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2:55 AM ET, December 18, 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 …
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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:
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
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
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 …
Discussion: Page Six, Mirror.co.uk, RADAR and People.com
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
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: Just Jared
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
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Superstore’ Bo & Cheyenne Spinoff Starring Johnny Pemberton & Nichole Sakura In Works At NBC  —  EXCLUSIVE: As Superstore is wrapping its run on NBC with the current sixth season, the network is looking to extend the franchise with Bo & Cheyenne, a proposed spinoff written …
Discussion: The Wrap, Just Jared and Variety
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
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 …
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 and Mirror
Ciara Farmer / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Generous Liam Payne helped buy Cheryl's £3.7m Buckinghamshire mansion where she lives with their son Bear, three, and her mum Joan  — The Fight For This Love singer, 37, moved to the property, which is situated in a pretty Buckinghamshire village, in March 2019
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and The Sun
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
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: The Wrap, POPSUGAR and Just Jared
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 …
TMZ.com:
Connie Chung Compares Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer to Tonya Harding  —  CONNIE CHUNG WORKING WITH SAWYER AND WALTERS Was Like Tonya Harding Kneecapping Nancy Kerrigan  —  5:10 PM PT — A rep for Barbara tells TMZ, “Barbara paved the way for every female journalist that came after her.
TMZ.com:
‘Shameless’ Production Panic as 18 COVID Tests Come Back Positive in Lab Screwup  —  Phew!  That's the operative word after “Shameless” had to deal with a massive COVID-19 outbreak scare following tons of false-positive results on set ... TMZ has learned.  —  Production sources …
Discussion: Daily Mail
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
Jason Lipshutz / Billboard:
Behind Selena Gomez's Big 2020 — As Both ‘A Businesswoman And a Pop Star’  —  In pandemic-stricken 2020, Selena Gomez had one of her most successful years yet.  After scoring her first Hot 100 No. 1 at the end of 2019 with the vulnerable post-breakup ballad “Lose You To Love Me,” …
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
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: Page Six and Perez Hilton
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
 
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Discussion: Daily Star
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘All My Children’ Eyes ABC Return With Primetime Sequel ‘Pine Valley’ In the Works From Andrew Stearn, Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos
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Taylor Hanson and Wife Natalie Welcome Baby No. 7
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
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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
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Travis Reilly / Howard Stern:
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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

Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

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