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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 …
Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly and YouTube
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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: YouTube and TMZ.com
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
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
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 …
Discussion: Us Weekly, RADAR and Oh No They Didn't!
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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
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...
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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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...
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: TMZ.com, Cosmopolitan and E! Online
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian Is ‘Surprised’ by Kanye West's Declarations About Wanting Her Back Amid Divorce … Is there hope for Kimye?  Kanye West certainly thinks so — but Kim Kardashian is confident about closing their chapter.  —  Everything Kanye Has Said About Kim Kardashian Since Their Split
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
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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
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
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: Cosmopolitan, People.com and POPSUGAR
B.D. / Perez Hilton:
See Which Former Flame Scott Disick Has Reunited With For The Holidays!  —  Looks like Scott Disick is reigniting old flames this holiday season!  —  (Hey, no judgment!  Half of the rest of the world does it, too!  It's cuffing season for a reason, you know.)
Discussion: RADAR, Daily Mail and FemaleFirst
People.com:
Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim Have Split 5 Months After Confirming Romance  —  The pair were just together in a video Chrishell Stause posted on her Instagram this week  —  Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim have split, just five months after going public with their relationship.
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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
 
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Imogen Braddick / The Sun:
Jack Hedley dead: James Bond actor who starred in For Your Eyes Only dies aged 92 after short illness
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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:
Drew Barrymore had ‘ride of her life’ on Keanu Reeves' motorbike
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B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Oof! Lala Kent Sends Fans Into Tizzy Saying She's ‘Cut The Fat’ After Randall Emmett Breakup!
Discussion: Just Jared
Alexander Wolf / DuJour:
We Love Nicole Kidman
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Harry Styles Has Met Girlfriend Olivia Wilde's Kids
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Perez Hilton and Elle
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Siesta Key's Madisson Hausburg and Ish Soto Mourn Son After Stillborn Birth
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Page Six
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
They Do! RHOM's Alexia Echevarria Marries Todd Nepola in ‘Dream’ Wedding
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Antonio Brown's Ex-Chef Says NFL Star Has Settled Debt
Kara Warner / People.com:
Ben Affleck on How George Clooney Helped Him Maximize Time with His Kids While Filming The Tender Bar
Discussion: FemaleFirst
 

 
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Janko Roettgers / The Verge:
Redbox's owner, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, files for bankruptcy protection; Chicken Soup took on $325M in debt when it acquired Redbox in 2022

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
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Charlotte Klein / Vanity Fair:
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