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Hunter Harris / Vulture:
Two Women Describe Louis C.K.'s ‘Uncomfortable’ Comedy Cellar Set  —  As the New York Times reported, when Louis C.K. took the stage for a surprise set at the Comedy Cellar Sunday night, he was met with applause.  The short set was his first appearance after he released a statement …
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TMZ.com:
Marlon Wayans Says It's Not Too Soon for Louis C.K. to Come Back  —  Marlon Wayans has a simple response to Louis C.K. easing back into the comedy scene after admitting to sexual misconduct less than a year ago ... good.  —  The “Naked” star and comedian was hangin' outside Madeo Tuesday night …
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Louis C.K. is Welcome Back at More Popular Comedy Clubs in NYC
Discussion: TV Tattle
Bryan Alexander / USA Today:
Alec Baldwin pulls out of Thomas Wayne role in ‘Joker’: 'I'm no longer doing that movie'  —  Alec Baldwin has withdrawn from the role of Bruce Wayne's father, Thomas, in the “Joker” movie.  —  Baldwin told USA TODAY Wednesday, “I'm no longer doing that movie” citing “scheduling” issues.
Discussion: Variety and Mandatory
Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Luann de Lesseps avoids jail for drunken Christmas meltdown … Luann de Lesseps won't have to worry about spending another Christmas behind bars.  —  A Palm Beach County, Fla., judge signed off on a plea deal that avoids jail time for the “Real Housewives of New York” star on Wednesday morning …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and X17 Online
Chris Harnick / E! Online:
Riverdale Season 3 First Look: Shocking Hookups, Major Discoveries and One Creepy Masked Figure  —  Just how many OMG moments can Riverdale fit into the first season three promo?  To quote Mean Girls, “the limit does not exist.”  E! News has your exclusive first look at the upcoming season …
Leanne Aciz-Stanton / Us Weekly:
Queen Elizabeth Is ‘Supportive’ of Duchess Meghan, Has ‘Only Sympathy’ for Her Family Problems … When it comes to her estranged family members blabbing to the press, Duchess Meghan would do nearly anything for a reprieve.  Yet as each week seemingly brings a new sensational headline …
Discussion: Dlisted, Perez Hilton and POPSUGAR
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Duchess Meghan Is ‘Still Anxious’ About Her Father Thomas Markle: 'She's Wondering If This Will Go on Forever'
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Mr. Robot’ to End With Season 4 on USA Network (Exclusive)  —  The series will conclude in 2019 with what sources say is an expanded 12-episode order.  —  Goodbye, friend.  —  The end of the road for USA Network's critical hit Mr. Robot is in sight: the previously announced fourth season …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and TV Tattle
Royal Collection Trust Home:
A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex  —  Over 60 / Student (with valid ID) £19.30  —  Family £54.70 (2 adults and 3 under 17s) … From 26 October 2018 to 6 January 2019, A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will form part of your visit to Windsor Castle.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone Have ‘Talked About Getting Engaged’ … Leonardo DiCaprio can kiss his infamous bachelor life goodbye!  —  Leonardo DiCaprio's Ladies  —  Since embarking on his eight-month romance with Camila Morrone, 21, the actor is finally ready to settle down.
Discussion: Dlisted and Perez Hilton
Nicole Sands / People.com:
Miranda Lambert and Evan Felker Split Because He ‘Broke Her Rules’: Source  —  After Miranda Lambert suddenly announced she was single, fans immediately began wondering what went wrong in her brief romance with Evan Felker.  —  Last week, the country superstar revealed in an interview …
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Salma Hayek's Husband Surprised Her with a Vow Renewal in Bora Bora: ‘Lucky In Love’  —  Salma Hayek's husband is full of surprises!  —  François-Henri Pinault shocked the actress when he walked her down the aisle (again) to their vow renewal ceremony during their vacation in Bora Bora.
Discussion: Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Janet Jackson Marks Michael's 60th Birthday with ‘Remember the Time’ Homage  —  Janet Jackson clearly remembers when she fell in love with Michael Jackson's “Remember the Time” music video — TMZ got a peek at a vid featuring the singer to celebrate MJ on his 60th birthday.
Discussion: Bossip
Drinkin' Bros.:
Episode 309 - What REALLY Happened On The Set Of Lethal Weapon  —  Ross Patterson sits down with actor Clayne Crawford who played “Riggs” on Fox's hit tv show Lethal Weapon to discuss his recent firing from the show.  In this exclusive interview he finally reveals his side of the story after months of silence.
Discussion: Page Six, The Wrap and Deadline
 
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James Hibberd / EW.com:
Peter Dinklage talks Hervé Villechaize movie, addresses casting controversy
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Re-Explains Slavery Was ‘a Choice,’ Invokes Spirit of Harriet Tubman
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Jenna Elfman Opens Up About Her 28-Year Relationship with Scientology
Discussion: Dlisted and Page Six
Dan LoBrace / Perez Hilton:
Ben Affleck Was ‘Drinking Alone For Days’ Before Jennifer Garner Intervention
Discussion: X17 Online and Cele|bitchy
Jessica Fecteau / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston's Trainer Leyon Azubuike Says 'She's a Natural Athlete'
Discussion: Bossip
Umberto Gonzalez / The Wrap:
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Adds Rumer Willis, Margaret Qualley and Damon Herriman (Exclusive)
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Kelly Clarkson Fans Want Her to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show After U.S. Open Performance
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Us Weekly
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Michael Jackson Estate, Sony Music Cleared in ‘Fake Vocal’ Lawsuit
Discussion: Stereogum
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Serena Williams Reveals the Reason She Will Not Celebrate Her Daughter's Birthdays
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Page Six
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Carey Hart Receives Criticism for Exposing Son with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease to Others
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Christopher Bucktin / mirror:
Daryl Hannah and legendary musician Neil Young spark wedding rumours as fans rush to congratulate pair
Discussion: Us Weekly, Dlisted, People.com and Stereogum
Michele Corriston / People.com:
Fox News Alum Abby Huntsman Officially Joins The View
TMZ.com:
Shonda Rhimes' Daughter Got a Sweet Payout for One ‘Scandal’ Episode
Mieka / Dlisted:
Like A True Diva, Aretha Franklin Arrived At Her Public Viewing In A Golden Casket
Discussion: Page Six and Detroit Free Press
 

 
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Frank Connelly / Bloomberg:
Vivendi says one of its small investors seeks to delay Vivendi's spinoff of Canal+, Havas, and Louis Hachette Group; shareholders were due to vote December 9

Daniel Kaplan / Awful Announcing:
The US DOJ and 17 state attorneys general file briefs for Fubo and against Venu Sports, which is trying to get an injunction lifted that blocked Venu's launch

Nitasha Tiku / Washington Post:
OpenAI suspends early access to Sora after ~20 artists leaked access to the tool in protest of the company's treatment of creative professionals as “PR puppets”

 
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