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1:55 PM ET, December 18, 2020

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Joanne Kavanagh / The Sun:
Who is Gillian Anderson's ex-boyfriend Peter Morgan?  —  GILLIAN Anderson is riding high in her career after receiving praise for her role as Margaret Thatcher in The Crown.  —  However, behind closed doors The X Files actress is going through a break up from long term boyfriend, Peter Morgan.
Discussion: Daily Star, Page Six and FemaleFirst
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Baz Bamigboye / Daily Mail:
Gillian Anderson in love split: The Crown star separates from series creator Peter Morgan after four years  —  Actress Gillian Anderson and writer Peter Morgan, who worked together on the much discussed latest season of The Crown, have decided to split, amicably, after four years together.
Discussion: Just Jared, Mirror and Cele|bitchy
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:   Gillian Anderson and The Crown Creator Peter Morgan Split After Four Years Together
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People.com:
Erika Girardi Filed for Divorce from Tom Because She Believes He Was ‘Cheating on Her’: Source  —  A source close to the couple tells PEOPLE the Bravo star “wanted to try and save the marriage” but reached “a breaking point”  —  Erika Girardi allegedly believes her estranged husband Tom Girardi …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and Just Jared
Sonaiya Kelley / Los Angeles Times:
Gal Gadot knows this year was rough.  She hopes ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ will end it on a high  —  Wonder Woman is breaking new ground yet again.  —  Three years after the DC Comics icon became the first female superhero to headline a contemporary blockbuster, a much anticipated sequel reunites …
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf Says Country's Approach to COVID-19 ‘Has Failed’ in Rare Royal Rebuff  —  Sweden has avoided a full lockdown amid the pandemic  —  The King of Sweden has spoken out against the country's handling of the coronavirus pandemic in a rare rebuff.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Ekin Karasin / The Sun:
‘I STAND WITH HER’ Shia LaBeouf's Honey Boy director supports FKA Twigs after singer accused him of abuse and giving her an STD  —  SHIA LaBeouf's director in the film Honey Boy has condemned his alleged behavior towards his ex-girlfriend, FKA Twigs.  —  Alma Har'el - who directed both LaBeouf …
Discussion: Daily Mail, The Wrap and FemaleFirst
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Laura Snapes / The Guardian:
Fiona Apple on the album of the year, Grammys hypocrisy and how #MeToo helped her get sober  —  Over two interviews and more text messages, our artist of the year unpacks her album Fetch the Bolt Cutters - and explains how she finally found compassion for herself after trauma and bullying
Discussion: Just Jared and Stereogum
People.com:
What a Visit to Kate Middleton and Prince William's Country Home Is Really Like: ‘William Makes Tea’  —  “It's a lovely, welcoming house, not a fancy, stuffy palace in any way,” a source close to Kate tells PEOPLE  —  Whether in Norfolk or the family's London residence at Kensington Palace …
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Archie Bland / The Guardian:
Paparazzi agency will not target Meghan in future, high court hears  —  Judge hears details of settlement with agency that photographed duchess and son Archie on walk  —  An insolvent British paparazzi agency that took photos of the Duchess of Sussex and her young son Archie when out for a walk near …
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Chord Overstreet Is Dating The Bold and the Beautiful Actress Camelia Somers: Source  —  Camelia Somers is the granddaughter of Suzanne Somers  —  Chord Overstreet is off the market!  —  The 31-year-old musician and former Glee star is dating The Bold and the Beautiful actress Camelia Somers, a source tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Vanderpump Rules' Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Slam “Frivolous” Lawsuit Over Cocktails Book  —  Vanderpump Rules' Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix are being sued over their 2019 book Fancy AF Cocktails, but they say the lawsuit is “frivolous.”  Get the details.
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Connie Chung Compares Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer to Tonya Harding  —  5:10 PM PT — A rep for Barbara tells TMZ, “Barbara paved the way for every female journalist that came after her.  She has been a tremendous supporter for all women.”  —  Connie Chung just went scorched earth …
Discussion: E! Online and Dlisted
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘inundated with big money offers to tour new Spotify podcast at live events’  —  MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry are being tapped up with offers from live agents about touring their new podcast.  —  It would see the pair, who signed a £30million deal …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
LEGOLAND Florida Resort / Perez Hilton:
ICYMI: Liam Payne Says Jesy Nelson 'Zayn'd Out' Of Little Mix!  Plus, She Shares A New Statement! … Did Liam Payne's recent “joke” throw some unnecessary shade at Little Mix?!  In a live chat on Tuesday, just a day after Jesy Nelson announced her departure from the girl group …
Discussion: Daily Star
Sarah Tetteh / The Sun:
Kerry Katona reveals family Christmas is ruined after they all test positive for coronavirus  —  KERRY Katona has revealed her family Christmas has been ruined after they all tested positive for coronavirus.  —  The devastated Atomic Kitten singer shared the news on her Instagram page.
Discussion: Daily Star
Entertainment Tonight:
'Grey's Anatomy': Is Meredith Going to Die?  Producers on Heartbreaking Season 17 Cliffhanger (Exclusive)  —  Spoiler alert!  Do not proceed if you have not watched Thursday's winter finale of Grey's Anatomy.  —  Is Meredith Grey going to die?  —  Thursday's winter finale of Grey's Anatomy …
TMZ.com:
‘Star Wars’ Boba Fett Actor Jeremy Bulloch Dead at 75  —  1:08 PM PT — A statement from Jeremy's family says the actor died following health complications which included Parkinson's disease ... something he battled for years.  Jeremy's wife, Maureen, and two of his sons, Jamie and Robbie …
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Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
BREAKING Jeremy Bulloch dead: Star Wars' Boba Fett actor dies aged 75
Discussion: The Sun and Just Jared
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Rebecca Lewis / The Sun:
Katie Price devastated as almost 6,000 people sign petition to ban her from owning animals after death of three dogs
Discussion: Daily Star
Ally Mauch / People.com:
Netflix Releases Mysterious First Look at Upcoming Shadow and Bone Series Adaptation
Discussion: Just Jared
Lynette Rice / EW.com:
Little House on the Prairie reboot in the works
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘LA Law’ Sequel Starring Blair Underwood In Works At ABC From Marc Guggenheim, Ubah Mohamed, Anthony Hemingway & Jesse Bochco
Discussion: BET
Dino-Ray Ramos / Deadline:
Cardi B Teams With Messenger And Jesse Collins Entertainment To Launch ‘Cardi Tries ____’ Series
Discussion: BET
Josh Smith / Glamour UK:
'I go to a place and sometimes it's hard to pull myself out of it.' Hailee Steinfeld, GLAMOUR'S December digital coverstar, talks mental health & Dickinson
Discussion: The Sun
 Earlier Picks: 
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
‘Cheer’ Star Jerry Harris Pleads Not Guilty to 7 Charges in Sexual Misconduct Case
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Page Six and E! Online
TMZ.com:
‘Shameless’ Production Panic as 18 COVID Tests Come Back Positive in Lab Screwup
Discussion: Daily Mail
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Superstore’ Bo & Cheyenne Spinoff Starring Johnny Pemberton & Nichole Sakura In Works At NBC
Discussion: Just Jared, The Wrap and Variety
Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Jennifer Lopez to Star in, Produce ‘The Cipher’ Adaptation for Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: POPSUGAR, The Wrap and Just Jared
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Maria Sharapova engaged to art dealer Alexander Gilkes
Jason Lipshutz / Billboard:
Behind Selena Gomez's Big 2020 — As Both ‘A Businesswoman And a Pop Star’
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

Kimberly Nordyke / The Hollywood Reporter:
News Corp and Telstra agree to sell Australian pay TV company Foxtel Group to sports streaming platform DAZN in a deal worth ~$2.1B

Bloomberg:
A look at Crunchyroll's challenges, including current and former employees saying its management is out of touch, as Disney and Netflix's expand into anime

 
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