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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.
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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.
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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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X17 Online, People.com, TMZ.com and PerezHilton
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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.
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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.
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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
‘Mothers and Daughters!’ Katie Holmes Brings Suri Cruise to Meet Hillary Clinton at Fundraiser
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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 …
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Lauren Effron / ABC News:
Caitlyn Jenner: Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating Person of 2015
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 …
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TMZ.com:
Kourtney Kardashian — Another Young Guy Takes The Wheel (PHOTOS)
Kourtney Kardashian — Another Young Guy Takes The Wheel (PHOTOS)
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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.
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Aliyah Shamsher / Elle Canada:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Pop superstar Rita Ora on finding her voice
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Pop superstar Rita Ora on finding her voice
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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”.
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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.
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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.
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Emma Roberts is an advocate for small-busted girls — Emma Roberts is proud of her small bust and she's letting the world know it. — “I'm a small-B boob,” the “Scream Queens” starlet told Allure. “I can't even fit into Victoria's Secret bras — they're all too big! So I'm standing up for the small-busted girls.”
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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 …
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