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1:45 PM ET, December 18, 2015

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Dave McNary / Variety:
The Force has topped Harry Potter as “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” took in $57 million in opening Thursday-night preview shows in the U.S., setting its first box office record.  —  “The Force Awakens” easily beat the previous Thursday-night preview record of $43.5 million by Warner Bros.' …
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Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Yoda One for Me!  Couple Ties the Knot at TCL Chinese Theater on Star Wars: The Force Awakens Opening Night  —  Something borrowed, something blue, something from R2-D2?  —  Two Star Wars mega-fans said “I do” on Thursday night at the premiere of the highly-anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Chris Lee / EW.com:
DANIEL CRAIG'S STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS CAMEO REVEALED  —  Daniel Craig lied to me.  —  Interviewing the Spectre star in London this summer, I had run through my questions for an EW cover story focused around him reprising his role as 007 in the 24th James Bond installment that hit theaters last month.
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Scott Weiland — Overdosed on Cocaine, Booze & Ecstasy  —  OVERDOSED ON COCAINE, BOOZE & ECSTASY  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Toxicology testing shows Scott Weiland died from an overdose of several drugs and alcohol — and his history of addiction also played a role.
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Kim Kardashian Appears for First Time Since Giving Birth to Saint: “My Boobs Look Enormous—Which They Are”  —  Not that we haven't seen a zillion pictures of her since she gave birth to son Saint on Dec. 5, but they were all just throwbacks!  —  Without warning, the mother …
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian Reveals Herself After Giving Birth to Saint West: ‘My Boobs Look Enormous!’  —  Hello, mom of two!  Kim Kardashian finally came out of hiding on Thursday, December 17, following the birth of her son, Saint West.  The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star got in front of the camera during a livestream with fans.
Us Weekly:
Prince George Is Heading to Nursery School in January, Get the Details!  —  Growing up!  Prince George is heading to nursery in January, his parents Prince William and Kate Middleton announced on Friday, December 18.  —  The two-year-old tot will start at Norfolk's Westacre Montessori School Nursery before the end of January.
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Merry Christmas from George and Charlotte!  The Royal Family of Four Is All Smiles in New Holiday Card  —  Merry Christmas from the royal cuties!  —  Prince George and little sister Princess Charlotte light up the holiday season alongside their proud parents in an image shot for the family's Christmas card.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Us Weekly:
Audrina Patridge Is Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Fiance Corey Bohan: ‘I Am Ready to Be a Mama!’  —  A bump for this Hills star!  Audrina Patridge is expecting her first child with her fiancé, Corey Bohan, she confirms to Us Weekly exclusively.
X17 Online:
Katie Holmes Takes Daughter Suri To Meet Hillary And Chelsea Clinton  —  We guess we know who the Dawson's Creek star is voting for!  —  Katie Holmes beamed with pride as she introduced her daughter Suri to Hillary and Chelsea Clinton during a NYC fundraiser on Thursday …
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Naja Rayne / People.com:
‘Mothers and Daughters!’ Katie Holmes Brings Suri Cruise to Meet Hillary Clinton at Fundraiser
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian, Justin Bieber: How Their Hot Hookups Began!  —  Never say never!  It's not the most likely of pairings, but as was previously revealed by Us Weekly, Kourtney Kardashian and Justin Bieber have been hooking up for months.  —  The pals-turned-flames have gotten particularly comfortable …
Discussion: What's New and People.com
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Heidi Parker For / Daily Mail:
Look away Bieber (and Disick)! …
Discussion: Us Weekly
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Caitlyn Jenner Named Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating Person of 2015  —  Caitlyn Jenner has earned another honor: the most fascinating person of 2015.  —  Hailed as a “symbol of hope for the transgender community,” host Barbara Walters selected the 66-year-old reality star, who was not interviewed …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Lauren Effron / ABC News:   Caitlyn Jenner: Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating Person of 2015
Eriq Gardner / Billboard:
Rita Ora Demands Freedom From Roc Nation, Citing Jay Z's New Pursuits  —  EMAIL ME  —  Rita Ora, British chart-topping songstress and coach on The Voice UK, has filed a lawsuit that addresses the current state of Roc Nation and tests California's famous “seven-year rule” on personal service contracts.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
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Aliyah Shamsher / Elle Canada:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Pop superstar Rita Ora on finding her voice
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Just Jared
Julie Shaw / Philly.com:
Mixed verdict in gay-bash trial  —  A Philadelphia jury Friday found Kathryn Knott guilty of simple assault and conspiracy but acquitted her of a more serious count of aggravated assault in an attack on a gay couple in Center City last year.  —  Knott, 25, bit her lips when the jury forewoman announced …
BBC:
Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli suspected of tax evasion  —  The Israeli supermodel, Bar Refaeli, is being investigated for suspected tax evasion in Israel.  —  Ms Refaeli is accused of failing to report millions of dollars in income earned abroad and tens of thousands of dollars in “celebrity benefits”.
Discussion: Dlisted, What's New and Starpulse
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TMZ.com:
Kris Jenner — Fires Entire Security Team ... Kanye Takes Over  —  FIRES ENTIRE SECURITY TEAM ...  Kanye Takes Over … Kris Jenner is cleaning house ... 86'ing the security guards she blames for putting her family, including grandkids North and Saint West, at risk.
ESPN:
LeBron James careens into seats; Jason Day's wife stretchered off  —  CLEVELAND — LeBron James tumbled into the wife of star PGA Tour golfer Jason Day while chasing a loose ball Thursday night, causing her to be taken from the floor by stretcher and to a local hospital.
Discussion: Us Weekly and The Wrap
Sheree Whitfield / Bravo TV Official Site:
Sheree: Tammy Doesn't Know Me  —  Sheree Whitfield isn't concerned with Tammy's opinions about her.  —  Bravotv.com: What was going through your mind when you heard what Tammy was saying about you?  —  Sheree Whitfield: To be honest, Tammy doesn't know me, so her opinions regarding me …
Discussion: Starpulse
 
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Dave McNary / Variety:
Laurence Fishburne Reunites With Keanu Reeves for ‘John Wick 2’ Cameo
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Patrick Hipes / Deadline:
Katherine Waterston To Star In ‘Alien: Covenant’
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Gabrielle Olya / People.com:
Khloé Kardashian Will Help Heartbroken People Get Full-Body Makeovers on New Reality Show
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Yahoo:
Tess Holliday Shames Victoria's Secret, Doesn't Do Diets & Loves Miss Piggy
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Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Jennifer Lawrence's “Gross” (But Kinda Adorable) Christmas Plans
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Eric Ray / Hollywood Life:
Kylie Jenner Dissing Tyga's Sexual Prowess To Her Sisters — Ouch
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Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
Kelly Rutherford Will Be Able to See Her Children for Christmas - as U.S. Court Rejects Her Final Appeal
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OpenAI suspends access to Sora in response to a group of artists leaking access to the tool in protest of the company's treatment of creative professionals

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Jeremy Barr / Washington Post:
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