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6:55 PM ET, December 23, 2021

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William Grimes / New York Times:
Joan Didion, ‘New Journalist’ Who Explored Culture and Chaos, Dies at 87  —  She established a distinctive voice in American fiction before turning to political reporting and screenplay writing.  But it was California, her native state, that provided her with her richest material.
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, The Wrap and Deadline
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Sharnaz Shahid / HELLO!:
The Queen's first Christmas guests revealed after last minute change … The Queen will be joined by a handful of family members this Christmas, it has been confirmed.  A spokesperson for Clarence House announced that her eldest son, Prince Charles, and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall will be among the guests this year.
Discussion: Daily Mail
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Last Spent Christmas Without Prince Philip 65 Years Ago — Here's Why
Discussion: Marie Claire
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Chris Noth emerges amid sex assault allegations, says he'll ‘let the chips fall’  —  Chris Noth is letting “the chips fall where they may” as the number of women accusing him of sexual assault continues to rise.  —  “You have my statement right?  My statement is out, I rest by my statement …
Discussion: Just Jared and Suggest
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Antoinette Bueno‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Tiffany Haddish Says She's ‘Disappointed’ in Ex Common's Comments on Their Breakup (Exclusive)  —  Tiffany Haddish is getting candid about her split from Common.  In this exclusive clip from her new interview with FOX SOUL's Hollywood Unlocked Uncensored with Jason Lee, the comedian says she was …
Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Find Out Which Harry Potter Star Tried to Slide Into Olivia Jade's DMs  —  Dancing With the Stars alum Olivia Jade gets plenty of fan mail, but one surprising celeb tried to strike up a convo.  Plus find out who she's reached out to herself!  —  Leave it to a slick Slytherin to try to wiggle into those DMs.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Ryan Gilbey / The Guardian:
Kate Winslet: ‘I feel way cooler as a fortysomething actress than I ever imagined’  —  The star of one of 2021's biggest TV hits, Mare of Easttown, talks about weepy reunions with Leonardo DiCaprio, binging Ted Lasso and middle-aged women taking over our screens
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and People.com
TMZ.com:
Kyle Kuzma And Winnie Harlow Back Together Five Months After Split  —  KYLE KUZMA, WINNIE HARLOW WE'RE DATING AGAIN!!! ...  5 Months After Split  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Love isn't dead after all — NBA baller Kyle Kuzma and supermodel Winnie Harlow are officially dating again ... just five months after breaking up.
Discussion: New York Post and RADAR
YouTube:
UNCHARTED - Official Trailer 2 (HD)  —  The race for the greatest treasure is on... if they can survive each other first.  Watch the trailer for #UnchartedMovie, exclusively in movie theaters February...
Discussion: People.com and Just Jared
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Kate Middleton Calls Pandemic a ‘Bleak Time’ in Comforting Message Ahead of Christmas Concert  —  Kate praised frontline workers and noted how “we've also realized how much we need each other” because of the pandemic  —  Kate Middleton is reflecting on the coronavirus pandemic and offering a message of hope.
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton talks ‘special’ place with Prince William as she decorates Westminster Abbey for Christmas concert
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, FemaleFirst and Daily Star
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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Julie Mazziotta / People.com:
James Corden Has Lost 28 Lbs. in the Last Year: ‘I Feel Incredible’  —  The late-night host and WW ambassador says that “for the first time, the weight I've lost hasn't come back”  —  No more yo-yo dieting for James Corden — he's finally found a weight loss plan that works for him.
Discussion: Just Jared
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Is Getting Major Twitter Backlash Thanks to a Contestant Being Denied Her Audi  —  “Merry Christmas, you Scrooges!!!”  —  Wheel of Fortune  —  fans are not happy with the show after last night's episode saw a contestant lose her prize thanks to a weird technicality.
Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Drake honors late Virgil Abloh with new tattoo  —  Drake is honoring Virgil Abloh in a permanent way.  —  The 35-year-old rapper paid tribute to the late Louis Vuitton and Off-White designer, who died at the age of 41 on Nov. 28, by adding a special new tattoo to his collection.
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.
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
‘Spider-Man’ star Jacob Batalon details how he lost 112 pounds  —  Jacob Batalon is following in Spider-Man's footsteps and working on his fitness.  —  The “Spider-Man: No Way Home” star detailed in a new interview how he lost 112 pounds since the end of 2019, when he first decided to embark …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Us Weekly, Just Jared and E! Online
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid Split Ahead of the Holidays: They're ‘No Longer Dating’ After 2 Years Together … Pressing pause!  Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid are “on a break” after dating more than two years, a source confirms to Us Weekly.  —  Celebrity Splits of 2021: Stars Who Broke Up This Year
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, E! Online and Just Jared
Mónica Marie Zorrilla / Variety:
'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' Alum Kapil Talwalkar Joins ‘Charmed’ Season 4 Cast (EXCLUSIVE) … “Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist” alum Kapil Talwalkar has joined the “Charmed” reboot's fourth season on The CW.  The Indian American actor, who played Tobin in the NBC musical dramedy and its follow-up special …
 
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E! Online:
The Bachelorette's Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya's Wedding Might Be Here Sooner Than You Think
Discussion: The Sun and Us Weekly
Andrea Caamano / HELLO!:
Nicole Kidman poses around the pool in black bra and high slit skirt - and fans notice funny detail
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Andrea Caamano / HELLO!:
Madonna's children take over mum's Instagram to share incredible message ahead of Christmas
Jazz Tangcay / Variety:
Critics Choice Awards Ceremony Postponed Due to Omicron Concerns
Discussion: Us Weekly and Dlisted
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
See the Shocking Moment a Snake Bit Singer Maeta's Face During Music Video Shoot
Discussion: All Access Music and Perez Hilton
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Jaden Smith Reveals 10-Pound Weight Gain 2 Years After Family Intervention
Discussion: Just Jared
James Queally / Los Angeles Times:
Top aide to Los Angeles D.A. George Gascón arrested on suspicion of public intoxication
Discussion: RADAR and New York Post
 Earlier Picks: 
Emlyn Travis / E! Online:
You Need to See What Happened When Mariah Carey and Daughter Monroe Went to McDonald's
Discussion: Page Six
Katie Campione / People.com:
Britney Spears Sings and Calls Out Her Family on Social Media: ‘I Needed to be My Own Cheerleader’
Discussion: Metro.co.uk and Dlisted
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Sandra Bernhard says ex-BFF Madonna's 'relationships just don't last'
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Stacey Solomon in disbelief and ‘could cry’ as eldest son Zachary, 13, goes on his first ever date
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
Bethan Edwards / Daily Star:
Simon Cowell is ‘forced to delay’ release of his debut children's books with son Eric
Discussion: The Sun and FemaleFirst
Bethan Edwards / Daily Star:
Kerry Katona documents painful procedures to remove fat to give her ‘a brand new face’
Discussion: FemaleFirst
 

 
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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