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People.com:
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, Former ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ DJ and ‘SYTYCD’ All-Star, Dead at 40  —  Stephen “tWitch” Boss' wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his passing in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE: “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
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TMZ.com:
‘Ellen’ DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Dead at 40 by Suicide  —  9:49 AM PT — Ellen DeGeneres just paid tribute to her friend, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, writing, “I'm heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light.  He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart.  I will miss him.
People.com:
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss's Wife Allison Holker Speaks Out on His Legacy: He ‘Lit Up Every Room He Stepped Into’
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss and Wife Allison Holker's Relationship Timeline
TMZ.com:
DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Checked Into Motel One Day Before Body Was Found  —  DJ STEPHEN ‘TWITCH’ BOSS CHECKED INTO MOTEL ONE DAY BEFORE BODY FOUND ... No Indication He Was Upset  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 7.6K … We're learning more about the details surrounding the sudden and tragic death of DJ Stephen …
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Amy Lamare / E! Online:
Justin Timberlake Reflects on “Heartbreaking” Death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Friend of 20 Years
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss' cause of death revealed
People.com:
Kate Middleton ‘Is a Big Hugger,’ Says Friend, Pushing Back on Meghan Markle's Claims of ‘Formality’  —  In the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan, Meghan Markle said she was surprised by Kate and Prince William's formality behind closed doors  —  Kate Middleton greets everyone with a “big hug and kiss,” according to a friend.
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People.com:
Inside Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Netflix Series — and the Palace Reaction
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Inside King Charles III, Prince William and Harry's ‘Bittersweet’ Christmas Plans Without Queen Elizabeth II: It'll Be ‘Sad’
Discussion: HELLO! and Full Feed
WSB-TV:
Atlanta rapper Gunna released after pleading guilty to RICO charge  —  Rapper Gunna released on plea deal in RICO case after 7 months  —  ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Gunna has been released from jail after he pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge in a sweeping gang indictment against him …
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Eddie Murphy to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at 2023 Golden Globes  —  The six-time Golden Globe nominee will accept the honor at the 80th annual Golden Globes on Jan. 10  —  Eddie Murphy will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.  —  The 61-year-old actor will receive the award …
Kelly Fisher / iHeartCountry Radio:
Kelsea Ballerini Gets ‘Brutally Honest And Vulnerable’ In Podcast Episode  —  Kelsea Ballerini opened up in a “brutally honest and vulnerable chat” with Jade Iovine on a new podcast episode on Tuesday (December 13), fittingly named with inspiration from one of the relatable tracks on Ballerini's latest album, “Doin' My Best.”
Discussion: Just Jared
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Céline Gounder / Fútbol with Grant Wahl:
A note from Grant's wife, Céline Gounder  —  First and foremost, on behalf of myself and our family, I want to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of support, love, and sympathy from around the world.  This continues to be a very difficult and painful time as we grieve a beloved husband, brother, and friend.
Anna Grace Lee / New York Times:
Are You Ready for Dresses Over Jeans Again?  —  Katie Holmes's recent red carpet outfit caused a stir online.  Her stylist takes us behind the look.  —  To some, the early 2000s were a fashion fever dream.  Juicy Couture tracksuits.  Hoodies under blazers.  Wrists crowded with rainbow rubber bracelets.
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Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Katie Holmes' stylist defends controversial dress-over-jeans Jingle Ball outfit
Discussion: BuzzFeed News
Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Nick Cannon Shares Why He and Alyssa Scott Didn't Want Son to Undergo Chemotherapy Before Death  —  Nick Cannon is opening up about the months he and Alyssa Scott spent between learning of son Zen's cancer diagnosis and his death.  —  In an episode of Paramount+'s The Checkup with Dr. David Agus …
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
Margot Robbie and Carey Mulligan on ‘Babylon’ Orgies and Why ‘Barbie’ Will Be ‘Everything You Dreamed Of’ … Actually, on “Maestro,” which I just finished, I was talking to Steve Morrow, the sound guy, and he was like, “I worked on ‘Babylon.’ It's incredible.”
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Reese Witherspoon Headlines ‘All Stars’ Comedy Series, Nabbed By Amazon With 2-Season Order From Hello Sunshine & Aline Brosh McKenna  —  EXCLUSIVE: In a major bidding war among top streamers, Amazon has landed All Stars, a half-hour comedy series starring and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon …
Paige Strout / E! Online:
Antonio Banderas Reveals Stepdaughter Dakota Johnson's Sweet Nickname for Him  —  Watch: Antonio Banderas Talks Friendship With Salma Hayek  —  Some bonds last forever.  —  Antonio Banderas may no longer be married to Dakota Johnson's mother Melanie Griffith, but the two have maintained …
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and Daily Mail
Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Netflix TV Exec Weighs In: ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Henry Cavill's ‘Witcher’ Exit and ‘Stunning’ Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’  —  When Netflix renewed Neil Gaiman's “The Sandman” last month, the streamer was careful not to call the next chapter of the comic book adaptation a second season — but did not explain why.
 
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