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8:55 PM ET, December 23, 2021

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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: Us Weekly, Page Six and People.com
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Why Kate Winslet “Couldn't Stop Crying” When She Reunited With Leonardo DiCaprio After 3 Years  —  Kate Winslet will always have a spot for Leonardo DiCaprio in her heart (of the ocean).  The Oscar-winning actress recently spoke about why she's “bonded for life” with her Titanic co-star.
Discussion: Just Jared
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.
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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Phil Boucher / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Will Spend Christmas Day with Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and Suggest
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Last Spent Christmas Without Prince Philip 65 Years Ago — Here's Why
Discussion: Marie Claire
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: The Wrap, Page Six and Deadline
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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: FemaleFirst, 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 …
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
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
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
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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Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Jennifer Lopez seemingly gives subtle nod to Ben Affleck in cozy photo  —  Jennifer Lopez has given her fans an early Christmas present.  —  On Thursday, the “Hustlers” star shared a romantic Easter egg by posting an Instagram photo with a possible shoutout to boyfriend Ben Affleck.
Discussion: Just Jared
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Jaden Smith Reveals 10-Pound Weight Gain 2 Years After Family Intervention  —  Two years ago, Jaden Smith's family staged an intervention after he appeared too thin.  Find out where he is on his journey to good health.  —  Jaden Smith is looking and feeling healthier after putting on 10 pounds in two years.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Just Jared
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.
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.
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
 
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Andrea Caamano / HELLO!:
Nicole Kidman poses around the pool in black bra and high slit skirt - and fans notice funny detail
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Mónica Marie Zorrilla / Variety:
'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' Alum Kapil Talwalkar Joins ‘Charmed’ Season 4 Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
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: Dlisted and Us Weekly
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
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:
Kerry Katona documents painful procedures to remove fat to give her ‘a brand new face’
Discussion: FemaleFirst
 

 
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Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch:
A group published a project on Hugging Face that seemingly granted brief access to OpenAI's Sora, protesting what it calls duplicity and “art washing” by OpenAI

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X files an objection to including X accounts belonging or related to Infowars in the outlet's bankruptcy auction, arguing it has ownership of all X accounts

Karen Middleton / The Guardian:
Australia's AG updates national secrecy laws so journalists will no longer face prosecution for receiving secret government info even without making it public

 
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