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Calie Schepp / EW.com:
Ryan Seacrest prefers New Years Rockin' Eve to be a booze-less broadcast — The host says “it's probably a good idea” that CNN decided to restrict libations for anchors on their upcoming New Year's Eve broadcast. “I don't advocate drinking when one is on the air,” he tells EW. … More
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Jon Blistein / Rolling Stone:
Jo Mersa Marley, Grandson of Bob Marley and Son of Stephen, Dead at 31 — A musician in his own right, Mersa had released a pair of EPs and was aiming “to do something new with my roots,” as he once told Rolling Stone … A cause of death was not immediately given.
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Gervonta Davis Slapped Woman With Closed Hand, Leaving Abrasion, Cops Say — COPS: GERVONTA DAVIS SLAPPED WOMAN WITH CLOSED HAND ... Left Abrasion Inside Lip — EXCLUSIVE — Cops say Gervonta Davis roughed up a woman in Florida on Tuesday afternoon — slapping her with a “closed hand” …
Marisa Sullivan / People.com:
Ariana Grande Sends Christmas Gifts to Children Across Manchester: ‘Thank You Ariana’ — Ariana Grande has given back to Manchester ever since a suicide bomber tragically killed 22 people at her May 2017 concert — Ariana Grande served as a real-life Santa to sick children across Manchester, England this Christmas.
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Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski are over already — Davidkowski, we hardly knew ye. — Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski are already over, Page Six had learned. — Davidson and the model-turned-author, who split with husband Sebastian Bear-McClard in September, were first linked in November.
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Shafiq Najib / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Says Her Employees Intentionally Wear Color-Coordinated Outfits: ‘I Have Uniforms’ — “It's not like hey, this is like, your uniform. It's just color palettes,” the Kardashians star explained in an interview on Angie Martinez's IRL podcast — Kim Kardashian is an expert at aesthetic.
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Emma Roberts celebrates ‘angel’ son Rhodes' 2nd birthday with rare photo — Emma Roberts' son, Rhodes, is 2! — The actress celebrated her little one's birthday Tuesday with an Instagram photo showing him standing on a couch in Christmas pajamas to look out a window.
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Mirror.co.uk:
John Bird dies aged 86 as Bremner, Bird and Fortune co-star leads tributes — Bremner, Bird and Fortune star John Bird has died at the age of 86 as his former co-star Rory Bremner leads tributes — John Bird died peacefully on Christmas Eve aged 86, his representatives have confirmed.
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Usher heartbroken as grandmother dies on Christmas Eve — Pop star Usher has been left heartbroken after his beloved grandmother passed away on Christmas Eve (24.12.22) … Usher's beloved grandmother died on Christmas Eve (24.12.22). — The pop star and his family were plunged into mourning …
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Mirror.co.uk:
Paula Abdul, 60, unrecognisable as she shows off decades younger new look — Paula Abdul could pass for a teenager in the snaps recently shared to the star's Instagram account, as fans debate the American Idol judge's new youthful appearance at Kathy Hilton's Christmas party
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Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
The Challenge's Zach Nichols and Jenna Compono Welcome Baby Girl — The Challenge stars Zach Nichols and Jenna Compono have welcomed their second child just in time for the new year. Get the exclusive details on their baby girl. — Here's a challenge: Starting a new year with two kids under two.
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Jake Garbar / Page Six:
Chelsea Handler hasn't spoken to ex Jo Koy: He took no ‘accountability’ — Chelsea Handler hasn't spoken to ex Jo Koy for “awhile” after their breakup earlier this year. — The comedian said the pair — who were longtime pals before they began dating in 2021 — couldn't repair …
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