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2:40 AM ET, December 4, 2023

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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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Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Won't Return to Marvel Films, Feige Says  —  Robert Downey Jr.'s time in the MCU has come and gone — 'cause the head honcho of the studio just confirmed his character is dead-dead and ain't coming back ... period.  —  The actor was profiled in a new Vanity Fair piece …
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Alix Breeden / Page Six:
Michael B. Jordan crashes Ferrari into parked car in Hollywood  —  Michael B. Jordan crashed his Ferrari into a parked Kia in Hollywood, Calif., Saturday night, Page Six can confirm.  —  A spokesperson for the LAPD told us that the incident occurred at 11:34 p.m. on a busy section …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Us Weekly and Just Jared
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.
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Jaden Thompson / Variety:
Billie Eilish on Coming Out: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'
Roya Nikkhah / The Sunday Times:
Harry and Meghan excluded from Duke of Westminster's wedding  —  The royal brothers both made Hugh Grosvenor a godfather to their children, but only one is invited to the big day  —  If the Duke and Duchess of Sussex need any reminder of the fault lines caused by the royal rift …
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 …
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
Julie Jordan / People:
Kaley Cuoco Says Wearing Faux Bangs to 2013 SAG Awards 'Was the Worst Thing I've Ever Done' (Exclusive)  —  The actress, who just launched her Oh Norman! dog-product line and stars in the new Prime Video film ‘Role Play,’ spoke to PEOPLE for One Last Thing  —  Kaley Cuoco doesn't hesitate …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Makes Runway Debut at Balenciaga Show in Front of Star-Studded Crowd  —  BALENCIAGA FALL '24 SHOW HOLLYWOOD STARLETS TAKE OVER L.A. STREET ... Kardashian, Kidman, Hayek, Cardi B!!!  —  CARDI STRUTS HER STUFF  —  Some of the biggest names in Hollywood took over an L.A. street …
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Gerry Turner and New Fiancée Chose to Wed in January Because ‘In Your 70s, the Clock Ticks Faster’ (Exclusive)  —  After getting engaged to on Thursday's finale of ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ Gerry and Theresa Nist announced they'll say “I do” live on ABC in January
Discussion: Daily Mail
Perez Hilton:
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Spotted In Matching Holiday Sweaters — That Make Fun Of His Resurfaced Tweets?!  —  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting festive for the holidays.  —  The happy couple took their love to a local holiday hotspot in Missouri on Friday night!
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Ryan Reynolds and Travis Kelce Are the New Blake Lively, Taylor Swift in Funny Meme  —  Blake Lively and Taylor Swift cuddled up at Beyoncé's London premiere of her Renaissance documentary, quickly inspiring fans to Photoshop their respective partners in the shot.
 
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Sarah Whitten / CNBC:
Netflix reports Q3 revenue up 15% YoY to $9.83B, vs. $9.76B est., paid memberships up 14% to 282.72M, vs. 282.15M est., and net income of $2.4B

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