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Sophie Schillaci / Entertainment Tonight:
Julia Roberts Addresses Ex Matthew Perry's Death and Reflects on ‘Friends’ Cameo (Exclusive)  —  Matthew Perry and ‘Friends’: Why Julia Roberts Was ‘Nervous’ Before Guest Role (Flashback)  —  'Wicked's Cynthia Erivo on Ariana Grande and What She's Most Excited For Fans to See in the Film
Anthony Breznican / Vanity Fair:
Robert Downey Jr.'s Third Act: “He's Lived a Complicated Life.  He Understands the Stakes”  —  Following an Oscar-worthy turn in Oppenheimer, Downey's inner circle size up the man and his considerable legacy.  —  “Okay, last question...”  —  That's usually the very first thing Robert Downey Jr …
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TMZ.com:
Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Won't Return to Marvel Films, Feige Says
Discussion: Variety and Pajiba
Daniel Ek / Spotify:
An Update on December 2023 Organizational Changes  —  Earlier today, CEO Daniel Ek shared the following note about the company's organizational changes with all Spotify employees.  —  Team,  —  Over the last two years, we've put significant emphasis on building Spotify into a truly great …
TMZ.com:
Michael B. Jordan Crashes His Ferrari into a Parked Kia in Hollywood  —  MICHAEL B. JORDAN CRASHES FERRARI INTO PARKED KIA IN HOLLYWOOD  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 1.6K … Michael B. Jordan had a bad encounter Saturday night ... with a Kia, which is now worse for wear after MBJ veered into it.
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Alix Breeden / Page Six:
Michael B. Jordan crashes Ferrari into parked car in Hollywood
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Kim Kardashian Re-Teams With Ryan Murphy, Will Star In Hulu Legal Drama Series From ‘AHS’ EP  —  Co-Editor-in-Chief, TV  — ‘Virgin River’ Star Alexandra Breckenridge On Christmas Special's Big Cliffhanger, Ice Skating On Plastic & Her Hopes For Mel & Jack In Season 6
Camilla Tominey / Telegraph:
Why has Meghan never really taken to Kate?  —  The Princess of Wales has been named by the BBC in a racism row, deepening the rift between the royal wives  —  It was the first, and only, joint royal engagement between the Dukes and Duchesses of Sussex and Cambridge, as William and Kate were then known - and it didn't go well.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
George Santos Movie In Works At HBO Films From ‘Veep’ EP Frank Rich  —  Co-Editor-in-Chief, TV  — ‘Riches’ U.K. Series Canceled By Prime Video After One Season; “I Still Had Many More Stories To Tell,” Creator Says  — Julianna Margulies Apologizes For Comments Tying Black & LGBTQ Communities …
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Billie Eilish Opens Up About Coming Out: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'  —  The “What Was I Made For?” singer shared in November that she's attracted to women  —  Billie Eilish is revealing more about comments she made in a recent magazine interview.
Discussion: The Mirror, UPROXX and TMZ.com
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Jaden Thompson / Variety:
Billie Eilish on Coming Out: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'
Julia Moore / People:
Selena Gomez Joins Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham at the Academy Gala to Celebrate Friendship ‘Anniversary’  —  The trio jokingly refer to themselves as a “throuple” during the stylish red carpet event  —  Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz and Selena Gomez are celebrating their tight bond.
Discussion: Glamour, Marie Claire and The Mirror
Lainey Gossip:
Oprah stuns in purple sequins at the Academy Museum Gala as she campaigns for The Color Purple  —  Dear Gossips, Well it's crunch time now.  About two weeks to go before Hollywood wraps it up for the year and everything slows down for the holidays and there's so much to make up for after the strike …
FemaleFirst:
Kimora Lee Simmons escapes house fire  —  Kimora Lee Simmons has thanked emergency services for saving her life after a fire broke out at her home in Los Angeles over the weekend (02-03.12.23)  —  Kimora Lee Simmons is lucky to be alive after escaping a terrifying house fire.
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Taylor Swift's '1989 (Taylor's Version)' Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200  —  Taylor Swift's 1989 (Taylor's Version) returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Dec. 9), as the set rises 2-1 for its third total week atop the tally.  The album debuted at No. 1 on the Nov. 11-dated chart …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
 
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Julie Jordan / People:
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
As the DirecTV-Disney carriage dispute continues, DirecTV nudges customers to Fubo or Sling and offers a $30 credit, and Disney offers $30 off Hulu with Live TV

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Sinclair ousts Ken Solomon, CEO of the Tennis Channel since 2005, citing his time spent advising Dr. Phil McGraw's company as a growing distraction

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