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5:55 PM ET, December 1, 2021

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Michael Hainey / Wall Street Journal:
Ben Affleck Is Still Searching  —  The Oscar-winning director and actor, who portrays a character “oddly close” to his own father in the new film adaptation of ‘The Tender Bar,’ talks about the gift of second chances and feeling grateful for his imperfect life.
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Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Ben Affleck Reflects on ‘Beautiful’ Jennifer Lopez Relationship: I'm ‘Lucky’ to Have ‘Benefited From Second Chances’
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Music Legend Clarence Avant's Wife Jacqueline Shot and Killed in Home Invasion  —  MUSIC LEGEND CLARENCE AVANT WIFE JACQUELINE SHOT AND KILLED DURING HOME INVASION ROBBERY  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 40.9K … 2:21 PM PT — Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook just held a press conference …
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Harry Hamlin Weighs In on Daughter Amelia Gray Hamlin's Split From Scott Disick: 'I'm Glad She's Solo' … Proud of his daughter.  Following Amelia Gray Hamlin's split from Scott Disick, Harry Hamlin addressed how his daughter has been thriving since the change.  —  Everything Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin Said About Amelia and Scott
Discussion: FemaleFirst, E! Online and Egotastic
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YouTube:
Harry Hamlin on Scott Disick & Amelia Hamlin's Split |  WWHL  —  Harry Hamlin is asked by WWHL viewers what he thinks about daughter Amelia Hamlin's breakup with Scott Disick and Harry shares his favorite memory of his lat...
People.com:
A Country Icon, a TV Star, an Olympic Legend and Teachers We Love: Meet PEOPLE's 2021 People of the Year  —  Dolly Parton is among the celebrities and educators PEOPLE is honoring for their transformative work this year  —  What a year.  —  When the clock struck 12 last Dec. 31 …
Discussion: Just Jared and FemaleFirst
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Jason Sheeler / People.com:
Dolly Parton Talks Giving Back and Being a Tough Boss: ‘I Try to Rule with Love and Compassion’
Discussion: PeopleTV
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Kourtney Kardashian slams pregnancy speculation after posting steamy hot tub pic  —  Kourtney Kardashian hit back at a fan speculating that she may be pregnant after posting a PDA-filled hot tub photo with fiancé Travis Barker.  —  “Not to be that girl but... is that a preg belly?” …
Discussion: The Sun, Just Jared and Us Weekly
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Ekin Karasin / The Sun:
Kourtney Kardashian fans think her daughter Penelope, 9, took photo of her steamy makeout session with Travis Barker
Discussion: Perez Hilton and E! Online
Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
‘Only Murders In The Building’: Cara Delevingne Boards Hulu Comedy Series For Season 2  —  Cara Delevingne has joined the cast of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building for Season 2 in a series regular role.  —  Delevingne will star as Alice, a sophisticated art world insider who becomes enmeshed in the mystery.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Just Jared and The Wrap
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Sandra Bullock Recalls the Scary Moment Her House Got Broken Into: I Thought 'This Doesn't End Well' … Bonding over a scary moment.  Sandra Bullock connected with Willow Smith during an appearance on Red Table Talk after they both revealed they've had someone break into their homes.
Discussion: Daily Star, E! Online and POPSUGAR
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino Celebrates 6 Years of Sobriety  —  Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino's latest milestone proves that tough times don't last.  See the Jersey Shore star's touching post about his sobriety.  —  We got a celebration here!  —  Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is marking a major milestone.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Daily Mail
Rebecca Sun / Hollywood Reporter:
Michael B. Jordan on His Growing Empire, New Love and Seizing the Moment: “It's My Turn”  —  As he toplines the romantic drama ‘A Journal for Jordan’ and prepares his directorial debut ('Creed III'), the actor-producer discusses his “clean brand,” new willingness to share his personal life …
Discussion: People.com and POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Marcell Ozuna Arrest Video Shows Braves Star Grabbing Wife By Neck  —  Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna had his hand aggressively wrapped around his wife's neck just minutes before his arrest last May ... new police video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows.  —  The incident all went down on May 29 …
Discussion: RADAR
Town & Country:
It's Dakota Johnson's Party Now  —  Dakota Johnson is devastatingly stylish, unflappably cool, and the toast of the burgeoning awards season.  Is it any wonder she's having the time of her life?  —  Dakota Johnson was dancing in a red slip dress, enormous gold hoops dangling from her ears.
Discussion: Suggest and Just Jared
YouTube:
Billie Eilish: Same Interview, The Fifth Year |  Vanity Fair  —  “I'm so much more open to stuff now.”  On the verge of 100 million followers, Billie Eilish is ready to step back into the world as the most comfortable versi...
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Eve Crosbie / HELLO!:
NCIS's Vanessa Lachey comforted by co-stars as she shares heartbreaking news … NCIS: Hawai'i star Vanessa Lachey has revealed she is heartbroken after the death of her family dog, Wookie.  —  The TV star took to social media to make the heartbreaking announcement alongside a sweet photo …
Discussion: E! Online and FemaleFirst
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
Adam Levine Debuts Must-See Rose Face Tattoo  —  Adam Levine has added a bold new tattoo to his large collection of body ink.  See the star's new face art below.  —  Is tat you, Adam Levine?  —  It most certainly is!  The star, who is no stranger to body ink, rocked what appears to be a new face tattoo on social media.
Discussion: Just Jared
Katrina Schollenberger / The Sun:
Who is Rihanna's bff Melissa Forde?  —  MELISSA Forde, who is often recognized as M Dollas, is Rihanna's best friend.  —  She is said to be the inspiration behind Rihanna's massive hit Umbrella.  —  Melissa and Rihanna met when the two were just 14-years-old in Barbados, and the pair have been inseparable ever since.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Bossip
FemaleFirst:
Trevor Noah to return as host for Grammy Awards  —  Trevor Noah will resume hosting duties for the 64th Grammy Awards in January. … Trevor Noah will return as the host of the Grammy Awards next year.  —  The Recording Academy has confirmed the ‘Daily Show’ star will be back at the helm …
Andrea Caamano / HELLO!:
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' epic Christmas tree has surprising feature - fans react … Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos enjoyed a date night on Tuesday evening and the couple must have been feeling festive because they decided to put up their Christmas tree.
Discussion: People.com
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Heather Dubrow calls former ‘RHOC’ star Kelly Dodd ‘pathetic’ over attacks  —  Now who's the “f-k face?”  —  Heather Dubrow holds only sympathy for her former “Real Housewives of Orange County” co-star Kelly Dodd, who she believes is “sad” and “pathetic.”  —  “It makes me laugh.
Discussion: E! Online
FemaleFirst:
Arnold Schwarzenegger mourns death of bodybuilding idol Dave Draper  —  Arnold Schwarzenegger has paid tribute to bodybuilder Dave Draper, who has died at the age of 79. … Arnold Schwarzenegger is mourning the death of fellow bodybuilder Dave Draper.  —  The 74-year-old Hollywood legend took …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘RHOSLC’ Star Jen Shah Wants Fraud Case Dismissed Over Hulu Documentary  —  ‘RHOSLC’ STAR JEN SHAH MY FRAUD CASE SHOULD BE THROWN OUT ... Feds Too Chatty On Hulu!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Jen Shah wants the judge in her upcoming fraud trial to dismiss the criminal case against her …
Discussion: RADAR
 
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