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2:45 AM ET, December 26, 2021

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TMZ.com:
THE MARVELETTES SINGER WANDA YOUNG DEAD AT 78  —  Wanda Young — one of the few remaining members of The Marvelettes — has died.  —  The legendary singer's daughter, Meta Ventress, confirmed the news to the New York Times Saturday — saying her mother had passed almost two weeks ago …
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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 …
Discussion: Daily Star
YouTube:
Bridgerton |  Season Two Date Announcement |  Netflix  —  Bridgerton premiered one year ago today - Happy Anniversary, dear readers.  To commemorate the occasion, Lady Whistledown has gotten her readers a very specia...
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Bridgerton’: Netflix Sets Season 2 Premiere Date, Reveals More Plot Details - Watch Announcement  —  On Christmas Day 2020, Netflix launched Shondaland's first series for the streamer, Bridgerton, a Regency England drama that became a worldwide phenomenon.  To mark the one-year anniversary …
Annabel Nugent / The Independent:
Paul Bettany: 'I'm 50 years old now and still keeping these wounds fresh'  —  As he stars as the arrogant Duke of Argyll in BBC's ‘A Very British Scandal’, he talks to , Annabel Nugent about self-doubt, death, his period of homelessness and a fair few tabloid scandals of his own...
Discussion: Just Jared and Hollywood Reporter
Shannon Power / The Sun:
Peter Andre enjoys cosy Christmas morning with Princess and Junior before they head to Katie Price's for dinner  —  PETER Andre cuddled up close to his family on Christmas morning including his oldest kids Junior and Princess.  —  The two siblings, aged 16 and 14, posed happily with their dad …
Discussion: Daily Star
Pamela McClintock / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes Sony's Top-Grossing Pic of All Time at U.S. Box Office  —  To boot, the superhero tentpole is on the verge of crossing the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office in a pandemic era first. … Sony and Marvel's superhero sensation earned $19.7 million …
Discussion: Daily Mail and justjared.com
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
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton ‘Smashed’ Her TV Debut Playing a Poignant Song on the Piano at Her Carol Service
Discussion: Glamour
Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
Peloton Announces Collaboration with Taylor Swift for Exclusive Red (Taylor's Version) Classes  —  We don't know about you, but we're feeling ... like it's time for a spin class!  —  FB  —  More  —  The long wait is over: Taylor Swift's music will officially be used in Peloton's classes.
Discussion: Bustle
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.
Jill Robinson / The Sun:
Emily Atack declares ‘f*** Covid’ as she's forced to spend Christmas Day without her mum  —  EMILY Atack declared ‘f*** Covid’ after she's been forced to spend Christmas Day without her mum.  —  The 32-year-old is extremely close to her mother Kate Robbins, but took to Instagram to reveal …
Discussion: Daily Star
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TMZ.com:
What's The Big Frigin' Xmas Difference?  —  Don't let these two almost identical images of Amanda Holden put you on the naughty list!  Get your milk and cookies ready and see if you can spot the sneaky switches!  —  The celebrity personality and judge of “Britain's Got Talent” …
Discussion: Daily Star
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: RADAR and Just Jared
 
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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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