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12:30 PM ET, December 27, 2021

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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Jean-Marc Vallée Dies: Director Of ‘Dallas Buyers Club,’ ‘Big Little Lies’ & ‘Sharp Objects’ Was 58  —  Jean-Marc Vallée has died suddenly at age 58.  The Canadian writer, director, editor and producer won Emmy Awards and a DGA Award for Big Little Lies and was Oscar nominated …
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Just Jared:
Jean-Marc Vallée Dead - ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ & ‘Big Little Lies’ Director Dies at 58  —  Jean-Marc Vallée has passed away.  —  The Canadian director, producer, and writer suddenly passed away at the age of 58 at his cabin outside Quebec City on Sunday (December 26), according to Deadline.
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Kanye West Buys House Directly Across from Kim Kardashian for Over Asking Price  —  He shelled out an extra $421,000 to own this place.  —  are going to be neighbors.  The former couple might be getting a divorce, but Kanye reportedly purchased the house across the street from his ex—for well over the asking price.
Discussion: The Sun, TMZ.com, Daily Mail, RADAR and DIRT
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Meghan Markle Gets Published Statement From U.K. Tabloid About Her Legal Victory Against Them  —  Meghan Markle received a holiday gift from a British newspaper she sued over its publication of excerpts of a private latter she wrote her estranged dad.  —  Meghan Markle got a Christmas gift from a U.K. tabloid.
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Meghan King Confirms ‘Devastating’ Split From Husband Cuffe Owens After 2 Months: ‘Not What I Imagined’ … Going their separate ways.  After a whirlwind romance, Meghan King and Cuffe Owens have split.  —  Meghan King and Jim Edmonds' Ups and Downs Over the Years  —  “I am rattled.
Discussion: E! Online, People.com and Just Jared
Bryan Brunati / The Sun:
Khloe Kardashian's nemesis Jordyn Woods almost slips out of sexy crop top in new photos amid Tristan Thompson scandal  —  KHLOE Kardashian's nemesis Jordyn Woods almost slipped out of her sexy Christmas outfit in new photos she shared on social media.  —  This comes as Tristan Thompson continues …
Discussion: Celebrity Insider and Just Jared
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
David Beckham roasted for standing on tippy-toes in family Christmas photo  —  The kids are keeping him on his toes.  —  David Beckham was roasted on social media after eagle-eyed fans noticed he was standing on his tippy-toes in his family's 2021 Christmas photo.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner Obsessed Fan Arrested for Violating Restraining Order  —  KYLIE JENNER OBSESSED FAN ARRESTED ... Violates Restraining Order At Her Bev Hills Home  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 29 … Kylie Jenner can take a small measure of comfort knowing a restraining order sometimes works …
Discussion: RADAR
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes First Pandemic-Era Movie to Smash $1 Billion Milestone Globally … “Spider-Man: No Way Home” unwrapped the best Christmas gift of all, becoming the first pandemic-era movie to cross $1 billion at the global box office.  —  Sony's comic-book epic has eclipsed …
Israel Salas-Rodriguez / The Sun:
Candy Palmater dead at 53 - Comedian Trailer Park Boys star passes away in ‘sudden death’  —  TRAILER Park Boys star Candy Palmater passed away “suddenly” on Christmas Day, as the comedian's wife pays homage to the beloved actress.  —  Palmater's wife, Denise Tompkins …
Discussion: Daily Star and People.com
Kristy Dawson / TeessideLive:
Teesside radio presenter dies on Christmas Eve after being taken into hospital with coronavirus  —  Simon Bolton, who had worked on Zetland FM in Redcar since its launch in 2015, had covid - but it's currently unclear exactly how he died  —  A Teesside radio presenter died on Christmas Eve …
Discussion: The Sun
Jessica Wakefield / The Sun:
How many kids do Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have?  —  AFTER meeting at the Golden Globes in 2007 and going on to tie the knot in 2012, they've become one of Hollywood's most loved couples.  —  The two superstars have two children together.  —  2017 Invision
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Richard Sandomir / New York Times:
Wanda Young, Motown Hitmaker With the Marvelettes, Dies at 78  —  She was the lead voice on “Don't Mess With Bill” and other songs written by Smokey Robinson, who said she “had this little voice that was sexy to me.”  —  Wanda Young, one of the lead singers of the Marvelettes …
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TMZ.com:
Marvelettes Singer Wanda Young Dead at 78
Discussion: Deadline
 
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Bella Hadid volunteers at food bank for Christmas
Erin Hill / People.com:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Take George, Charlotte and Louis to Church on Christmas Morning
Discussion: Elle and Cele|bitchy
Andrew Whiteford / The Sun:
Tom Walker says he owes Kate Middleton ‘big time’ after their carol collaboration
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Desiree Murphy / Page Six:
Demi Lovato debuts ‘fresh start’ buzzcut, reunites with family for Christmas
Discussion: E! Online
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks' Relationship Timeline
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TMZ.com:
JoJo Engaged to Actor Dexter Darden
Discussion: FemaleFirst, POPSUGAR and People.com
Jessica Lester / The Sun:
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock shares snap of rarely-seen children as they pose in matching pyjamas
Discussion: Daily Star
Amanda Devlin / The Sun:
Jamie Redknapp shares sweet moment dad Harry met his newborn son for the first time
Discussion: Daily Star
Annabel Nugent / The Independent:
Paul Bettany: 'I'm 50 years old now and still keeping these wounds fresh'
Discussion: Just Jared and Hollywood Reporter
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer plans to leave the company at the end of the year; she has been with the company since 2004

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

 
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