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10:50 AM 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.
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 …
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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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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
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, The Wrap and Daily Mail
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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
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
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 …
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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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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 …
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: Just Jared, The Wrap and Variety
 
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Dino-Ray Ramos / Deadline:
Cardi B Teams With Messenger And Jesse Collins Entertainment To Launch ‘Cardi Tries ____’ Series
Discussion: BET
TMZ.com:
‘Shameless’ Production Panic as 18 COVID Tests Come Back Positive in Lab Screwup
Discussion: Daily Mail
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
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!
 Earlier Picks: 
People.com:
Tyler Perry and Longtime Girlfriend Gelila Bekele Split: ‘Their Focus Is on Being the Best Parents’
Discussion: Just Jared
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
Taylor Hanson and Wife Natalie Welcome Baby No. 7
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Page Six and Just Jared
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Austen Kroll Responds to Jeff Dye's Cryptic Kristin Cavallari Tweet: 'I'm Not Trying to Cause Problems'
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
Nigel Smith / People.com:
Denise Richards Says Her ‘Public Divorce’ from Charlie Sheen ‘Affected My Work’
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
 

 
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

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

Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

 
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