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Rick Porter / Hollywood Reporter:
Chris Noth Out of CBS' ‘The Equalizer’  —  The actor, facing allegations of sexual assault, will be dropped from the Universal-produced drama effective immediately. … “Chris Noth will no longer film additional episodes of The Equalizer, effective immediately,” CBS and Universal Television …
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Peter White / Deadline:
Chris Noth Fired From ‘The Equalizer’ After Sexual Assault Allegations  —  The series regular has been fired from the CBS drama after sexual assault allegations against the actor.  —  Noth played William Bishop on the Queen Latifah-fronted drama, which is produced by Universal Television in association with CBS Television Studios.
Discussion: Daily Mail, RADAR and New York Post
YouTube:
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts |  Official Trailer |  HBO Max  —  Announced last month, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts invites fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film f...
Simon Perry / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Makes a Decision on Royal Family Christmas Plans amid COVID Surge  —  As the Queen, 95, faces her first holiday since Prince Philip's death eight months ago, an Omicron variant-related spike in COVID cases in the U.K. has forced her to reconsider her annual traditions
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
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Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
The Queen cancels plans for Christmas at Sandringham amid COVID fears
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Simon Perry / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth May Skip Annual Christmas Trip to Sandringham amid Rise in COVID Cases
Discussion: Elle and Just Jared
CBS News:
“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels on comedy: “I don't think anything's out of bounds”  —  The distinct music and the famous phrase ("Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!") have become a weekend anthem for millions.  That opening line was originally written by “Saturday Night Live” …
Discussion: New York Post, Us Weekly and E! Online
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James Hibberd / Hollywood Reporter:
Lorne Michaels Considering ‘SNL’ Retirement: “A Really Good Time to Leave”
Discussion: People.com and Just Jared
Lauren Larson / Men's Health:
Jacob Elordi Is Young and Talented and Still Figuring It All Out  —  The 24-year-old ‘Euphoria’ actor has a hot show, a new film, and a reputation as a Gen-Z sex symbol.  His star is on the rise, and he's glad.  Kind of.  Maybe.  —  Some guys are method actors.  Jacob Elordi is a method lifter.
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Britney Spears' Father, Who Was Suspended From Conservatorship, Requests Daughter Pay Legal Fees … Jamie Spears, who was suspended by a judge from his famous daughter's conservatorship, is asking that Britney Spears' estate continue to pay his legal fees.  The pop star's attorney is calling the request an “abomination.”
YouTube:
EUPHORIA |  SEASON 2 OFFICIAL TRAILER |  HBO  —  REMEMBER THIS FEELING.JANUARY 9.  HBO MAX.  #EUPHORIAZendaya leads an ensemble cast that also includes Maude Apatow, Angus Cloud, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Jacob...
Discussion: Just Jared
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Kelly Clarkson Loses Attempt to Have Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Evicted From Their Montana Property  —  Shut down.  Kelly Clarkson lost the fight to have ex-husband Brandon Blackstock evicted from their Montana ranch amid their ongoing divorce battle, Us Weekly can confirm.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Just Jared and RADAR
TMZ.com:
Andy Cohen Finishes Quarantine After Private Covid Battle  —  ANDY COHEN Done With 10-Day Quarantine ... AFTER 2ND FIGHT WITH COVID-19  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The cast members of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” weren't the only ones at Bravo fighting COVID, honcho Andy Cohen had the illness as well …
YouTube:
We Need To Talk About Cosby (2022) Official Teaser |  SHOWTIME Documentary Series  —  A four-part docuseries directed by W. Kamau Bell, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY wrestles with the conversations of the #MeToo movement, focusing on Bill Cosby'...
Discussion: Variety, Deadline and The Wrap
Alexis Jones / People.com:
Why Michael B. Jordan Is Finally Starring in a Love Story After He ‘Strayed Away’ from Genre  —  Jordan's new movie chronicles the real-life romance between First Sergeant Charles Monroe King and writer Dana Canedy  —  If there's anyone suited to tell a love story, you'd think it'd be heartthrob Michael B. Jordan.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Just Jared
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Tom Brady Throws Tablet on the Bench, Yells at Saints Coach After Shutout … Taking one for the team?  Tom Brady got heated while playing the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 19 — but he denied taking out his frustrations on the opposing team's coach.  —  Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Timeline of Their Relationship
Discussion: Just Jared and WFLA-TV
YouTube:
THE NORTHMAN - Official Trailer - In Theaters April 22  —  From visionary director Robert Eggers comes THE NORTHMAN, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father's murder...
Blake Stuerman / Variety:
My Traumatizing Years With Bryan Singer … I turned 18 in March of 2009.  Just days after my birthday, my life would change forever.  —  I was working in New York as an assistant scenic designer when I was introduced to Bryan Singer.  Bryan had heard about me through Gary Goddard …
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Here's What Happens When Ryan Reynolds Gets Mistaken for Ben Affleck  —  In a new podcast interview, Ryan Reynolds also playfully addressed the confusion between himself and Ryan Gosling.  “The difference is easy to spot,” he joked.  —  Even the biggest superheroes in Hollywood can't avoid a case of mistaken identity.
Discussion: Just Jared
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Madelyn Cline Spotted Hanging Out With Zack Bia After Split: See the Pics  —  Madelyn Cline appeared to celebrate her 24th birthday early by enjoying dinner in Santa Monica, Calif., with DJ Zack Bia.  See photos of their outing below.  —  Madelyn Cline is getting the party started!
Discussion: Just Jared
Marc Hershberg / Forbes:
‘West Side Story’ Sequel In The Works As Ethnic Groups Reclaim Their Stories  —  Something's coming.  —  As Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story begins to gather award nominations, Long Wharf Theatre has commissioned a sequel to the beloved Broadway musical.
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
Jude Ephson / The Sun:
Who is Cody Ko and how tall is he?  —  Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk, popularly known as Cody Ko, is a famous YouTuber, podcaster, and comedian.  —  Born in 1990, in Alberta, Canada, Cody's rise to fame was from posting short comedy skits on Vine in 2013, where he created a viral hashtag called #6secondauditions.
Discussion: E! Online
Aaron Parsley / People.com:
Joe Biden Visits Graves of First Wife and Their Baby Daughter on Anniversary of Deadly Christmas Car Crash  —  The president and his family walked the grounds of a Catholic church in Delaware where Nelia Biden, Naomi Biden and now Beau Biden, who died in 2015, are all buried
Discussion: Just Jared
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Emmy Rule Changes: Dramas and Comedies Will No Longer Be Determined By Hour or Half-Hour Length … The Television Academy today announced rules changes for the 74th Emmy Awards competition, including eliminating the program time length for comedy and drama series and further defining what a “limited series” is.
 
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Jonathan Dean / The Sunday Times:
Will Henry Cavill be the next James Bond? The Witcher star says never say never
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Ree Hines / TODAY.com:
Nicole Kidman addresses doubts, criticisms about being cast as Lucille Ball
Discussion: E! Online, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Tomás Mier / People.com:
Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey Flies to Aspen with Boyfriend Bryan Tanaka for Holiday
Pamela Silvestri / Staten Island Advance:
Pete Davidson, Kim Kardashian dine at Angelina's while eager spectators cause traffic jam outside
Discussion: Celebs and The Sun
Sarah Tetteh / The Sun:
Gemma Collins slimmer than ever in black leggings as she gets into the festive spirit and goes ice skating at Lapland UK
Discussion: Daily Star
Emily Selleck / Page Six:
Model Keeley Hazell posts cheeky photo amid Jason Sudeikis romance
Discussion: Egotastic
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TMZ.com:
‘Whitest Kids U Know’ Star Trevor Moore's Cause of Death Revealed, Accidental
Discussion: Deadline and Just Jared
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Maralee Nichols shares first pic of son allegedly fathered by Tristan Thompson
Discussion: Sandra Rose
FemaleFirst:
Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Husband Nick Jonas is my ultimate shopping buddy
Discussion: POPSUGAR
The Sun:
Dua Lipa and boyfriend Anwar Hadad ‘split after two years together’ - after weeks of crisis talks
Discussion: Egotastic
Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Here's Your First Look at the Shocking Real Housewives of New Jersey Trailer
Discussion: Just Jared
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Prince William and Duchess Kate Are All Smiles at Annual Royal Variety Performance
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
Kylie Parham / The Sun:
Christina Aguilera poses NAKED except for leather gloves in sexy photos as she celebrates her 41st birthday
Discussion: Page Six, Egotastic and Cosmopolitan
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Dominic Ponsford / Press Gazette:
Jason Cowley, the editor-in-chief of UK magazine the New Statesman, is stepping down from the position at the end of December after 16 years

The New York Times Company:
The New York Times names Dick Stevenson as Washington bureau chief; Stevenson has been at the paper for nearly 40 years and Washington editor since 2021

Ayodeji Rotinwa / Columbia Journalism Review:
A look at the Agora Center for Research, a Ugandan newsroom sitting between activism and investigative reporting, posting its work on various social media sites

 
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