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Kardashian Jenner Christmas Eve Party Scaled Back Because of COVID  —  The annual Kardashian/Jenner Christmas Eve party will be scaled way back for the second year in a row thanks to COVID-19 ... but that doesn't mean the fam won't be able to do a little celebrating themselves.
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian Drop a Cover of “Jingle Bells” with Travis Barker  —  Santa who?  Never heard of him.  —  Kris Jenner  —  works harder," the momager just inexplicably blessed the world with a rendition of “Jingle Bells,” brought to you by “Kravis Records.
Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton ‘Smashed’ Her TV Debut Playing a Poignant Song on the Piano at Her Carol Service  —  The Duchess of Cambridge asked singer Tom Walker to take part in her Together at Christmas carol service — and suggested she accompany him!  —  FB  —  More
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Duchess Kate Gets Into the Christmas Spirit by Playing the Piano During TV Special … Showcasing her talent!  Duchess Kate rang in the holiday season by playing the piano during the Royal Carols: Together at Christmas concert on Friday, December 24.  —  Royal Family Christmas Traditions: Everything We Know
Discussion: Daily Star and The List
Scott Feinberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
Oscars: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Team Plans Best Picture Push, Tom Holland Open to Hosting (Exclusive)  —  Holland, Marvel chief Kevin Feige, Sony chief Tom Rothman and producer Amy Pascal speak with The Hollywood Reporter in the aftermath of their film's strong critical and historic commercial debut.
Discussion: People.com, The Wrap and Just Jared
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Joe Biden's nephew Cuffe Biden Owens, Meghan King split after 2 months of marriage  —  That was fast!  —  Joe Biden's nephew Cuffe Biden Owens and former “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Meghan King have broken up a little over two months after tying the knot, a source told Page Six.
Discussion: Just Jared
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
John Travolta Shares Intimate Look at Christmas Celebration in Maine with Children Ella and Ben  —  The actor shared a video set to a song by daughter Ella which shows the family boarding a jet headed for a snowy Christmas Eve  —  John Travolta is sending well wishes on Christmas.
Marcus Jones / EW.com:
Michael B. Jordan wanted his A Journal for Jordan nude scene to be ‘sophisticated’ and ‘elevated’  —  The actor, who bares his butt in the new romance film, tells EW, “You wanna save those moments of being vulnerable for the right project.”  —  More  —  A Journal for Jordan  —  TYPE  — Book
Discussion: People.com
Emily Smith / Page Six:
James Franco to be deposed over alleged Amber Heard affair  —  James Franco's woes just keep mounting up.  —  After causing a backlash by admitting he slept with his students, Page Six has exclusively learned that Franco has been served in the long-running legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Oprah Welcomes Gayle King's Grandson with ‘Lion King’ Chant, ‘Circle of Life’  —  Oprah knows how to celebrate the birth of a child ... with a pretty awesome chant right out of “The Lion King!”  —  Oprah, Stedman and various loved ones perched themselves on the front porch of her Montecito estate …
Discussion: Page Six
Alexia Fernández / People.com:
Alec Baldwin Says He's ‘Trying to Get Through a Tough Time’ as He Thanks His Supporters: WATCH  —  Alec Baldwin posted a video on Instagram in which he thanked his supporters for “kind” messages and admitted he was going through “a really tough time” since the Rust shooting
Discussion: Dlisted
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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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 …
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Tashara Jones / Page Six:
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Oliver Darcy / Status:
New York Magazine says Olivia Nuzzi is on leave after admitting a personal relationship with a campaign figure; sources: the person is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

 
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