The most popular entertainment stories of 2023

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These 7 stories were the most read by Times readers in 2023.
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'Friends' star Matthew Perry dead at 54, found in hot tub at L.A. home Click to view images

The untimely death of Matthew Perry, beloved by generations of "Friends" fans, caught the world by surprise, and The Times was among the first to confirm the news in October.

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Tucker Carlson departs Fox News, pushed out by Rupert Murdoch Click to view images

Tucker Carlson, the provocative, conservative prime-time host who sustained Fox News as a ratings juggernaut, was forced out of the network in April.

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More details emerge about 'Wild 'N Out' star Ms Jacky Oh's death at 32
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The "Wild 'N Out" star Ms Jacky Oh! died at age 32 on May 31.

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A 'full body orgasm' at the L.A. Phil? Witnesses offer conflicting accounts Click to view images

Multiple people reported hearing someone "orgasm" during the L.A. Philharmonic's performance of Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony in April.

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Logan Roy, conservative media mogul who shaped contemporary politics, dies at 84
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The Waystar Royco chief, who died in Season 4, Episode 3 of "Succession," leaves a legacy of hardball business tactics and cable news provocation.

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Alec Baldwin and weapons handler to be charged with manslaughter in deadly 'Rust' shooting Click to view images

In January, New Mexico prosecutors filed felony criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin and the armorer of the low-budget western "Rust," following the fatal shooting of the film's cinematographer.

The criminal charges against Baldwin were dropped in April.

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The Oscars' best picture might seem radical. But it's as traditional as they come
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For all its representational achievements, the sentimental, self-important "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is not as bold a choice as it appears, Times Critic Justin Chang writes.

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