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11:45 AM ET, December 24, 2021

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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.
Discussion: Bustle, Page Six and BuzzFeed News
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TMZ.com:
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.
Discussion: Page Six and Cosmopolitan
YouTube:
Jingle Bells  —  Provided to YouTube by Jabberwocky Publishing LLC dba Alpha Pup RecordsJingle Bells  · Kris Jenner  · Travis Barker  · Kourtney KardashianJingle Bells℗ 2021 KRA...
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Us Weekly and Apple Music
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
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
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Ryan Gilbey / The Guardian:
Kate Winslet: ‘I feel way cooler as a fortysomething actress than I ever imagined’
Discussion: Us Weekly, People.com and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Caitlyn Jenner Has Knee Replacement Surgery, Olympics Took Its Toll  —  CAITLYN JENNER UNDERGOES KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY ... Olympics Took Its Toll … Caitlyn Jenner's days as an Olympic star have caught up to her in a painful way — in the form of knee replacement surgery.
TMZ.com:
Travis Scott Gives Out Over 5,000 Toys to Houston Area Kids  —  TRAVIS SCOTT PLAYS SANTA CLAUS Gifts 5K 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
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: TMZ.com and Just Jared
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
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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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
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.
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
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
 
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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
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
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
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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
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Sandra Bernhard says ex-BFF Madonna's 'relationships just don't last'
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Find Out Which Harry Potter Star Tried to Slide Into Olivia Jade's DMs
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
How Pete Davidson Feels After Kanye West's Public Comments About Reconciling With Kim Kardashian
Discussion: E! Online
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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.

Cecilia Kang / New York Times:
A US FTC report on the data practices of Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and six other companies finds “vast surveillance” of consumers to monetize their information

Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
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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