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10:00 PM ET, December 16, 2020

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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 …
Andrew Whiteford / The Sun:
Tom Cruise Covid rant: Five Mission Impossible crew quit after furious star erupts on film set AGAIN  —  FIVE staff have quit Mission Impossible after a second meltdown by star Tom Cruise.  —  The Sun yesterday told how the actor let rip after two crew breached Covid rules by standing too close together.
Leonard Roberts / Variety:
‘Heroes’ Was Supposed to Be Leonard Roberts' Big Break.  Instead, It Nearly Broke Him. … Two-and-a-half months into the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the streets were quiet, as a curfew was in place.  Stores all over Los Angeles were being boarded up after looting had followed …
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
‘Little People, Big World’ Star Jacob Roloff Claims He Was Molested by Third Party Producer … Sharing his story.  Jacob Roloff detailed the alleged abuse he experienced while working with his family on the TLC series Little People, Big World.  —  Hollywood's Sexual Misconduct Scandals
Discussion: The Sun
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Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Jacob Roloff Says He Was Molested by Little People, Big World Producer After ‘Long Grooming Process’
Discussion: Just Jared
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, Just Jared and Cele|bitchy
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.
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: Bossip, E! Online and Page Six
Karolina Kurkova / Glamour:
Karolina Kurkova Is Pregnant With Her Third Child—And Finally Feels Free In Her Own Skin  —  Kurkova is one of the most successful supermodels of all time—she's been on countless Vogue covers, walked the runway as a Victoria's Secret Angel, and appeared in campaigns from Louis Vuitton to H&M …
Discussion: Just Jared and People.com
Sharnaz Shahid / hellomagazine.com:
Prince William and Kate Middleton's family Christmas card is perfect … The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released their official 2020 Christmas card, and as usual, it features a beautiful family photo with their three children.  —  Looking completely relaxed at their Norfolk home …
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
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!
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: Celebrity Insider and E! Online
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: E! Online and Just Jared
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
Ashley Mitchell / Celebrity Insider:
Gal Gadot Praises Co-Star And Now BFF Kristen Wiig For Her Performance In ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ And For Her Personality On Set!  —  The actress who portrays the titular character in Wonder Woman 1984 had nothing but positive and lovely things to say about one of her co-stars - Kristen Wiig!
Discussion: 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, Variety, The Wrap and Collider
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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: POPSUGAR, BET and Just Jared
Lauren Burns / The Sun:
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
Celebs:
Are Katharine McPhee and David Foster expecting twins?  More news  —  Katharine McPhee teases fans with blue and pink-themed baby bump pics  —  Blue coat ... blue hearts ... blue stork news?  Or is that pink ... or maybe one of each?  After months of quietly ignoring pregnancy rumors …
Discussion: Just Jared, Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Amanda Devlin / The Sun:
Chloe Sims' daughter Madison, 15, makes TV debut on Towie as she stars on The Only Way is Essexmas  —  CHLOE Sims' 15-year-old daughter Madison tonight made her TV debut on the show that made her mum famous.  —  The teenager starred on Towie's Christmas special on ITVBe - The Only Way is Essexmas.
Discussion: Daily Star
Israel Salas-Rodriguez / The Sun:
RUNAWAY DORFMAN Who is former Bachelor star Andi Dorfman dating?  —  BACHELORETTE star Andi Dorfman is still looking for her Prince Charming.  —  Nine months after getting engaged to Josh Murry in the season 10 finale of The Bachelorette, the relationship has reportedly reached its end.
Discussion: E! Online
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Matthew Rhys To Headline ‘Wyrd’ Drama Inspired By Comic In Works At FX From Sheldon Turner  —  EXCLUSIVE: Emmy-winning The Americans star Matthew Rhys is returning to FX as the lead and executive producer of Wyrd, a drama inspired by the Dark Horse comic.  The project hails from Sheldon Turner …
Discussion: Variety and Oh No They Didn't!
 
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Tom Bryant / Mirror.co.uk:
EastEnders star Jessie Wallace's company closes down owing £40,000 to the taxman
Discussion: Daily Star
People.com:
Gleb Savchenko's Estranged Wife Elena Samodanova Is ‘Pissed’ at Him as He Vacations with New Flame
Discussion: E! Online and Cosmopolitan
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Kate Beckinsale To Headline Paramount+'s ‘Guilty Party’ Dark Comedy Series
Discussion: The Wrap
Kirsty McCormack / Daily Star:
Death threats, divorce, ridicule - Bittersweet story behind Mariah Carey's Christmas No.1
Discussion: Page Six
Mona Thomas / E! Online:
Gwyneth Paltrow Hilariously Calls Out Son Moses for Eating Her Sandwich in Rare Photo
Discussion: Just Jared
Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Taylor Swift ‘Is Very Happy’ with Boyfriend Joe Alwyn, Says Source: ‘He Is Her Rock’
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Andy Cohen belongs to the Mile High Club
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Princes William and Harry Are Demanding Answers About Diana's 1995 ‘Panorama’ Interview
Discussion: Marie Claire
 Earlier Picks: 
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Simon Cowell rides a jet ski on holiday in Barbados four months after broken-back surgery
Discussion: Just Jared and Daily Star
Pitchfork:
Love as Laughter's Sam Jayne Dead at 46
Discussion: Stereogum, Mirror.co.uk and Variety
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Watch Kaley Cuoco React to Question About Ex Henry Cavill's “Man of Steel”
Discussion: Just Jared
Jennifer Aldrich / People.com:
A Christmas Charcutewreath Will Make Your Holidays Extra Merry
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Rebecca Lewis / The Sun:
Katie Price's daughter Princess mocks her FIVE driving bans and singing talent in brutal Q&A
Discussion: Daily Star
Tom Capon / The Sun:
Piers Morgan insists he's ‘in a relationship’ with GMB co-host Susanna Reid as she looks horrified
Discussion: Daily Star
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Janko Roettgers / The Verge:
Redbox's owner, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, files for bankruptcy protection; Chicken Soup took on $325M in debt when it acquired Redbox in 2022

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The two California bills to help fund local journalism would penalize Google and Meta for news' decline and benefit hedge funds that are destroying newspapers

Silla Brush / Bloomberg:
BlackRock has agreed to buy Preqin, a UK-based provider of private markets data, for £2.55B in cash

 
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