukas & warm, fuzzy slippers!A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin Roberts inside her Connecticut home while co-hosting GMA remotely "Great way to ease back into work after Covid. Thank you again for all the prayers and well wishes.MORE: Robin Roberts shares candid pool photo at country home as she marks new beginningsMORE: Robin Roberts soaks up the sun during unforgettable vacation with partner Amber"Returning to the studio on Monday.

Winter Storm Kenan, which meteorologists are describing as a “bomb cyclone,” is dominating the Northeast from as far south as Delaware into New Jersey, up the Eastern seaboard to the top of Maine.

Cardi B for helping to launch an investigation into the TikTok influencer’s death.The 23-year-old, from Connecticut, was found dead on December 12 after going on a date, with officials determining that her cause of death was acute intoxication by “Fentanyl combined with prescription medication and alcohol” earlier this week.Lauren Smith-Fields was dead for almost 48 hours before her family were notified, reports HotNewHipHop.When her family arrived at her apartment in Bridgeport, Connecticut to check on her, there was allegedly a note on her door which said: “If you’re looking for Lauren, call this number.”Criminal Probe Launched in Death of Lauren Smith-Fields – ⁦@iamcardib⁩thanks to your voice we are moving towards justice, just announced today a criminal investigation will be launched. Can I say like Cardi, “AAAAAA” or “Know what I’m saying”.

In one of Syrian-born artist Mohamad Hafez’s stunning 3D pieces, a figurine of the Virgin Mary stands before an ornate portal, her hands joined in prayer. The building around her, rendered in plaster, paint, rusted metal and found objects, is blasted to ruins.

Robin Roberts is back to work after nearly two weeks off Good Morning America.MORE: Robin Roberts inundated with prayers as she shares health updateThe TV favorite had been off ill with Covid, and luckily is now on the mend. Her loved-ones and fans are in awe of her, and this was made more than clear in a new Instagram post.The star and her partner Amber Laign run an account for their rescue dog Lukas, and a sweet tribute on behalf of their four-legged friend was posted on Wednesday – Robin's first day back at work.VIDEO: Robin Roberts shares tour inside colourful Connecticut homeA picture of Lukas relaxing on the sofa at the couple's Connecticut home was shared alongside a supportive message.MORE: Robin Roberts convinced that she'll 'get into trouble' over new photo of AmberMORE: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign's 'Lil Man' adoption story is so sweetIt read: "Man….I don’t know how my momma @robinrobertsgma keeps her early morning hours.

Earlier this month, TV presenter Trisha Goddard, 64, took to Instagram to announce her engagement.Trisha, - who nicknames her man #boo - told fans he’d proposed during a hiking trip as she showed off her stunning ring. "Been together 4 years… He makes me laugh, looks after me, is a kid with me …I'm so frickin' HAPPY with him, learned about de bomp-bomp with him…And before you ask, no…. I'm not pregnant!" the star, who now lives in Connecticut, joked.