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7:55 AM ET, December 24, 2021

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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
James Franco Accusers Say He ‘Continues to Downplay’ Their Experiences in Response to His Interview  —  James Franco said in an interview this week that he has “been doing a lot of work” on himself  —  Two women who accused James Franco of sexual misconduct are criticizing him as insensitive to …
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James Franco / Perez Hilton:
James Franco Accusers' Attorneys SLAM Confession Of ‘Consensual’ Sex With Students!  —  Was James Franco trying to come clean in his candid interview this week?  Or was the whole thing just an exercise in evading responsibility for his actions?  —  The Pineapple Express star spoke to Jess Cagle …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, TMZ.com and Queerty
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, People.com and Page Six
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Why Kate Winslet “Couldn't Stop Crying” When She Reunited With Leonardo DiCaprio After 3 Years
Discussion: Just Jared
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 and Just Jared
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TMZ.com:
Travis Scott Gives Out Over 2,000 Toys to Houston Area Kids  —  TRAVIS SCOTT PLAYS SANTA CLAUS Gifts 2K Kids Toys In HOU  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Travis Scott and his foundation are working around the clock to make sure kids in his hometown of Houston don't go without a little something to bring home some holiday cheer.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and New York Post
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.
Tashara Jones / Page Six:
Why former Nickelodeon star Kel Mitchell was celibate for three years  —  Sex with lots of women was not “All That.”  —  Kel Mitchell — who rose to fame on Nickelodeon in the '90s — said sleeping with lots of women in his 20s and “mixing spiritually” was harmful, leading the actor to celibacy for three years.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Jessica Lester / The Sun:
Carol Vorderman sizzles in a tight top and workout leggings as she shows off her hourglass frame  —  CAROL Vorderman set her fans' pulses racing as she took to her Instagram stories in a tight busty top and workout leggings on Thursday.  —  The former Countdown host showed off her hourglass figure …
Discussion: Daily Star
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 …
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: FemaleFirst
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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
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Madelyn Cline Has ‘Been Spending a Lot of Time’ With Zack Bia After Chase Stokes Split: 'They're Cute Together' … Ready for her next serious relationship?  Madelyn Cline sparked dating rumors with Zack Bia one month after news broke of her split from Chase Stokes, but she has yet …
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, Just Jared and RADAR
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
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
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
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
Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Nirvana Fires Back In ‘Nevermind’ Naked Baby Lawsuit, Says Case Was Filed Too Late  —  The band said the case has a fatal-flaw: It was filed years after the statute of limitations had run out, by a man who had long embraced the image.  —  Nirvana is firing back at a recent lawsuit that claims …
Discussion: Stereogum and Variety
Andrea Caamano / HELLO!:
Nicole Kidman poses around the pool in black bra and high slit skirt - and fans notice funny detail … Christmas might be a few days away, but Nicole Kidman is still in full work mode!  The Hollywood actress has taken part in another interview and photoshoot to promote her new film …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
 
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Cydney Yeates / Metro.co.uk:
Oti Mabuse ‘unlikely’ to return to Strictly Come Dancing now she's a Dancing On Ice judge
Discussion: Daily Star
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
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
Emlyn Travis / E! Online:
You Need to See What Happened When Mariah Carey and Daughter Monroe Went to McDonald's
Discussion: Just Jared and 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: Dlisted and Metro.co.uk
 Earlier Picks: 
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Sandra Bernhard says ex-BFF Madonna's 'relationships just don't last'
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
‘Spider-Man’ star Jacob Batalon details how he lost 112 pounds
Discussion: TMZ.com
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
How Pete Davidson Feels After Kanye West's Public Comments About Reconciling With Kim Kardashian
Discussion: E! Online
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
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

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

 
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