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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  —  Gillian Anderson and Peter Morgan have called it quits after four years of dating.  —  The Emmy-winning actress, 52, and the creator of The Crown, 57, have amicably split, according to a report from U.K. columnist Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail.
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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
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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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: FemaleFirst, Daily Mail and The Wrap
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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 …
Discussion: Variety, The Blemish and Just Jared
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘LA Law’ Sequel Starring Blair Underwood In Works At ABC From Marc Guggenheim, Ubah Mohamed, Anthony Hemingway & Jesse Bochco  —  EXCLUSIVE: One of television's most iconic legal dramas is poised for a comeback.  ABC is developing LA Law, a new incarnation of the Emmy-winning Steven Bochco series …
Discussion: BET
Oscar Holland / CNN:
'It wasn't easy': Cher discusses son's gender transition, Joe Biden and directorial comeback  —  Cher has opened up about her son's gender identity, admitting that it “wasn't easy” when Chaz Bono, now 51, announced he was transitioning in 2009.  —  The singer and Oscar-winning actress …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, The Sun and Queerty
Rebecca Lewis / The Sun:
DOG DAYS Katie Price devastated as almost 6,000 people sign petition to ban her from owning animals after death of three dogs  —  KATIE Price has been left “devastated” after an online petition called for her to be banned from owning pets for life.  —  Reps for Katie told The Sun that she is …
Discussion: Daily Star
Lynette Rice / EW.com:
Little House on the Prairie reboot in the works  —  EW has learned exclusively that Paramount TV Studios and Anonymous Content is developing a one-hour dramatic series adaptation of the beloved franchise.  —  More  —  TYPE  — Book  —  What took you so long, Half Pint?
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
Ally Mauch / People.com:
Netflix Releases Mysterious First Look at Upcoming Shadow and Bone Series Adaptation  —  The TV adaptation, based on the bestselling fantasy book series, will premiere in April 2021  —  The first look at Netflix's Shadow and Bone TV adaptation is here.  —  The streaming service announced Thursday …
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: FemaleFirst, Page Six and E! Online
 
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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
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
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Maria Sharapova engaged to art dealer Alexander Gilkes
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
Discussion: Daily Star
Jason Lipshutz / Billboard:
Behind Selena Gomez's Big 2020 — As Both ‘A Businesswoman And a Pop Star’
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘All My Children’ Eyes ABC Return With Primetime Sequel ‘Pine Valley’ In the Works From Andrew Stearn, Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
Taylor Hanson and Wife Natalie Welcome Baby No. 7
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Page Six and Just Jared
 

 
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

Katie Kilkenny / The Hollywood Reporter:
Some Hollywood writers and actors are struggling to meet salary or work requirements to keep their union's health insurance plans, following the 2023 strikes

 
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