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1:40 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’ … A beautiful reunion.  Ben Affleck wants to keep the details of his relationship with Jennifer Lopez private — but does feel grateful for their rekindled romance.  —  Bennifer Revisited!
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
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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  —  KOURTNEY Kardashian's fans are convinced her daughter Penelope took the photo of her steamy makeout with fiance Travis Barker.  —  The KUWTK star, 42 …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and E! Online
TMZ.com:
Music Legend Clarence Avant's Wife Shot and Killed in Home Invasion Robbery  —  MUSIC LEGEND CLARENCE AVANT WIFE SHOT AND KILLED DURING HOME INVASION ROBBERY  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 26.7K … 9:44 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us there was security at the home, the security guard was shot at as well, but did not return fire.
YouTube:
And Just Like That... A New Chapter of Sex and the City |  Official Trailer |  HBO Max  —  If you have good friends in your corner, anything is possible.  After all the years, and all the changes, a new chapter of Sex and the City begins.  And Just L...
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Alyssa Ray / E! Online:
New And Just Like That... Trailer Teases Change for Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte
Discussion: justjared.com
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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
Nick Romano / EW.com:
Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss resurrect a 20-year love story with The Matrix 4.0  —  Decades after The Matrix changed movies forever, the franchise stars return for the year's most timely sequel.  —  Keanu Reeves is jet-lagged.  The 57-year-old Hollywood lifer has just arrived …
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
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: Just Jared
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 …
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
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: Daily Mail
Jack Hardwick / The Sun:
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock debuts TWO solo songs in new film Boxing Day  —  EVERYONE knew the Little Mix trio were going solo, but LEIGH-ANNE PINNOCK has done it sooner than expected.  —  The chart-topper, 30, premieres two brand new, original songs in the new festive film Boxing Day, in which she makes her acting debut.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
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: E! Online
Just Jared:
Prince Harry Pens Personal Letter on Behalf of His Mother Princess Diana in Honor of World AIDS Day  —  Prince Harry is bringing awareness to the fight against HIV and AIDS, a cause championed by his mother Princess Diana.  —  The 37-year-old Duke of Sussex wrote a letter and narrated a film …
Discussion: E! Online and Glamour
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince William Meets with Afghan Refugees During Surprise Visit  —  The Duke of Cambridge traveled to Leeds on Tuesday to visit with refugees evacuated from Afghanistan  —  Prince William visited with refugees recently evacuated from Afghanistan to hear about their experiences as he promotes community cohesion.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Evan Real / Page Six:
Farrah Abraham returns to ‘Teen Mom’ in ‘Family Reunion’ spin-off  —  She's back!  —  Farrah Abraham will make her return to “Teen Mom” in the MTV franchise's upcoming spin-off “Teen Mom: Family Reunion.”  —  The new series was teased on Tuesday in a preview for part one of the latest “Teen Mom OG” reunion.
Discussion: YouTube, E! Online and Us Weekly
 
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Laura Goddard / The Sun:
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Pat Saperstein / Variety:
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Michael S. Rosenwald / New York Times:
Mike Shatzkin, a publishing consultant who was among the first in the industry to shake publishers into confronting the digital disruption, died on Nov. 7 at 77

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
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