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12:25 PM ET, December 23, 2013

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Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE - Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson breaks his silence: Reality show star says he's ‘a lover not a hater’ but REFUSES to back down from anti-gay comments  — Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson is sticking by controversial comments he made about homosexuality to GQ magazine
Anya / People.com:
Rachel Zoe Welcomes Second Son  —  It's a second son for Rachel Zoe!  —  The celebrity stylist turned designer and her husband Rodger Berman welcomed another boy on Sunday, Dec. 22, she announced via Twitter.  —  “So excited to welcome our baby boy into the world ... he's 7 lbs., 12 oz. …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
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Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Rachel Zoe Gives Birth, Welcomes Second Baby With Husband Rodger Berman  —  OMG, she's a mom of two!  Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman welcomed their second child together she announced via Twitter on Sunday, Dec. 22.  —  “So excited to welcome our baby boy into the world...he's 7 lbs 12 oz …
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Paul Meara / HipHopDX:
Three 6 Mafia's Lord Infamous Passes Away  —  Exclusive: DJ Paul's publicist confirms Lord Infamous' death after Gangsta Boo tweets about the Three 6 Mafia member's passing.  —  According to DJ Paul's and Da Mafia 6ix publicist Dove Clark, Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous passed away last night …
Discussion: Stereogum
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Miriam Coleman / Rolling Stone:
Three 6 Mafia's Lord Infamous Dead at 40
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Lord Infamous Dead, Three 6 Mafia Member Dies at 40: Report
Anya / People.com:
Kate Winslet Names Her Son Bear  —  Talk about animal magnetism.  —  Kate Winslet and her husband of one year, Ned Rocknroll, have named their newborn son Bear Winslet, a spokesperson for Winslet confirms to PEOPLE.  —  The Oscar winner welcomed her third child on Dec. 7 …
Monica Rizzo / People.com:
Dot-Marie Jones Is Married  —  Dot-Marie Jones is a married woman!  —  The Glee star and her longtime girlfriend, Bridgett Casteen, exchanged vows at their Los Angeles home Saturday night, their rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.  —  Close friends of Jones, 49, and Casteen were invited to a holiday party at the couple's home.
TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen to Denise Richards — You're a Heartless, Ugly Hag  —  to Denise Richards:  —  YOU'RE A HEARTLESS, UGLY HAG  —  34 MINUTES AGO BY TMZ STAFF  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Charlie Sheen has declared nuclear war on his ex-wife Denise Richards ... blasting her as a “heartless” and “ugly” hag who's holding their children hostage.
Mario Sevilla / KRON4:
Exclusive: Carlos Santana Reunites with Homeless Ex Bandmate  —  OAKLAND (KRON) — It's a story we call, “People That Reunite With Former Friends Behave Nicely.”  —  While filming a segment for People Behaving Badly about illegal dumping in an Oakland neighborhood on Dec. 9 …
Discussion: Gawker
Alison Schwartz / People.com:
Selena Gomez 'Happiest I've Been in a While' Since Canceling Tour  —  Since announcing plans to cancel her Australian tour next year, Selena Gomez is enjoying some time to herself with a very adorable someone.  —  Cuddling a baby (perhaps her little sister?) in a photo she posted on Instagram …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Soulja Boy — Woman Claims Fertile Rapper Fathered Her Kid  —  WOMAN CLAIMS FERTILE RAPPER FATHERED HER KID  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Soulja Boy has a spitting image ... so claims a woman who says he knocked her up 6 years ago.  —  Diamond Shantaniece MacKay claims in legal docs — obtained by TMZ …
Discussion: Bossip
K.C. Blumm / People.com:
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Wedding Will Be Big, Says Kris Jenner  —  Better call a wedding planner!  —  Kim Kardashian and her fiancé, Kanye West, are starting to plan their wedding, and the reality star's mom, Kris Jenner, tells PEOPLE it's going to be big.
Discussion: omg!, X17 Online, Digital Spy and Just Jared
Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Teresa Palmer Marries Mark Webber in Mexico Wedding Before Baby Arrives  —  Bumpin' bride!  Pregnant Teresa Palmer married Mark Webber on Saturday, Dec. 21, a source confirms to Us Weekly.  The couple, who are expecting their first child together, said “I do” in Mexico.
Discussion: Digital Spy and Just Jared
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Beyonce Surprises Fans at Walmart Store, Buys Toy For Blue Ivy: Video  —  Attention Walmart shoppers, Beyonce is in the building!  The 32-year-old international superstar continued to shock fans on the heels of her newly released, record-breaking album.  The singer showed up to a Walmart store …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity and Just Jared
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