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4:35 PM ET, December 22, 2021

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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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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
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, Us Weekly 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
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Gives Offset $2 Million Check at His Birthday Party  —  Offset just got $2 million richer!!  That is... after Cardi B gifted him a fat check at his celeb-filled, sneaker-themed birthday bash.  —  Offset turned the big 3- earlier this month, and last night he and Cardi turned things waaaay …
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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
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...
People.com:
Kim Kardashian 'Won't See' Pete Davidson Over Christmas Holiday: Source  —  Kim Kardashian will spend Christmas with her four children, a source tells PEOPLE  —  Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson will celebrate Christmas apart amid their burgeoning romance.
Discussion: Just Jared and The Sun
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian Is ‘Surprised’ by Kanye West's Declarations About Wanting Her Back Amid Divorce
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
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
Variety:
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Red Carpet Postponed Due to COVID Concerns … “Out of an abundance of caution, we will be postponing the ‘Boba Fett’ fan event,” the studio said in a statement Wednesday morning.  “It will be relocated to the 8th of February in celebration of the finale.”
Discussion: Just Jared
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
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People.com:
Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim Have Split 5 Months After Confirming Romance
 
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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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TMZ.com:
Brett Oppenheim Says Jason Loved Chrishell More Than Anybody Despite Split
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Tom Sykes / The Daily Beast:
Meghan Markle May Be Forced to Testify in Prince Andrew Lawsuit
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Drew Barrymore had ‘ride of her life’ on Keanu Reeves' motorbike
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Harry Styles Has Met Girlfriend Olivia Wilde's Kids
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
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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

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
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