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2:15 PM ET, December 9, 2021

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KNWA FOX24:
Josh Duggar found guilty in child pornography trial  —  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — On the final day of the Josh Duggar child pornography trial, the jury found Duggar guilty on both charges of receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography.
Discussion: The Wrap
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Adam Carlson / People.com:
Josh Duggar Found Guilty on Child Pornography Charges, Facing Potential 20-Year Prison Sentence  —  Duggar has been on trial in federal court since last week with his wife and some family members watching daily from the front row  —  Josh Duggar's fate has been sealed.
Discussion: Dlisted and Oh No They Didn't!
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Josh Duggar Convicted for Receiving and Possessing Child Pornography … Josh Duggar has been found guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography just over one week after his trial began.  —  Josh Duggar's Child Pornography Trial Begins: Everything We Know
Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Rapper Slim 400 Dead at 33, Shot and Killed in L.A.  —  SLIM 400 DEAD AT 33 Shot And Killed In L.A. … Slim 400 — an up-and-coming rapper in the California hip hop scene — has been shot and killed in L.A. ...  TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Slim was gunned down Wednesday night in Inglewood.
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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
YouTube:
A Conversation with Travis Scott and Charlamagne Tha God  —  Charlamagne Tha God and Travis Scott in his first interview since the tragedies at the Astroworld Festival.  During this open conversation, Scott goes in dept...
YouTube:
Cobra Kai Season 4 |  Official Trailer |  Netflix  —  Every legacy.  Every rivalry.  Leads to this.  Cobra Kai S4 premieres globally Dec 31, only on Netflix.  COBRA KAI takes place over 30 years after the events of ...
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and The Wrap
Alexandra Schwartz / Vogue:
Olivia Wilde Is Living Her Best Life  —  It's a shining late September morning in Los Angeles and Olivia Wilde is sitting, cross-legged, in front of a bunch of bare butts.  Male butts, to be exact: smooth and shapely and dripping with water as the men they belong to emerge from a swimming pool …
Holly Christodoulou / The Sun:
Steve Bronski dead aged 61 - Bronski Beat star who found fame in 1980s with Smalltown Boy dies  —  BRONSKI Beat star Steve Bronski has tragically died aged 61, his former bandmate Jimmy Somerville has announced.  —  The musician enjoyed hits with Smalltown Boy and Why? as part of the 1980s synthpop group.
Discussion: Daily Star and Stereogum
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BBC:
Bronski Beat founder Steve Bronski dies at 61
Discussion: The Guardian and The Sun
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 …
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: RADAR, Page Six and Deadline
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Tomás Mier / People.com:
Lauren Jauregui Says Her ‘Process Was Violated’ When She Was ‘Definitely Outed’ by Perez Hilton  —  Hilton tells PEOPLE that he is “not remotely remorseful” for sharing a photo of Jauregui kissing her girlfriend at the time and that he does not think the post outed the singer
Eileen Finan / People.com:
Faith Hill Opens Up About Losing Her Father to Lewy Body Dementia: ‘Tim Would Visit Him Daily’  —  “He was so present for the passing of both my parents.  You reveal yourself when you are going through struggles and that's just another layer of partnership,” Hill says about McGraw  —  FB  —  More
Discussion: Daily Mail
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.
Jennifer Roback / The Sun:
Why is Samantha not in the Sex and the City reboot?  —  SEX and the City is back but not with all the same familiar faces.  —  The HBO Max reboot of the show does not feature Kim Cattrall's character Samantha Jones.  —  Alamy  —  Kim Cattrall will not be returning in the Sex and the City reboot[/caption]
Discussion: Just Jared
Kala Paul-Worika / The Sun:
Carol Vorderman shows off her incredible curves in leggings and knee-high boots  —  CAROL Vorderman treated her legion of fans to a stunning picture showing off her incredible curves in fitted knitwear.  —  T he maths whizz teamed her eye-catching outfit with black knee-high boots.  —  Instagram
Discussion: Daily Star
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Kourtney Kardashian Responds to Speculation That She's Had a Butt Lift  —  If you've ever wondered whether or not celebs lurk on all the early aughts nostalgia accounts you follow, the answer is yes.  And it looks like  —  Kourtney Kardashian  —  is well-aware of the iconic series of throwback posts
Discussion: Us Weekly and E! Online
Variety:
Lina Wertmüller, First Woman Nominated for Best Director Oscar, Dies at 93  —  Lina Wertmüller, the first woman to score a best director nomination at the Academy Awards, died on Thursday in Italy.  She was 93.  —  Wertmüller's death was reported in the Italian press.
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Finds ‘Trouble’ With Dating Again After Angelina Jolie Split: He Wants to Meet ‘Someone Special’ … Waiting for The One.  Brad Pitt “would dearly love to date again” amid his ongoing drama with ex-wife Angelina Jolie — but he has some hesitation.  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Ups and Downs Through the Years
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Common on Tiffany Haddish breakup: 'We weren't feeding the relationship'  —  It's a tale as old as time.  —  Common addressed his breakup with “authentic” Tiffany Haddish for the first time, saying their packed schedules and dedication to work ultimately led to their romance's demise — all while gushing over how wonderful she is.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Mel Evans / Metro.co.uk:
Roger Taylor thinks ‘pushy’ Sacha Baron Cohen would have been ‘utter s**t’ as Freddie Mercury  —  Queen drummer Roger Taylor is so far gone from mincing his words when it comes to the early decision to cast Sacha Baron Cohen as Freddie Mercury in an earlier biopic.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
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: Cele|bitchy, Daily Star and The Sun
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Pamela McClintock / The Hollywood Reporter:
Adam McKay on His Enduring Love for Will Ferrell and the “Insane” State of the World: “I'm Fully Freaked Out”
Discussion: People.com
Aliki Kraterou / The Sun:
How many kids does David Foster have?
Discussion: E! Online
Christina Dugan / People.com:
Grey's Anatomy's Kelly McCreary Welcomed Daughter Two Months Ago; Says She's ‘Home and Healthy’
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Lamar Odom Says He's Sworn Off Drugs & Porn After Bad Breakup W/ Fiancée
Discussion: E! Online
Just Jared:
Who is Banana Split on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 6? Spoilers, Clues & Guesses Revealed!
Discussion: E! Online
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Dory Jackson / People.com:
OITNB Alum Jackie Cruz Is Pregnant, Expecting Twins with Husband Fernando Garcia
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Alexia Fernández / People.com:
Dwayne Johnson Gives His People's Champion Award to Shocked Make-a-Wish Recipient: ‘She Is a Survivor’
Discussion: Dlisted and YouTube
TMZ.com:
Soccer Legend Pele Hospitalized, Receiving Chemo For Colon Cancer
Discussion: Just Jared
Lanford Beard / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Reveals Previously Unseen Photo of George and Charlotte During Meeting at Windsor
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Page Six
Patrizia Rizzo / The Sun:
Who is Christina Ricci's husband Mark Hampton and how many children do they have?
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Just Jared and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Jalen Rose Files For Divorce From ESPN Host Molly Qerim
Discussion: Sandra Rose
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer plans to leave the company at the end of the year; she has been with the company since 2004

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

 
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