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7:35 AM ET, December 30, 2022

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Ethan Millman / Rolling Stone:
Steven Tyler Accused of Sexual Assault of a Minor in New Lawsuit Over a Decades-Old Claim  —  Julia Holcomb claims Steven Tyler, who is not named in the suit, engaged in a sexual relationship with her in the mid-1970s, starting when she was just 16 years old
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Just Jared:
Steven Tyler Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuit Stemming From Alleged Relationship With Teen In '70s  —  Steven Tyler has been indirectly named in a sexual assault lawsuit that stems from an inappropriate relationship he allegedly had with a teen in the '70s.  —  The 74-year-old Aerosmith musician …
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Iconic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies, aged 81 … Iconic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has died at the age of 81, with her family sharing that she died “peacefully” with them by her side in her Clapham home.  —  The fashion designer launched to fame in the 1970s and helped …
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Daily Star:
Iconic fashion designer to the stars Vivienne Westwood dies ‘surrounded by family’
Howard Koplowitz / al.com:
Bob Penny, former UAB professor and ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ actor, dead at 87  —  Bob Penny, a longtime former UAB professor and actor who performed in more than 30 films, including “Forrest Gump” and “Sweet Home Alabama,” has died.  —  He was 87.  A cause of death was not given in his obituary.
Melissa Koenig / Daily Mail:
Amy Robach and TJ Holmes go on Miami beer run as he files for divorce  —  Amy Robach and TJ Holmes were spotted Monday gathering up on beer and supplies for a New Year's trip.  They seemed happy in exclusive photos.
Associated Press:
Pelé, Brazil's mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died  —  Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday.  He was 82.  —  The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” …
Michelle McGahan / Us Weekly:
Kirstie Alley's Death Certificate Reveals She Was Cremated, Died at Her Home in Florida  —  Kirstie Alley has been cremated following her death on December 5, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  Cheers' Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer and More Pay Tribute to Kirstie Alley
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Los Angeles Times:
Rapper Theophilus London reported missing in L.A., last seen on skid row  —  Rapper Theophilus London has been reported missing in Los Angeles.  —  A missing-person report taken Tuesday indicated that London, 35, was last in contact with someone, via text message, on Oct. 15, said Officer Tony Im …
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Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Rapper Theophilus London Reported Missing by Family
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White Enjoyed a Combined Family Christmas in Mexico: 'Baby It's Warm Outside'  —  Party people!  Nina Dobrev and Shaun White celebrated the holidays with a combined family getaway to Mexico — and there was plenty of Christmas spirit to go around.
Discussion: E! Online
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Andy Cohen won't be drinking during CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast  —  Andy Cohen's off the sauce.  —  The “Watch What Happens Live” host confirms to Page Six that neither he nor Anderson Cooper will be drinking during their New Year's Eve broadcast on CNN this weekend.
Kelly Wynne / People.com:
Cheryl Burke Calls 2022 ‘the Year That Did Everything It Could to Break Me’ After Divorce, ‘DWTS’ Exit  —  As she still processes the fallout of a contentious divorce and her departure from Dancing with the Stars after 26 seasons, Burke expects she'll shed a few tears on New Year's Eve
Discussion: Daily Mail and E! Online
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Superbad's Christopher Mintz-Plasse Is Engaged to Girlfriend Britt Bowman  —  McEngaged!  Christopher Mintz-Plasse and his longtime girlfriend, Britt Bowman, are engaged after five years of dating.  —  They Said Yes!  See Which Stars Have Gotten Engaged This Year  —  “Life's over!!!
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski Split After Less Than 2 Months of Dating  —  What a whirlwind.  Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski have called it quits after two months of dating, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  Davidson, 29, Ratajkowski, 31, are “over,” a source tells Us.  The split was amicable, the insider adds.
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Abi Turner / Daily Mail:
Kate's most expensive fashion year yet! Princess of Wales wore a record £176,664 worth of new clothes in 2022
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Janine Henni / People.com:
Why Was Prince Louis Wearing Shorts in December for His Royal Christmas Walk?
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Mirror.co.uk:
Strictly's Giovanni Pernice supports best pal Rose Ayling-Ellis in role after EastEnders
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Wendy Naugle / People.com:
Drew Barrymore Says She ‘Would Show Up’ for Another Movie with Friend Adam Sandler
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Mirror.co.uk:
Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan has announced to fans that she is expecting her first child
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Dawn Chmielewski / Reuters:
Paramount Global and Skydance Media announce a merger of the two companies, ending months of chaotic talks; a memo says the deal is expected to close in H1 2025

Calum Jaspan / Sydney Morning Herald:
Memo: Nine's Pedestrian Group restructures as CEO departs, staff faces cuts, and licensing deals to publish Vice, Gizmodo, Kotaku, others in Australia get axed

Michael D. Shear / New York Times:
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