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11:30 AM ET, December 21, 2021

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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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Andrea Caamano / HELLO!:
Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon break silence on Chris Noth sexual assault allegations … “We are deeply saddened to hear the allegations against Chris Noth,” the Sex and the City actresses wrote in a joint statement shared on their Instagram Stories on Monday night.
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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
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: E! Online, Us Weekly and New York Post
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Mackenzie Schmidt / People.com:
Property Brothers' Drew Scott and Wife Linda Phan Are Expecting a Baby: ‘A Very Good Day’  —  The HGTV host and his partner of nearly 12 years are opening up about the long fertility struggle they endured, including their IVF journey  —  Drew Scott and Linda Phan are expecting their first baby!
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Listen to Tina Knowles' Grandkids Sing Her New Show's Theme Song—With Beyoncé!  —  “Let's talk about it, grandma!”  —  Beyoncé's  —  mom Tina Knowles has a new Facebook Watch series called  —  Talks With Mama Tina  —  , and she asked her grandkids to sing the theme song—along with a casual verse from Queen Bey.
Discussion: E! Online
TMZ.com:
‘Are You the One?’  Star Connor Smith Arrested for Raping 16-Year-Old  —  ‘ARE YOU THE ONE?’  Connor Smith Arrested ... ALLEGEDLY RAPED 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Connor Smith — who once appeared on MTV's “Are You the One?”  — was arrested in Indiana for raping …
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.
Kara Warner / People.com:
Harry Styles Is ‘Slowly Getting to Know’ Girlfriend Olivia Wilde's Kids: Source  —  With the couple getting ready to celebrate their one-year mark, Styles has been gradually spending more time with Wilde's two children  —  In addition to celebrating the holiday season …
Discussion: Just Jared
Kyodo News+:
Japanese actress Sayaka Kanda dies after apparent fall at hotel  —  Japanese actress and singer Sayaka Kanda has died after apparently falling from a height at a hotel in Sapporo, northern Japan, her office said Sunday.  —  Kanda, known for voicing the lead character Anna in the Japanese dubbed version …
Discussion: Just Jared, New York Post and Deadline
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: justjared.com and Deadline
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: Cele|bitchy, 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
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: Us Weekly and Just Jared
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: Bossip and Just Jared
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
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...
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.
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
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Strictly Come Dancing bosses invite AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington back for 2022 series  —  STRICTLY Come Dancing's AJ Odudu is being lined up for one final spin on the dance floor.  —  The TV presenter, who quit the final with an ankle injury, could be offered the chance to give a one-off performance …
Discussion: Daily Star
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: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
 
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Allison Crist / E! Online:
Here's Why Joseph Baena Doesn't Use His Dad Arnold Schwarzenegger's Last Name
Discussion: Just Jared
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
Aaron Parsley / People.com:
Joe Biden Visits Graves of First Wife and Their Baby Daughter on Anniversary of Deadly Christmas Car Crash
Discussion: Just Jared
Jude Ephson / The Sun:
Who is Cody Ko and how tall is he?
Discussion: E! Online
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
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Tom Brady Throws Tablet on the Bench, Yells at Saints Coach After Shutout
Discussion: Just Jared and WFLA-TV
 Earlier Picks: 
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
TMZ.com:
‘Whitest Kids U Know’ Star Trevor Moore's Cause of Death Revealed, Accidental
Discussion: Deadline and Just Jared
The Sun:
Dua Lipa and boyfriend Anwar Hadad ‘split after two years together’ - after weeks of crisis talks
Discussion: Daily Star and Egotastic
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Prince William and Duchess Kate Are All Smiles at Annual Royal Variety Performance
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
DirecTV terminates its Dish acquisition after a group of Dish creditors rejected a modified bond exchange offer

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A growing number of podcasters, including Tim Ferriss, are moving away from interviews to monologues or co-hosts, as some well-known guests can be overexposed

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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