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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
James Franco Breaks Silence 4 Years After Sexual Misconduct Allegations: ‘Been Doing a Lot of Work’  —  “I didn't want to hurt people,” said James Franco, who opens up about sex addiction and admits he slept with students at his former acting school  —  James Franco is breaking his silence …
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Just Jared:
James Franco Breaks His Lengthy Silence on Misconduct Allegations, Says He Battled Sex Addiction, Admits to Sleeping with Students  —  For the first time in years, James Franco is sitting down to extensively speak about the allegations of misconduct that were leveled against him over the past few years.
Discussion: Full Feed, TMZ.com and YouTube
YouTube:
James Franco on Why He Decided To Speak Out Four Years After Sexual Misconduct Allegations  —  James Franco explains why he's ready to address accusations that surfaced in 2018.Hear more from Stars on our app!  Click here for your trial subscription: ht...
Discussion: E! Online, Perez Hilton and The Wrap
Kim Ring / Worcester Telegram & Gazette:
Well-being check finds actress Alicia Witt's parents deceased in their Worcester home  —  WORCESTER — The parents of a Worcester-raised actor were found dead inside their Tatnuck home Monday night after she called a relative to check on them.  —  Alicia Witt, a singer/songwriter …
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Andrew Court / New York Post:
Parents of ‘Dune’ and ‘Walking Dead’ actress Alicia Witt mysteriously found dead  —  The parents of “Dune” actress Alicia Witt have been found dead inside their Massachusetts home in a mysterious case that cops say is now “under investigation.”  —  The bodies of Robert Witt, 87, and Diane Witt …
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Aili Nahas / People.com:
The Bachelorette's Michelle Young Says She Falls ‘More in Love Every Day’ with Fiancé Nayte Olukoya  —  “He and I always had an undeniable connection,” Michelle Young, who got engaged on the season finale of The Bachelorette, tells PEOPLE  —  It's been two months since Michelle Young …
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People.com:
All About Bachelorette Michelle Young's Engagement Ring That ‘Mesmerized’ Fiancé Nayte Olukoya
Discussion: Page Six
YouTube:
Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness |  Official Teaser  —  “The Multiverse is a concept about which we know frighteningly little.”  Watch the official teaser for Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Mad...
Just Jared:
Cardi B Presents Offset with a $2 Million Check for His 30th Birthday  —  Cardi B and Offset hold hands as they make their way to his birthday party in Los Angeles on Tuesday (December 21).  —  During the festivities, the 29-year-old “Up” performer presented the 30-year-old Migos rapper …
Discussion: E! Online and Cosmopolitan
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TMZ.com:
Cardi B Gives Offset $2 Million Check at His Birthday Party  —  CARDI B GIFTS OFFSET $2 MIL At 30th Bday Bash!!  —  ‘TWO’ MUCH LOVE  —  Offset just got $2 million richer!!  That is... after Cardi B gifted him a fat check at his celeb-filled, sneaker-themed birthday bash.
Discussion: The Sun, Glamour and Dlisted
YouTube:
HBO Max In 2022: House Of The Dragon, Peacemaker, & More |  HBO Max  —  And this is just the stuff I can show you.  House Of The Dragon, Euphoria, The Last Duel and more coming next year.  Stream new series, returning originals, an...
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Harlem Star Meagan Good and Husband DeVon Franklin to Divorce After 9 Years of Marriage  —  “There's no one at fault, we believe this is the next best chapter in the evolution of our love,” Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin tell PEOPLE exclusively  —  Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin are filing for divorce.
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Simon Hattenstone / The Guardian:
Russell T Davies: ‘I genuinely thought - who wants to watch a show about Aids?’  —  It's a Sin has been voted the Guardian's best TV show of the year.  Russell T Davies reveals why it took him 30 years to write, who the real Colin is - and why he just can't keep away from Doctor Who
Discussion: Queerty
Caitlyn Hitt / The Sun:
Kourtney Kardashian goes pantless in just green lingerie & red thigh-high boots in scandalous Christmas throwback photo  —  KOURTNEY Kardashian shared a sexy Christmas throwback photo showing herself wearing green lingerie and red boots.  —  The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum, 42 …
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Jason Chester / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Cheryl sees earnings plummet by almost fifty percent as company set up to manage her finances loses more than £800,000 in a YEAR... but singer insists her pop career isn't over  — The former Girls Aloud singer raked in £1,567,733 during the 2019 calendar year, during which she attempted a musical comeback
Discussion: The Sun
Molly McGonigle / Celebs:
‘Emily in Paris’ season 2 is here: Reminisce with a look at the best fashion and photos from the first season  —  She's back!  We all fell in love with “Emily in Paris” in 2020 and now the addicting Netflix series is back with season 2 on Dec. 22, 2021.  To celebrate, Wonderwall.com is taking …
Discussion: People.com, Cosmopolitan and POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Brett Oppenheim Says Jason Loved Chrishell More Than Anybody Despite Split  —  Jason Oppenheim and Chrishell Stause are both back on the market, and although some “Selling Sunset” fans doubt the relationship was ever real ... Jason's twin bro says it was real, and really serious.
Discussion: Page Six and Cosmopolitan
Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
Married to Medicine's Anila Sajja Says Her Home Was Robbed: ‘I Truly Believe This Was Planned’  —  “We feel so violated at this time,” Married to Medicine star Anila Sajja wrote as she described returning home to discover she and her family had been robbed  —  Married to Medicine star Anila Sajja says that her home was burglarized.
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Kim K and Pete Davidson Grab Breakfast in L.A. After Weekend in NYC  —  KIM K & PETE DAVIDSON FROM LATE NIGHTS TO THE EARLY MORN ... Breakfast in L.A., Post-NY  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian are officially a bi-coastal couple — doing date nights in New York and breakfasts …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, The Sun, RADAR and Page Six
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian Is ‘Surprised’ by Kanye West's Declarations About Wanting Her Back Amid Divorce
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Imogen Braddick / The Sun:
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Tom Sykes / The Daily Beast:
Meghan Markle May Be Forced to Testify in Prince Andrew Lawsuit
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FemaleFirst:
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B.D. / Perez Hilton:
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Alexander Wolf / DuJour:
We Love Nicole Kidman
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
They Do! RHOM's Alexia Echevarria Marries Todd Nepola in ‘Dream’ Wedding
Discussion: Page Six
People.com:
Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim Have Split 5 Months After Confirming Romance
 

 
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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

Anja Karadeglija / The Canadian Press:
Meta clashes with Canada's CRTC over the Online News Act by declining to publicly release information about its measures to block news content on its platforms

 
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