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6:20 AM ET, December 9, 2021

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Yasmine Peru / Jamaica Gleaner:
Robbie Shakespeare of Sly and Robbie fame has died  —  Robbie Shakespeare, one half of the powerhouse rhythm duo of Sly and Robbie, has died.  —  A close associate confirmed his passing to The Gleaner a short while ago.  —  Shakespeare had reportedly been ailing for some time and had undergone surgery related to his kidneys.
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
Jennifer Aniston Has No Regrets  —  The actress on tuning out the media madness ("Am I still having twins?"), the gut punch of the ‘Friends’ reunion and her journey to “own who I am, where I am and just how long I've f***ing been here.” … “Come on in,” she says, sandaled and smiling as she ushers me into her home.
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Khloe Appeared ‘Really Distracted’ at PCAs Amid Tristan Paternity Drama … Putting on a brave face.  Days after Tristan Thompson's paternity lawsuit hit the news, Khloé Kardashian was trying to keep her spirits up during an appearance at the 2021 People's Choice Awards, an eyewitness exclusively tells Us Weekly.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
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Priscilla DeGregory / Page Six:
Bethenny Frankel doesn't have to pay child support to ex anymore  —  Former “RHONY” star Bethenny Frankel will no longer have to pay child support to her ex-husband Jason Hoppy, it was revealed at a court hearing Wednesday.  —  During a video hearing Wednesday in the estranged pair's divorce case …
Alexia Fernández / People.com:
Dwayne Johnson Gives His People's Champion Award to Shocked Make-a-Wish Recipient: ‘She Is a Survivor’  —  Jeff Bezos introduced Dwayne Johnson as the 2021 People's Champion, praising the actor for his kindness  —  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is officially the champ!
Discussion: Dlisted and YouTube
Just Jared:
Selma Blair Speaks About Importance of Inclusivity in Hollywood During THR's Power 100 Women in Entertainment Gala  —  Selma Blair hits the red carpet ahead of being honored at The Hollywood Reporter 2021 Power 100 Women in Entertainment event held at Fairmont Century Plaza on Wednesday afternoon (December 8) in Los Angeles.
Dory Jackson / People.com:
OITNB Alum Jackie Cruz Is Pregnant, Expecting Twins with Husband Fernando Garcia  —  “I've just been learning a lot about my body and you know what?  I feel so sexy,” actress Jackie Cruz tells PEOPLE exclusively of her pregnancy  —  FB  —  More  —  Jackie Cruz is ready to embark on a major new chapter in her life: motherhood.
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Jalen Rose Files For Divorce From ESPN Host Molly Qerim  —  “We both agree remaining friends and colleagues is the best course of action for our relationship moving forward.”  —  One of sports TV's power couples has broken up — ex-NBA player Jalen Rose filed for divorce from ESPN host Molly Qerim, TMZ Sports has learned.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Emmy Griffiths / HELLO!:
Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker wows in very rare appearance with son James … The Sex and the City spin-off And Just Like That is set to land on our screens on Thursday, and Sarah Jessica Parker celebrated the very special occasion by making a rare appearance with her son, James …
Discussion: Just Jared
Katie Davis / The Sun:
Ralph Tavares dead - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel star dies aged 79  —  SOUL singer Ralph Tavares has died just days before his 80th birthday.  —  The musician shot to fame as part of R&B group Tavares - best known for their hit Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel.  —  His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Discussion: Daily Star
Patrizia Rizzo / The Sun:
Who is Christina Ricci's husband Mark Hampton and how many children do they have?  —  ACTRESS Christina Ricci has been married to Mark Hampton for a little over a year.  —  The couple announced the birth of their first child, Cleopatra Ricci Hampton, on December 8, 2021.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Page Six and Just Jared
Just Jared:
Who is Banana Split on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 6?  Spoilers, Clues & Guesses Revealed!  —  It's the Group B finals on The Masked Singer!  —  Group B finalists Queen of Hearts and Banana Split returned to the stage for two performances each on Wednesday night (December 8).
Discussion: E! Online
Christina Dugan / People.com:
Grey's Anatomy's Kelly McCreary Welcomed Daughter Two Months Ago; Says She's ‘Home and Healthy’  —  Kelly McCreary and husband Pete Chatmon welcomed their daughter Indigo Wren on Oct. 3 in Los Angeles … FB  —  More  —  Kelly McCreary and husband Pete Chatmon have welcomed their first child, daughter Indigo Wren Chatmon.
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
Aliki Kraterou / The Sun:
How many kids does David Foster have?  —  KATHARINE McPhee, 37, and her husband David Foster, 72, who is already a dad-of-six, have welcomed their first son, hours after they announced they were expecting a baby boy.  —  So who are the musician's children?  Here's everything we know about the family.
Discussion: E! Online
TMZ.com:
Lamar Odom Says He's Sworn Off Drugs & Porn After Bad Breakup W/ Fiancée  —  Lamar Odom says he's given up 3 vices after splitting with his fiancée ... insisting he's no longer doing drugs, watching porn, or dating women.  —  42-year-old Odom broke up with Sabrina Parr late last year …
Discussion: E! Online
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Kyle Richards: Dorit Kemsley ‘has a little PTSD’ after robbery  —  Dorit Kemsley is still reeling after her recent home invasion, according to close friend Kyle Richards.  —  “I would say that she is absolutely struggling,” Richards, 52, told “Access Hollywood” at the 2021 People's Choice Awards on Tuesday.
Discussion: YouTube, People.com and E! Online
TMZ.com:
Soccer Legend Pele Hospitalized, Receiving Chemo For Colon Cancer  —  Pele is hospitalized in Brazil — where the soccer legend is undergoing chemotherapy treatments — this months after the soccer G.O.A.T. found out he had colon cancer.  —  The 81-year-old FIFA “Player Of The Century” …
Discussion: Just Jared
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Britney Spears Granted Power by Judge to Execute Documents for First Time in 13 Years … On Wednesday, Spears' attorney Mathew Rosengart appeared at the Los Angeles Superior Courthouse on behalf of his famous client for the latest hearing in the case, as the singer continues to fight an uphill legal battle.
Discussion: Deadline and Page Six
C. D. / Perez Hilton:
Lala Kent Gets Shady With Post About ‘Narcissists’ Following Split From Randall Emmett … Lala Kent is no longer holding back her thoughts on ex-fiance Randall Emmett!  —  The 31-year-old Vanderpump Rules star re-posted an explainer on “Why Narcissists Are Difficult To Trust” …
Discussion: Us Weekly, FemaleFirst and Page Six
Mary Mrad / Daily Mail:
‘It was the best thing for my mental health to keep Hollywood at bay’: Noughties pin-up Josh Hartnett details his reasons for turning his back on acting in rare appearance  — On Wednesday, the American actor revealed the real reason why he stepped away from a career in big-budget movies and took a more artistic path
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Will Forte is Married!  Inside His Surprise Wedding to Wife Olivia Modling  —  The SNL alum married fiancé Olivia Modling on July 31 in a surprise ceremony  —  Will Forte recently became new dad to 10-month-old daughter Zoe, but he's also got another new title: husband!
Discussion: Just Jared, Daily Mail, The Sun and Page Six
 
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Lanford Beard / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Reveals Previously Unseen Photo of George and Charlotte During Meeting at Windsor
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Jussie Smollett Prosecutor Claimed Actor ‘Monkeyed Around’ With Noose
Discussion: The Sun and RADAR
The Sun:
Kim Kardashian fans slam her ‘ugly’ cake for son Saint's 6th birthday party as ex Kanye West skips bash
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Page Six
Celebs:
Prince William and Duchess Kate get into the holiday spirit with a real reindeer, more royals with animals
Discussion: Just Jared
The Sun:
Katie Price tells pals she's flying to Turkey for MORE surgery ahead of drink drive sentencing
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Hannah Hargrave / HELLO!:
Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen celebrate wonderful news with never-before-seen pictures
Discussion: E! Online
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FemaleFirst:
Kerry Katona was forced to sell her parrot to afford tampons
Discussion: Daily Star
Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Sister, Sister's Marques Houston and Wife Miya Dickey Welcome Their 1st Baby
Discussion: Page Six
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Walker’ Prequel ‘Independence’ Executive Produced By Jared Padalecki In Works At The CW
Discussion: Just Jared
Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Craig Conover, Kristin Cavallari Hookup Rumors Reignited in Explosive New Summer House Trailer
Discussion: Page Six
Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston Reunites With Ex-Husband Justin Theroux for ‘Facts of Life’ Special: Photo
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Hopes He and Angelina Jolie Can ‘Forgive Each Other’ for Their Kids' Sakes
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

 
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