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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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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: People.com, E! Online and Bossip
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Harry Styles breaks silence on Candace Owens' Vogue comments
Discussion: The Wrap and Sandra Rose
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
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
NBA Star Malik Beasley's Wife Montana Yao Reacts to Photos of Him and Larsa Pippen Holding Hands  —  NBA player Malik Beasley's wife, Montana Yao, all but confirmed reports that she was blindsided after seeing photos of him and Larsa Pippen holding hands.  —  “Wow... I don't even know this man …
Discussion: Bossip
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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.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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: E! Online and Just Jared
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.
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Inside Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' ‘Solid’ Marriage  —  Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds are going strong!  Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are “more committed to their marriage” than ever, a source reveals exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.  —  Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' Relationship Timeline
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Elle
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
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Miley Cyrus' Howard Stern Bombshells: FaceTime Sex, Sobriety and Liam Hemsworth  —  During her tell-all interview with Howard Stern, Miley Cyrus opened up about her career and personal life.  Read more on her revelations here.  —  Miley Cyrus has always been an open book.
Discussion: Elle
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: TMZ.com and Deadline
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 …
Discussion: E! Online, TMZ.com and Us Weekly
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Susannah Constantine, 58, wears skimpy swimsuits as she braves icy waters to go swimming in December  —  SUSANNAH Constantine proved she's as tough as they come - putting on a swimsuit and diving into the sea.  —  The 58-year-old former Strictly Come Dancing star plunged into the icy waters while ‘wild swimming’.
Discussion: Daily Star
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.
Discussion: TMZ.com, POPSUGAR, Deadline, The Wrap and Variety
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
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Prince Harry on How Becoming a Father to Archie Changed ‘Everything’  —  The Duke of Sussex helped launch WaterBear Network, a new Netflix-style streaming platform focused on conservation  —  Prince Harry is thinking about what the next generation — which includes his 1-year-old son, Archie — is going to inherit.
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
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: Mirror
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 …
Discussion: Page Six and Daily Mail
People.com:
Queen Elizabeth's Usual Christmas Plans at Sandringham Called Off as She Remains at Windsor  —  “The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have decided that this year they will spend Christmas quietly in Windsor,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said  —  Queen Elizabeth's Christmas plans have finally been revealed.
Discussion: Dlisted and Marie Claire
Aili Nahas / People.com:
Regina King Says Speaking Up About Social Justice Is ‘Important’: ‘We Still Have to Fight’  —  “We cannot become complacent,” says the actress  —  As an actress, Regina King has had an exceedingly busy couple of years.  After an Oscar win for If Beale Street Could Talk in 2019 …
 
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Jennifer Lopez Reveals She Has Postponed Wedding To Alex Rodriguez Twice: ‘There Is No Rush’
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Page Six
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Tyrese Gibson Reveals He and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Ended Their Years-Long Feud: We ‘Peaced Up’
Discussion: BET and POPSUGAR
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson Shares Struggle With Dyslexia While Celebrating ‘Open Book’ Audiobook
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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: Just Jared and The Wrap
Jim Waterson / The Guardian:
Strictly dropped us after we asked to be paid, say musicians
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror
Tomás Mier / People.com:
Tori Kelly Says She's ‘Not in a Rush’ to Have Kids with Husband André Murillo
Discussion: Just Jared
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People.com:
Why Meghan Markle Was Ready to Share Her Miscarriage Story: ‘It Was Very Painful,’ Says Source
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Exclusive: Princess Margaret's portrayal in The Crown is ‘fiction pretending to be fact’
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and The Daily Beast
Mary Gallagher / The Sun:
Amanda Holden dances around her incredible Christmas tree dressed as sexy Santa
Discussion: Daily Star
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Big Brother's Memphis Garrett and Christmas Abbott Are Dating
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Jack Hardwick / Daily Star:
Dua Lipa breaks down in tears in emotional Attitude Awards appearance
Discussion: E! Online and FemaleFirst
 

 
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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