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8:10 PM ET, December 17, 2020

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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 …
Discussion: The Sun, Just Jared and Mirror
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Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
BREAKING Jeremy Bulloch dead: Star Wars' Boba Fett actor dies aged 75  —  Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at the age of 75, with the news being confirmed on his official Facebook page on Thursday  —  Jeremy Bulloch, known for playing Boba Fett …
Discussion: The Sun
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Vanessa Bryant Claims Her Mother Has ‘Spiraled Out of Control’ After She Sues for Financial Support … Vanessa Bryant's mother, Sofia Laine, is suing her for financial support in the wake of Kobe Bryant's death.  —  Vanessa Bryant's Motherhood Moments  —  Laine, 68, filed a lawsuit against Vanessa …
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People.com:
Vanessa Bryant Says Mother Trying to ‘Extort a Financial Windfall’ from Her with ‘Hurtful’ Lawsuit  —  Vanessa Bryant calls her mother Sofia Laine's lawsuit “frivolous, disgraceful and unimaginably hurtful”  —  Vanessa Bryant is accusing her mother of trying to “extort a financial windfall” …
People.com:
Tyler Perry and Longtime Girlfriend Gelila Bekele Split: ‘Their Focus Is on Being the Best Parents’  —  “I'm 51, single and wondering what the next chapter in my life will look like,” the entertainment mogul said Wednesday  —  Tyler Perry revealed he's celebrating the holiday season as a single man.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Julie Gordon / Page Six:
Tyler Perry posts thirsty photo revealing he's single and having a midlife crisis
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
HELLO!:
Kate Garraway reveals new Christmas traditions as she wins Inspiration of the Year Award … Kate Garraway has opened up to HELLO! about her family's Christmas plans, revealing that she and her children, Darcey, 14, and Bill, 11, are starting new traditions as her husband Derek Draper remains in hospital.
Discussion: The Sun, Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
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Tom Capon / The Sun:
Kate Garraway fights back tears as she thanks the nurses who saved husband Derek's life for the first time
Discussion: Daily Star
Derek Lawrence / EW.com:
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall reunite in Coming 2 America first look  —  Welcome back to Zamunda — and Queens.  —  Thirty-two years after Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall became movie royalty in Coming to America, Prince Akeem and his trusty friend Semmi are reuniting in the first look at Coming 2 America …
Discussion: Essence, E! Online, Bossip and POPSUGAR
Nigel Smith / People.com:
Denise Richards Says Her ‘Public Divorce’ from Charlie Sheen ‘Affected My Work’  —  “That was a hard thing for me to go through and deal with,” Denise Richards tells PEOPLE of that period in her life  —  Denise Richards is opening up about her public split from Charlie Sheen — and the toll it took on her career.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
‘Honey Boy’ Director Alma Har'el Stands In Solidarity With FKA Twigs Amid Shia LaBeouf Allegations (EXCLUSIVE) … In early 2019, director Alma Har'el and Shia LaBeouf debuted “Honey Boy” at the Sundance Film Festival.  Premiering to critical acclaim, the autobiographical coming-of-age drama …
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Watch Justin Timberlake Return to Acting Alongside Alisha Wainwright in Palmer Trailer  —  Justin Timberlake shared the trailer for his new movie Palmer on Dec. 17.  The movie also features Alisha Wainwright, Ryder Allen and more stars.  Watch it here.  —  Justin Timberlake can't stop the feeling he has about his new movie Palmer.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, The Wrap and Just Jared
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Maria Sharapova engaged to art dealer Alexander Gilkes … Tennis beauty Maria Sharapova has got engaged to the ex-husband of Meghan Markle's BFF Misha Nonoo.  —  The Russian champion will tie the knot with posh Brit art dealer Alexander Gilkes, who went to Eton College with Princes William and Harry …
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Jennifer Lopez to Star in, Produce ‘The Cipher’ Adaptation for Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) … Jennifer Lopez is teaming with Netflix to mount a film adaptation of the bestselling book “The Cipher.”  —  Lopez will produce and star in the feature vehicle, written by Isabella Maldonado.
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Just Jared and The Wrap
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
Taylor Hanson and Wife Natalie Welcome Baby No. 7  —  “MMMBop” singer Taylor Hanson and his longtime wife Natalie have officially welcomed a baby girl, their seventh child together.  Read on for her the newborn's name.  —  It's lucky number seven for Taylor Hanson—seven kids!
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘All My Children’ Eyes ABC Return With Primetime Sequel ‘Pine Valley’ In the Works From Andrew Stearn, Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos  —  An iconic daytime drama is getting a primetime makeover.  ABC is in early development on Pine Valley, a primetime version of the network's beloved daytime drama …
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Tom Cruise is secretly dating British Mission: Impossible co-star Hayley Atwell - 20 years his junior  —  TOM Cruise is secretly dating his stunning British co-star, Hayley Atwell, The Sun can reveal.  —  The couple were spotted holding hands at a recent London screening …
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  —  Hailee Steinfeld has spent a decade in the spotlight, earning herself an Oscar nomination, multiple Golden Globe nominations and billions …
Discussion: The Sun
Mary Honkus / People.com:
Gordon Ramsay on His Friendship with Gigi Hadid: ‘Only Reason Why My Kids Want to Talk to Me’  —  “My daughters, they love me because I talk to Gigi Hadid,” the chef joked with PEOPLE  —  Gordon Ramsay has a great relationship with his kids, and he may have supermodel Gigi Hadid to thank for that.
R.M. / Perez Hilton:
Britney Spears Shows Off New Haircut The Day Of Conservatorship Hearing … Someone's got a new CUT!  —  On Wednesday, Britney Spears took to Instagram in a series of posts — her typical trio — showing off her new haircut.  Beyond a new do, the Baby One More Time singer totally seems ready to ring in a healthier 2021.
Phil Boucher / People.com:
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's Wedding Gown Maker Struggling to Feed Family  —  Chloe Savage has been pushed to the edge of homelessness during the pandemic  —  Chloe Savage's expert embroidery helped create the iconic royal wedding dresses of both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.
Discussion: Just Jared
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
‘Cheer’ Star Jerry Harris Pleads Not Guilty to 7 Charges in Sexual Misconduct Case … Cheer star Jerry Harris pleaded not guilty to seven felony charges after being accused of soliciting sex from minors.  —  Stars at Court  —  The reality star, 21, entered his plea on Thursday, December 17 …
Discussion: Page Six and E! Online
Jessica Lester / The Sun:
Strictly reveal unseen show blunders as Maisie Smith crashes to the floor and Bill Bailey is PUNCHED in the face by Oti  —  STRICTLY Come Dancing has posted a hilarious blooper reel of its 2020 stars prancing, laughing and falling behind the scenes.  —  Shared to Twitter by the BBC show …
Discussion: Daily Star
Rebecca Lewis / The Sun:
‘SO RUDE’ Khloe Kardashian reveals ‘disrespectful mistake’ in old Kardashian-Jenner family Christmas card  —  KHLOE Kardashian has shared with fans an old family Christmas card that had a major typo - her name.  —  The snap was shared by Instagram account @90sanxiety and featured Khloe sitting …
Claire Rothstein / HUNGER TV:
Laura Whitmore  —  Hair The Mane Style by Sophie Sugarman using GHD Hair  —  Make Up Tori Ball using Fenty Beauty and Glossier  —  Nails Michelle Class @ LMC Worldwide using Bio Sculpture  —  The TV icon on pregnancy, handling 2020 and how she's ‘unblurring’ the lines between her professional and private life.
Discussion: The Sun, Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Austen Kroll Responds to Jeff Dye's Cryptic Kristin Cavallari Tweet: 'I'm Not Trying to Cause Problems' … Reality TV fans may be shipping Kristin Cavallari and Austen Kroll, but the Southern Charm star doesn't mean any harm to the Hills alum's rumored new man, Jeff Dye.
Discussion: Page Six
 
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Superstore’ Bo & Cheyenne Spinoff Starring Johnny Pemberton & Nichole Sakura In Works At NBC
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
Jason Lipshutz / Billboard:
Behind Selena Gomez's Big 2020 — As Both ‘A Businesswoman And a Pop Star’
Discussion: E! Online
Hanna Flanagan / People.com:
Paris, Nicky and Kathy Hilton Front New Valentino Campaign: 'It Was Fun to Have a Girl's Day'
Discussion: Page Six
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Barbara Windsor's husband Scott creates online condolence book for fans to pay their respects after her death
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Eamonn Holmes drops massive hint wife Ruth Langsford is one of the stars of The Masked Singer as second series returns
Discussion: Daily Star
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
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Megan Johnson / People.com:
Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson Enjoy Date Night in Boston
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Andrew Bullock / Daily Mail:
'I could've dropped dead!'  Robbie Williams nearly DIED from mercury and arsenic poisoning while on strict fish diet... and only got tested because wife Ayda Field ‘is neurotic’
Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Christopher Walken Says He's Never Owned a Computer or Cell Phone: I ‘Got to It Too Late’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Jessica Lester / The Sun:
Stacey Solomon breaks down in tears watching Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallet's emotional pregnancy reveal on Towie
Discussion: Daily Star
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Naomi Ackie Cast as Whitney Houston in I Wanna Dance with Somebody Biopic
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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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Bloomberg:
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