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11:30 AM ET, December 23, 2021

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Nate Day / Fox News:
‘Home Alone’ star Devin Ratray arrested on domestic violence charges in Oklahoma, released on bond  —  The actor allegedly tried to strangle his girlfriend during an argument  —  Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for December 22  —  “Home Alone” actor Devin Ratray was arrested …
Discussion: Page Six
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Katie Campione / People.com:
Home Alone's Devin Ratray Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Strangle Girlfriend  —  The arrest comes a week after Oklahoma City authorities told PEOPLE they considered the matter to be closed and did not expect any arrests in the case  —  Former Home Alone actor Devin Ratray was arrested …
Discussion: Just Jared and WCTI-TV
TMZ.com:
‘Home Alone’ Star Devin Ratray Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges  —  ‘HOME ALONE’ STAR DEVIN RATRAY ARRESTED ON DV CHARGES ... After Spat with Ex-GF  —  Buzz McCallister is probably gonna be the one who's home alone for Christmas this time around — because he got arrested for beating …
Discussion: Daily Star, FemaleFirst and The Sun
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
How Pete Davidson Feels After Kanye West's Public Comments About Reconciling With Kim Kardashian … Not bothered!  As his romance with Kim Kardashian heats up, Pete Davidson isn't concerned about Kanye West's repeated attempts to reconcile with his estranged wife.
Discussion: E! Online
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton talks ‘special’ place with Prince William as she decorates Westminster Abbey for Christmas concert … The Duchess of Cambridge has revealed her excitement over hosting her Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey, a place she said is “really special to William and me,” in a new specially recorded message.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Daily Star and Cele|bitchy
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Lanford Beard / People.com:
Princess Anne's Husband Positive for COVID Ahead of Queen Elizabeth's First Christmas Without Prince Philip  —  Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence are isolating in Gloucestershire, which will force them to miss a Christmas Day visit with the Queen
Discussion: Daily Mail, HELLO! and Just Jared
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.
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Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry share first photo of baby Lilibet on Christmas card  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared the first photo of their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana, as part of their 2021 Christmas card, released six months after the birth of their second child.
People.com:
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler Are Dating: ‘She Seems Really Happy,’ Says Source  —  The supermodel and actor were spotted out together in Los Angeles earlier this week  —  Things are heating up between Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler.  —  After the pair were spotted out together in Los Angeles on Sunday …
Bethan Edwards / Daily Star:
Kerry Katona documents painful procedures to remove fat to give her ‘a brand new face’  —  Kerry Katona shares new YouTube video showing painful procedures following saying ‘this is not how I wanted to spend Christmas’ after she tests positive for Covid  —  Kerry Katona shows off series …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Bethan Edwards / Daily Star:
Simon Cowell is ‘forced to delay’ release of his debut children's books with son Eric  —  Music and TV mogul Simon Cowell was expected to launch three of seven children's books with son Eric this year but they are now delayed and set to be released next year
Discussion: The Sun and FemaleFirst
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Stacey Solomon in disbelief and ‘could cry’ as eldest son Zachary, 13, goes on his first ever date  —  STACEY Solomon was overcome with emotion yesterday as she revealed her eldest son Zachary, 13, went on his first date.  —  The 32-year-old took to her Instagram story and informed …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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
Discussion: E! Online and Cosmopolitan
YouTube:
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023 Movie) Announcement  —  Be seeing you. 3.24.23.Subscribe to the LIONSGATE YouTube Channel for the latest movie trailers, clips, and more: http://www.johnwick.movie/https:// www.faceb...
Discussion: Deadline, The Wrap and Just Jared
The Hollywood Reporter:
Michael Keaton Joining ‘Batgirl’  —  The actor is already reprising the role of Batman for the first time in 30 years in ‘The Flash.’  —  Michael Keaton is answering the Batsignal once again.  —  The actor has joined Batgirl, the HBO Max film from Warner Bros. and DC centering on fan-favorite hero Barbara Gordon.
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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Kate Aurthur / Variety:
Docuseries on the Duggars and Other Reality TV Families Coming From ‘LuLaRich’ Team at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE)
Tristan Balagtas / People.com:
Sister Wives Sneak Peek: Kody Brown Reacts to Wives' Criticisms About His COVID Rules — ‘Pissing Me Off’
Discussion: Daily Mail
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Mark Wright reveals he's cancer-free after having 4.7in tumour removed
Discussion: Daily Star
Timothy Sigsworth / The Sun:
Lucy Fallon ‘splits’ from footballer boyfriend Ryan Ledson just 3 months after moving in together and is spotted on Raya
Discussion: Daily Star
 Earlier Picks: 
Variety:
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Red Carpet Postponed Due to COVID Concerns
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 …
Simon Hattenstone / The Guardian:
Russell T Davies: ‘I genuinely thought - who wants to watch a show about Aids?’
Discussion: Queerty
Caitlyn Hitt / The Sun:
Kourtney Kardashian goes pantless in just green lingerie & red thigh-high boots in scandalous Christmas throwback photo
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Paul Vieira / Dow Jones Newswires:
Netflix, Disney, and other US streaming companies ask a Canadian court to block imposition of a fee of 5% of sales to help finance local news and other content

Scott Roxborough / The Hollywood Reporter:
Germany's government pledges to add a 30% film/TV production tax incentive, effective as early as January 2025; Australia raised its rebate to 30% on July 1

Samantha Waldenberg / CNN:
ABC News plans to air an interview with President Biden “in its entirety as a primetime special”, at 8pm ET on July 5; a transcript will also be available

 
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