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PHOTO: Mattel is introducing a new autistic Barbie doll featuring accessories such as headphones and a tablet.

Living January 12, 2026

Advocacy groups react after Mattel introduces 1st Barbie doll with autism

PHOTO: River Rose Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson, and Remington Alexander Blackstock attend The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Ceremony for Kelly Clarkson, September 19, 2022 in Los Angeles.

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Culture January 12, 2026

Kelly Clarkson says her kids have been through 'a lot' since dad's death

PHOTO: Cameron Mathison appears on Good Morning America, Jan. 9, 2026.

Culture January 9, 2026

Cameron Mathison opens up 1 year after losing home in LA fire

PHOTO: Melanie Smith didn’t know she was pregnant and had a cryptic pregnancy. She welcomed baby Vincent on Dec. 25, 2025.

Courtesy of Melanie Smith

Wellness January 8, 2026

Woman shocked to welcome baby after experiencing stomach pain on Christmas

PHOTO: The Jenkins family share an update on rebuilding their nine homes one year after the Eaton Fire devastated Altadena, Calif.

Living January 7, 2026

Altadena residents share update 1 year after devastating Eaton Fire

PHOTO: Stock photo of a child receiving a shot.

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Wellness January 6, 2026

5 things for parents to know about changes to kids' vaccine schedule

PHOTO: Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough attend the premiere of Disney's "Tron: Ares" at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 06, 2025 in Hollywood, California.

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Culture January 5, 2026

Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert welcome baby 2 years after Erbert Hough’s health scare

PHOTO: Timothee Chalamet accepts the award for best actor for "Marty Supreme" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif.

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Culture January 5, 2026

The 2026 Critics Choice Awards: Biggest winners and moments

PHOTO: Will Smith performs live onstage during the "Based On A True Story" Summer Tour at Festhalle Frankfurt on July 18, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

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Culture January 2, 2026

Will Smith sued by former tour member for wrongful termination, sexual harassment

PHOTO: P!NK attends Apple's "All of You" New York premiere at The Whitby Hotel on September 17, 2025 in New York City.

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Culture January 1, 2026

Pink shares New Year's message from hospital bed