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2:55 PM ET, December 26, 2021

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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 …
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TMZ.com:
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, on Dec. 15 …
Discussion: Deadline
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...
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Lauren Cox / Page Six:
Abigail Breslin posts about ‘holiday grief’ after losing dad to COVID-19  —  Abigail Breslin is wishing fans a happy “holiday grief season” after her dad, Michael Breslin, died from COVID-19 earlier this year.  —  “I'm not gonna lie.  This is a weird one for me.
Discussion: E! Online, Us Weekly and People.com
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
Jessica Lester / The Sun:
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock shares snap of rarely-seen children as they pose in matching pyjamas  —  LITTLE Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has shared a sweet snap of her rarely-seen children as they posed in matching pyjamas on Christmas Day.  —  The singing star and her footballing …
Discussion: Daily Star
Amelia Beltrao / The Sun:
Janice Long dead - Ex-Top of the Pops presenter dies aged 66 after battle with ‘short illness’  —  FORMER Top of the Pops host and BBC radio presenter Janice Long has died at the age of 66.  —  Long died at home on Christmas Day following a “short illness” with her family, her agent confirmed.
Discussion: Daily Star
Amanda Devlin / The Sun:
Jamie Redknapp shares sweet moment dad Harry met his newborn son for the first time  —  JAMIE Redknapp has shared the sweet moment his dad Harry met his newborn son for the first time.  —  Granddad Harry smiled for the camera as he cradled baby Raphael.  —  Instagram  —  Harry Redknapp with his grandson[/caption]
Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
JoJo Engaged to Actor Dexter Darden  —  JoJo got some bling with real meaning behind it for XMAS ... an engagement ring!!!  —  Actor Dexter Darden popped the question on Christmas Day, which also happens to be her birthday.  JoJo just dropped the news ... “Forever with YOU?  Sign me UP.
Discussion: People.com and POPSUGAR
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 …
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
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: The Blast, Just Jared and Bustle
 
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TMZ.com:
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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:
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