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Andrew Whiteford / The Sun:
Tom Cruise Covid rant - star warns Mission: Impossible crew they're ‘f***ing gone’ if they break rules on set  —  FURIOUS Tom Cruise tore into workers who broke Covid rules on the set of Mission: Impossible screaming: “If I see you doing it again, you're f***ing gone.”
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Dan Keane / The Sun:
Listen to Tom Cruise Covid rant as he screams and swears at crew on Mission Impossible set  —  THIS is the moment Tom Cruise unleashed a swear-filled rant at film crew who flouted Covid rules on the set of Mission:Impossible 7.  —  In an audio tape, the Hollywood megastar is heard screaming …
People.com:
Kate Middleton's Private World: 'She's No Pushover,' Says Friend  —  “It's the life of a working mom with three young children—just a different sort of day job to most,” a friend tells PEOPLE  —  From school drop-offs in her gym clothes to date nights with Prince William …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Cele|bitchy and Just Jared
Hollywood Reporter:
Whitney Houston Biopic Finds Its Star in Naomi Ackie (Exclusive)  —  Stella Meghie will direct ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ for Sony's TriStar label, with backing from the Whitney Houston estate and music producer Clive Davis.  —  After a worldwide search, rising actress Naomi Ackie …
Discussion: Stereogum and The Wrap
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Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Naomi Ackie Lands Role Of Whitney Houston In Sony TriStar's ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’
Discussion: BET and POPSUGAR
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Whitney Houston Biopic Casts Naomi Ackie in Lead Role
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and Collider
Emily Strohm / People.com:
The Cosby Show's Keshia Knight Pulliam Engaged to Actor Brad James  —  The actor asked Pulliam to marry him earlier this month in Atlanta with a custom diamond eternity band  —  Keshia Knight Pulliam said “yes!”  —  The Cosby Show alum, 41, is engaged to actor Brad James, a rep for the actress tells PEOPLE exclusively.
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online and Bossip
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Night Court’ Sequel In Works At NBC With John Larroquette As Dan Fielding, Harry Stone's Daughter As Focus & Melissa Rauch As EP  —  EXCLUSIVE: Night Court is back in session.  NBC is developing a follow-up to the classic legal comedy series, with co-star John Larroquette set to reprise his Emmy-winning role and produce.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Seth MacFarlane to Reboot ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ With the Lucas Brothers (EXCLUSIVE) … Seth MacFarlane is reviving the age old rivalry between jocks and nerds.  The comedic actor is developing a reboot of the seminal '80s comedy “Revenge of the Nerds” at 20th Century Studios.
Lauren Burns / The Sun:
YES CLUB 7?  S Club 7 in talks to reunite and record new music after 20 years  —  THEY were the pop favourites of a generation and now S Club 7 are bringing it all back.  —  I can reveal the cheesy British group, who burst on to the scene with debut single Bring It All Back in 1999 …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Chloe Melas / CNN:
Britney Spears' father speaks out as she requests to remove him as conservator of her estate  —  (CNN)Legal proceedings in Britney Spears' conservatorship battle had remained relatively private over the past year, but that changed during a dramatic hearing last month in which Spears' attorney …
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Will Thorne / Variety:
Dylan Sprouse Joins Mindy Kaling's HBO Max Comedy ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ (EXCLUSIVE) … Dylan Sprouse is returning to TV. … He joins previously announced leads Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp and Alyah Chanelle Scott in the series which revolves around four roommates …
Discussion: The Wrap
Emily Dixon / Marie Claire:
Joe Jonas Bought Sophie Turner a Miley Cyrus T-Shirt for Christmas  —  an early Christmas present featuring a blast from his Disney past:  —  a Hannah Montana t-shirt.  — Turner shared the t-shirt on her Instagram story, writing, “Thanks to the hubbs of the year for my early Xmas gift.”
Discussion: Just Jared, POPSUGAR and E! Online
Kirsty McCormack / Daily Star:
Jesy Nelson's boyfriend Sean Sagar breaks silence following her Little Mix departure  —  Pop star Jesy Nelson announced earlier this week that she has left girl group Little Mix because it has ‘taken a toll’ on her mental health  —  Jesy Nelson 's boyfriend Sean Sagar has broken …
Discussion: E! Online
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Andy Cohen belongs to the Mile High Club  —  Andy Cohen is a member of the Mile High Club.  —  Cohen, 52, admitted to having sex on an airplane during Tuesday's episode of “Watch What Happens Live.”  —  “On a commercial flight to France,” Cohen revealed when pressed for details, telling them both “just don't worry about it.”
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Chuck Wicks Recalls Julianne Hough Split 10 Years Later: ‘S-t Hit the Fan’ … Two splits that seemingly inspired a lot of country songs.  Chuck Wicks recalled his messy split from Julianne Hough while chatting with Carly Pearce about her divorce from Michael Ray.  —  Julianne Hough's Complete Dating History
Discussion: Just Jared
The Athletic:
Omar Vizquel accused of domestic abuse: 'He's not the person that you see'  —  Blanca Vizquel's right hand rests on Omar Vizquel's chest and her left hand is draped over his shoulder as the couple pose for a poolside photograph during a vacation to the Dominican Republic almost five years ago.
Discussion: New York Daily News
Pitchfork:
Love as Laughter's Sam Jayne Dead at 46  —  The indie musician had been reported missing; he was last seen on December 6  —  Sam Jayne, the indie musician best known as the frontman of Love as Laughter and Lync, has died.  Jayne's Love as Laughter bandmate Zeke Howard confirmed.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk, Stereogum and Variety
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Lana Del Rey Is Engaged to Clayton Johnson 8 Months After She Split From Sean ‘Sticks’ Larkin … He put a ring on it!  Lana Del Rey is engaged to boyfriend Clayton Johnson after dating less than one year, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  A source told Us on Tuesday, December 15, that Johnson recently popped the question.
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Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Watch Kaley Cuoco React to Question About Ex Henry Cavill's “Man of Steel”  —  While on Watch What Happens Live, Kaley Cuoco was asked a question about Henry Cavill, who she briefly dated in 2013.  Scroll on to see her reaction!  —  When it comes to her whirlwind romance with Henry Cavill, Kaley Cuoco's lips are sealed!
Discussion: Just Jared
Kirsty McCormack / Daily Star:
Death threats, divorce, ridicule - Bittersweet story behind Mariah Carey's Christmas No.1  —  All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey was first released back in 1994 and has become a staple for the festive season whilst continuing to top the charts  —  It might have been released 26 years ago …
Discussion: Page Six
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Simon Cowell rides a jet ski on holiday in Barbados four months after broken-back surgery  —  SIMON Cowell appeared in great spirits as he took to the Caribbean sea on a jet ski - a mere four months after back surgery.  —  The BGT judge, 61, was almost paralysed in August when he broke …
Discussion: Daily Star
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Kate Beckinsale To Headline Paramount+'s ‘Guilty Party’ Dark Comedy Series  —  EXCLUSIVE: Kate Beckinsale has been tapped for the lead in Guilty Party, Paramount+' half-hour dark comedy from Funny or Die.  She replaces Isla Fisher, who was originally cast in the role but pulled out over pandemic-related circumstances.
Discussion: The Wrap
 
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New York Times:
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

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