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TMZ.com:
‘90 Day Fiance’ Star Jason Hitch Dies from COVID-19 Complications  —  ‘90 DAY FIANCE’ JASON HITCH DEAD AT 45 FROM COVID … Jason Hitch, who was a pivotal part of season 2 of “90 Day Fiancé” has died after complications from COVID-19 ... TMZ has learned.
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Lala Kent says ‘fake’ engagement ring from Randall Emmett was ‘s-t brown’  —  Lala Kent's engagement ring turned out to be less than perfect — just like her relationship with Randall Emmett.  —  The “Vanderpump Rules” star, who hasn't been shy about shading her ex-fiancé since …
Discussion: Just Jared
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Lala Kent Says Her “Traumatizing” Randall Emmett Breakup Still “Haunts Me”
Discussion: Page Six
YouTube:
George Harrison - My Sweet Lord (Official Video)  —  Official Music Video for George Harrison “My Sweet Lord” In celebration of the 50th anniversary of George Harrison's classic solo album, All Things Must Pass...
Discussion: Deadline and Stereogum
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People.com:
George Harrison's ‘My Sweet Lord’ Gets Star-Studded Music Video Featuring Ringo Starr, Fred Armisen and More
Discussion: Variety
TMZ.com:
‘RHOA’ Star NeNe Leakes Dating Again After Late Husband's Death  —  ‘RHOA’ STAR NENE LEAKES I'M DATING AGAIN ... After Late Husband's Death  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  NeNe Leakes is giving dating another shot after tragically losing her husband to cancer.
Discussion: RADAR, Bossip and Daily Mail
Christina Dugan / People.com:
Nick Cannon Opens Up About Losing His 5-Month-Old Son Zen to Cancer: ‘My Heart Is Shattered’  —  Nick Cannon's son, Zen, died on Dec. 5 from a rare form of brain cancer  —  Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott are mourning the loss of their 5-month-old son, Zen.  —  In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE …
Ben Ashford / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Our relationship was based on sex.’ Tristan Thompson admits to hooking up with ‘baby mama’ Maralee Nichols for MONTHS, only communicating for ‘where and when’ to meet up via Snapchat under his username ‘blkjesus00’  — Tristan Thompson has conceded that his 'hook …
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
90 Day Fiancé's Stephanie Matto Responds to People “Judging” Her For Selling Her Farts in Jars  —  Success is the best revenge!  TikToker Stephanie Matto, who stars on 90 Day: The Single Life says she “made $45,000 in one week” by selling jars of her farts in jars.
Discussion: TMZ.com and FemaleFirst
ElizaBeth Taylor / E! Online:
Would Mariah Carey Ever Challenge Beyoncé to a Verzuz Battle?  She Says...  Mariah Carey sat down with E! for an exclusive interview and revealed her thoughts on a potential diva-off with Beyoncé.  Will our Christmas wish come true?  —  Who run the world?  These two.
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Tom Holland Talks His Future as Spider-Man, Reveals He Wants to ‘Focus on Starting a Family’ Next  —  Tom Holland opens up about his experience as Spider-Man and his plans for the future  —  Tom Holland is looking forward to the future.  —  The Spider-Man: No Way Home actor, 25 …
Discussion: Just Jared, Us Weekly and POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Witness Says Megan Thee Stallion and Friend Fought Before Tory Lanez Shooting  —  Of course, if available, the fragments would be hard evidence to prove it was a bullet, and not glass in Meg's foot.  If they're missing, it leaves the door open for other possibilities.
Rachel Paula Abrahamson / TODAY.com:
Jillian Michaels on what she regrets about her time on ‘The Biggest Loser’  —  Jillian Michaels, an original trainer on “The Biggest Loser,” is opening up about her regrets during her time on the show.  And no, they don't involve shouting at contestants as they exercised.  —  “Nobody should have been eliminated.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Andrew Goldman / Wall Street Journal:
Ryan Seacrest Is Ready to Relax.  A Little.  The Smallest Possible Amount.  —  He has missed family Thanksgivings.  He says his mom has given up on grandkids.  Asked about his work-life balance, his associates laugh out loud.  But it's never too late to change, the tireless host now says—even when your brand is always on.
Discussion: HELLO!, Just Jared, The Sun and Us Weekly
Emlyn Travis / E! Online:
Selena Gomez Debuts Mysterious New Back Tattoo  —  Is it a rose, a dreamcatcher, or something else?  Selena Gomez's fans are abuzz trying to figure out her new back tattoo after a faraway photo was posted on Instagram.  See it for yourself below.  —  Selena Gomez has a new tattoo!
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Perez Hilton
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Katie Price ditches engagement ring but shows new tattoo at court as star is spared jail  —  KATIE Price appeared at court without her engagement ring - but showing off a new tattoo.  —  The 43-year-old reality star today avoided jail after flipping her car in a dramatic drink-drive crash.  —  PA
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
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sussexlive:
Live updates as Katie Price sentenced for drink-driving after crash near Horsham home
Discussion: Daily Star
Olivia Jakiel / People.com:
Ben Affleck Says He'd ‘Probably Still Be Drinking’ If He Stayed Married to Jennifer Garner  —  Ben Affleck, who has been to rehab multiple times for alcohol addiction, told Howard Stern on Monday that feeling “trapped” in his marriage led him to drink  —  Ben Affleck is speaking candidly about his relationship with alcohol.
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Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Ben Affleck Says Jennifer Garner Marriage Was ‘Part of Why’ He Started Drinking, Recalls Feeling ‘Trapped’: Rare Interview Revelations
Discussion: Marie Claire and Page Six
ElizaBeth Taylor / E! Online:
The Masked Singer Crowns the Season 6 Winner  —  The Masked Singer has a new winner after a royal flush sing off.  Find out who takes home the crown jewels.  —  Watch: Ken Jeong Talks Competing on “The Masked Singer” in Korea  —  This article contains spoiler information about The Masked Singer's season six finale.
Discussion: Just Jared
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
‘Selling Tampa’ star Sharelle Rosado on overcoming racism in real estate  —  Sharelle Rosado, who stars on “Selling Sunset"'s new sister show, “Selling Tampa,” says her diverse clientele is often discriminated against because of the color of their skin.  —  “I'll have clients of color looking …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and POPSUGAR
 
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Jeff Garlin Exits ‘The Goldbergs’ Following HR Investigations Into On-Set Behavior
Discussion: Variety and justjared.com
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Sister Wives' Meri Brown Says She and Kody Brown Are Just ‘Friends’ at This Point, Recalls Being ‘Lonely’ Amid COVID-19
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Warner Bros. TV Lands ‘Goonies’ Project at Disney Plus, the Latest Example of Its ‘Never Say Die’ Approach (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: The Wrap
Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Kelly Rohrbach pregnant, expecting baby boy with Walmart heir Steuart Walton
Discussion: The Sun
People.com:
Keira Knightley's Dress Once Split in Half Before Hitting a Red Carpet: ‘Just Full-On Naked Body’
Discussion: Page Six
Marc Malkin / Variety:
How Lady Gaga Protected Herself While Making ‘House of Gucci’: No Actor ‘Should Push Themselves to That Limit’
Discussion: Just Jared
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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Mason Disick advises Kim Kardashian not to let North West go live again
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Rebecca Keegan / Hollywood Reporter:
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem on the Pressures of Being a Ricardo
People.com:
Kate Middleton Is Embracing Change Ahead of 40th Birthday: ‘She Has Come Into Her Own’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Alice Fuller / The Sun:
Jethro dead - Comedian dies aged 73 after suffering from Covid as devastated fans pay tribute
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Star
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
The Economist introduces AI translations into French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish for Espresso, its budget-friendly, “snack-sized” journalism app

Dean Takahashi / VentureBeat:
Amazon's Twitch is launching The Glitch, a “brand-customizable” game world in Fortnite, on September 20, with two brand partners having their own in-game worlds

 
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