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4:10 PM ET, December 18, 2020

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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: Dlisted, Just Jared, Cele|bitchy and Mirror
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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
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:   Gillian Anderson and The Crown Creator Peter Morgan Split After Four Years Together
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Kate Ferdinand gives birth to husband Rio's fourth child as happy couple welcome a baby boy a week before Christmas  —  KATE and Rio Ferdinand have welcomed their first baby together.  —  The 29-year-old former Towie star delivered an early present for the Ferdinand family as she gave birth to a baby son just a week before Christmas.
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
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Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Eminem Apologizes to Rihanna After Controversial Chris Brown Lyrics Were Leaked  —  In his new song “Zeus,” Eminem apologized to Rihanna and took responsibility for previously leaked lyrics surrounding Chris Brown.  —  Eminem is sending an apology to Rihanna through music.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
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: Dlisted, Just Jared and Stereogum
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 …
Megan Larratt / E! Online:
See Christina Aguilera's Most Iconic Looks On and Off Stage  —  Forty years of impeccable singing, style and wonderful looks!  Remember to scroll through and look back on all of the times Christina Aguilera rocked our fashion world.  —  She is beautiful, in every single way!
Discussion: Daily Star and POPSUGAR
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 …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Cele|bitchy
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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 …
Alyssa Hardy / InStyle:
Barack Obama Said Malia's Boyfriend Quarantined With Them  —  “My grocery bill went up about 30%.”  —  More  —  Barack Obama, former United States President, and sometimes embarrassing dad, is giving more insight into his family life this year.  Obama, who has been doing interviews promoting …
Discussion: Marie Claire
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
‘Bachelorette’ Star Zac Clark Reconnects With Bank Teller Who ‘Saved’ His Life: ‘Reunited With My Angel’ … Giving thanks.  Bachelorette star Zac Clark tracked down the woman whom he credits with saving his life amid his battle with addiction.  —  Stars Who Announced They're Sober
Discussion: E! Online
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
B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Heather Morris Calls Out Glee Co-Star Over ‘Offensive’ Mark Salling Tweet — And Twitter Has THOUGHTS!  —  Heather Morris is calling out not just a fan, but her former co-star, for what she saw as an offensive tweet — but is she right on this one?!  —  It all started early last week …
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and Page Six
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
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
Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Christina Aguilera celebrates 40th birthday in sexy catsuit and heels … Christina Aguilera is no longer in her thirties, but she's still feeling “Dirrty.”  —  While celebrating her 40th birthday on Friday, the “Lady Marmalade” singer showed off her figure in a skintight black …
Discussion: E! Online
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
 
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ABC News:
Mossimo Giannulli in solitary confinement, son says
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Madeline Berg / Forbes:
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Entertainment Tonight:
Carrie Underwood Recalls the Unusual Christmas Gift She Received From Husband Mike Fisher
Discussion: People.com and Us Weekly
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
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Ally Mauch / People.com:
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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
TMZ.com:
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Discussion: E! Online and Dlisted
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Discussion: BET
Josh Smith / Glamour UK:
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Discussion: The Sun
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Michael Schneider / Variety:
Nielsen: the Biden-Trump debate drew an average audience of 51.3M viewers across 17 networks in the US, down from 2020's first debate, with nearly 73.1M

Tim Marchman / Wired:
Quora-owned AI chatbot platform Poe is providing users with downloadable HTML files of paywalled articles from outlets including NYT, Forbes, and The Atlantic

Hanaa' Tameez / Nieman Lab:
Spain's El País launched a digital edition to cover the US in Spanish in May with 11 bilingual correspondents; as of April, the outlet had ~366K subscribers

 
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