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10:30 AM ET, December 19, 2021

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‘SNL’ Powers Through COVID Outbreak, Tom Hanks and Tina Fey Welcome Paul Rudd  —  ‘SNL’ COVID DECIMATED SHOW GOES ON ... Paul Rudd Gets Hanks, Fey Assist  —  Thanks a lot, COVID ... poor Paul Rudd's feeling “extremely disappointed” his 5th time hosting ‘SNL’ turned into a patched-together show …
Eric Hegedus / New York Post:
Tina Fey to sub for Colin Jost amid ‘SNL’ COVID-19 outbreak: insiders  —  “Weekend Update” is preparing to go back in time thanks to a COVID-19 outbreak.  —  An insider told The Post that “Saturday Night Live” alum Tina Fey, 51, was in talks “to fill in” for Colin Jost, 39, on the …
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian have movie date as ‘SNL’ battles COVID  —  Pete Davidson skipped out on “Saturday Night Live” to go on a date with Kim Kardashian as the NBC show faces an unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak.  —  The comedian, 28, and reality star, 41, were spotted going to the movies …
Discussion: The Sun and Deadline
Los Angeles Times:
Stabbing at Once Upon a Time in L.A. concert at Exposition Park  —  One person was stabbed at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. concert at the Banc of California Stadium in Exposition Park on Saturday night.  —  Paramedics responded to a call about a stabbing around 8:40 p.m. in the 3900 block …
Discussion: New York Post and Stereogum
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Drakeo the Ruler Dead from LA Stabbing During Once Upon a Time Festival  —  DRAKEO THE RULER DEAD FROM STABBING DURING L.A. FESTIVAL  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  L.A. rapper Drakeo the Ruler is dead after a stabbing at the Snoop Dogg-headlined Once Upon a Time festival concert ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: New York Post
Ben Travis / Empire:
The Batman: Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne Is Inspired By Kurt Cobain, Says Matt Reeves - Exclusive Images  —  People:  —  Zoë Kravitz  —  When The Very First Trailer For The Batman Arrived In August 2020, It Came With A Surprising Bit Of Soundtracking - An Orchestral …
Discussion: TMZ.com and E! Online
Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
Jennifer Lopez Denies Reports She's Mad at Ben Affleck for Comments About Jennifer Garner: ‘Simply Not True’  —  “I couldn't have more respect for Ben as a father, a co-parent, and a person,” Jennifer Lopez tells PEOPLE  —  Jennifer Lopez has Ben Affleck's back.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson Hit Staten Island Theater Before ‘SNL’  —  Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian are enjoying a little quality time before cameras start to roll for ‘Saturday Night Live’ — going on a date night in his home turf (again) ... with none other than Scott Disick tagging along.
Discussion: The Sun and Just Jared
Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Trevor Noah Files Lawsuit Against N.Y.C. Hospital and Doctor Alleging Botched Surgery in 2020  —  Trevor Noah suffered from “severe emotional distress and great physical pain” after the procedure, which left him with “permanent, severe, and grievous” injuries, the legal complaint claims
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared and Page Six
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
Women outnumbered by blokes in woke Brit Awards' new gender-neutral Artist Of The Year category  —  MORE female-fronted acts than at any Brit Awards in the past ten years have been nominated for next year's gong-fest.  —  But ironically, nods in the brand-new gender-neutral Artist …
George Stark / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Pregnant Jennifer Lawrence shows off her bump while house hunting in NYC with husband Cooke Maroney ahead of arrival of first child  —  They are soon to become first-time parents.  —  And it seems that Jennifer Lawrence and husband Cooke Maroney are now looking for a new nesting home in New York City.
Discussion: Page Six and Elle
Olivia Jakiel / People.com:
Chris Noth Accused of Sexual Assault by Third Woman, Actor Denies Allegation as ‘Bad Fiction’  —  On Friday the actor was also dropped by his talent agency, PEOPLE confirms  —  A third woman has come forward with sexual assault allegations against Chris Noth and the Sex and the City actor has now also been dropped by his agency.
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