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Shirley Halperin / Variety:
This Charming Man: Why We're Wild About Harry Styles  —  Variety's Grammy-nominated Hitmaker of the Year goes deep on the music industry, the great pause and finding his own muses.  —  “We'll dance again,” Harry Styles coos, the Los Angeles sunshine peeking through his pandemic-shaggy hair just so.
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Harry Styles breaks silence on Candace Owens' Vogue comments … It's a sign of the times.  —  Harry Styles threw some subtle shade at Candace Owens on Wednesday in response to the political pundit's criticism of his Vogue cover, in which he donned a Gucci ball gown.
Humana / Perez Hilton:
Harry Styles Claps Back At Criticism Of Gender-Fluid Vogue Cover!
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Page Six
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Here's What's Really Going on Between Selena Gomez and NBA Star Jimmy Butler  —  Selena Gomez isn't getting in a serious relationship just yet, according to a source.  However, the singer has hung out with the NBA player a “few times.”  Find out more about the duo below.  —  New couple alert?
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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Selena Gomez on Sharing Her Struggles to Help Others: 'I Want People to Know They're Not Alone'  —  Over the last year, Selena Gomez — one of four stars celebrated as PEOPLE's People of the Year — has found solid footing as an advocate for mental health, racial equality and body positivity
Discussion: PeopleTV and Just Jared Jr.
TMZ.com:
‘RHOBH’ Stars Kyle Richards, Kathy Hilton, Dorit Kemsley All Have COVID  —  ‘RHOBH’ KYLE, KATHY, DORIT ALL HAVE COVID  —  The COVID concerns pausing production on “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” run way deeper than an infected crew member ... we've learned several cast members also have the virus.
Ally Mauch / People.com:
Erika & Tom Girardi Sued for Allegedly Using Divorce to Embezzle Money to Fund ‘Lavish’ Lifestyle  —  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star filed for divorce last month  —  One month after Erika Girardi filed for divorce from husband Tom Girardi, the couple has been sued for allegedly using their split to embezzle money.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Erika Girardi sued for allegedly embezzling money in divorce  —  Erika and Tom Girardi's divorce is allegedly a sham, according to a new lawsuit.  —  The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star and her lawyer husband were sued by Edelson PC, a class action firm, on behalf of a number …
Carl Lamarre / Billboard:
Billboard Woman of the Year Cardi B: ‘I Like Justice.  But I Also Like Popping My P*ssy’  —  Whether mobilizing voters, raising up fellow women artists or praising the power of “WAP,” her unapologetic voice resonated far and wide in 2020 when the world needed it most.  —  ARTIST MENTIONED
Discussion: Celebs, Bossip, People.com and E! Online
Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
‘RHOC’ star Braunwyn Windham-Burke reveals she is gay  —  Braunwyn Windham-Burke is gay.  —  The “Real Housewives of Orange County” star, 43, came out on Wednesday in an interview with GLAAD, proudly saying, “I like women.  I'm gay.”  —  “I'm a member of the LGBTQ+ community,” she said.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, E! Online and Just Jared
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
I'm A Celebrity under pressure to ban live animals in trials after 11,000 complain to Ofcom  —  I'M A Celebrity has been hammered with nearly 11,000 Ofcom complaints over its use of live animals in trials.  —  The staggering number of objections have come after the show was moved from Australia to the UK this series.
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Tyrese Gibson Reveals He and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Ended Their Years-Long Feud: We ‘Peaced Up’  —  Putting the past behind them.  Tyrese Gibson announced that his lengthy feud with his Fast and Furious franchise costar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is over.  —  The Biggest Celeb Feuds of All Time
Discussion: Celebrity Insider, BET and POPSUGAR
People.com:
Pretty Little Liars' Brant Daugherty, Wife Kim Expecting First Child: ‘Ready and Excited’  —  “She's going to be a great mother, I can already tell by the way she's looking after the baby,” Brant Daugherty tells PEOPLE of Kim, whom he married in 2019  —  Brant Daugherty is going to be a dad!
Discussion: E! Online
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson Shares Struggle With Dyslexia While Celebrating ‘Open Book’ Audiobook  —  Always being open.  Jessica Simpson revealed even more via Instagram on Tuesday, December 1, sharing that she was hesitant to release an audiobook of Open Book because she struggles with dyslexia.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and FemaleFirst
Vicky Lytaki / The Sun:
Brooklyn Beckham trying his luck as a model rather than a photographer after years of his photos being mocked  —  BROOKLYN Beckham tried to make a name for himself behind the camera as a photographer - but now he's stepping out in front of it.  —  He has signed up to be represented …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
James Cabooter / Daily Star:
Strictly's Michelle Visage was Phillip Schofield's secret rock when he came out as gay  —  Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Michelle Visage has shared how she supported Phillip Schofield after he shared that he was gay  —  Former Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Visage has revealed she's …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘The Morning Show’ Season 2 Casts Julianna Margulies (EXCLUSIVE) … Julianna Margulies has joined the cast of “The Morning Show” Season 2, Variety has learned exclusively.  —  She will play Laura Peterson, an anchor at UBA News.  She joins returning series stars Jennifer Anniston …
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
WWE Legend Pat Patterson Dead at 79, First Gay Wrestling Superstar  —  WWE LEGEND PAT PATTERSON DEAD AT 79 Created Royal Rumble, First Gay Superstar  —  WWE legend Pat Patterson — the man who created the “Royal Rumble” — has died, the organization confirmed.  He was 79.
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
John Mulaney: Secret Service investigated me for my ‘SNL’ joke  —  John Mulaney can't count the Secret Service as fans of his comedy.  —  The “Big Mouth” voice actor, 38, revealed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”  Tuesday night that the Secret Service investigated him following his February “Saturday Night Live” hosting gig.
TMZ.com:
Disney's ‘Pocahontas’ Star Irene Bedard Arrested Twice in Three Days  —  ‘POCAHONTAS’ STAR IRENE BEDARD ARRESTED TWICE IN THREE DAYS ... Drunken Episodes, Cop Say  —  Irene Bedard, the actor who voiced Pocahontas in the Disney film, is way too familiar with the back of a police car …
Attitude.co.uk:
Luke Evans wants you to know he's never hidden his sexuality  —  From bullied gay kid in Wales to out and proud Hollywood leading man - Luke Evans is Attitude's Man of the Year, supported by Virgin Atlantic.  —  “In a way it sort of feels like the right time for it to happen,” …
Discussion: E! Online, People.com and Just Jared
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Nikki Bella Details Dream Wedding With Artem Chigvintsev in Fall 2021: ‘I Want Everyone to Have a Weekend Escape’  —  Getting hitched!  Nikki Bella shared her dream wedding plans now that she and Artem Chigvintsev have officially moved to Napa Valley, California.  —  Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev's Relationship Timeline
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Ailbhe MacMahon / Daily Star:
Hugh Keays-Byrne dead: Mad Max: Fury Road actor dies aged 73  —  Filmmaker Ted Geoghegan confirmed his passing in a heartfelt statement, branding the screen star as an “unsung hero”  —  Actor Hugh Keays-Byrne, who was famed for his starring roles in both Mad Max films, has died aged 73.
Discussion: Deadline and TMZ.com
 
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Jason Meisner / Chicago Tribune:
Designer puppies, private jets and a Jamaican villa: Chicago rappers charged in Massachusetts with elaborate fraud scheme
Discussion: Stereogum
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
Britney Spears' New Song “Swimming in the Stars” Is the Ultimate Birthday Gift for Fans
Discussion: Celebrity Insider and POPSUGAR
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Susannah Constantine, 58, wears skimpy swimsuits as she braves icy waters to go swimming in December
Discussion: Daily Star
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Miley Cyrus' Howard Stern Bombshells: FaceTime Sex, Sobriety and Liam Hemsworth
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Elle
Access:
Jennifer Lopez Reveals She Has Postponed Wedding To Alex Rodriguez Twice: ‘There Is No Rush’
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Page Six
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
NBA Star Malik Beasley's Wife Montana Yao Reacts to Photos of Him and Larsa Pippen Holding Hands
Discussion: Bossip
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Emma Stone Exits Damien Chazelle's ‘Babylon’; Margot Robbie In Early Talks To Reunite With Brad Pitt In Period Hollywood Drama
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
Jim Waterson / The Guardian:
Strictly dropped us after we asked to be paid, say musicians
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror
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Aili Nahas / People.com:
Regina King Says Speaking Up About Social Justice Is ‘Important’: ‘We Still Have to Fight’
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Inside Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' ‘Solid’ Marriage
Discussion: Elle and FemaleFirst
People.com:
Why Meghan Markle Was Ready to Share Her Miscarriage Story: ‘It Was Very Painful,’ Says Source
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
People.com:
Queen Elizabeth's Usual Christmas Plans at Sandringham Called Off as She Remains at Windsor
Discussion: Dlisted and Marie Claire
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Exclusive: Princess Margaret's portrayal in The Crown is ‘fiction pretending to be fact’
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and The Daily Beast
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Ann Telnaes / Open Windows:
Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer-winning cartoonist at WaPo since 2008, quits, saying WaPo killed her cartoon showing Bezos and other execs currying favor with Trump

Jason Koebler / 404 Media:
After backlash, Meta says newly viral AI profiles on Facebook and Instagram were created in 2023 in “an early experiment”, and it is deleting the profiles

Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Amazon says Prime Video has exclusively licensed a Melania Trump documentary, directed by Brett Ratner in his first film after facing #MeToo allegations in 2017

 
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